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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 productRecognize the 8 types of unnecessary activities or 'waste' and get good at noticing them when they happenRealize why it's important to go right to where the problem happens and ask open questions to get more informationUnderstand the four-step method of Plan-Do-Check-Adjust, which is a tested way to solve problemsLearn how Organizational Excellence can support you and your teamSession length: 2 hours

A one-hour, in-person workshop designed for LSA staff to learn to navigate and use Google's Notebook tool.

Focus: Using AI to improve access to, understanding of, and readiness for working with data.
Description:
This session would focus on helping researchers navigate the early stages of working with data, especially when datasets are large, complex, poorly documented, or unfamiliar. AI can assist with interpreting data dictionaries, summarizing metadata, identifying missing documentation, and making datasets more approachable for new users.
Possible hands-on activities:

Summarize a dataset description or codebook into plain languageGenerate a checklist for evaluating whether a dataset is usable for a projectIdentify likely data limitations or missing documentationDraft questions to ask a data provider or collaboratorUse AI to map dataset fields to possible research questions

We will discuss portions of John Bellamy Foster’s Marx’s Ecology to generate discussion among EHW and the more social sciences aspect of environmental studies. Read whatever you can and are interested in and join us for what is sure to be a generative conversation.

Want to learn more about environmental research study abroad programs for next summer or Winter 28? Join CGIS advisor Cierra Murphy as she goes over CGIS's environmental research programs.

Global Course Connections (GCCs) offer a unique opportunity to take what students learn on campus at U-M during the winter semester and apply it abroad in a fun and exciting hands-on class taught by a U-M professor during a 3-week, off-campus field experience that takes place during the following summer.
Join CGIS Advisor Juliana Mesa to learn more about the GCC Brazil - Global Blackness program, the application process, and the courses.
Thursday, October 8, 3:30 - 4:30 pm (Info Session) Friday, October 23, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Info Session) Wednesday, November 4, 3:30 - 4:30 pm (Info Session) Friday, December 4, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)Tuesday, December 8, 1:30 - 2:30 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)The GCC Brazil program is led and taught by Professor of Afroamerican and African Studies, Comparative Literature, and Francophone Studies, Frieda Ekotto.
Application Deadline: December 10, 2026

This speaker series is designed to encourage the campus community to think – and talk with one another – about what it means to develop an informed opinion and stand your ground when challenged; and about changing your mind in light of new evidence, different perspectives, and serious reflection. In our Fall 2026 installment we take up the topic of the university itself at a time when its value and values have come under attack amidst calls for reform.


In University: A Reckoning, Lee C. Bollinger, president emeritus of the University of Michigan and Columbia University, offers a bold defense of institutions of higher education as an essential source of truth-seeking in diverse democratic societies. "The university must be defended," he argues, "if the American experiment is to continue." Drawing from his new book and from decades as an academic leader Bollinger will explore the challenges facing higher education today and what universities can and should do to insure the conditions necessary for open inquiry and meaningful intellectual exchange.


Join us for a keynote, followed by a moderated conversation and audience Q&A, with a reception afterward offering an opportunity to continue the discussion with fellow members of the university community. Demetri Morgan, associate professor in the Marsal Family School and Faculty Director for the Life Changing Education Theme Year will serve as moderator; the event will be introduced by Martha Pollack, former president of Cornell and former provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the U-M.

The first 100 in-person registrants will be placed in a lottery for a complimentary copy of the book, University: A Reckoning.

Interested in furthering your education in social research and data science? Join the Michigan Program in Survey and Data Science's informational session to learn more about our PhD program in survey and data science. Led by faculty and current students, you will receive an overview of the field, the program, professional opportunities, and community building.
Want to learn more about our PhD program before the info session? Please read about our doctoral program (https://surveydatascience.isr.umich.edu/education/doctoral-program/).
We hope to see you soon!

This is a monthly in-person event designed to provide insights, advice, and knowledge to you as an emerging academic. Each event features a faculty member discussing topics pertinent to starting an academic career focusing on research. You will get to hear from faculty about their career trajectories and how they navigated their transition from trainee to faculty member. You will also have an opportunity to network with the faculty member as well as other trainees.
Aims and Objectives:
To provide a platform where trainees can learn from faculty experiences and knowledge.To address and discuss pertinent issues and topics relevant to the biomedical/medical field and life sciences.To foster networking and community-building opportunities among trainees and faculty.To promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement, equipping trainees with the necessary skills and information for the faculty profession needed to transition into academia.

