Northwood Fellows Events 2019-2020

Our second read is here! Come pick up a copy of Where the Crawdads Sing at the 1000 McIntyre Community Center on Friday, August 23rd, between 7:00 and 8:30 PM. Also open to discussions on expectations and meeting logistics. Snacks will be provided.

Join TF Rawan in attendting a new series on the history of desserts by decade, starting with the 1920s! The 1920s began with the high of women getting the vote and ended with the low of a stock market collapse. In between, The Jazz Singer and Steamboat Willie premiered, John Scopes and Mae West went on trial, and the World Series was broadcast on the radio for the first time. And a “lost generation” enjoyed petting parties while taking a jorum of skee and hoping not to pull a Daniel Boone. Learn about some darb recipes from the 1920s with Lakehouse Bakery owner, Keegan Rodgers and hear about national and local history from historian/writer Patti Smith. 

Keegan C. Rodgers, owner of The Lakehouse Bakery in Chelsea, leads this lively talk on how to make macarons! The ingredients, instructions, and proper storage will all be covered in this class. Taste a macaron, too!

The Detroit Jazz Festival is a free jazz festival held every year during Labor Day Weekend in Detroit, Michigan. The event will take place on August 30th. Tansportaion will be provided for the event. We will leave from Ann Arbor at 4.00 PM and return around 9 p.m.

Please arrive at the Northwood community center at 1000 McIntyre St at 3.45 PM

You can check out the website below for more info.
http://www.detroitjazzfest.org/

Please email me @ bhatada@umich.edu if you have questions.

Dr. Miranda Brown, a cultural historian with primary interests in Chinese culinary and medical recipes, gives an overview of the invention and development of bubble tea: the most famous export of Taiwanese food.

Members of a Michigan Humanities Collaboratory research team presents a window into a little-known but fascinating South American community of Afrikaans speakers. Their work combines ethnographic, linguistic, and historical methods to explore the people and ideologies of this community displaced from South Africa to Patagonia more than 110 years ago.

Join TF Samita for brunch at 1000 McIntyre on Sept 14 at 10.00 a.m. Feel free to share your thoughts on living in Northwood and how can we help graduate students to make it more fun to live in Northwood. 

Please email at sgumber@umich.edu for any questions.

The United States and Canada are countries with the most diverse group of people. Living and understanding diversity in The Unites States, let's learn how is it different from Canada and how much is it valued in Canada.

Join TF Samita over a 30-minute documentary " DIVERSITY" on 14th September at 1000 Mc Intyre at 6.00 p.m. followed by dinner. 

Please feel free to email your questions at sgumber@umich.edu.

Come join RAs Asia & Dominique for brunch at the Northwood Community Center! All adults in the community are welcome!

Join TF Samita for an observatory night at Angell Hall on Sept 27. We meet at 1000 McIntyre at 8.00 p.m and leave for Angell Hall. The event starts at 9p.m.and ends at 11p.m. Please find the details of the event at-  https://sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/sas/openhouse

Feel free to email your questions at sgumber@umich.edu

Discover your inner painting skills at "Paint the pot and grow a succulent" event. Succulents are trendy, beautiful and extremely easy to maintain and a perfect addition to your home or office desk. Join TF Samita to paint the succulent pot and share some tips for growing succulents. 

Pots, paints, brushes and succulents provided. 

Feel free to email at sgumber@umich.edu for any questions.

Join RAs Ashley & Dominique for another A Local Trip to the Tropics at Matthaei Botanical Gardens!

The Botanical Gardens Conservatory includes tropical, temperate, and arid houses with more than 1,200 species from around the world, so if the tropics is not your thing, fear not; here are other climates right across a walkway!

Practice multiple forms of stress relief for a short part of your day by doing intentional breathing, meditative walking, and a body scan exercise with your friends and neighbors.

***Northwood will provide transportation***

Due to transporting regulations, this event is open to All Adults in our community.

Join TF Samita and get to know your fellow Northwood residents over Brunch. Please register for the event. This help us to get an idea for the food order count.

Feel free to email your questions regarding the event at sgumber@umich.edu.

