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Campus Mind Works Wellness Group
College has a lot of different relationships - friends, advisors, professors, peers, family. Join our wellness group on Navigating Different Types of Relationships to learn some tips for balancing relationships, hear from other students and get some free lunch!
March 18 | 12:00 - 1:00 E.T. | Chrysler Center, Room 265 | Register: campusmindworks.org

This session is part of the 2025-2026 Generative AI tutorial series hosted by the Michigan Institute for Data & AI in Society (MIDAS)
About: This session introduces the basics of generative AI agents in a hands-on, beginner-friendly format. Participants will learn what an agent is, how it works, and how to build a simple agent using guided examples. No prior experience with AI or coding is required, and the focus is on practical understanding rather than technical detail.

Welcome to the Arabic Placement Test
About the test
The test is approximately three hours in length, and it is composed of three portions:
a. The writing portion is completed on paper and it is worth a total of 100 points.
b. The reading portion is completed on Canvas site, and it is worth a total of 48 points.
c. Right after finishing with the reading portion, each student will have a follow-up interview with a proctor. The interviews last approximately 15 minutes and it is worth a total of 20 points.
Important:
a. Students who receive 60% or above will be placed in Arabic 401 and thus placed out of the language requirement.
b. Students who are not able to write in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) do not need to take the placement test and they will be advised to enroll in Arabic 101.

Where can I view my results?
a. Placement results are posted within 7 business days after the test.
b. You will not be notified of your score automatically.
c. You may view your placements via: Wolverine Access > Student Business > Academic Records > View Placement Exam Results.

Important information about the test
* Placements are valid for only one year. If you fail to register in the course that you are placed in, you will be required to retake the test.
* Retaking the placement test is only permitted after the placement results expire.
* Students who are currently taking an Arabic course will not be allowed to take the placement test.
* Students who took or are currently enrolled in an Arabic course are not eligible to take the Arabic placement test. They should register for the next course level.
* The test assesses students’ proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), NOT colloquial Arabic.
* If you speak an Arabic dialect but you do not know how to read or write or have little knowledge, feel free to register in Arabic 101.
* Students who know some Arabic because they came from an Arabic-speaking household or have studied Arabic before, must take the Arabic proficiency test in order to determine their placement.
* Students who have taken Arabic at other institutions and wish to continue their Arabic study at UM must take the placement test to determine their level. Credits for Arabic study undertaken at another institution prior to joining UM or in a summer program while attending UM, transfer in as generic departmental credits and students must take the placement test to determine credit equivalencies to UM courses.
* If you place in or beyond the 401 level, you will have satisfied the LSA language requirement.
* Students are encouraged to take a placement test as early as possible in their studies in order to determine the level they should enroll in, or if they test out of the language requirement. This is extremely important to avoid delays in graduation and complications with placement.
* Arabic 101, 201, 401, 501 are offered ONLY in the Fall semester, and Arabic 102, 202, 402, 504, 511 are ONLY offered in the Winter semester.
* Arabic 103 (the equivalent of Arabic 101 & 102, combined) AND Arabic 203 (the equivalent of Arabic 201 & 202, combined) are offered in the Spring-Summer terms.

UM’s Arabic curriculum is a dual register curriculum in which students learn to speak and understand the Levantine dialect (the dialect of Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Lebanon) in addition to developing the four language skills of formal Arabic (fuSHa).

If you have questions regarding the placement test, please contact the program director at, mesarabicprogram@umich.edu.

What does a motor company and its founder have to do with religion in America? A lot, it turns out. Henry Ford did not just mass produce cars. As a member of the Episcopal Church, reader of New Thought texts, believer in the “gospel of reincarnation,” mass marketer of antisemitic material, and employer who institutionalized a social gospel, Henry Ford’s contributions to American models of business were informed by and produced for an America he understood to be broadly Christian. Though Ford’s efforts at the head of the Ford Motor Company have commonly been understood as secular, the Motor King was explicit that his work in engineering and auto production was prophetic and meant to remake the world. This talk offers a religious history of Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company, repositioning them within critical studies of religion and examining how Ford transformed American religion in the twentieth century.

Join WISE for a dinner party with a side of professional development. Our undergraduate WISE Mentors will lead a short, fun, and productive activity designed to jump start your career/internship search, followed by a delicious catered dinner to chill, eat, and make some new friends.

Are you interested in learning how to effectively connect with colleagues and prospective employers? Do you want to learn how to discuss your research with those outside of your field? If so, this integrative workshop will help you 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.

The 36th Annual David W. Belin Lecture will be delivered by Dr. Ayala Fader on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Food will be served at the pre-lecture reception, and Fader will sign books after the lecture. All are invited to join the Frankel Center for our most popular community event of the year!

Hosted by Rackham’s embedded University Career Center career counselors, the topic for this session is resumes. In particular, what are some strategies for writing the all-important bullet point? In an interactive discussion with examples and opportunities to workshop your own resume, we will work on framing your experiences as effectively as possible.

