East Quad (2024-2025) (Housing)

In collaboration with the Residential College, the East Quad Staff invites you to attend "Game Night" - an opportunity to connect with fellow EQ residents and the EQ RAs during Move-In Week. We hope to see you there!

The East Quad Staff invites you to attend "EQ Scavenger Hunt" - an opportunity to get acclimated with the hall you live in and to meet fellow EQ residents and the RAs. We hope to see you there!

In collaboration with the Residential College, the East Quad Staff welcomes you to "Karaoke Night" - an opportunity to connect with fellow EQ residents and the EQ RAs during Move-In Week. In addition to hearing some karaoke jams, there will be snacks and raffle prize drawings throughout the event! We hope to see you there!

Join the EQ RAs for information about the myriad of ways to get involved at Michigan. Resident will also have the opportunity to prepare to apply for a closed club - if that is something they are interested in - and learn more about developing recruitment materials.

No football tickets? No problem! Join the EQ RAs to watch Michigan vs. Fresno State and play some board games with fellow residents.

Join the EQ RAs as they attend Taste of Michigan hosted by UM's Fraternity & Sorority Life. We will meet at the Piano Lounge in East Quad at 6:30 PM and then go to Ingalls Mall together. Taste of Michigan is an opportunity to get a taste of the various restaurants and eateries in and around the Ann Arbor area. Residents are welcome to come and go as they please or meet the group at Ingalls Mall during the event.

Join the EQ RAs for a walk to Nichols Arboretum ("The Arb"). Located at 1610 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, next to Markley Hall, The Arb sits alongside the Huron River and is home to hundreds of species of flora and fauna in a varied, hilly landscape.

Meet in the East Quad Courtyard on the north end of the building at 7:30 PM. We'll stop for boba on the way!

Learn more about The Arb: https://www.michigan.org/property/nichols-arboretum

Join the EQ RAs for a chill night in. Get cozy and enjoy a popular movie that is guaranteed to bring on the nostalgia.

Join the EQ RAs for a walk to the Ann Arbor Farmers Market. Meet at the East Quad Community Center at 10:00 AM and return at 12:00 PM. An opportunity to explore Ann Arbor and the artisans and businesses that participate in the Farmers Market. Plus, meet and socialize with fellow residents on the walk to and from the market.

Located at 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor, the market proudly brings fresh produce, farm products, prepared food, beverages, and artisan items to the community all year and features 125 vendors from all around Michigan.

Click here to learn more about the Ann Arbor Farmers Market

Join the EQ RAs for a walk to Nichols Arboretum ("The Arb"). Located at 1610 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, next to Markley Hall, The Arb sits alongside the Huron River and is home to hundreds of species of flora and fauna in a varied, hilly landscape.

Meet the RAs at 11:00 AM in the East Quad Courtyard on the north end of the building and go to The Arb together!

Learn more about The Arb: https://www.michigan.org/property/nichols-arboretum

Still figuring out how your schedule is going to work this semester? Got your syllabi for the semester and want to plan out all the important dates? Already have assignments and studying to do?

Bring it all to this Semester Planning & Study Session! As social as you want it to be - meet in the Blue Cafe for some dedicated study and planning time as we head into the second week of classes.

Join the EQ RAs as they venture to Kerrytown to explore The Sunday Artisan Market! Meet at NOON in the East Quad Piano Lounge and then head to Kerrytown as a group. We plan to explore the market for about two hours and return to EQ by 3:00 PM.

Located at 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor, The Sunday Artisan Market offers original, handmade work by dozens of artists and crafters in a wide range of media, from traditional to cutting-edge. All work is made and sold by the artists themselves, giving visitors the opportunity to learn about the creative processes and the materials used. Some artists even work and give demonstrations while at the Market.

Click here to learn more about the Kerrytown Artisan Market.

Join the EQ RAs for NFL Game Day and watch the Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers!

The GILE RA and DPE invite residents to gather for a movie night in the Abeng Minority Lounge in East Quad. Movie snacks will be provided and we will be showing the film Freak Show (2018). We hope to see you there!

This event is open to all residents, even if they do not live in the GILE Community.

East Quad residents are invited to show their skills in a Table Tennis Tournament! A prize of $30 in Blue Bucks will be awarded to the tournament champion. Spectators are also welcome!

Click here to register for the tournament! Registration deadline is Tuesday, September 17.

Join the EQ RAs for a night in to share in the viewing of the film Remember the Titans (2000) an American biographical sports drama film produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Boaz Yakin.

