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Please note the following:

Before you sign-up, please make sure you have secured your supervisor's approval for attendance.
Register for only ONE session.
In this training, you will learn to:

Use the Shared Hiring Philosophy as a guide to creating an inclusive search experience and process framework that supports equitable candidate selection from preparation to onboarding Conduct behavior-based interviewing Create a team-oriented approach to an effective and positive candidate experienceThrough demonstration and hands-on practice, this course will serve as a guide to help you through the experience of being part of a search committee team.

Are you interested in learning how to effectively connect with colleagues and prospective employers? Do you want to learn how to discuss your research to those outside of your field? If so, this integrative workshop will help you to develop a strong pitch that can be used in networking opportunities. Come and a) learn about the process of networking, b) develop and practice your pitch, c) reflect on when (and when not) to bring your research up in your pitch, and d) understand University Career Center networking and career development resources.


Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School

Want to make the most of your time as a student org leader? Come grab some dinner and pick up helpful tips on balancing all your responsibilities while avoiding burnout! Through short, practical activities, participants will learn strategies to manage their schedules more intentionally, set boundaries, and delegate effectively, all while building habits that support sustainable leadership.

Are you a current UMSI BSI student interested in earning your master’s degree faster?
The Accelerated Master’s Degree Program (AMDP) allows eligible BSI students to earn a UMSI master’s degree in just one additional year after completing their bachelor's degree.

Join one of our virtual AMDP Information Sessions to learn how you can continue your education at UMSI and deepen your expertise in the information field—quickly and efficiently.

Each session includes:



An introduction to the AMDP and an overview of the curriculum


Information about the application process, deadlines, and requirements


Live Q&A with a member of the UMSI admissions team



Whether you’re starting to explore your options or preparing to apply this year, these sessions are designed to help you determine if AMDP is the right next step for you.

Planning on applying to the Peace Corps or another global service program?
Make sure you're the most prepared candidate possible by participating in the Peace Corps Prep certificate program, which is open to all undergraduate students!
Through coursework and extracurricular experiences, the program will facilitate development within the following four core competencies: work sector-specific skills, foreign language proficiency, intercultural competency, and leadership. Learn more at our upcoming information sessions, which will be offered both virtually and in-person. Note: In-person information sessions will include dinner!

This special lecture by Samy Ayoub, and moderated by Aaron Rock-Singer, will argue that legal pluralism in nineteenth- and twentieth-century Egypt was sustained by institutional structures, procedural norms, and Islamic legal practice under Khedival rule. Far from resisting pluralism, Ottoman-era Islamic legal practice facilitated the incorporation of other legal traditions, including the adjudication of Jewish communities’ affairs, making them integral to the functioning of the legal order. This coexistence, however, was destabilized with the establishment of the secular national courts in 1883, which progressively asserted universal jurisdiction and ultimately subsumed the entire legal sphere.

Samy Ayoub (University of Texas Austin) specializes in Islamic law, modern Middle East law, and law and religion in contemporary Muslim societies. He focuses on issues concerning the interaction between religion and law, and the role of religion in contemporary legal and socio-political systems within a global comparative perspective. He has pursued training in both law and Islamic Studies in Egypt, Scotland, and in the United States.

Connect with CEA ambassadors who have gone on our CEA programs

Sign up for a two-hour work session, followed by a hot lunch with colleagues. The Faculty On-Campus Work Retreats offer a quiet space to work with other scholars and artists, and an opportunity for you to prioritize your research and creative work by committing to one or two work sessions before teaching, service, and email take over the semester. Lunch, after the work session, is a chance to share interests and work with other colleagues, to learn about each others’ research, to grow professional and social networks, and to experience the University as a collective.
The Work Retreats are open to all ~7,600 members of the Faculty Senate, including tenure-track professors, lecturers, research faculty, clinical faculty, librarians, archivists, and curators. The series was developed by the Faculty Senate Office, is supported by the Office of the Provost, and is co-sponsored by Librarian Mary Lawrence.

