Join us for community gatherings hosted for Bursley Hall residents! Can't wait to see you there!
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Bursley Lobby
RA Evan, RA Moby
RAs Evan and Moby are hosting Cards Night in the Lobby of Bursley Hall. Bring your friends and be prepared to teach others how to play your favorite card game! Cards will be provided, but feel free to bring any that you have. All are welcome!
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Creative Suite - LAE Suite
RA Lisa, RA Abigail
RAs Abigail and Lisa will be hosting a Fireboy and Watergirl game night. Bring a laptop and your roommate or a friend to play this nostalgic game! Cookies, water, and hot chocolate will be provided.
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East Open Lounge
RA Andre, Biplav
RAs Andre' and Biplav will be meeting with residents to help choose and give them guidance on what classes to take for their next semester! Come choose classes and meet other people that might also be taking the same ones
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Bursley Lobby
RA Yatee, RA Dorian
Get to know your fellow residents and make more friends over this get-to-know-you bingo! Food and fun will be provided! Winners will receive an awesome prize and free giveaways
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East Open Lounge
RA Emerson, Vedanth
Join us for a cozy Study Night. Bring your textbooks, laptops, and study questions as we tackle assignments together in a focused, supportive environment. Snacks will be provided to keep you fueled and motivated!
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Blue Apple Lounge
RA Moby, Samuel, Dana, Evan, Sola
Warm up with Cocoa, Coloring, and Clairo! Drop by the Blue Apple Lounge on Fri, Nov 7, 3–4pm for a cozy de-stress hour. We’ll have mellow Clairo tracks playing, a spread of coloring pages and markers, and free hot cocoa—just bring your own cup. Come solo or with friends, color at your own pace, and take a moment to unwind before the weekend. All materials provided; stay for five minutes or the full hour. Hosted by ResStaff Dana, Sola, Sam, and Evan
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Blue Apple Lounge
RA Merc
How well do you know your roommate? Come find out by participating in the parody gameshow where you’ll answer questions about each other and compete against other roommate duos
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MLK Lounge
DPEs and RA Karlee
Please join RA Karlee DPEs for LGBTQIA+ Pride Trivia and Movie Night! At this event, queer identities will be celebrated and recognized through a trivia game and movie screening. Snacks will be provided!
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Bursley Lobby
RA Hara, RA Max
Take a break from studying and enjoy a cozy night of cookie decorating! Stop by the Bursley lobby on November 7th, from 8:00 to 9:00PM to work on cookie decorating with RA Hara and RA Max! We will have cookies, frosting, sprinkles, and a time to connect with fellow residents. Come stop by for either 10 minutes or the full hour. We can't wait to see you there!
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West Open Lounge
RA Dan
Do YOU like the incredibly niche wonderfully crafted world of Roblox’s Bee Swarm Simulator? Do YOU want to create a small army of tiny digital pollinators to do your bidding? Then this is the event for you! Stop by for a cookie (or two) and bring a laptop to see what all the buzz is about!
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West Open Lounge
RA Shriya
Given that midterms have started to settle down and more than half of the semester has surpassed, students will be able to join the event and de-stress as they have the opportunity to color. Coloring has been proven to help with mental well being and the goal of this event is to let students relax as they get their artistic, creative juices flowing. Materials will also be provided so students are not inconvenienced with having to bring anything.
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Blue Apple Lounge
RA Lisa, RA Josh
RAs Joshua and Lisa will be hosting a karaoke night in the Blue Apple lounge. Residents will be able to choose songs that they want to hear. Come sing your heart out to your favorite songs
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East Lounge
RA Sasha, RA Samantha
Join RA Sasha and Sam for some pizza and chill vibes! Lock-in with studying or social with others, either way, come have some fun!
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MLK Lounge
RA Jessica, DPEs
Get creative, learn something new, eat sweets, and honor Native Heritage through basket making and our guest speaker! This program will celebrate Native Heritage Month with a basket-weaving activity. There will also be a guest speaker who will present a topic about Native heritage!
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Lobby
RAs Parker, Daniel Akshath
RAs Narmat, Newell, and Hoover will host a study session in the Bursley Lobby with snacks provided for attendees. Students are encouraged to bring their materials and prepare for midterms in a relaxed, supportive environment
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Bursley Lobby
RA Hara
Let’s get crafty together! Join us for a cozy bracelet-making social where you can design your own bracelets, meet new people, and share stories while you string. Colorful beads, great tunes, and warm company await!
