TRANSDISCIPLINARY FELLOWS 2025-2026 View Other Sessions

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 the TFs to cheer on the Michigan football team as they take on New Mexico! Tickets are provided free of charge, but limited, so please register in advance. Registration opens on August 14 at 7 pm.

We will take a chartered bus from the Northwood Community Center (1000 McIntyre) to the Michigan Stadium (the Big House).

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 us for a Laser Show at the University of Michigan Natural Museum of History’s Planetarium & Dome Theater. The show will feature legendary Queen hits like We Will Rock You, Somebody To Love, and (of course!) Bohemian Rhapsody, this 45-minute show features a custom suite of laser effects! Meet at Northwood Community Center for dinner at 5:15PM before heading to the Museum via MBus!

This event is only 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.