For the 2025–26 academic year, Mediterranean Topographies (Meditopos) will be organized around the theme of home in the Mediterranean, which broadly includes domestic and private spaces. This interdisciplinary research workshop will explore domestic and private spaces not only as sites of personal and cultural significance but also as zones of political tension, displacement, surveillance, and resistance. How do personal experiences intersect with histories of migration, conflict, surveillance, and belonging? What does it mean to make, find, leave, or lose a home in times of political and climate instability? We will consider the meanings and materialities of ‘home’ across the Mediterranean region. From physical structures to affective attachments, we’ll explore how home is imagined, inhabited, and contested from diverse disciplinary perspectives. The workshop draws from multiple departments and programs at Michigan, including Comparative Literature, History, Anthropology, Middle East Studies, Romance Languages and Literatures, History of Art, Slavic Studies, English, and Classics, aiming to create a collaborative space linking across departments. We hope to foster interdisciplinary conversations about intimate, political, and symbolic dimensions of home in past and present Mediterranean contexts.

Join us for a lunch workshop and wellness group where we will learn more about how anxiety can lead to procrastination and tips to cope with both. This FREE in-person educational wellness group is for students only and will include an interactive presentation facilitated by staff from the Eisenberg Family Depression Center and is a collaborative service with U-M Engineering's C.A.R.E. Center and the Newnan Academic Advising Center.
Registration is not required for in-person wellness groups, but is recommended so there is enough lunch for all attendees.

Rackham / Sweetland Workshops, co-sponsored by the Rackham Graduate
School, cover a host of topics designed to help graduate students in
various aspects of writing.

Hey Honors Students! Do you love reading? We hope you will join us in reading and discussing any, or all, of our 2025-2026 Honors Reads selections!
This past summer, the Honors Program read The Volcano Daughters, which repeated the mantra “The Word Makes the World.” This curious phrase inspired us to consider how writing and storytelling not only reflect culture and individual experience, they actively shape it. Through this theme, we hope to:
Explore how authors channel history, identity and lived experience through words.
Discuss how texts and the act of writing can expand our perspectives and foster understanding.
Fall Term Selections (Registration required, links below):September 23rd, 5-6PM: She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore
October 16th, 11AM-12PM: Plato and the Tyrant by James Romm
November 12th, 3-4PM: The Correspondent, by Virginia Evans
December - none...classes end early on Dec 8.
Winter Term Selections (Registration required, links will be available in December):January date tbd: Twist by Colum McCann
February 18, 4-5PM : Kitchen, by Banana Yoshimoto, Megan Backus (Translator)


How does it work?Review the options and select the book or books that you want to read.Register to attend the relevant discussion.Read the book in advance of the discussion and come prepared to share your reactions. What questions or insights did the book provoke?Book discussions will (generally) last 50 minutes.Who can attend?Honors students at all levels are welcome.There is no limit to the number of sessions you can attend.Does it count toward the Sophomore Honors Award (avialable to current second year students or new transfer students) or the new Junior Honors Award (available to 2025 first year students)?2nd year Honors students and new transfer students to the Honors Program are eligible to earn engagement points towards the Sophomore Honors Award. Earn 1 point/book read for a maximum of 3 points.New first 1st year students to the Honors Program may count each Honors Reads participation as a "breadth engagement experience" toward the Junior Honors Award requirements. Reading the book and participating in the discussion are required in order for this activity to be eligible toward either the SHA or the JHA.Questions?
Email Denise at dguillot@umich.edu

Learn about the Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (QMSS) minor at the University of Michigan! You will get a chance to meet our Peer Mentors and staff and ask questions about our program. Open to all students!

This program is for advisors of different student organizations!

Come enjoy a sweet treat and make new friends while testing out U-M's
new conversation game, The Pluralism Playdeck.
The Pluralism Playdeck is
a low-key scaffolded card game designed to allow university students to
practice the interpersonal skills they need to engage in compassionate and
honest conversations about hot-button issues across ideological and
demographic differences. You'll learn about yourself. You'll learn about
others. You'll develop a skill set that will serve you well in both
social and professional settings.