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Blue Apple Lounge
RA Kat, Karlee, Amelia, Sophie
Feeling overwhelmed post-midterms? Join RA's Karlee, Amelia, Kat and Sophie in the Blue Apple to meet Nico, the DPSS therapy dog. Grab a cup of cocoa and shake off the post-midterm stress before Thanksgiving break!
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MLK lounge
RA Kat
Looking for a fun way to relax with your friends in 4th Hamilton? Join RA Kat Basile and the MHousing Community Connections and Engagement Department in the MLK Jr Multicultural Lounge on Nov 21st from 4pm to 5pm. Ice cream will be provided!
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Creative Suite - LAE Suite
RA Merc
Come to Presentation Night for the chance to talk about any interest, pet peeve, video game, theory, or niche topic you’d like! Stay to hear the fascinating presentations of your fellow residents! All attendees have the option to give a presentation of around 15 minutes, but can also simply listen to other speakers if they’d like.
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Blue Apple Lounge
RA Erin
RA Erin will be hosting a watch party for the Umich vs Maryland football game. This will be an opportunity for students to stay in the dorms and watch the game with tier friends. There will also be cookies and refreshments!
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Blue Apple Lounge
RA Dana, RA Sola
RA Dana and RA Sola are hosting a Wicked Watch Party where residents can enjoy the original Wicked movie together before the upcoming release of Wicked II (which comes out the day prior to the event!). This event provides a relaxed and engaging environment for residents to connect, unwind, and share in the excitement of the musical’s return. The program also encourages residents to participate in a fun, community-centered weekend activity that promotes a safe and welcoming space on campus
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Bursley Lobby
RA Sophie, RA Ishaan, RA Amelia
Feeling stressed post-midterms? Craving pumpkin pie? Join RA's Amelia, Ishaan and Sophie in the Bursley lobby to start Thanksgiving break early with a slice of pumpkin pie!
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3rd Floor Hamilton/Sanford Lounge
RA Ethan
Like Arts and Crafts and love thanksgiving? Join RA Ethan for an arts and crafts session where you can make some turkeys, trees, pumpkins, and pilgrims to get ready for Thanksgiving! Bring a friend and stop by the Lounge located in the hallway of 3rd floor Hamilton/Samford for some arts, crafts, and a fun time!
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Blue Apple Lounge
RA Dorian
Join RA Dorian and fellow residents for a Hot Cocoa and Cookie Bar! Enjoy a warm cup of cocoa and grab some cookies while you ease back into post-Thanksgiving finals prep. Bring your study materials, relax, and study in a calm, cozy atmosphere
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Test Session created by K. Thompson
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Bursley Lobby
RA Evan, RA Akshath, RA Biplav
Meet RAs in the Bursley Lobby to learn how to navigate Festifall and get involved on campus. RAs will share tips for finding organizations that align with your interests and advice on building connections within the university community. Bring your questions!
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MLK Lounge
RA Max & RA Parker
Join the RAs in watching the UofM vs New Mexico Football game on August 30th! Bring your friends and join us in the MLK Lounge for a fun night of football!
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Meet in Bursley Lobby, Travel Together to Ingalls Mall
RA Merc
Residents of Bursley, check out Pride Outside with RA Merc! Meet in the Bursley lobby at 1:30pm and head to the event as a group. Enjoy an afternoon exploring the resource tables, shaved ice, lawn games, and drag show!
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Bursley Dining Hall
RA Vedanth
RA Vedanth is hosting a floor dinner for their residents on the first floor of Bursley. It would be a great opportunity for residents to gather together, sharing their experiences for the first two weeks of the college, as well as making some friends. All residents are welcome to join.
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Blue Apple Lounge
RA Dana, RA Evan, RA Biplav, RA Moby, and RA Erin
RAs of different disciplines and majors will give advice on how to build a resume to those who need help on their resume. There will be a presentation with helpful tips, career center resources, and general stories of what a successful resume looks like. There will be a review session, where session attendees can submit their current resumes for review and feedback!
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Creative Suite - LAE Suite
RA Dorian
Join RA Dorian in the Bursley Creative Suite for a relaxing Paint & Sip Lemonade with a speed-friending twist! Tote bags and painting supplies will be provided for residents as well as lemonade. Leave with new friendships and your very own masterpiece!
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Blue Apple Lounge
RA Dan
RA Daniel Hoover is hosting an event where roommates, friends, and individuals can play euchre. No roommates or prior experience required, feel free to come and learn! Come by to meet new people and learn euchre!
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Hubbard Recreational Field (across from Baits II)
RA Ethan
RA Ethan will be hosting a spike ball learning and tournament event. Residents will be able to come out to Hubbard Field right across from Baits II to learn how to play the game of Spikeball then pair into teams for a friendly tournament where podium placers will receive a prize. Bring your friends and get ready to have some fun with Sunday Spikeball!