Come relax, unwind and enjoy a selection of teas after a (probably) tiring day of work, school or both!

Join for a discussion of the NW Book Club Read: Where the Crawdads Sing! Refreshments will be provided.

Experience the riveting true story of a Somali refugee with a painful past, miraculous good luck, and a brilliant head for business, told through roof-lifting songs and dance accompanied on marimbas. Isango Ensemble is a South African theater company that draws its artists from the townships surrounding Cape Town. The company reimagines classics from the Western theater canon while finding new context for the stories within a South African township setting, thereby creating inventive work relevant to the heritage of the nation and a “joyful fusion of two cultures.” (Boston Globe)

Tickets will be provided free of charge on a first-come first-serve basis. We will be meeting at the 2150 Cram Pl Community Center @ 3:20 PM and taking the bus down to Central Campus.

Northwood is home sweet home, come celebrate the 'sweet' part with some cookies and other treats!

Join DEI Fellows Ivette and Livi for a viewing and conversation of the Border Control: Traversing Horizons in Media Practice Exhibition at the Stamps Gallery in downtown Ann Arbor between Liberty St. and Washington St. Meet at 1000 McIntyre at 10:45 to head over.

Learn the relaxing and rewarding art of origami! Everyone welcome. Snacks provided.

Northwood is home sweet home, come celebrate the 'sweet' part with some cookies and other treats!

Join TF Rawan in attending this National Geographic documentary. Set against the national debate over the United States’ energy future — and the explosive decision to exit the Paris Climate Agreement — Paris to Pittsburgh captures what’s at stake for communities around the country and the inspiring ways Americans are responding.

Join TF Samita to know more about eating right with Anne Smiarowski, RD (Culinary and Nutrition Support, Specialist at Michigan Dining) over a 20-minute presentation followed by dinner and discussion.

Registration needed. 

Join TF Samita to watch a 25 minute documentary on Flint water crisis, " Flint: Voices of the poisoned city" . Dinner provided.

Registration needed.

Join TF Rawan in attending the Annual Indian Culture Show on Friday, November 15 at 6:30 in The Michigan Theater to see different forms of Indian and modern dance. Free tickets will be provided to those registered.

We will be meeting at 6:00 at the 2150 Cram Pl CC and taking the bus to Central.

Come relax and rejuvenate over a cup (or many) of tea. We'll have a wide selection of teas and some snacks!

Why should coloring just be for kids? Join us for a session of fun, reflection, relaxation and snacks!

Our new book is here! Come pick up a copy of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k at the community lounge in the 1000 McIntyre Community Center on Tuesday, November 19th, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM. Also open to discussions on expectations, meeting logistics, and future reads. Refreshments will be provided.

Give yourself a break from hustling and bustling and join TF Samita for some basic body stretching followed by a 20 minute session of meditation. 

Mats and essential oils will be provided. Feel free to bring your own mat if you want to.

Join us for breakfast at the 2150 Cram Place Community Center ft. blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs, baked goods, fruits, coffee, and orange juice to fuel up for the last day of the week!

Join TF Samita at 1000 McIntyre @ 5.30 p.m. for a trip to "Framer's market Kindlefest" to enjoy pretzels, bratwursts, roasted nuts, fire pits to keep warm caroling, strolling musicians, Santa, lots of light and Santa will arrive about 6:00 pm! Early bird shopping begins at 4:00 with dozens of artisans and crafters offering handmade products. The Kid Zone will be open from 4:00-6:00 in the big tent in the Farmers Market. The Kid Zone will feature fun crafts, games, and entertainment. 

Find more details of the event at-  http://kerrytown.org/kindlefest

Why should coloring just be for kids? Join us for a session of fun, reflection, relaxation and snacks!

Without a doubt, Christmas is the most spellbinding time of the year; however, do we ever wonder where did all the traditions that we keep until nowadays come from? For instance, when did we start singing carols and decorate the Christmas tree; why do we hang socks over the fireplace, and how did Santa Claus get his red suit and his eight-reindeer sleigh? Obviously, all contemporary customs hide old and diverse stories behind them; related to different origins including profit and commercialization of Christmas. Even though traditions and holidays are never static, we all cherish the moments we share with our beloved ones during this holiday in the middle of the winter. 

