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ILI Winter Retreat 2026

Come join us for the ILI Winter Retreat at the beautiful Matthaei Botanical Gardens! Through participating in facilitated discussions and activities, you will hear more about ILI plans for the semester, learn to better navigate unfamiliar norms, and have fun with your cohort! We'll also have some time for an activity in the Conservatory garden.


See below for some additional details:

-Sign up on this form by January 24th

-Wear something comfortable and active as you'll spend time both seated and walking around (we will spend our day indoors)

-You don't need to bring anything additional (water bottle recommended)

-Lunch provided

-Transportation options (indicate which you would like on this form). Each van pickup will also bring you back to the original location at the end of the day.

  • Drive yourself or carpool to the Matthaei Botanical Gardens (1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105) where there will be free parking for our event. Arrive by 10:00am
  • Van pickup at Rackham Graduate School on Central Campus (915 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109) at 9:30am
  • Van pickup at Pierpont Commons on North Campus (2101 Bonisteel Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109) at 9:45am

-There will be time to explore the Gardens!



ILI Winter Retreat

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Matthaei Botanical Gardens (1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105)

Come join us for the ILI Winter Retreat at the beautiful Matthaei Botanical Gardens! Through participating in facilitated discussions and activities, you will hear more about ILI plans for the semester, learn to better navigate unfamiliar norms, and have fun with your cohort! We'll also have some time for an activity in the Conservatory garden.


See below for some additional details:

-Sign up on this form by January 24th

-Wear something comfortable and active as you'll spend time both seated and walking around (we will spend our day indoors)

-You don't need to bring anything additional (water bottle recommended)

-Lunch provided

-Transportation options (indicate which you would like on this form). Each van pickup will also bring you back to the original location at the end of the day.

  • Drive yourself or carpool to the Matthaei Botanical Gardens (1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105) where there will be free parking for our event. Arrive by 10:00am
  • Van pickup at Rackham Graduate School on Central Campus (915 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109) at 9:30am
  • Van pickup at Pierpont Commons on North Campus (2101 Bonisteel Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109) at 9:45am

-There will be time to explore the Gardens!

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