The Farm Stand is a weekly pop-up market and education project that sells produce grown by students for students. It is held on Thursdays from 12pm-3pm from August 22 through mid-November on South Ingalls Mall. Powered by the U-M Sustainable Food Program (UMSFP) and the Campus Farm at Matthaei Botanical Gardens (CF), this project seeks to increase access to local food for students and engage the wider U-M community in food systems learning and engagement opportunities. Students receive a 30% discount and the proceeds from the Farm Stand go towards funding student-led sustainable food initiatives here at the U-M through UMSFP’s mini-grants for food justice program.

Join the East Quad RAs to attend the annual Keene Theater performance of Rocky Horror Picture Show! Meet at the Piano Lounge at 7:30 PM.

Click here to learn more about this performance.

Join the East Quad RAs for a Halloween-themed Karaoke Night!

It doesn't matter if you sing or not! Come show off your costume and enjoy devilishly delicious treats. We've got all the ingredients for a hauntingly memorable evening.

Join the East Quad RAs to watch your Michigan Wolverines take on Ohio State University in one of the most exciting annual football rivalry games!

Food provided for attendees. We hope to see you there!

Join East Quad ResStaff for an opportunity to (re)connect with fellow residents, prepare for finals, and maybe even find a study group!

Map out your finals schedule and get some new study tips.

Join East Quad ResStaff for a unique tour of the Hatcher Library! Scope out some interesting and niche parts of Hatcher with an RA who has experience working there.

Meet at the EQ Community Center prior to departing at 12:00 PM on Sunday, December 1st.

Join East Quad ResStaff for stress-relieving activities before final exam season!

Create snowflakes, garland, and other seasonal crafts while listening to relaxing music.

Join East Quad ResStaff for a study break including a taco bar and other snacks!

An opportunity to relax, socialize, and play games.

Join East Quad ResStaff for "A Studious Feast" and an opportunity to relax and destress before finals week!

Improve your wellbeing by means of good food, study tips, and emotional/social support. We hope to see you there!

Join East Quad ResStaff in attending the EPIC Destress Fest hosted by the Barger Leadership Institute!

Meet at the Greene Lounge in East Quad at 12:45 PM, then head to Weiser Hall 10th Floor to engage in de-stressing activities and contemplative practices to unwind during a stressful time, build community and socialize with a new population on campus, and learn more about the Barger Leadership Institute and additional opportunities within the organization.

Join East Quad ResStaff for an opportunity to experience and celebrate Chinese music with in the Keene Theater on December 10th!

This RC student showcase will be a collection of ensembles performing on traditional Chinese instruments such as the guzheng, the pipa, and more.

Meet in the Piano Lounge at 6:45 PM; the performance begins at 7:00 PM. Admission is free.

Meet at the Community Center and then take the bus to North Campus. Take a tour of the Dude Library and the production studios.

JOIN EQ RAs FOR A STUDY NIGHT & SETTING GOALS FOR THE WINTER SEMESTER!

This program aims to help residents focus on their future aspirations by creating vision boards to celebrate the start of the new year. Through a hands-on, creative process, participants will have the opportunity to set personal goals, visualize their aspirations, and connect with peers in a restorative and supportive environment.

Join us at the EQ Art Gallery for Red Summer: Racial Violence in the American Landscape 1917-1923. Together, we’ll explore this powerful exhibition, reflect on its themes, and engage in meaningful group dialogue. Meet at the gallery entrance to dive into an evening of art and critical conversation!

Take a break from classes and join us for a relaxing evening of board games and cookies! Connect with fellow residents, unwind, and enjoy some low-key fun. All games and treats provided!

Join RA Fatima for Winter Game Night in East Quad’s B834! Enjoy a relaxing evening of board games, snacks, and connecting with fellow residents as we ease into the semester. Let’s have some fun and build community together!

Join EQ ResStaff in taking a little trip to the State Theater for a movie!

The State Theater is sponsoring a FREE showing of Exhuma (2024).

Exhuma is a 2024 South Korean horror film written and directed by Jang Jae-hyun, and starring Choi Min-sik, Kim Go-eun, Yoo Hae-jin and Lee Do-hyun. The film includes mystery and occult elements, and follows the process of excavating an ominous grave, which unleashes dreadful consequences buried underneath.

Exhuma premiered in the Forum section at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival on February 16, 2024. It was released theatrically on February 22 and received positive reviews from critics. The film has earned a worldwide gross of US$97 million, making it the highest-grossing South Korean film of 2024 and the sixth highest-grossing South Korean film of all time.

Meet at the EQ Piano Lounge then venture to the State Theater, located at 233 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.

Join EQ ResStaff for a relaxing time to be in community together. Materials for drawing and coloring will be provided. We hope you can join us!

The 3rd Strauss Lounge is room 3126 in East Quad.