In this interactive workshop, the Rackham embedded University Career Center coaching team will guide you through building out a strong master's student resume. Brief best practices will be shared, but most of the time will be spent actively working on your resume, so bring a laptop or a few printed copies of your resume. Lunch will be provided.

These sessions are only for students eligible and ready to declare BME as their major.
For students interested in BME but not yet eligible or ready to declare, please meet with one of our Peer Advisors to learn more about our program!
What to expect:
You are signing up for a group declaration session for the U-M Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Program.
All sessions will be held in person at LBME (view map).
In this meeting we will go over the curriculum, discuss your 4 year plan, review the BME Student Advising Agreement, and share the various resources you can engage in as part of the BME department.
Please bring a personal computing device (laptop or tablet). A phone will not suffice. In order to officially declare, students must:
Attend the full registration session.
By the end of the session, complete a draft of their 4-year graduation plan and send it to bme-advising@umich.edu
By the end of the session, complete the BME Advising Agreement form.
If students do not attend the full session and/or do not complete items b and c, they will either need to register for a new declaration appointment or submit items b and c to bme-advising@umich.edu as soon as possible. Failing to complete these items will delay your declaration!
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please do so within Sessions@Michigan so students on the waitlist may attend (if applicable).
Eligibility:
Students are eligible to Declare the BME Major after completing at least one full term of courses on the U-M Ann Arbor campus (we do not declare students early).
Have an overall U-M GPA of 2.0 or better in courses taken at the U-M Ann Arbor campus and are in good standing.
Have completed or earned credit by exam or transfer for one or more courses in each of these categories:
Calculus (e.g. Math 115, 116, 156)
Calculus-based physics lectures (e.g. Physics 140, 160) or chemistry lectures (e.g. Chemistry 130)
Required engineering courses (Engr 100, 101, 151)
Contact Us: If you have further questions about this meeting, please email bme-advising@umich.edu.

Socialize with your faculty colleagues and visit the University’s famous Kelsey Museum of Archaeology during our annual Faculty Mixer event. Snacks and drinks will be served, and the museum will be open for perusing!

Come hang out and watch the Michigan Men's Soccer team take on Penn State! We have 40 tickets for grad students, and they’re free (spots are limited, first come, first served). Make sure to sign up on sessions to claim your ticket.

It’s a great chance to take a break, meet other grad students, and watch some Friday night soccer together.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: Meet up at 6:15 PM
Game starts at 7:00 PM
Location: U-M Soccer Stadium (2250 S State St)
Meetup Spot: Outside the main entrance gates

Meet us outside the main entrance gates at 6:15 PM so we can hand out the tickets. We’ll all head inside together around 6:45 PM to find seats as a group.

Elections
aren't just about what happens at the ballot box—they're about how
communities build power, hold leaders accountable, and drive systemic
change from the ground up.



Join Semester in Detroit and the Michigan Community Scholars Program for our 3rd Annual Day in Detroit, an immersive day trip to the city, where we will connect directly with the organizers who are reshaping electoral and community politics. On this trip we'll move past campaign headlines to explore the actual tools, strategies, and relationships that drive social change and policy.


The day includes:

Morning workshops w/local education justice coalition 482Forward and economic and housing justice organizers from Detroit ActionLunchtime Community Dialogue & Reflections at the U-M Detroit Center in MidtownHands-on Afternoon Excursion -- let's explore!


Day in Detroit is open to all students. Free roundtrip transportation is provided for registrants. We tentatively expect to leave Ann Arbor at 8 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. More details will be shared as they become available.

The Biostatistics Hackathon competition offers an exciting opportunity to learn about the field of Biostatistics through hands-on challenges that address real public health questions. Teams will use quantitative tools to develop innovative solutions for a pressing public health issue and present their findings. Faculty from the Department of Biostatistics will provide guidance throughout the day and select the best projects as winners. This event is a great way to experience the role of a Biostatistician and learn about career opportunities in the field. If you are interested in quantitative sciences (e.g., mathematics, computer science, statistics, engineering, etc.) and their potential to impact public health, this event is for you!
Basic programming skills in at least one language (e.g., Python, R, Matlab, C++, SAS, Stata) are required for participation in this event. No prior knowledge of Biostatistics is needed.


