Munger Graduate Residences (2022-2023)

GRAs Sam and Elizabeth are hosting a Pregame with Pancakes event before the Michigan vs Hawaii football game on Saturday, Sep 10 th from 11am-1pm. This is intended to give residents a chance to hang out and fuel up on food before the big game. We hope residents are able to use this event to make new friends and later enjoy watching/going to the football game together!

Join us for a fun night of trivia - learn some new facts, meet & compete against other grad students, and get a chance to win some prizes! No need to have your own team before the event!

Join your RAs for a building tour showcasing all the amenities here and meet some of your fellow neighbors! There might even be some surprise prizes for finding our favorite locations.

6th floor pizza celebration! 

Celebrate navigating the first few weeks of classes with pizza, soda, and your sixth floor RAs Ray and Skylar! Catch us in front of the sixth floor elevators – and feel free to stay as long or as short as you’d like!

Swing by and grab a donut with your 2nd floor Munger RAs, Hasna, and Catalina!

Swing by the 8th floor and grab a sleep kit and cookies! Items in the sleep kit promote good sleep!

Come make a bookmark that is going to motivate you to keep turning the pages and make some origami to take your mind off the busy semester! Snacks will be provided! See you there!

Everyone is invited to celebrate Munger’s September birthdays with refreshments in the 8th floor Fellows Lounge! There will also be a special raffle for everyone born during the month. If you would like to be entered into the birthday raffle for your birth month, please fill out the following google form: Munger Birthday's

We will choose raffle winners at the event!

3rd floor residents come enjoy coffee and donuts, while you meet your RAs Noora and Joshua, and your fellow floormates! Hope to see you there!

Join RA Elizabeth and fellow hallmates on the first floor for a lunch meet-up! This event will be designed to build connections across the first floor, but all are welcome. We’ll eat lunch and get to know one another through some fun conversation starters. Come down to the lower-level multipurpose room on Sunday, September 25th from 12pm-2pm for great food and great people.

Join us as we walk to the Kerrytown Farmer’s Market! Meet us in the Munger lobby at 12:15 pm and we will walk over as a group.

Munger RA Skylar Hawthorne will be teaching four 30-minute piano lessons. She will be tailoring each lesson to the student’s skill level, needs, and most importantly, their desire. Since intrinsic motivation is much more powerful than external motivation, Skylar wants to work with her students to discover how they can have the most fun playing piano. This primarily comes from helping students learn the songs they want to learn and finding a version of that song within their skill level. Sometimes, there might not be a published version of the desired song within the student’s skill level, in which case Skylar will arrange one. From contemporary composition to classical music, Skylar can help students find joy in the wonderful world of piano music.

Join RAs Sam and Jaynab for a board game night in Munger! We will have a variety of games available to play but feel free to bring your own games as well. We will have a taco bar and other snacks for refreshments!

4th Floor Mixer: Munger RA’s Kalisi Taborga & Lavanya Gauri Pandit are hosting a mixer for all residents on the 4th Floor. The purpose of this event is to give residents an opportunity to meet new residents while having a snack and sipping on hot chocolate in the cozy Fellow’s Lounge.(Will have the fireplace going for the vibe!). The event venue will be the 8th floor Fellow’s Lounge, Munger on Oct 9, 2022 from 6:30-7:30pm.

Welcome the hallow-season with some arts and crafts with your RAs! Come decorate some fall leaves, make some origami and fill up a few coloring pages to take your mind off the busy semester! Snacks will be provided! See you there!

Snacks for 5th floor residents! Come and grab some quick snacks to go on the fifth and say hello to your fifth floor RAs Tam and Grace! See who your neighbors are and learn some tips about living in Ann Arbor.

Join 3rd floor RA Joshua in playing some fun multiplayer games such as Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch! Come meet new friends and have a good time all while destressing from the busy semester! I hope to see you there!

Join us for a trip to the Art Museum on campus! Admission is free. We will meet in the lobby at 1:55 PM and walk over together.

Everyone is invited to celebrate Munger’s October birthdays with refreshments in the 8th floor Fellows Lounge! There will also be special raffle prizes for those celebrating October birthdays. If you would like to be entered into the birthday raffle, please fill out the following google form:https://forms.gle/CZ1Zec8ZhYXBrEzo8. We will choose raffle winners at the event!