Hosted by the Barger Leadership Institute (BLI), "LOVEFEST" is an annual event with a lot to offer. Join EQ ResStaff in attending this program and the opportunity to spread love and gratitude with:

• Hot Chocolate Bar
• Valentine Making
• Cookie Decorating
• Love Languages Activity
• Wax Seals Craft
• Jerusalem Garden Catering

LOVEFEST will be held at Weiser Hall, 8th Floor from 5:30-7:00 PM. Meet RA Taylor in the Greene Lounge on the 1st Floor of East Quad, located by the RC Admin Offices and Conference Room, or meet us at Weiser!

Join EQ ResStaff for an opportunity to learn about the cultural practice of henna, a practice that takes place in many regions of the world.

Henna art is creative and allows individuals to express themselves. This program will provide participants the opportunity to increase cultural awareness, learn a new skill, and practice creativity. We hope you can join us!

Join EQ ResStaff in attending "An Enchanted Evening with RHA" hosted by the Residence Halls Association (RHA) organization.

Meet RA Angie in the 4th Floor Tyler Lounge (room 4701) to venture to the Graduate Hotel, located at 615 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.

This will be a night of fun, food, music, and activities ( including prizes) for those in attendance. Join us for this fun ball and get ready for a mystical night with fellow residents and friends!

Location: Graduate Ann Arbor (transportation will not be provided as it is within walking distance of campus and accessible via Bus)

Event Attire: Semi-Formal Highly Encouraged Only open to Undergraduate Students at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Join EQ ResStaff in attending an exciting game of Women's Ice Hockey!

The UM Women's Hockey Team will host Arizona State University on February 13, 2025. Admission is free for students - bring your UMID.

Meet ResStaff at the Blue Cafe in East Quad, then venture to Yost Arena, located at 1116 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109  - or meet us there.

Join EQ ResStaff in attending the 3rd Hinsdale Read Around.

Bring a piece of writing (poem, song, book, etc.) that you enjoy to share with the group. We hope you can join us!

Watch the NCAA Sweet Sixteen Tournament with friends! We'll have food from the dining hall and plenty of social time.

Celebrate Women's History Month with trivia! Meet us in the lounge, and we'll walk to the event together.

Join EQ ResStaff for a showing of the film Perfect Days (2023).

Perfect Days is a 2023 drama film directed by Wim Wenders, written by Wenders and Takuma Takasaki. A co-production between Japan and Germany, the film follows the routine life of Hirayama (Kōji Yakusho), a public toilet cleaner in Tokyo.

Perfect Days premiered on May 23, 2023 at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the Palme d'Or and won the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury and the Best Actor Award for Kōji Yakusho. It was nominated for the Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards, becoming the first film directed by a non-Japanese filmmaker to be nominated as the Japanese entry.

Residents are invited to join EQ ResStaff for a late-night treat!

Meet at the 2nd Floor Prescott Lounge and then venture to Quickly Boba Café, located at 220 S University Ave. Participants will be responsible for purchasing their own snack or beverage if they would like.

Join the East Quad ResStaff in Celebrating Dominican Independence Day!

Enjoy crafts, music, and food while learning about the history of the Dominican Republic.

Join us for a relaxing movie afternoon featuring Ferris Bueller's Day Off. We’ll also have shamrock-themed coloring pages for a fun, stress-free way to meet other residents and unwind during Spring Break.

Connect with fellow EQ residents while enjoying nature. We'll start with introductions, decide on a route, and enjoy a refreshing hike together.

Take a break from studying! Join us for pool, foosball, and board games. Meet new people while relaxing and having fun.

Start your day productively! We'll create a calm atmosphere for early-morning studying, complete with soft background music and tea.

Heading to Midterm Mash? Meet us in the lounge, and we'll go together for a quiet and focused study session.

 Start your day productively! We'll create a calm atmosphere for early-morning studying, complete with soft background music and tea.

 Discover the University of Michigan Museum of Art! We'll start with introductions, discuss art's role at UM, and explore exhibits together.

 Start your day productively! We'll create a calm atmosphere for early-morning studying, complete with soft background music and tea.

 Learn about sustainable eating and mindful nutrition! We'll discuss food sourcing, try sustainable snacks, and explore campus resources like MyNutrition.

Get in the Halloween spirit with fun trivia games followed by a spooky movie! Featuring pizza, cookies, and LOTS of candy!

Join East Quad Hall Council for a little relaxation break before Finals Week!

Featuring a variety of snacks, hot chocolate and tea, and crafts. We hope to see you there!

Come join the RC RAs on Sunday, October 27th, 2024 from 12:00–2:30 PM for the Residential College's annual Cider Mill event. The Cider Mill Trip will be held at Plymouth Orchards (10685 Warren Rd, Plymouth, MI, 48170). Bus transportation will be provided. Please meet us at piano lounge at 11:30 am for departure.