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3rd Floor Rotvig/Van Hoosen Lobby
RA Merc, RA Dorian, RA Parker, and RA Abigail
Residents of 3rd and 4th Van Hoosen and Rotvig, join your RAs for a room tour! If you want to show off your dorm’s style, or just want to get inspiration from others, meet on the 3rd Floor Rotvig/VH landing for a walkthrough of rooms that residents want to show off. Cookies and lemonade will be provided!
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Lawn
Bursley RAs
Join Bursley RAs for some sunset yoga
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Bursley Lobby
RA Shriya & RA Ashely
The goal of this program is to collect as many rubber ducks hidden throughout public spaces in teams of 3. RAs will be meeting a couple of hours before to hide the medium-size rubber ducks in safe spots throughout public areas within Bursley. People will organize their own teams (preferably with new people) and find as many ducks as possible during the 1 hour period. At the end, ducks will be counted and the winning team will receive $5 Blue Bucks per person
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Bursley Lobby
RA Sophie, Amelia, Kat, Karlee
Join RAs Sophie, Amelia, Kat, and Karlee for Communi-tea Craft Night! Bring your passion project or a passion for a new project. Tea & limited supplies will be provided.
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Bursley Lobby
RA Yatee, Lisa, and Josh
Josh, Lisa, and Yatee will be facilitating an affirmations event in the Bursley lobby. Residents will be able to make affirming note cards for their friends/ themselves. Come prepared with inspirational words and mindset.
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East Open Lounge
RA Ishaan and Vedanth
Bursley residents, join us in the East Open Lounge for a hall-wide ping pong night! We’ll start with a bracket-style tournament, then keep the vibe lively with mini-games so no one’s just sitting around waiting for their turn at the table. Residents can rotate through challenges like the Ball Drop Reaction Test, Suite Rally Challenge, Target Toss, and Ball Bounce Tower, racking up points for their suite’s total score. There will be cookies and donuts provided!
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Bursley Lobby
RA Hara, Sasha, Erin
Take a break from your busy week and join us for a relaxing evening of mindfulness and milk tea! We’ll guide you through simple breathing exercises to help you unwind, then enjoy refreshing boba drinks with your neighbors. Come de-stress, connect, and leave feeling recharged!
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East Open Lounge
RA Jessica, Karlee, and Kat
Join RAs Karlee, Jessica, and Kat for Thrift & Flip, a clothing swap and upcycle event! Residents are welcome to bring any clothing item to swap with others or give it a new life by upcycling it. Supplies such as sewing kits, fabrics markers, and more will be provided!
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4th Floor West Lounge
RA Shriya & RA Ashley
The first semester is an exciting time to take pictures. Make picture frames to decorate one’s dorm room with these pictures. Meet friends as one decorates these frames and create connections within the community.
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Courtyard Outside The Blue Apple
RA Max
Join RA Max in a yoga and stretching session on September 20th! Bring your friends and join the RA outside in the blue apple for an hour of relaxation. If students have a yoga mat, bring it, but if not, no worries the grass will do just fine!
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MLK Lounge
RA Sola, Abigail, Lisa, Jessica
Join Bursley RAs in watching the Michigan VS Nebraska football game! There will be food and drinks provided. Please meet in the MLK lounge at 3:15pm so we can all watch the kickoff together!
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Blue Apple Lounge
RA Ethan
RA Ethan will be hosting a movie night in the Blue Apple Lounge open to anyone interested. We will be watching the movie Black Panther and also catering lemonade and popcorn from M-Dining for all to enjoy. Bring your friends, have some popcorn, sit back, relax and enjoy a Marvel Classic!
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East Open Lounge
RA Andre' and Sam
Bursley residents, join us in the East Open Lounge for a night of studying with good music. Cookies will be provided as well!
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Busley Lobby
Ra Joshua
Join RA Joshua for a relaxing hot chocolate in the lobby. Come create a community playlist and discover some new music. All are welcome to attend. Bring a friend and have a great time.
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Bursley Lobby
RA Emerson
RA Emerson will be hosting a card game night where all can share different standard card games belonging to their cultures or others they’ve learned! In addition to playing card games, residents will have the chance to have an open dialogue with each other and with RA Emerson about their academic paths/goals they’re setting. Come have fun with strategic academics and games, standard 52 card decks will be provided!