Join TF Samita and Najwat to find answers and enjoy the most celebrated part of the year over documentary of the month titled " The real story of Christmas" (45 minutes). Dinner will be provided.

 Registration needed. 

Come hang out with us and enjoy some snacks as you get to know your fellow Northwood residents.

Its a wonderful life is a classic holiday movie, Nominated for 5 Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role (James Stewart), Best Director (Frank Capra), Best Sound, Recording, and Best Film Editing.

Join TF Samita to watch this movie at Michigan theater on December 22, 2019. Meet at Michigan theater at 1.00 p.m. The show starts at 1.30 p.m. 

Registration needed. Find more details at-  https://www.michtheater.org/show/its-a-wonderful-life/

Chinese New Year, known as the “Spring Festival”, is the most important festival celebrated by the Chinese at the turn of the traditional Chinese calendar, when families gather together and embrace the upcoming year. Join TF Rawan in attending the 2020 Chinese New Year Gala Show (presented by the Chinese Students & Scholars Association) on Saturday, January 18th at 7:00 in the Power Center to watch performances that include solos, chorus, various different dances, crosstalk, witty skit, Acappella and etc. Free tickets will be provided to those registered on a first-come first-serve basis.

We will be meeting at 6:30 PM at the 2150 Cram Pl CC and taking the bus to Central.

After a refreshing break, I would like to welcome you all back to the Northwood housing and University over a Lunch. Join me over Welcome back lunch on January 19, 2020 (Sunday) at 1000 McIntyre at 1 p.m. Looking forward to meeting you all and hearing about your holidays.

Brace yourself for an elegant ensemble of poetry highlighting the life, legacy, and activism of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event will address the contemporary perception of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and raise thought-provoking questions about how our society measures against King’s vision.

From performing for TEDx and the Detroit Pistons to Oxford and the Motown Museum, the award-winning poets of The Guild have assembled their talents to curate a poetry showcase that will be sure to inspire, challenge, and engage audiences of all backgrounds. The performance will feature Michigan-based poets including Justin Gordon, Candace Jackson, Mikhaella Norwood, Mariah Smith, Darius Simpson, Mercedes Pergande, Alex Kime, and actor Kate Mendeloff.

New year comes with new ideas, goals, and resolutions. Let's get together at 1000 McIntyre on 01/25/2020 (Saturday) at 4.00 p.m to discuss the resolutions and write them on a paper and frame them. You will be provided with frames, canvas, painting colors, stickers, and other decorative stuff to design your resolutions creatively and frame them later. Please feel free to bring your own stuff to be more creative if you wish to. This event will also give you a platform to find people with similar resolutions who can help you stay motivated throughout the year till you accomplish your goal. 

If you have any questions regarding the event, please email me at sgumber@umich.edu

Join for a discussion of the NW Book Club Read: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*! Refreshments will be provided.

Join for a discussion of the NW BookClub Read: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*! Refreshments will be provided.

Join TF Rawan in attending the 2020 Malaysian Cultural Night. Free for all, people of all ages are welcome to spend their evening with a musical that delves into Malaysian art, culture and racial dynamics. Guests are also invited for a free dinner with some good Malaysian company after the show. The night will follow the story of 4 Malaysian students who transferred to the University of Michigan, each with their unique background stories. The light hearted play will showcase unity among ethnically diverse people, and most importantly, the significance of true friendship. The characters will embody individuals that struggle with family expectations, finding their identities away from home, making friends all whilst adapting to a new culture in a new country. This play is highly relatable to students who are studying abroad, and it aims to realize the experience as well as to educate the non-Malaysian audience on our identity. MCN 2020 will also showcase a variety of traditional dances from different ethnic groups in Malaysia.

We will be meeting at 5:30 PM at the 2150 Cram Pl CC and taking the bus down to Central Campus.

Join us for a fun night of trivia featuring multiple themes including geography, animals, current events & health sciences! Winners will be awarded blue bucks. Dinner will be provided.

