TRANSDISCIPLINARY FELLOWS 2025-2026

This is an informal writing group for anyone writing a dissertation or working on any writing-based project.

What to expect? (1) A Warm Meal to ground your focus; (2) A Comfortable Writing Space with optional music, quiet corners, and community; (3) Occasional Tips from the Sweetland Writing Center

A Proven Formula that works:

• 15 minutes: Hellos & settle in

• 60 minutes: Focused writing (timed!)

• After: Optional social time – connect, chat, or keep writing

Why join? Writing can be lonely. This space offers community, accountability, and momentum. No critiques. No pressure. Just shared silence, support, and food.

What to bring? (1) Laptop or notebook, (2) Headphones/earplugs (optional), (3) Your project—whatever you’re working on

Who can join? Open to writers of all genres, goals, and levels. Come write. Come connect. Come complete.

Take a break with TF Usman! He will have a Nintendo Switch and PS4, along with some snacks at the Northwood CC. Attendees are welcome to bring their own games and systems too.

This event is for graduate students living in Michigan housing. If you need additional accommodations, please email Laura Herbert (lmhmich@umich.edu).

Join TF Usman for a flower arranging workshop led by florist Laura Giles. Laura is the owner of Little Workshop Floral and will be teaching us how to make an arrangement. Flowers and supplies are provided but limited, so please register in advance.

Spots at this event are limited. In order to include more people, we ask that participants bring a graduate student friend to make an arrangement together. While only one person can take the arrangement home, everyone can still learn the techniques!

This event is for graduate students living in Michigan housing. We apologize for not including partners and kids, our funding is restricted. Please contact Laura Herbert (lmhmich@umich.edu) if you need additional accommodations. 

Join TF Usman for some crafts and snacks! We will have tote bags, fabric paints, and a wealth of other art supplies to decorate. Supplies are free but limited, please sign up ahead of time.

This event is for graduate students living in Michigan housing. We apologize for not including partners and kids, our funding is restricted. Please contact Laura Herbert (lmhmich@umich.edu) if you need additional accommodations. 

Join TF Wulan for lunch at South Quad and a stroll. This is a chance to meet some neighbors and stretch your legs. Lunch is provided free of charge, but spots are limited, so please register in advance.

This event is for graduate students in Michigan housing only. Please contact Laura Herbert (lmhmich@umich.edu) if you need additional accommodations.

Join the TFs and GRAs for karaoke night at Munger! Come sing your heart out to your favorite tunes and enjoy some pizza and wings. This is a great chance to meet new friends and neighbors as well as relax. 

This event is for graduate students living in Michigan housing. If you need additional accommodations, please email Laura Herbert (lmhmich@umich.edu).

Coffee and Conversations is the longest running event in the Munger Graduate Residences! Coffee and Conversations offers students the opportunity to share what is on their mind and discuss those topics with a diverse group of graduate and professional students who may have enlightening perspectives to contribute. This group will allow you to grow your network and see various university, state, or world events from a new lens.

This event is only for graduate students living in Michigan housing. Please contact Laura Herbert (lmhmich@umich.edu) if you need additional accommodations.

Join TF Wulan for some painting and dinner! We will have canvases with pre-drawn images and a wide variety of paints, as well as a tasty dinner. Supplies provided but limited, please register in advance.

This event is for graduate students in Michigan housing only. Please contact Laura Herbert (lmhmich@umich.edu) if you need additional accommodations.

Join TF Wulan for lunch at South Quad and a stroll. This is a chance to meet some neighbors and stretch your legs. Lunch is provided free of charge, but spots are limited, so please register in advance.

This event is for graduate students in Michigan housing only. Please contact Laura Herbert (lmhmich@umich.edu) if you need additional accommodations.