What if a set of photos could completely transform how you
understand your purpose, the experiences of others, and the value of humanity?
With over 5 billion pictures taken globally every day, Photovoice uses this
powerful medium to foster deeper connections and understanding between
participants. In this 90-minute interactive session, you’ll use photographs to
reflect, share your story, and engage in meaningful dialogue with others.
Whether you're looking to explore your own journey or connect with diverse
perspectives, this innovative experience is designed for everyone. No
photography skills are needed—just bring your curiosity and an open mind! Come
capture more than just a moment—discover the stories behind the images!
Join us for a vegetarian dinner and a unique style
of conversation each fourth Thursday of the month. At Photovoice
dinners, you will share simple phone photographs of your own making to express
your thoughts on meaningful topics like religion, politics, and belonging. A
facilitator will guide your table through the process of sharing, asking
questions, and understanding everyone's experiences. Receive more information
about the monthly topics by signing up here.

Join Us for the Debbie Dingell Town Hall!
The Central Student Government’s Government Relations team invites you to a special Town Hall with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell on Thursday, November 20th from 6:30–8:00 PM in Ford School Room 1110.
Join fellow students to hear directly from Representative Dingell about important topics shaping our future. This event is a great opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, ask questions, and share your perspective on the issues that matter most to students.
Don’t miss your chance to connect with your elected representative and make your voice heard!

Come express your creativity and unwind by painting a canvas and enjoying a non-alcoholic beverage on Friday, November 21! All materials will be free of charge. Be sure to register for a 30-minute time slot to save your spot!

Ever wondered what our students experience every day? Now’s your chance! Join your fellow staff from across the college for a special Science Demo Show on November 21st, 2–3pm, in Room 170, Weiser Hall.
For one lively hour, step into your students’ shoes and get a front-row seat to the fun, curiosity, and excitement they enjoy in the classroom. Our high-energy presenters will wow you with amazing live experiments and invite you to become part of the action—no lab coat required! Whether you’re a science buff or just looking for some midday excitement, this is the show for you.
Space is limited, so secure your spot! Please RSVP so we know you’ll be joining us.
Don’t miss out—come curious and leave amazed! Mark your calendar, bring your sense of wonder, and see what the students see every day!


This event is for staff only. Any UM staff are welcome to attend!

This event is organized by the International Education Network (IEN) Student Staff Supervisor's Working Group. It is geared at helping student workers who work in international education offices learn social media skills to utilize in promoting the work and events at their respective units.

The presentation will be led by student interns at U-M Social.

If the event reaches capacity, priority will be given to student staff and employees who part of the IEN Student Staff Supervisors Working Group. We can accommodate additional full time staff attendance if capacity has not been reached.

Join us to explore Chemical Engineering! This is a fantastic opportunity to meet ChE faculty, staff, and current students. Discover what Chemical Engineering is all about—including the exciting careers our graduates pursue. Enjoy food and small giveaways while connecting with our community!

Please RSVP so we can better prepare for you!

The Michigan Program of Survey and Data Science (MPSDS) trains future generations of survey and data scientists at the intersection of social research and data science. Join us for our virtual information session to learn more about our master's program and the admissions process.
Find out additional information about the program and our admissions process on our website or contact the program at MPSDS.isr@umich.edu.
This session will be recorded and posted on the department's website following the conclusion of the event.

Join the Rackham RMF Team for a productive morning of work in a
shared space. Enjoy breakfast and lunch while co-working in a quiet,
focused environment.

A seminar about photobooks interrogating the idea of "Vanishing Jews," examining how the notion of Jews "vanishing" gets played out in photo books in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

The Michigan Program of Survey and Data Science (MPSDS) trains future generations of survey and data scientists at the intersection of social research and data science. Join us for our virtual information session to learn more about our PhD program and the admissions process.
Find out additional information about the program and our admissions process on our website or contact the program at MPSDS.isr@umich.edu.
This session will be recorded and posted on the department's website following the conclusion of the event.