Savvy Self-Care and Nail Art Programming Event: Munger RA’s Noora Mofrad, Skylar Hawthorne, and Kalisi Taborga are hosting a self-care event with nail painting and yoga! The purpose of this event is to have students unwind and relax with yoga, nail painting, and to enjoy pizza! This event will be taking place in the Fellows Lounge on the 8th floor in Munger.

Come and celebrate Diwali with us! We will have tea lights, music, and snacks.

We encourage you to wear traditional clothes for the event.

Don’t let exam season scare you! Join RA Catalina for a spooky study break with donuts and apple cider. Come study and grab a sweet snack with others also working on midterms, papers, and class assignments. This event will be taking place in the 8th floor of Munger by the elevator lobby on Monday, October 24th at 8:30pm.

Snack Break Time! Join RA's Tam and Catalina for a snack break, to meet fellow residents, and to take a break from your studies! 

SIGN UP FOR A 30-MINUTE PIANO LESSON WITH SKYLAR HAWTHORNE, THE 6TH FLOOR RA. SHE HAS A MINOR IN MUSIC, HAS PERFORMED AT CARNEGIE HALL, AND CAN TEACH CLASSICAL, CONTEMPORARY, THEORY, AND IMPROVISATION.

Hello Residents! Come join us to celebrate halloween by painting pumpkins and enjoying light snacks!

Meet us on 8th floor, Fellows Lounge at 6 PM

Come hang out with the RAs Skylar and Joshua to play some fun games on Nintendo Switch! Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and more. Plus, there will be pizza and other snacks!

Join us as we walk to the Kerrytown Farmer’s Market! Meet us in the Munger lobby at 11:55 am and we will walk over as a group. Attendees will receive a FREE reusable grocery tote bag!

Munger RA Skylar Hawthorne will be teaching four 30-minute piano lessons. She will be

tailoring each lesson to the student’s skill level, needs, and most importantly, their goals. Since

intrinsic motivation is much more powerful than external motivation, Skylar wants to work with

her students to discover how they can have the most fun playing piano. This primarily comes

from helping students learn the songs they want to learn and finding a version of that song

within their skill level. Sometimes, there might not be a published version of the desired song

within the student’s skill level, in which case Skylar will arrange one. From contemporary

composition to classical music, Skylar can help students find joy in the wonderful world of piano

music.

November crafts night is back! Come and join RAs Josh and Grace for a relaxing hour filled with music. We will have our stable origami and bookmark stations but also adding in coloring stations as well for a therapeutic coloring session. As always, snacks will be provided!

You are invited to come and watch Jeopardy with RA Catalina! Come hangout, watch a fun show, and eat some delicious food! "Jeopardy!" is a classic game show -- with a twist. The answers are given first, and the contestants supply the questions. Three contestants, including the previous show's champion, compete in six categories and in three rounds (with each round's "answers" being worth more prize money).

Come unwind with RA Noora to enjoy donuts and hot chocolate by the fireplace on the 8the floor Fellows Lounge! 

Join us for some cookies and conversation! The purpose of this event is to provide an open space to get to know your fellow residents and discuss what's on your mind with some cookies and milk in hand!

Everyone is invited to celebrate Munger’s November birthdays with refreshments in the 8th floor Fellows Lounge! There will also be special raffle prizes for those celebrating November birthdays. If you would like to be entered into the birthday raffle, please fill out the following google form: https://forms.gle/CZ1Zec8ZhYXBrEzo8 We will choose raffle winners at the event!

RAs Jaynab and Kalisi will be hosting a watch party for the opening ceremony and first match of the 2022 World Cup! Join us in the Munger basement media room on Sunday, November 20 at 11:00 am. Pizza and snacks will be served!

BINGO Game Night & Dinner! Munger RA’s Joshua and Tam are hosting a BINGO game & dinner night. Join us for some BINGO for a chance to win blue bucks! The purpose of this event is to give students a space to come together to eat dinner and play BINGO. This event will be taking place in the Fellows Lounge, 8th Floor in Munger on December 1, 2022 from 7-8:00pm.

Graduate students come from different walks of life and face many hurdles attempting to obtain their degree. Many of those hurdles arise against the backdrop of financial burdens. These burdens result in many issues, one of them being the struggle in obtaining fresh, healthy and accessible food. For these reasons, the Munger GRA staff along with faculty at Blue and Maize Cupboard are hosting a Food Insecurity Workshop for the students of Munger. In the workshop, you will learn all about the resources that are accessible to those struggling with obtaining consistent meals. Following the dissemination of these critical resources, the workshop will end with a cooking demo featuring foods obtained from the Blue and Maize Pantry --- the purpose of the demo is to show students how to prepare quick, and healty meals on a budget.

