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Cook Scholars 2025-26 Events

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This page outlines engagement events scheduled for Cook Scholars and guests for the current term. Registration is necessary so that we can be sure to have the appropriate set up, resources, and food quantities for the group's size. Please let us know if you have accessibility requirements beyond what is listed; it is important to use that everyone have access to these programs (cookscholars@umich.edu). 






Cook Scholars 2025-26 Events

Summer Internships and Fellowships Fair: Cook Family Foundation, Ginsberg Center & CLOSUP

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Michigan League Henderson Room
With application information for Student Life Sustainability and Resource Navigators!

The Cook Family Foundation will be on campus to talk to you about spring/summer fellowship opportunities in Shiawassee County and the Ginsberg Center will share information about ways you can participate in community and civic engagement, particularly in Detroit. CLOSUP is offering a term-limited research position. And we'll have application information for Student Life Sustainability and Resource Navigator student employment. Come, eat, and network! 

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Cook Scholars Year-End Celebration

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Michigan Union Pendleton Room
Cook Family Foundation Remarks

This year-end recognition is for all Cook Scholars to celebrate everyone's accomplishments over the academic year. Dinner is provided. (Must register to attend so that we can plan buffet quantities accordingly.) Deadline to register is 3/16/26.


Evening Outline

  • Dinner
  • Cook Family Foundation Remarks
  • Cook Scholars Engagement Awards
  • Swag Giveaway: t-shirts for all attendees and other gifts based on earned engagement points.
  • Group Photos
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Let's Check Out the Michigan Recreation Expo & Well-Being Festival

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Michigan League Info Desk
Meet up with the Resource Navigators!

Head out with the Resource Navigators peer team for this Welcome Week event, Michigan Recreation Expo & Well-Being Festival, Friday, August 29th. We’ll meet at the League at 3pm and walk up together to Palmer Field and check out the “fun, food, games and giveaways.” Engagement Points: 200

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Fall Pizza Party

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Pizza House on Church Street
Meet up with incoming and current Cook Scholars, as well as the U-M and CFF teams!

Tom, Anna, and the CFF team will be there, as well as the U-M Cook Scholars staff and students, to introduce you to the upper division students and help you make and maintain your connections with others from Shiawassee County. Engagement Points: 200

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Cook & UP Scholars Meet the University Career Center (UCC)

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Michigan Union / Parker (second floor)
University Career Center

The UCC is one of the busiest Student Life offices on campus!

  • Hear about UCC services, including interviewing and resume workshops, and how to use Handshake.
  • Get tips on impactful introductions: go beyond name, major, and dorm. Convey who you are and leave a lasting impression.
  • Network with other Cook Scholars on campus.

Cook Scholars Engagement Points: 200

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CS Meets Beyond the Diag and the Office of Financial Aid

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Michigan League Room B

These are two powerhouse offices at Michigan! Beyond the Diag is a program serving students with off-campus housing and community. The Office of Financial Aid, beyond working with financial packages, offers training in preparing for and managing budgets during your student years and beyond. Come and meet Mark and Heather, network, and bring your questions! We'll be providing Subway snacks to grab and go.

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CS Cookies & Caffeine Study Night

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Michigan League (Michigan League Info Desk)

Designated a study day by the Registrar's Office, we have an area in the League reserved just for Cook Scholars with cocoa, coffee & cookies, charging stations, and space for group study. Bring your MCard to check in. Following the event, the League will remain open until 10pm. 

200 Engagement Points

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College-to-Career Panel Webinar

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Webinar Online
Livestream Available (Visible After Registration)
Elizabeth Tolrud, Cameron Allen, and Alex Bryan

Former Shiawassee Scholars Alex Bryan, Cameron Allen, and Elizabeth Tolrud will be on hand to talk about their experiences at Michigan and how they parlayed those into award and career opportunities. You'll have time to ask questions of each panelist at the end. Event is being recorded.

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Cook Scholars 2025-26 Events
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