Registration is available for both teams and individuals.

AC100


Learn about the various funds that make up the university's general ledger. This is an introductory course on Fund Accounting and Chartfields at the University of Michigan.

Agenda:

Chartfield Structure Overview

Income Statement and Balance Sheet Overview

Expenses/Revenues Overview

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no classes scheduled for June and July, due to peak year-end processing for the Accounting Customer Service team.

Dean Mike Solomon is pleased to invite you to the fall term meeting(s) of chairs and directors of Rackham programs. We hold these meetings in-person to facilitate discussion and feedback. The same agenda will be presented at both meetings. Please register for the date that works best with your schedule.

A one-hour workshop for LSA staff to learn how to create and use Gemini Gems.

This workshop will provide an overview of the application process and requirements for graduate students interested in applying for a Rackham Public Scholarship Grant. These competitive awards provide funding for collaborative, mutually beneficial projects between Rackham students and community partners outside the university that use research to serve the greater public good.
During this session, Rackham staff will provide an overview of the guidelines, requirements, and application instructions to apply for a Rackham Public Scholarship Grant. The session will also include a panel of current and past grantees who will discuss their projects and their approach to submitting successful applications.
Community partners working with students are also welcome to attend the session.


Please note: Attending the workshop is strongly encouraged for students planning to submit an application. Please reach out to rackpublicscholarship@umich.edu if you have any questions.

Ioannis Chremos, U-M Medical School Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

AC200

Learn about Revenue and Expense types and Journal entries at the University of Michigan.

Agenda:
Revenue Types
Expense Types
Journal Entries


PLEASE NOTE: There will be no classes scheduled for June and July, due to peak year-end processing for the Accounting Customer Service team.

You’re invited to join us for the U-M Chemical Engineering Fall Undergraduate Open House!

This event showcases the field of chemical engineering and the student experience in our department, and it's a great opportunity to explore what it's like to be a chemical engineer. You'll have the chance to meet faculty, connect with current students, learn about undergraduate research and career pathways, and get a feel for the ChE community. Whether you’re interested in energy, sustainability, biotechnology, materials, pharmaceuticals, or the many other areas where chemical engineers make an impact, we hope you’ll join us to discover the possibilities within ChE.

Drop in anytime between 3:30 and 5:30 pm. We hope to see you there!

Join the 2026-27 Frankel Institute Fellows for a series of public panels covering multiple various aspects of Antisemitism.

TBD

Holistic admissions practices are an integral part of a program's efforts to achieve goals of access, opportunity, and excellence in graduate education. This workshop is designed to provide concrete strategies and evidence-based practices to support faculty and program goals in admitting diverse and excellent cohorts of graduate students. This workshop will provide members of graduate admissions committees an opportunity to develop their own holistic admissions tools.

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.

Does the semester feel like it will never end? Join the Relieving Stress & Burnout wellness group to learn some strategies to manage stress and prevent burnout. Plus free lunch!

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.

Join the Bowman Center for a Community Conversation centered around the film How Do We Begin. A collaboration between the CRLT Players and the Duderstadt Center, this innovative, Emmy Award-winning film is based on a series of short plays written by U-M alumx Jordan Harris. The film explores Black student experiences past and present, and the ways institutions perpetuate anti-Blackness while simultaneously aiming to advance stated commitments to inclusion and equity. Following the film screening, participants will engage in discussion designed and facilitated by the CRLT Players and Trotter Multicultural Center staff that offers the opportunity to:
Reflect on historical tensions within U-M’s values and their present-day impact
Examine institutional patterns that may hinder progress
Explore role-based ways to take action and advance meaningful change

This session will be the first of three planned Community Conversations in dialogue with the Bowman Center’s 2026-27 theme: Community in Action. Centering campus activism, this year’s Community Conversations will ask participants to reckon with complex histories and legacies of campus exclusion, activism, and resistance, reorganize through togetherness and intergenerational, cross-role coalition building, and reimagine campus activism.

RCRS Workshop B: Acquisition, management, ownership, and sharing of data; Avoiding research misconduct.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. If you arrive late for any reason, you will not be allowed to attend the workshop.
Bring your Mcard. Your card will be swiped at the end of the session through a card reader to record your attendance. If you don't have your Mcard swiped, you will have to attend another session of this workshop.
If you cannot attend this workshop, please drop your registration and register for another option.