Come and immerse yourself in the winter spirit by making some crafts! They make great winter decorations and create a fun festive vibe. We will have snow globe creation station, origami, coloring stations, and bookmark available. Snacks will also be provided with some festive background music.

All residents are welcome to attend, come celebrate the December graduates with us! Join us as we enjoy breakfast to celebrate the December Graduates! We will have breakfast food (including vegan options). We will also have graduation cap decorating, so bring your caps.

GRA:DONUT STRESS BOARD GAME Munger RA’s Noora, Zaynab, Tam, and Grace are hosting a board game night. The purpose of this event is to give students a space to meet residents, play board games, and take a break before the end of the semester. This event will be taking place in the multipurpose room on LL in Munger on December 8, 2022 from 7-8:30pm.

Everyone is invited to celebrate Munger’s December birthdays with refreshments in the 8th floor Fellows Lounge! There will also be special raffle prizes for those celebrating December birthdays.

If you would like to be entered into the birthday raffle, please fill out the following google form: https://forms.gle/CZ1Zec8ZhYXBrEzo8

We will choose raffle winners at the event!

Let's celebrate the end of Fall semester! Of course, there will also be plenty of pizza plus pita and hummus (a vegan option). For dessert, we will have hot chocolate and decorate-your-own cupcakes with holiday-themed sprinkles! Come celebrate with us!

Join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan 7th in the Fellows Lounge at Noon! We will have delicious food, origami and calligraphy activities. Everyone is welcome, we hope to see you there!

Munger RA Skylar Hawthorne will be teaching four 30-minute piano lessons. She will be tailoring each lesson to the student’s skill level, needs, and most importantly, their goals. Since intrinsic motivation is much more powerful than external motivation, Skylar wants to work with her students to discover how they can have the most fun playing piano. This primarily comes from helping students learn the songs they want to learn and finding a version of that song within their skill level. Sometimes, there might not be a published version of the desired song within the student’s skill level, in which case Skylar will arrange one. From contemporary composition to classical music, Skylar can help students find joy in the wonderful world of piano music.

Come join us for the Catan craze on January 16th, from 5-7pm in the Fellows Lounge! We have two Catan boards and the expansion packs! Other board games are welcome! 

Everyone is invited to celebrate Munger’s January birthdays with refreshments in the 8th floor Fellows Lounge! There will also be special raffle prizes for those celebrating January birthdays. If you would like to be entered into the birthday raffle, please fill out the following google form:https://forms.gle/CZ1Zec8ZhYXBrEzo8 We will choose raffle winners at the event!

You are invited to come and watch the Michigan women’s gymnastics team compete! Come hangout, cheer for team, and eat some appetizers! In this meet, Michigan will compete against Michigan state.

Halal Food Social Event: Munger RA’s Noora Mofrad, Zaynab Akhtar, Yunus Alsomairi are hosting a Halal Food Social! Halal and vegetarian options will be served, and all students are welcome. The purpose of this all-inclusive event is to have students enjoy dinner and company, and discuss the reasoning and importance of Halal food for Muslims, while unwinding in the midst of midterms! This event will be taking place in the Fellows Lounge on the 8th floor in Munger on Thursday January 26th, 2023 from 8-9 pm.

BINGO Game Night & Lunch! Munger RA’s Grace, Joshua, and Tam are hosting a BINGO game & dinner night. Join us for some BINGO for a chance to win blue bucks! The purpose of this event is to give students a space to come together to eat lunch, play BINGO and potentially win Blue Bucks! This event will be taking place in the Fellows Lounge, 8th Floor in Munger on January 29, 2023 from 1130 am-1:00 pm.

It’s a Grammy’s Watch Party! Join us for some snacks and pizza, take guesses on who will win in which categories, and relax with fellow residents and RAs!

Come hang out with the RAs Skylar, Joshua, Raheem to play some fun games on Nintendo Switch! Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and more. Plus, there will be pizza and other snacks!

Munger RA's Noora Mofrad and Joseph Mendoza Martinez are hosting a Self Love and Affirmations Social! Tea, hot chocolate, and dessert will be served. All students are welcome! The purpose of this event is to unwind and destress from the winter blues, and practice self-love. There will be affirmation cards to read from, and crafts to create your very own vision board! This event will be taking place in the Fellows Lounge on the 8th floor in Munger on Saturday February 13th, 2023 from 3-4 pm. 

