The University of Michigan has installed outdoor canopies around campus to provide individual students additional space for studying, rest, and eating between classes.
Open April 6, 2021. Close date TBD.
Dr. Royster Harper, Vice President for Student Affairs is seeking students to serve on her Student Advisory Board. The board meets 2x per month on Wednesday evenings and advises the Vice President on matters important to the student body as she leads the Division of Student Affairs and represents student voice at the Executive level.
Michigan Today highlights the Spectrum Center, a campus program that provides resources and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer students at U-M, today as they celebrate their 40th anniversary this weekend with events ranging from panel discussions to musical performances.
Welcome to the University of Michigan! Whether you are a new or continuing student you are an important part of our campus community.
The Center for Campus Involvement is proud to partner with Hip Hop Congress and The Black Student Union to host “Bars Against Bars: Hip Hop For Change (A Conversation With Rhymefest)” on Wednesday, September 18th from 6:00-7:30pm in the Rackham Amphitheatre.
Think green this Friday at the 13th annual Green Fair! This event will be held on Main Street and will feature different exhibits to showcase the importance of being green.
North Campus students have been exploring, karaoking, dancing, tailgating, game playing , hot air ballooning, skating, flash mobbing, ice carving, and more this year -- Check out the NEW North Campus Vibrancy video highlighting some of the fun times! Most of these events were hosted by University Unions and the Center for Campus Involvement, along with other North Campus partners, as part of the Go North! initiative.
Using the library and its resources can be an intimidating endeavor, especially for students with disabilities. However, the library is a valuable support system, with services such as the Knox Adaptive Technology Site, Accessible Digital Materials via Hathitrust, and 7Fast document delivery available, just to name a few. This workshop will cover how the library can play a role in facilitating your academic experience and success, including its unique services for students with disabilities.
An increase in the nubmer of mental health counselors on campus - and a spate of new peer-to-peer support programs - is reducing stigma and encouraging troubled students to seek help.
Simply show a Starbucks barista the CAPS app on your phone during finals week and you can order any tall drink for free.
The Winter SORC lottery opens on December 1, 2011. Starting on that day, student organizations and U-M department representatives can reserve bus sign and glass showcase space; reserve the 4th floor conference room and banner production (BPA); and submit a lottery application for Winter Diag boards, Diag banner poles, Table Tents in University Unions, and the 24-foot Michigan Union banner.
University of Michigan is now accepting bike donations year-round! Please consider donating your bike if you don't want to ship or store it. The bike will be used to support bike programs on campus.
In our ongoing effort to create an environment that is healthy for all members of our community, the University of Michigan will become a smoke-free university. This will help ensure a healthier environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors.
If you are in the process of applying to graduate or professional school, you are likely to have started grappling with some financial aid questions.
2014 marks the 40th year SSD has been serving students with disabilities on campus. To commemorate this historic occasion, SSD will host a series of events throughout the year.
If you would like to be involved, we'd love to hear from you!
In Michigan, they understand hard work. This is the home office of Big Ten football and the American auto industry. Still, the commitment of this rowing team stands out. This is a “club” squad, meaning there are no athletic scholarships. The kids are walk-ons who pay an annual fee of about $2,500 for the privilege of pulling an oar.
Starting August 15th, 2016 SOAS will be transitioning from the Finance tab on MaizePages to a new financial system called the SOAS Finance Dashboard. The Dashboard will be located on the SOAS website. Similar to the Finance tab on MaizePages currently, only Authorized Signers will be allowed to view the Dashboard.
"The University of Michigan–Ann Arbor (the University) is dedicated to supporting and maintaining a scholarly community. As its central purpose, this community promotes intellectual inquiry through vigorous discourse. Values which undergird this purpose include civility, dignity, diversity, education, equality, freedom, honesty, and safety. When students choose to accept admission to the University, they accept the rights and responsibilities of membership in the University's academic and social community."
The University of Michigan is fourth on the list of top volunteer-producing graduate schools in 2017 and has made the list for 17 consecutive years. A total of 2,684 alumni have served the Peace Corps since it was created in 1961 and 60 alumni are currently volunteering.
Zombie Club is a great example of the potential and versatility of student organizations at U of M. Event planning, leadership, philanthropy, marketing and general creativity are just a few of the experiences this club provides.