**Please note: Masco Commons, including the kitchen and lounge areas, are for faculty use only.

Since 2013, PHAST has been going to Grenada in partnership with several organizations on the island. The University of Michigan School of Public Health (UM SPH) Grenada Partnership serves to achieve sustained academic partnerships for public health education and practice collaboration. The summer internship program is an opportunity for Master’s students to gain public health experience in a structured setting. Each summer, 2 UM SPH interns travel to Grenada for an 8-week internship, supervised by pre-selected Grenada mentors. Over the years we have established mentors in institutions throughout Grenada, including the Grenada Red Cross, the Grenada Planned Parenthood Association, the Ministry of Social & Community Development, Housing and Gender Affairs, and more. The internship program is offered schoolwide and does not require any prior connection or familiarity with Grenada before undertaking a Grenada internship. Through this experience, you will embark on a transformative internship experience in Grenada, where you will have the unique opportunity to merge theoretical knowledge with real-world impact. Our internship program strongly emphasizes community partnership and ensures a comprehensive understanding of practical applications within the field.

Eligibility:
Completion of the PH 616: Grenada course is mandatory. Course is Mondays 4 to 6pm in Winter semester, with travel to Grenada over Winter Break.
First-year master's students or dual degree students who have not yet completed a public health internship, in any department at SPH are eligible.
Sign up for the information session to learn more.

"Canvas of Identity" returns as a vibrant showcase of heritage, community, and creative expression. We invite all students and the community to join us in exploring the deep connections between personal narrative and culture through art. Whether you express yourself through visual arts, poetry, music, photography, or dance, this exhibition offers a powerful platform to share your voice, highlight your heritage, and connect with a passionate community! Food provided.

Through Empowering Blue, Organizational Excellence aspires to empower the U-M community to take action by sharing ideas and best practices to make their work better and easier. Join us for one-hour sessions designed to help you and your team succeed. Our sessions are free and open to the U-M campus community.

If you haven't had the opportunity to travel as much as you would like, we will be hosting a travel basics workshop to talk about how to travel like a pro. We will discuss how to find the best deals on flights, packing tips, tricks for layovers, and so much more!

This session is targeted towards students participating in Ross semester exchange and short-term global programs.

Sign up for a two-hour work session, with a hot lunch with colleagues! The Faculty On-Campus Work Retreats provide 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.
There are both morning and afternoon sessions available. Morning sessions also offer the option of coming early to enjoy an extended three-hour session. Breakfast snacks, coffee, and tea will be provided.
During the lunch provided at each work session, there will be 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 ~7,800 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. The event page is here.

Celebrate Homecoming with Mechanical Engineering! Join us for a day of festivities on Friday, October 16.
Additional event and accessibility information will be posted soon.

In this interactive workshop, the Rackham embedded University Career Center Ph.D. coaching team will guide you through converting your academic CV to an industry resume. Brief best practices will be shared, but most of the time will be spent actively working on your resume, so bring a laptop or a few printed copies of your CV or resume. Lunch will be provided.

We're looking forward to having you onboard! This is for trips from campus to DTW before Fall Break. Trips cost $13, and will be billed to your student account.

If your plans change, please make sure to cancel 36 hours before departure to avoid charges.

Looking for a trip back? Just show up at our airport stops! We don't take reservations for trips back. Check out the schedules on our website.

By booking, you agree to the terms of our Contract of Carriage, including our cancellation policy.

The Student Life Facilitation Committee and Student Life Professional Development are proud to announce that we are offering a staff-oriented facilitation training opportunity once again! A similar training has been offered to students and we have adapted the curriculum to provide staff with the skills and knowledge necessary to build confidence and ability in facilitation.
The training will take place on Monday, October 19 & Tuesday, October 20, 9:00am-4:30pm in the Connector Multipurpose Room. Attendance is required for the full training. A light breakfast & lunch will be provided.
The training is comprised of a 16-hour training curriculum designed to: 1) prepare participants to facilitate dialogues, meetings, and workshops involving two or more individuals; 2) be available to staff within Student Life; 3) supplement unit-specific trainings; 4) maximize divisional resources; and 5) be module-based and repeatable.
We encourage you to register, participate, and gain invaluable skills throughout the training. This training is free to Student Life staff and $100 for staff in other departments. We have a minimum cap of 10 and a maximum cap of 16 participants. If we do not meet the minimum we will need to cancel the training. If we meet the maximum you will have the opportunity to join a waitlist.
Please communicate any accessibility/accommodation needs to the coordinating group at slfacilitation@umich.edu at least two weeks in advance of the training or as soon as possible.
Registration for this training closes on October 12th.