Discover the fundamentals of sports taping in this interactive workshop led by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). Sports medicine is a specialty within podiatric medicine, focusing on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization from athletes to weekend warriors. This session will provide practical techniques and insights into how proper taping supports foot and ankle health, enhances stability, and aids recovery. Perfect for healthcare professionals, athletic trainers, and anyone interested in sports medicine.

In a vibrant celebration of National Poetry Month, the dynamic duo behind the art collective Eat Off Art, Edreys and Alexa Wajed, spend three action-packed days immersed in poetry, art, creative expression and social responsibility at the Institute for the Humanities.
Today: A creative art workshop based on poetry formats led by Edreys and Alexa Wajed.
About Eat Off Art
Eat Off Art is a creative design agency focused on building community based in Buffalo, NY. Alexa and Edreys Wajed, the founders of Eat Off Art, are dynamic artists and creative change agents. Eat Off Art is a multi-dimensional agency, platform, and affirmation all in one, providing transformative experiences through creativity, food, and art, countering the adage of the “starving artist,” in subscription to a new narrative of “thriving artists.”
Eat Off Art is a family-owned and family-run small business based in Buffalo, NY. A husband and wife tandem, both from a lineage of brilliant-minded thinkers, tinkerers, artists, and craftsmen, driven to continue a legacy of creativity. Their main intent is to inspire others through their crafts, passions, and endeavors to believe that there is a way to be successful, sustainable, and profitable as artists, especially married artists, with creative children in tow.
“Together they are an unstoppable duo who make up Eat Off Art bringing together creative engagement with food politics and the struggle for race and social justice through visual art, sound, and fashion with a critical and creative genius that is truly unique.” – Dr. Camilo Trumper Associate Professor of History, Director of Undergraduate Studies – University at Buffalo (SUNY)

In a vibrant celebration of National Poetry Month, the dynamic duo behind the art collective Eat Off Art, Edreys and Alexa Wajed, spend three action-packed days immersed in poetry, art, creative expression and social responsibility at the Institute for the Humanities.
Today: A working brunch workshop for humanities students interested in creative writing are strongly encouraged to attend.
About Eat Off Art:
Eat Off Art is a creative design agency focused on building community based in Buffalo, NY. Alexa and Edreys Wajed, the founders of Eat Off Art, are dynamic artists and creative change agents. Eat Off Art is a multi-dimensional agency, platform, and affirmation all in one, providing transformative experiences through creativity, food, and art, countering the adage of the “starving artist,” in subscription to a new narrative of “thriving artists.”
Eat Off Art is a family-owned and family-run small business based in Buffalo, NY. A husband and wife tandem, both from a lineage of brilliant-minded thinkers, tinkerers, artists, and craftsmen, driven to continue a legacy of creativity. Their main intent is to inspire others through their crafts, passions, and endeavors to believe that there is a way to be successful, sustainable, and profitable as artists, especially married artists, with creative children in tow.
“Together they are an unstoppable duo who make up Eat Off Art bringing together creative engagement with food politics and the struggle for race and social justice through visual art, sound, and fashion with a critical and creative genius that is truly unique.” – Dr. Camilo Trumper Associate Professor of History, Director of Undergraduate Studies – University at Buffalo (SUNY)

Campus Mind Works Wellness Group
Let’s be real - college is stressful! Join our Coping with Stress wellness group to learn some coping strategies, hear from other students and get some free lunch!
April 8 | 12:00 - 1:00 E.T. | Central Campus, Room TBA | Register: campusmindworks.org

This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance on cover letters and resumes for positions beyond tenure track roles. It also meets the needs of those applying for internships, including those applying to the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program. The process of synthesizing your academic experiences into strong application materials for jobs and internships beyond academia can be challenging but rewarding. This workshop is a hands-on opportunity for graduate students to learn how to effectively develop a resume using the foundation that they have laid with information from their CVs. Additionally, this session will include tips for writing compelling, tailored cover letters and thinking strategically about how these two documents complement each other.
This workshop is designed for master's students, doctoral students, and postdoctoral fellows. For faculty and staff, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance. Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.

Campus Mind Works Wellness Group
Let’s be real - college is stressful! Join our Coping with Stress wellness group to learn some coping strategies, hear from other students and get some free lunch!
April 15 | 12:00 - 1:00 E.T. | Chrysler Center, Room 265 | Register: campusmindworks.org

Join WISE for a dinner party with a side of professional development. Our undergraduate WISE Mentors will lead a short, fun, and productive activity designed to jump start your career/internship search, followed by a delicious catered dinner to chill, eat, and make some new friends.

Film Screenings as part of the 2025-26 Frankel Institute's Symposium on Judaism and Film. Screenings will take place in Rackham Amphitheater from 6:30 - 9 PM on the following dates:

Monday, April 20 - Sabbath Queen (2024, dir. Sandi Simcha DuBowski, USA, 105 min)
Tuesday, April 21 - My One and Only (2025, dir. David Tauber, Israel, 104 min.)

This symposium celebrates the forthcoming 38-chapter volume, The Oxford Handbook of Judaism and Film, edited by Olga Gershenson. A screening is a session that follows a film that focuses on the issues discussed in the Handbook. Screenings will take place at night and will feature discussions with the contributors and other scholars in the relevant fields.

Mandatory Attendance