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Blue Apple Lounge
RA Sam and Andre'
Blindfolded Art Challenge is a fun and creative event where teamwork and communication are key. Each pair works together with one person blindfolded as the artist, while the other guides them using only verbal instructions—no touching allowed! Teams compete to see who can create the most accurate and impressive artwork, all while laughing and testing their collaboration skills. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just in it for the fun, this event is all about creativity, communication, and a little bit of chaos.
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West Open Lounge
RA Max
Want to work on homework or have questions about applying to internships? Pull up to the West side open lounge and ask RA Max questions about classes or career advice. RA Max is a Junior in engineering and can help answer a variety of questions
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West Lawn
RA Yatee and RA Ashley
Residents can join us for a fun-filled event playing lawn games. Depending on attendance, residents will be playing a variety of games outside like frisbee and capture the flag. It is a great time to get to know other residents while enjoying the fall weather.
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Blue Apple Lounge
RA Dana
Planning on listening to the new Taylor Swift album drop? Come together with RA Dana to listen and celebrate Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Life of A Showgirl, by listening to it with other Bursley Residents in the Blue Apple Lounge! Residents will have the chance to connect with fellow Swifties and enjoy the excitement of experiencing the album together on album drop-day, October 3rd at midnight! The event will also feature opportunities for discussion about the unique lyrics, and a lively, inclusive atmosphere for fans of all levels.
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Bursley Lobby
RA Sola
“Walk and Talk” is a reflective program where residents take a mindful walk together while engaging in open conversation about life, purpose, and personal values. The program creates a supportive space for residents to pause, connect with nature, and share their thoughts in a calm environment. RA Sola will provide gentle prompts to encourage dialogue, while allowing the group to naturally guide the discussion.
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Duderstadt Design Lab 1
RA Merc
Want to make your own costume this year? Join RA Merc for a costume work session in the Duderstadt’s Design Lab 1 to bounce ideas off of other students and work together to get ready for Halloween! The Design Lab has sewing machines, a cricut, and various scrap materials available for use, but you should bring any specific materials you may need yourself
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East Open Lounge
RA Biplav and RA Jessica
Join fellow Bursley residents and RAs for a relaxing evening with a screening of Avengers: Endgame. Popcorn and cookies will be provided—just bring your friends and enjoy the show!
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East Open Lounge
RA Vedanth
Take a break from the week and join us for Roll and Relax! Come hang out in the East Open Lounge for an afternoon of board games, card games, and good company. Bring your favorite multiplayer games or try out some provided ones, and enjoy some snacks while connecting with fellow residents. This event is all about unwinding, socializing, and having fun together
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Blue Apple Lounge
RA Dorian
Take a break from midterm studying and join fellow residents at Spooky Night: Movie & Crafts! There will be craft stations with a variety of activities including coloring, making glow-in-the-dark slime, creating self-care treat bags, and more. Additionally, there will be a movie screening of Coraline. Refreshments will be provided!
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Blue Apple Lounge
RA Ethan
RA Ethan will be hosting a football watch party in the Blue Apple Lounge open to anyone interested. We will be watching the Michigan vs. USC Football Game and also catering lemonade and cookies from M-Dining for all to enjoy. Bring your friends, have some snacks, sit back, relax and enjoy the game!
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Bursley Lobby
RA Moby and RA Hara
Love stories? Thrillers? Poetry? Trade in the books you've read for new adventures waiting on someone else's shelf!
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Blue Apple Lounge
DPE Mirion, DPE Madison, RA Erin, RA Sasha, RA Shriya, RA Samantha
Interested in learning about celebrating Diwali!? Come join your DPEs and RAs in decorating diyas and rangolis, getting your henna done, and eating traditional food!
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East open Lounge
Josh
Football watch party in the east open lounge on 10/18 at noon!
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Thieme Theatre
RA Parker, RA Akshath, RA Emerson
RAs Parker, Akshath, and Emerson will screen the film The House on Haunted Hill in the Thieme Theater. Snacks will be provided for attendees.
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3rd Ham/Sam Lounge
RA Ethan
Join RA Ethan for a game night consisting of games like Euchre, UNO, and more! Bring a friend and stop by the Lounge located in the hallway of 3rd floor Hamilton/Samford for some fun games and maybe even prizes! Feel free to bring some of your own games as well and just have a good time!
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Blue Apple Lounge
RA Ashley, Shriya
Residents can join us for a fun-filled event watching the football game. Residents can enjoy cookies while watching the game. It is a great way to watch the game with others without being in the stadium
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Blue Apple Lounge
RA Dan
RA Daniel Hoover will be hosting a game meet on Friday, 10/31. Games will be provided and feel free to bring your own too!