Men have a higher likelihood of dying by suicide, engaging in substance abuse, not utilizing mental health services, experiencing more intensive mental health issues, and are less likely to ask for support when experiencing difficult health issues. This monthly series of events are designed to both raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health concerns.
PSIP is the largest and oldest intern program in the country for undergraduate students interested in interning in Washington, DC during the 2019 summer.
For the UM community, Investing in Ability will host a series of events focusing on disability issues. The event begins on Monday, October 24th with therapy dogs on campus and concludes with a wheelchair basketball game on Saturday, November 12th. Congressman John Dingell will serve as Honorary Grand Marshall. For more information about this and all the Investing In Ability events, please the Investing in Ability website.
SAPAC has created a collaborative project with the University of Michigan Museum of Art(UMMA) entitled, “Paths to Renewal,” which is a virtual exhibit to commemorate SAPAC's 25th Anniversary at the University of Michigan. Feel free to explore the website and share your thoughts in the comments section. You may even want to take a tour in UMMA as part of our alumni weeked or on your own to see some of the selected pieces.
Student Life Recreational Sports is welcoming U-M faculty and staff to stop in at an Open House for the CCRB on Thursday, June 18, 2015 between 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Visitors will get free fitness orientations in newly renovated, repurposed spaces with over 100 new units of cardio and strength equipment. Group-X classes for cycling and Zumba will also be offered at Noon and 5:30 p.m., respectively.
Prepare for your international experience whether you plan to Study – Work – or Volunteer Abroad!
Passport Staff will be on-hand to assist you. Save time: Start your form on-line: https://pptform.state.gov/
Allegations of student sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, are taken seriously by the University of Michigan. We are proud of the UM Policy on Sexual Misconduct by Students, which was developed with significant input from our students.
The Bentley Historical Library is now featuring the UM LGBT History Exhibit. The physical exhibit ("A Queer Timeline") is running at the Bentley from now until Nov. 30. The online version will be up indefinitely and can be found at http://bentley.umich.edu/exhibits/queer/. The exhibit covers a timeline of Queer History at UM, Ann Arbor, the state of Michigan.
Moving thousands of students into dozens of buildings across Michigan's campus in just a few short days is no small task. Check out how our Move-In Makers, along with the efforts of University Housing staff, make the process so easy. Watch the Video >
The University of Michigan hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking Wednesday to officially launch construction on a new, $10 million William Monroe Trotter Multicultural Center near the heart of Central Campus.
At the same time, a national search for a new Trotter director has been launched.
Now that Memorial Day has passed and our bellies are full of barbeque and pot-luck salads, the summertime jitters are at an all-time high. Many Wolverines who have stuck around for summer jobs or classes are in quite the lucky situation, because there isn’t anything else on this earth quite like an Ann Arbor summer.
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Sorority and Fraternity Life Peer Led Support Group (SFL-PLSG) is a confidential group that provides survivors of gender-based violence a space to decompress from weekly stressors. Our group is centered in self-care activities rather than therapy. Meetings provide survivors of Greek Life a space to be present in the moment and build community. The group meets Tuesdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the SAPAC Office (Room 1551, Michigan Union)
Join the MQuest Adventure and find the Golden M hidden somewhere on Campus! This unique event launched Sunday and clues will be given daily through Friday. To get involved follow on Twitter @UMInvolvement.
"Being a part of student affairs made me see how many more opportunities U of M has to offer students outside of classes and studying. I was able to work with student organizations and departments from all over campus. I also gained the courage and confidence to become more involved across campus and become a better leader."
A Rec Sports Expo is taking place on Sunday, September 6, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Palmer Field, and it is a great time to meet and find out more info about Club sports and the department.
This semester, CCI will host the Inaugural "Explore Student Organization Conference and Resource Fair." Called Explore, this day will be geared toward students involved in student organizations looking to gain or harness leadership skills and engage with various campus resources to assist with the work of their organization.
Enjoy a day of farm fresh fun! Join University Unions, Michigan Dining and Central Student Government for the fourth annual Farmers’ Market at the University of Michigan. The event will take place twice on North Campus near the Duderstadt Center on September 18th and October 2nd and once at the Michigan Union Courtyard on October 16th.
Students, faculty, and staff who use assistive technology and are required to access to M+Google mail and calendar can now get one-on-one assistance from the ITS Service Center.