The Department of Dance’s annual concert, Latin Xpressions, explores the diversity of the Latin experience through new choreography. An eclectic array of guest artists will cross cultural divides and create works encompassing ballet, modern, flamenco, and experimental dance. Carlos Pons Guerra, born in Gran Canaria, Spain, and now the artistic director of the UK-based DeNada Dance Theatre, is gaining a world-wide reputation for blending dance vocabularies to create a distinct dance style that is accessible, humorous, and poignant. Joel Valentin-Martínez, a Mexican-American dancer and choreographer who was a longtime member of Garth Fagan Dance, is currently director of the dance program at Northwestern University. His piece will fuse contemporary and flamenco vocabulary inspired by Miles Davis’s “Spanish Key.” Rosie Herrera, a Cuban-American choreographer and artistic director of Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre in Miami, will create a theatrical and iconoclastic piece for our student performers. Under the direction of faculty member Jillian Hopper, BFA dance majors will create short interludes set to selections of popular and classical music from Latin America coordinated by faculty member Christian Matijas-Mecca.

Free tickets will be provided on a first-come first-serve basis. We will be meeting at 7:30 PM at the 2150 Cram Pl CC and taking the bus down to Central Campus.

Join TF Rawan in attending the 2020 TEDxUofM Conference. This year's theme is Entropy: Attraction to Disorder. Entropy represents the idea that life often pulls us in unpredictable directions. Life is not linear; it ebbs and flows, and out of this chaos emerges innovation. We hope that you will leave our conference having discovered your own interpretation of entropy. Come out for some amazing speakers, spectacular performances by campus groups, and interactive activities! Free tickets will be provided on a first-come first-serve basis.

We will be meeting at 5 PM at the 2150 Cram Pl CC and taking the bus down to Central Campus.

The human brain exists in a perpetual state of constant change. The documentary "The Brain That Changes Itself" explores some groundbreaking findings as heralded in a book of the same title by psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Norman Doidge. This documentary tells amazing stroies of men and women whose brains have changes and adapted over time and reveals some mindblowing discoveries.

Join TF Samita to watch this documentary at 1000 McIntyre. Dinner will be provided.

Please email your questions at sgumber@umich.edu

Join TF Rawan on February 15th in attending the largest Arab cultural showcase at the University of Michigan. This year's theme, farhatna, or "our joy" encompasses the Arab identity and showcases what it means to have Arab pride at the University of Michigan. Get ready for choreographed dabkeh performances, student talents, Arabic music, and, as usual, comedic skits highlighting what it means to be Arab. This will be a powerful and entertaining night for everyone, friends and family alike! Free tickets will be provided on a first-come first-serve basis.

We will be meeting at 6:15 PM at the 2150 Cram Pl CC and taking the bus down to Central Campus.

We will be buying tickets, but attendees must bring their students ID's! We'll meet at the 2150 Community Center at 7pm and walk over together.

Sonnets, Soliloquies, and Soul is a world premiere musical revue inspired by the works of William Shakespeare as reimagined through African American musical idioms such as soul, gospel, jazz, and funk. Tony Nominee Michael McElroy joins us as the director, arranger, and creator of this special event. McElroy has been a performer for many years, appearing on and off-Broadway, with the New York Philharmonic, and on assorted CDs, TV shows, and films. He is also the Founder/Music Director and Arranger for Broadway Inspirational Voices, a multi-racial gospel choir comprised of Broadway performers. McElroy is currently an Associate Arts Professor at Tisch School of the Arts at New York University.

Register for a fun Friday evening: watch Ice hockey game Michigan Vs Notre Dame at Yost Arena. Tickets provided. 

Meet at 1000 McIntyre between 4.30 p.m.- 4.45 p.m.and we will walk to the Yost arena for the game. Please email your questions and concerns at sgumber@umich.edu

Unwind with some games, food and conversation just before spring break starts!