Negotiation is something that many people feel unprepared for, especially during the job search process. We'll talk through the steps involved in salary negotiation, as well as negotiation tips that can be utilized in other contexts. Bring your questions, as there will be plenty of time for questions and answers.
This event is intended to be interactive and therefore a recording will not be available.


Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School

Our Continuous Improvement Foundations course is a beginner-friendly training that teaches you the basics of how to make things better at work. In this class, we'll show you why it's important to really understand why problems happen, why guessing can be risky, and how to pinpoint the things that will make a big difference when you're trying to improve your work.


We use real stories, small group activities, and group discussions to help you see how these ideas can be used every day.

*Please bring an issue or a work process that you want to make better. During the course, you will have a chance to use what you’re learning to tackle your specific issue.

After the course, you will know how to:


Explain what 'value' means and understand it from the perspective of whoever is receiving your service or product
Recognize the 8 types of unnecessary activities or 'waste' and get good at noticing them when they happen
Realize why it's important to go right to where the problem happens and ask open questions to get more information
Understand the four-step method of Plan-Do-Check-Adjust, which is a tested way to solve problems
Learn how Organizational Excellence can support you and your team

Session length: 2.5 hours

This session is geared towards students who have been working on their STEM RCA Scholarship applications and want more specific details on how to improve their application materials.
If you are preparing your application for the campus nomination process and have any final, lingering questions prior to submission, this session is for you! Join us for tips and tricks on finalizing your application.

Join us for a virtual student panel featuring current Master of Science in Information (MSI) and Master of Health Informatics (MHI) students from the University of Michigan School of Information. This interactive session is a great opportunity to hear firsthand about student experiences, academic life, and insights into the UMSI community. Whether your considering applying or simply want to learn more, come with your questions and connect with our panelists!

The "Engaged Mentoring" series is for faculty mentors of research trainees at any stage of training. This program is an evidence-based, interactive approach designed to elevate mentoring skills for engaging in productive, culturally responsive research mentoring relationships. The program aims to accelerate the process of becoming an effective research mentor by providing mentors with an intellectual framework, an opportunity to experiment with various methods, and a forum in which to solve mentoring dilemmas with the help of their peers. By the end of the program, mentors will have articulated their style and philosophy of mentoring and have a toolbox of strategies for approaching difficult mentoring situations. These skills will support the success of both mentors and mentees, and it is responsive to the NIGMS guidelines regarding the preparation of mentors involved in training grants.


The OGPS Engaged Mentoring Series, focuses on the five themes below. To learn more about the five themes, visit our Canvas Site:

1. Establishing Effective Mentoring/Mentee Relationships

2. Aligning Expectations Using Mentoring Plans

3. Managing Mental Health in the Mentoring Relationship

4. Approaching Difficult Conversations

5. Managing Tension and Conflict

The 5 themes are presented in two different formats:
Option A: Two half-day Workshop series. Each session is 4hrs, and you must attend both sessions in order to receive a certificate of completion from OGPS.
Option B: 1-day Retreat. The session is 8hrs, and you must attend the entire session to receive a certificate of completion from OGPS.

We will continue to populate this site with more program offering dates throughout the year.

Congratulations on finishing the semester!
Join us for a well-deserved break filled with good vibes, great company, and delicious food & beverages provided for all participants. This event is open to all, and is meant to be a community building opportunity through the lens of First Gen experiences in the SMTD.

Join UM WISE for a winter wonderland themed WISE Night In! We will have cookie decoration and make snowflake decorations as well as a hot chocolate bar to go with our Jerusalem Garden dinner. Come celebrate the season (and the end of classes) and make some new friends in STEM.