Watching the superbowl? Come join Munger RAs to discuss what team you’re rooting for over some breakfast!

Munger RA Skylar Hawthorne will be teaching four 30-minute piano lessons. She will be

tailoring each lesson to the student’s skill level, needs, and most importantly, their goals. Since

intrinsic motivation is much more powerful than external motivation, Skylar wants to work with

her students to discover how they can have the most fun playing piano. This primarily comes

from helping students learn the songs they want to learn and finding a version of that song

within their skill level. Sometimes, there might not be a published version of the desired song

within the student’s skill level, in which case Skylar will arrange one. From contemporary

composition to classical music, Skylar can help students find joy in the wonderful world of piano

music.

Everyone is invited to celebrate Munger’s February birthdays with refreshments in the 8th floor Fellows Lounge! There will also be special raffle prizes for those celebrating February birthdays.

If you would like to be entered into the birthday raffle, please fill out the following google form: https://forms.gle/CZ1Zec8ZhYXBrEzo8

We will choose raffle winners at the event!

Grab a sweet and meet your new Munger RA Joseph! Feel free to stay and chat, ask questions, or just say hello! This event will be taking place in the Munger Lobby on Sunday, February 19, 2023, from 3-4 PM.

In honor of Valentine's Day, Munger Bumble 4.0 is back!. On Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 6pm, we are pulling out all of the stops to create even greater connections across the building. Whether you're looking for a new friend, more friends, someone to network with, or something more, please stop by your floor's bulletin board to access the Google Slides for event sign-up and the construction of your profile. Munger Bumble profiles, matching algorithms, and anonymous request pairings are going to be gathered prior to the event to craft an individualized social experience just for you! Get super excited for this event as it is going to be the event of the year! Google Slide submission will run until Thursday, February 16, 2023.

Swing by and grab a donut with your 2nd floor Munger RAs, Julia, and Catalina!

Join us! We will be tabling on the 8th floor with resources to provide a broad overview of building relationships, fostering communication, safer sex supplies, and STI and HIV testing options available to you as a UM student. We will also have cookies and safer sex supplies from UHS!

Munger RA’s, Lavanya Gauri Pandit, Jaynab Akhtar and Yunus Alsomairi are hosting everyone for Holi: The Hindu Festival for Colours! Join your RAs on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 5:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room to enjoy food and play with colors while learning about how Holi is traditionally celebrated.

Looking for a stress-busting way to spend your Wellness Day? Join RAs Julia & Joseph on March 12 @ 3PM in the Fellows Lounge to Smash Your Stress! —allowing you to destress by writing your worries on a plate and (safely) smashing it! Snacks will be provided.

Relax and unwind with an Oscar’s Watch Party! Join us for some snacks and pizza, take guesses on which movies will win in which categories, and relax with fellow residents and RAs!

Munger RA: Yunus Alsomairi is hosting everyone for Mind Mingle! Enjoy good food and conversation. 

Find your calm and peace of mind during the Guided Meditation + Wellness event! Join RA Joshua and an invited Recreation Sports Recreational Sports Meditation instructor for an hour of mindful reflection and calming serenity while building community with fellow residents! There will be light refreshments provided! I look forward to seeing you there!

As a graduate student, finances are of utmost importance! Come join us and learn how to budget your way to financial wellness at this workshop hosted by the financial aid office! You will learn how to budget, access resources in the event of a financial emergency, etc. and yes, food will be included at the event!

Come and stretch out your backs with a relaxing yoga session taught by the campus recreational yoga instructors. The purpose of this event is to promote physical wellness in the Munger Community.

Come practice self-care with RAs Skylar and Kalisi! We have a bunch of nail polish, coloring books, and plenty of pizza, snacks, and drinks. Additionally, we have yoga blocks and a big TV for a guided yoga video! We hope to see you there!

Join RA’s Noora Mofrad and Yunus Alsomairi for Iftar Dinner Night to celebrate the new month of Ramadan! Halal and vegetarian options will be served, and all students are welcome. This all-inclusive event celebrates the arrival of the month of Ramadan (a holy month for Muslims) and to enjoy dinner and company with fellow Munger residents. This event will be taking place in the Munger Fellows Lounge on the 8th floor on Monday March 27th, 2023 from 8-9 pm.