Join us in celebrating Persian culture at the 22nd Annual Cultural Show, "Atreh Nowruzi" or "Fragrance of the New Year." Come see Michigan Persian students perform traditional and modern dances, recite poetry and spoken word, and so so much more! Free tickets will be provided on a first-come first-serve basis.

We will be meeting at 6 PM at the 2150 Cram Pl CC and taking the bus down to Central Campus.

Join NW/Munger fellows for a fun night of pop culture themed trivia - learn some new facts, meet & compete against other grad students, and get a chance to win Blue Bucks in prizes!

We are going to do this virtually, so please register, and we will send a video link an hour before it starts to all who register. 

Has this self-isolation been too much for you to be by yourself? Join me over virtual tea and talk to share your experiences of self-isolation. This is a very simple event and not too complex as it sounds. I will be sharing/emailing a link with everyone who registers for the event (and also on the session page very soon) to log in and join a video call. Once you are logged in will be just like a regular video call. Please feel free to bring a cup of your favorite tea on call and enjoy it with the virtual company of other residents while you share your experiences. Looking forward to seeing and talking to you all after such along time. 

Link to join the meeting- 

Join Zoom Meeting at the following link: 

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/857612688?pwd=clMxNE50MWQ3RUtlblZKNFhBeVZBZz09

Meeting ID: 857 612 688 

Password: 998313

As members of the U-M community, we all have free access to Adobe's powerful suite of design apps such as Photoshop and Illustrator. Let's utilize this facility and learn some fun, handy graphic design skills! No experience needed! 

Please note: You need to have access to a computer with the apps installed.

As members of the U-M community, we all have free access to Adobe's powerful suite of design apps such as Photoshop and Illustrator. Let's utilize this facility and learn some fun, handy graphic design skills! No experience needed! 

Please note: You need to have access to a computer with the apps installed.

Join NW/Munger fellows for a fun night of pop culture themed trivia - learn some new facts, meet & compete against other grad students, and get a chance to win prizes!

We are going to do this virtually, so please register, and we will send a video link an hour before it starts to all who register. 

Self Isolation can be hard and even more difficult if its for a long time. Let's make the best out of the self-isolation time by giving a break to your mind and body. Join me to relax your mind and body daily over virtual meditation. The link and details to login will be shared via email with registered residents.

Please email your questions at sgumber@umich.edu

One good way to overcome the stress of quarantine is to channelize your energy in productive things. Meditation helps you to control your thoughts and steerthem in a positive direction. Join daily short mediation sessions aiming to help you get into a daily routine of meditation including it slowly in your day. 

Virtual meditation will be happening daily over Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74624275213?pwd=U1pDanFCMnMzQ3FRbnppTC9hUVhRQT09

Meeting ID: 746 2427 5213

Password: 021868

As members of the U-M community, we all have free access to Adobe's powerful suite of design apps such as Photoshop and Illustrator. Let's utilize this facility and learn some fun, handy graphic design skills! No experience needed! 

Please note: You need to have access to a computer with the apps installed.

Join NW/Munger fellows for a fun night of pop culture themed trivia - learn some new facts, meet & compete against other grad students, and get a chance to win prizes!

We are going to do this virtually through Zoom, but please register beforehand.

Quarrantine can be a good time or a difficult time to keep up with self-motivation to move towards our goal. Self-motivation is really necessary in these intense times and also when quarantine is over and prepare ourselves to be back with a boom. 

This event brings in a podcast by Joe Rogan on "Motivation on Self Discipline". Listen to this podcast for boosting your self-discipline to follow and achieve your dreams. Join the discussion of this podcast on Zoom on 05/16/2020 and share your thoughts or something that you do over self-discipline and would like to share with others. LETS LEARN FROM EACH OTHER over this discussion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU29qZOnmOM

Zoom meeting link- 

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78227516344?pwd=WlBUbzR1cHVsRmxYSVo3WU9HdWdpQT09

Meeting ID: 782 2751 6344

Password: 0pzzt2

Join me as I make quick, delicious, and healthy snacks without so much as turning on the stove! 

Zoom link:  https://umich.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtcuqurT8uGNRsgDijbC6m1x_m5nX4Qatp

As members of the U-M community, we all have free access to Adobe's powerful suite of design apps such as Photoshop and Illustrator. Let's utilize this facility and learn some fun, handy graphic design skills! No experience needed! 