Hello College of Engineering Students!
We are so excited to be bringing back our Study Days event series! This is a come-and-go casual shared working space like a library or office (you can work on homework, writing, research reading, anything!) for only engineering graduate students to build community.
Join us on December 10th from 9 AM - 11:30 AM in the Lurie Engineering Center (LEC) Johnson Rooms. There will be free snacks and swag!
Please come by and join us! RSVP is not necessary but is encouraged to give us an approximate number of folks to expect!
With care,
Jordan Peyton

This instructor-led, hands-on training session covers the process of preparing and submitting proposals using the eResearch Proposal Management (eRPM) system, including Grants.gov to create and edit a Proposal Approval Form (PAF).

This session is part of the 2025-2026 Generative AI tutorial series hosted by the Michigan Institute for Data & AI in Society (MIDAS)
About: Guided tutorial on discovering, accessing, and adapting open-source models from the Hugging Face Model Hub for tasks like image recognition, text classification, time series forecasting and more. Focus on reading model cards, linking trained models to code and training data, and designing evaluation strategies for AI components

Join us for Empowering Teams 101 where we help you and your team work smarter and achieve more together. Whether joining a team for the first time or you've been collaborating with your group for a while, this 2-hour workshop is tailored to empower you and your colleagues.

In this session, we take you through the core principles of the Empowering Teams 101 approach, broken down into five straightforward areas (Metrics, Visual Board, Team Huddles, Experiments to Learn and Innovate (ELI), and Leadership Walks). These principles will guide you in enhancing team efficiency and the quality of your work. You'll get the chance to take a step back, consider how these elements apply to your team, and exchange insights with other participants on the same journey.

This workshop is ideal for those who are already part of a campus team applying the Empowering Teams 101 strategies.Still, we warmly welcome anyone keen to learn and possibly adopt these methods in the future. Join us to unlock your team's full potential with simple, effective strategies that make working together even better.
Learn more about Organizational Excellence by visiting https://organizationalexcellence.umich.edu

In Person: This program is offered twice a year for U-M Student Life staff free of charge. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a terrific tool for helping people change behavior. It's especially helpful for medical staff (lifestyle changes and medication adherence), therapists/counselors for behavior change to support mental health, and wellness coaches. Its use is being expanded to Student Life advisers, supervisors, and more. Learn basic, foundational skills for MI, including spirit (Compassion, Acceptance, Partnership, Evocation), OARS (open questions, affirmations, reflections, summaries), identifying and responding to change talk, and a brief overview of discord (if time permits). There will be plenty of practice in "real plays" (you get to work on your own behavior changes that you are ambivalent about--so bring a couple behaviors you'd like to change. While you won't be an expert at MI when you are done, you will be able to start the practice, move forward in your skills, and know how to improve. Please only register if you can attend all of the training dates, as each day builds on prior sessions. All Fridays, all in person:

* January 10, 9-5, location University Health Service (UHS), Meeting Rooms 1&2

* January 17, 9-12:30, UHS, Meeting Rooms 1&2

* January 24, 9-12:30,UHS, Meeting Rooms 1&2

* January 30, 9-12:30,UHS, Meeting Rooms 1&2

** Please note that there may be a $25 charge to your department if there is no cancellation at least three days before the training begins or if you no-show on the first day**

Rackham program staff and faculty are invited to attend the following sessions with the Partnerships for Access, Community, and Excellence (PACE) team covering the RMF program. Details for each session can be found below. We encourage you to visit our website or contact the PACE team (rackham-pace@umich.edu, or 734-615-5670) with any questions. Zoom meeting details will be provided after registration.

Rackham program staff and faculty are invited to attend the Rackham Merit Fellowship (RMF) Information Session with the PACE team. During this virtual meeting we will discuss the goals of the RMF program, how to assess eligibility and evaluate for the RMF criteria, review the award process including the new application for RMF allocations, and answer any questions you have about the administration of the fellowship. Whether or not you attend the information session, we encourage you to visit our website or contact the PACE team (rackham-pace@umich.edu, or 734-615-5670) with any questions. Zoom meeting details will be provided after registration.