Winter break information
Whether you will be leaving campus or staying in Ann Arbor, here are some tips to help you prepare for a safe winter break.
Student Voices on Campus: Join a Student Advisory Board!
Gain incredible experiences and skills while giving back by joining one of Student Life's many student advisory boards.
Inclusive Campus Resources
If you would like to find... connection, community, learning, social justice, and space to support a diverse campus community, Student Life can help!
Student Emergency Funds
Students may experience unusual, unforeseen expenses while in school. The University offers several types of assistance for students in such special circumstances.
Fire Safety Tips
Do you know what to do when a fire stikes? These fire safety tips can ensure that you know how to survive if the unthinkable happens.
FreshSpectives
New to campus? Looking to find and build community with other LGBTQIA and similarly-identified students? Want to know more about the Spectrum Center and how we can make your college experience even better? Check out FreshSpectives!
Show Your Spirit
Students can pick-up a FREE glow-in-the-dark Night Game t-shirt this week! You can collect yours as follows. Just tell us how you plan to Stay in the Blue and show respect to those different from you!
Supplies are limited.
On Wed Oct 4, Thurs Oct 5, or Fri Oct 6 (or until we run out!)
From 10 AM to 4 PM
At 4th Floor, University Health Service, 207 Fletcher St
Take Your Professor to Lunch
The "Take Your Professor or GSI to Lunch" program continues for the winter 2012 semester! The program offers students and faculty an opportunity to enjoy lunch together for FREE.
Faculty Partnership Opportunities
How faculty can partner with Student Life to educate or refer students, to pursue research interests, and to enjoy Student Life offerings.
Information for Winter Break
Whether you will be leaving campus or staying in Ann Arbor, here are some tips to help you prepare for a safe winter break.
Travel Smart
Planning to be a Wolverine abroad? Travel smart by registering your plans in advance and securing international health insurance.
Center for Campus Involvement
Student Programs, Events, and Engagement
William DeHart Hubbard Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund
The William DeHart Hubbard Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund is an endowed scholarship fund created in 2012. The fund was established by the Brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. - PHI Chapter...
Messages of Hope
On the evening of August 30th, at Student Life Escapade! Event, CAPS kicked off a new effort for 2012-13 – Messages of Hope.
Ramadan 2020
This Spring Semester, many Muslims at U-M will abstain from food and drink for 16+ hours a day during the month of Ramadan. Here's how you can support them and help promote a more inclusive campus community.
Fan Behavior Tips
Be a positive fan. Avoid the use of foul language, obscene gestures/messages, and threats.
Don’t be a bystander. If one of your friends gets carried away, use your influence to discourage their inappropriate behavior.
Social Media
Any time you are using social media on behalf of the University, please remember to follow existing expectations outlined in other policies.
Ombuds Tom Lehker
Ombuds for Student Life, providing confidential service to help individual students solve specific problems, impartial advocate for fair and consistent treatment, and advice on formal and informal problem resolution possibilities.
SpeakABLE 2019
Organized by disabled students and students with disabilities from the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Student Advisory Board, this annual event is a great way for individuals to share their experiences with members of the campus and Ann Arbor community. Come join us for a couple of minutes or a couple of hours!
Find the Right Neighborhood for You
Locate your Ann Arbor neighborhood below to learn about what it has to offer!
Student Life Research
Student Life Research conducts research about students at the University of Michigan and serves as a consulting resource for many university departments and units – creating assessment tools, collecting data, disseminating results, and expanding knowledge about our students and their lives.
The Spectrum Center
Inclusive Community for Students of All Sexual Orientations, Gender Identities & Gender Expressions
Michigan Dining’s holistic approach to food waste
The chefs of Michigan Dining are big proponents of "farm-to-table" philosophy: the idea that to achieve culinary excellence, you need to think about every step in the journey from ingredients to kitchen to plate.
So when it came to tackling the problem of food waste, it was natural for Michigan Dining to borrow from that same innovative approach. Because no single factor drives waste, explained Keith Soster, Sustainability lead for Michigan Dining and Student Life,
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Fraternities & Sororities at Michigan
"I Will" Campaign Addresses Sexual Assault
The I Will campaign is an entirely student-led initiative to start a campus-wide conversation surrounding sexual assault. Launched at U-M, "I Will" is working to end sexual violence at college campuses across the nation.
See the public service announcement, and to find out more, visit umichiwill.com and follow on Twitter @umichiwill
Become a Google Guide
The M+Google team is looking for U-M students to serve as Google Guides during U-M's Google transition. Interested in providing informal peer support for the Google platform? Apply today!
University Activities Center
What the Victors Do in their Spare Time
Share Your Story
Every Wolverine has a unique story, why not share yours? We'd love to hear about what led you to U of M, what your first year experience was like, your summer internship, life in the dorms, your student organization(s), or advice to incoming students.
The International Center
Resources for International Students and Global Education
Take the Stress Out of Move In
Here are our top tips for making your Move-In as smooth as possible, both on-campus and off.
Urban Gardens Get Ready to Pop Up around Campus
Community pop-up gardens are taking root again, thanks to the passionate gardening corps on a variety of missions. This spring, at least seven city gardens are planted around campus, as well as the campus farm at the University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens.
View a map of pop-up gardens at the end of the article.
Don't Miss Breakfast on Game Day!
Michigan Dining is proud to partner with Central Student Government (CSG) to open dining centers earlier on noon game days.
Check out this timeline to view 100 years of recreational sports history!
2013 marks the centennial celebration of recreational sports at the University. In order to commemorate this milestone, RecSports is taking a look back on the past century of rich University history. Illustrated by historical photographs spanning from 1888 to today, the 100 Years of Recreational Sports timeline tells the story of the exciting evolution of collegiate recreation at the University of Michigan.
Leadership Assembly
Student Life Leadership Assembly is comprised of the Senior Lead Team and senior directors within the division. The Assembly meets once a month during the academic year and holds an annual retreat in the spring. Working with the Vice President, the group helps ensure that divisional efforts are in keeping with the Student Life overall mission, goals and objectives.
Michigan LeaderShape® Cluster Facilitators
Be a Cluster Facilitator today! Be a part of a "Family Cluster" as a resource, catalyst, and facilitator in this week long leadership experience. Help students navigate having a healthy disregard for the impossible by creating relationships and connections.
University Launches Bike Rental Program on Campus
Thirty blue bicycles, featuring a "blue bike" decal, are available to students, faculty and staff for daily, weekend and semester rentals. Rates begin at $5 for a daily rental, $11 for the weekend and $75 for the semester. The bikes are available at two campus locations: Outdoor Adventures and the North Campus Recreational Building.
#WhoWillBeNext
Come hear U-M students, faculty, and staff talk about how they use conflict as an opportunity for restorative justice. One of the many events of MLK Day 2016.
Facilitation Training Opportunity
Want to be a better listener? Need some leadership experience? Want to boost your resume? Attend Facilitation Training! Learn how to facilitate meetings, discussions and workshops for diverse groups and settings!
When:
Friday March 22nd, 2pm - 8pm
Saturday March 23rd, 10am - 5pm
Where:
Trotter Multicultural Center
1443 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Applications are due March 13th, 2013. Continue reading to learn more!
2016 Thanksgiving Break Information
Whether students are leaving Ann Arbor during the Thanksgiving recess, or staying here, Student Life offers some information that may be helpful to you.
Michigan Leadership Initiatives
Student Life Michigan Leadership Initiatives offers these exciting, energetic and life-transforming leadership development opportunities for students during the times where your academic activity is the lowest.