The Ethics, Integrity, and Compliance Office is hosting the inaugural Ethics & Compliance Week at the University of Michigan. Please join us in supporting the university through ethics and compliance educational sessions.

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).

RCRS C: Personal, professional, and financial conflicts of interest; supervisory and mentoring relationships and responsibilities; responsibilities of collaborative research.


Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. If you arrive late for any reason, you will not be admitted. Similarly, if you leave early, you will not receive credit for your attendance.
**Bring your Mcard.** Your card will be swiped through a card reader to record your attendance at the end of the workshop. If you don't have your card swiped, you will have to attend another session of this workshop.
If you cannot attend this workshop, please drop your registration as soon as possible so that a waitlisted student may be able to attend.
**Please note: Masco Commons, including the kitchen and lounge areas, are for faculty use only.

Join us for a special evening as members of the U-M community share personal stories of living, learning, and growing in new places—whether that’s studying abroad or navigating life as an international student in the U.S. Hear candid accounts of funny, moving, eye-opening, and transformative moments that shape our global journeys, both near and far. Celebrate cultural insights, new perspectives, and the power of storytelling with our international community.
Light refreshments provided. All are welcome!

This event is organized by the Center for Global & Intercultural Study, Global Engagement — Office of the Provost, the International Institute, International Programs in Engineering, Ross Global Initiatives, and the International Center.

Created by the MORE Committee, these workshops are designed to strengthen the student–faculty mentoring relationship through the development of shared expectations, sharing mentoring best practices, and understanding of mentoring across differences.
The Getting Your Mentoring Relationship off to a Good Start Workshop is attended jointly by faculty mentors and their graduate student mentees.The Mentoring Across Difference 2.0 Workshop is attended only by faculty mentors.The Mentoring 101 New Faculty Workshop is attended only by faculty new to U-M or starting a faculty mentoring role.

Separate registration for students is available at: https://myumi.ch/11ANg.

Created by the MORE Committee, these workshops are designed to strengthen the student–faculty mentoring relationship through the development of shared expectations, sharing mentoring best practices, and understanding of mentoring across differences.The Getting Your Mentoring Relationship Off to a Good Start Workshop is attended jointly by faculty mentors and their graduate student mentees. Mentors and mentees first participate in separate parallel sessions, where they reflect on their own goals, working styles, and approaches to common challenges. Afterwards, each student–faculty pair collaborates to create a written mentoring plan that outlines key elements such as needs, objectives, and mutual expectations. Among Rackham doctoral students who have drafted mentoring plans, 83 percent report finding them helpful. Mentoring pairs are encouraged to consider attending the optional one-on-one discussion time at the end of the workshop, where they have dedicated time to work together on developing the mentoring plan.
Separate registration for faculty is available at: https://myumi.ch/61V6J.

RCRS D: Ethics


Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. If you arrive late for any reason, you will not be admitted. Similarly, if you leave early, you will not receive credit for your attendance.
**Bring your Mcard.** Your card will be swiped through a card reader to record your attendance at the end of the workshop. If you don't have your card swiped, you will have to attend another session of this workshop.
If you cannot attend this workshop, please drop your registration as soon as possible so that a waitlisted student may be able to attend.
**Please note: Masco Commons, including the kitchen and lounge areas, are for faculty use only.

Each year on the third Wednesday of October, individuals and groups commemorate International Pronouns Day. This year, Spectrum Center is hosting a Pronouns 101 workshop for interested U-M faculty, staff, and students.

In this 2-hour workshop on the basics of pronouns and their usage, participants will have the chance to practice using different sets of pronouns and work on bystander intervention skills.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Learn what pronouns are and be able to share why they are important in your own words
2. Identify the correct pronouns in various sentence structures
3. Practice different methods of addressing harm using a tool called scripting (coined by author Ritu Bhasin)
4. Use an action planning resource to develop one tangible, actionable goal related to your increased inclusivity around pronouns
MORE WORKSHOPS AND INFORMATION
For more information about Spectrum Center’s educational workshops and/or to request an in-person/virtual workshop for your department or organization, visit https://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/workshops