Please note: You need to have access to a computer with the apps installed.

"Hundreds of thousands of Turkish cats roam the metropolis of Istanbul freely. This is the story of seven of them." 

Watch this documentary and join for a discussion about what makes it so heartwarming and lovable!

Link: https://umich.kanopy.com/video/kedi (accessible via UMich account)

Zoom discussion link will be sent to registered users.

Join me as I make quick, delicious, and healthy snacks! 

Zoom link: https://umich.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsfuyvqD0tHtw_kKEhneZKFQjyrMriLMLl

Experience the calmness within you in our daily virtual short meditation sessions that also include simple stretching and breathing exercises. Learn how to focus on your breathing and getting into the habit of it at 7 p.m. daily.  

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73727580130?pwd=VDliTTBhNzN1Wkt0UTVweS9zT0w0Zz09

Meeting ID: 737 2758 0130

Password: 5BA6FL

Join us in this family-friendly session as we do some fun crafts! No special materials needed. 

Zoom link: https://umich.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwlcu2tqD0oGdRs7Gjw2C_Qs2Ur-UFn4FUw

Now that it's spring/summer time, join us for a photo storytelling event! Snap some pictures or use ones you've taken this year. Tell us all about your photo whether it's location, conditions, composition, or an interesting memory/fact about it. Please use this form to upload your photos beforehand here: https://forms.gle/zxRM2RoneoXJcDSEA

Join us in this family-friendly session as we do some fun crafts! No special materials needed. 

Zoom link: https://umich.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwlcu2tqD0oGdRs7Gjw2C_Qs2Ur-UFn4FUw

Learn the basics of this powerful Adobe tool. If you'd like to follow along, you'll need access to a computer with Adobe Photoshop installed (free for U-M community).

Zoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpf-ChpjMqGdNQep2SXx3HI-Ot87_EpTj2

Join me while I read a fun dental storybook for kids to help them understand the story of sugar bugs and cavities and the importance of brushing their teeth. It's important to take care of child's dental anxiety so that they can be more comfortable at their dental visits and home is the best place to start this process. Please find the link below to join the story telling and let's take this step together for your child's dental health.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74269451715?pwd=Tk9ZcjJxME9tcisyNXU3dmYyZmx0Zz09

Meeting ID: 742 6945 1715

Password: 6qpgaV

Join us for an introduction to Adobe's powerhouse publication design app, InDesign! 

The Adobe Creative Suite is available to the UM community for free. Please download the app on a computer if you'd like to follow along.

Learn to make quick, simple, and nutritious snacks with me!

Zoom link: https://umich.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMlfumgrD4pHdWwWPZGePVM5CS2xvZ0CzYt

Join us in this family-friendly session as we do some fun crafts! No special materials needed. 

Learn the basics of this powerful Adobe tool. If you'd like to follow along, you'll need access to a computer with Adobe Photoshop installed (free for U-M community).

Celebrate Pride Month with some of the best LGBTQ cinema streaming on Kanopy!

We'll watch two movies and host a discussion on Zoom on the 28th of June!

The movies (streaming for free on Kanopy):

Rafiki:https://umich.kanopy.com/video/rafiki

Closet Monster: https://umich.kanopy.com/video/closet-monster

Join us as we explore queer stories from around the world! In this chat we will discuss the following movies (available to stream for free on Kanopy).

The Way He Looks / from Brazil / https://umich.kanopy.com/video/way-he-looks

Rafiki / from Kenya / https://umich.kanopy.com/video/rafiki

Let's make fun origami models! All you need is a few sheets of paper. Kids welcome!

Join us as we explore queer stories from around the world! In this chat we will discuss the following movies (available to stream for free on Kanopy).

Pelo Malo (Bad Hair) / from Venezuela / https://umich.kanopy.com/video/bad-hair-pelo-malo

How to Win at Checkers Every Time / from Thailand / https://umich.kanopy.com/video/how-win-checkers-every-time