University Activities Center
What the Victors Do in their Spare Time
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.
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.
Find the Right Neighborhood for You
Locate your Ann Arbor neighborhood below to learn about what it has to offer!
The International Center
Resources for International Students and Global Education
Be Aware, Be Safe
Recently, several serious assaults have been reported near the U-M campus.
The Department of Public Safety is working with the Ann Arbor Police as they investigate each of these off-campus incidents. Both agencies are increasing uniformed police patrols of these areas on and near central campus to increase visibility and ward off additional incidents.
The Career Center
Connecting Students to the Workplace
University of Michigan Interactive Campus Map
We are excited to share the newest resource from Campus Information! The link below will lead you to the new Interactive Campus Map. This will replace any current PDF map located on the Campus Information site. Built on the familiar Google Maps platform, users will be able to easily navigate between campuses, see what buildings contain what departments, get driving or walking directions and even find the nearest appropriate parking lots.
Register Now for Lavender Graduation
Lavender Graduation is a celebration of LGBTQ graduates of the University of Michigan. Graduates from any school/college in the University from any academic level are welcome to participate.
Feel Good Fridays
It's time to feel good! Join us Friday October 23, 2015 for another edition of Feel Good Fridays.
The Michigan App
Do you have the Michigan app? It's a great way to keep news, events, locations, class resources, and more at your fingertips.
Community Dialogue - The Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities
Office of Student Conflict Resolution (OSCR) would like to formally invite you to our first Community Dialogue for the Statement Amendment process on April 9th at 5:30 p.m. at the Trotter Multicultural Center.
A Message From Royster Harper - FOCUS: Year One
Dear Michigan Community:
New Go Blue Box!
Go Blue Box is a reusable takeout container program that offers a convenient way to grab food on-the-go from the University Club. More imporantly, it helps Univesity students, staff and faculty be greener Wolverines by reducing the number of containers sent to landfill. The program is in its pilot phase and is currently only offered at the U-Club in the Michigan Union. Go Blue Box was made possible by a grant from the Planet Blue Innovation Fund which enables students to launch sustainable projects on campus.
Getting your Go Blue Box is simple:
February Fireside Chat
On February 5th, University President, Mary Sue Coleman, and Vice President for Student Life, Royster Harper, hosted the 1st Fireside Chat of the Winter 2013 semester.
Here is a transcript of the dialogue between them and the students. They address student concerns and daily life at Michigan and some students ask the President and Vice President about their times at Michigan and abroad.
Topics discussed this month were: better connecting North and Central Campus, undergraduate child care, African American male athlete graduation rates, campus safety, and more.
Students Making the Michigan Difference: Charlie Goelz
"Get involved, and get involved early! Attend as many campus events as you can, or else you will miss so many things that are unique to Michigan."
MFarmers’ Market – Thursday, Oct. 11
The last MFarmers' Market is taking place on Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Michigan Union. Join us in the Courtyard Patio to learn about and enjoy fresh, local and sustainable products available on campus. See the MFarmers' Market web page for a complete list of vegetables that will be at the market.
U-M Support for Students with Dyslexia
The office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) supports a variety of resources for students with disabilities in addition to events for the U-M community. Most recently, SSD has set up a link for Dyslexia Help on the SSD website.
Off-Campus Housing Fair - All Welcome to Attend
The University of Michigan's Beyond the Diag Program and University Housing have partnered to host an off-campus housing fair
Wednesday, February 20
Noon to 5 pm
Michigan Union Ballroom, located on the 2nd floor.
All are welcome to attend this event.
Live It, Link It, Launch It: YOUR Career
When someone asks, "What stands out about YOUR U of M experience?" what will you say?
Spring & Summer Late Night Transportation 2015
As the semester comes to a close, Parking and Transportation Services provides this update on late night transportation options.
33rd annual U-M & Ohio State Blood Battle in progress
Dear University of Michigan Students:
The 33rd annual Blood Battle against Ohio State is underway! The remaining drives will run until November 26th. Whether you have never donated before or donate every year, we need your help to win again and save more lives!
Counseling & Psychological Services
Student Life’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides confidential psychological and psychiatric services for currently enrolled U-M undergraduate and graduate students in an atmosphere that is welcoming, comfortable, and multi-culturally sensitive.
Student Jobs Plentiful on Campus
Whether earning income to help pay for their education, to augment living expenses, or to gain new skills, thousands of students are employed by the University of Michigan.
Time to Talk About Healthy Relationships
Relationship Remix Workshops on Relationships, Sex, and Choice are a nationally recognized program on communication, decision-making, sexual health, consent, and healthy relationships.
Go Blue in the Big House: Wolverine Pride v. Crimson Tide
Michigan students are invited to open the football season in the Big House for a Go Blue Pep Rally on the field and to watch the first away game September 1st!
MESA/Trotter Welcomes New Students by Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
On September 11th, over 700 participants attended the 17th annual “Taste of Culture” Welcome Week event to learn about all that Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs and the Trotter Multicultural Center have to offer! Hispanic Heritage Month 2011 started off with a fun & festive Kickoff with the band Grupo Alexis who had everyone up and dancing.
The Challenge Program
Activity-Based Teambuilding & Leadership Development
Stay Cool in A2: Ice Skate at Yost
Looking for a way to cool off this summer? Then dust off the skates and head over to Yost Ice Arena for open public skating! Breeze around the same ice rink as hockey legends Red Berenson, Marty Turco and current NHL stars such as Mike Cammellari, Carl Hagelin and Jack Johnson once skated.
Food operators selected for MUG in Michigan Union
When students return to campus in the fall, they will see a newly renovated MUG space on the ground floor of the Michigan Union with new and updated food vendors.
University Unions is announcing that locally owned and operated Ahmo’s Mediterranean Grill is coming to the Union, and that Wendy’s and Subway will return with expanded offerings.
Men's Rowing Team - Leaders and Best
A club-varsity program in Recreational Sports, the Men’s Rowing team truly represents Michigan as the Leaders and Best. The 2011 team posted a record of 74-4, winning both the Aberdeen Dad Vail and ECAC National Invitational regattas, and lead the entire team to its fourth consecutive American Collegiate Rowing Association (ACRA) Men’s National Championship.
Alice Lloyd Hall Renovation is Next in Residential Life Initiatives
“The renovation of Alice Lloyd Hall will be an important milestone in our planning and commitments to improve the residential experience at U-M,” said Vice President for Student Affairs E. Royster Harper. “Innovative uses of new community spaces will include ideas from students, faculty and staff, with the purpose of making campus living an ongoing learning and growing experience for students.”
From Dining to Dream Job
Graduate with market-ready career skills from working with Michigan Dining.
Travel Smart
Planning to be a Wolverine abroad? Travel smart by registering your plans in advance and securing international health insurance.
Tamara Williams Memorial Lecture set for March 28
Tamara Williams was a University of Michigan student and Family Housing resident when she was killed by her boyfriend in 1997. The annual lecture is meant to commemorate her life, raise awareness of domestic and dating violence, and increase interest in their prevention.
A Year of Growth
Annual Report Showcases Growers, Gardening and Good Deeds
While spring is abloom, the University is wrapping up a successful season of accomplishment around sustainable food. The term’s achievements are summed up in this 2014-2015 Annual Report by the University of Michigan Sustainable Food Program.
Students Making the Michigan Difference: Josh Greenfield
"Honestly, I don’t think any one student is the 'Michigan Difference'. I think the U of M community as a whole embodies this idea through their diverse talents and wide range of knowledge and experiences that they bring to the table in everything they do."
Wolverine chefs win kitchen rivalry against Buckeye counterparts
A week before “The Game” the Wolverines scraped knives against the Buckeyes in a different kind of matchup. Each university brought its top chefs to engage in a culinary battle Nov. 19 at The Culinary Vegetable Institute (CVI) in Milan, Ohio, for a special Earth to Table Dinner.
All courses used ingredients representative of their region and traditions. The sold-out event featured friends of CVI, as well as fans of each school. Following a vote taken after the dinner, the U-M chefs were pronounced the victors.
Looking for Off Campus Housing?
Wondering where to live, how much it will cost, or who to live with? Considering moving off-campus for the summer or fall? Do you have any questions about sublease agreements?
Ginsberg Center for Community Service Learning
Community & Civic Engagement
