Vice President for Student Life Royster Harper and President Mark Schlissel sat down with approximately 35 students for the December Fireside Chat, President Schlissel's fourth of the year and his term and the final chat this semester.
The Fireside Chats are monthly conversations President Schlissel and Vice President Harper host for students to ask questions and share aspects about their Michigan experience.
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.
On April 15, 2014, the University of Michigan Office of Student Conflict Resolution (OSCR) will host a symposium and dialogue on restorative practices from 1-5 p.m. The purpose of the symposium and dialogue is to introduce campus and community allies to the philosophy and applicability of restorative practices. In lieu of a traditional panel, the event will include break-out dialogue sessions on restorative practices in different sectors (schools, courts, universities, community, etc.).
As you may be aware, U-M is transitioning away from CTools. (All CTools course sites have already moved to Canvas.) The university is now in the process of moving all projects sites off of CTools by early 2018. Here's what you need to do.
There are lots of new exciting changes happening for student organizations at the University of Michigan.
The excitement is in the air! Read this blog post by Campus Information Center staff member, Krissy, for everything you will need to know about making the first football Saturday of the season a success!
Halloween is coming up soon! While you're brainstorming costume ideas and stocking up on candy, check out some of these upcoming events. Find out what's happening on campus and learn about tips for staying safe while having fun!
This spring, U-M students, faculty and staff submitted a diverse collection of educational apps, medical apps, games and map apps for the Spring 2013 Mobile Apps Challenge. Of this talented pool, four exciting winners have been chosen: M-Cam, Stay in the Blue, myBuddy, and hyperPhoto.
If you, or students you know, were unable to get tickets to President Obama's speech tomorrow, you can still attend an event near and dear to this administration's heart. The Michigan Daily and Student Life are co-sponsoring a Q&A Panel on the new University of Michigan Policy on Sexual Misconduct by Students
Wed. 4/2 from 4:00-5:30 pm in the Kuenzel Room of the Michigan Union
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.
The first event in the Social Justice Speaker Series will be held Tuesday, September 18th at 6:00pm in the Michigan League Ballroom and feature speaker Michael Benitez, Jr. In partnership with Latino Heritage Month the keynote will address leadership, activism, and communal formation in 21st Century America.
Whether you are moving off-campus, looking for a new place to live, helping a friend move off-campus, or interested in meeting your Neighborhood Ambassador, Beyond the Diag invites you to attend the Off-Campus Housing Fair.
The Off-Campus Housing Fair is on Wednesday, February 19 from 1 pm - 4 pm in the Pendleton Room on the 2nd floor of the Michigan Union. We hope to see you there!
As this semester comes to an end, preparation for the next school year in CAPS has already begun. We are now accepting applications from students for the 2014-2015 CAPS Student Advisory Board until 5pm Monday, April 28th.
This event affords students the opportunity to study and break in a supportive, relaxing, and welcoming space. Whether it is your first time navigating finals or you are a seasoned pro, this time of year can be stressful. Come to Trotter for 72-Hours of snacks, support, and activities and let us help you succeed!
If you are a U-M student not enrolled in classes for the Spring 2014 semester, you are eligible to purchase a Continuing Student membership.
March is National Reading Month! The Ginsberg Center is celebrating with a month of activities and features.
See the full Calendar of Events
Take a break and relieve some stress with these events brought to you by the Center for Campus Involvement!
Your UMICH email is moving
On October 1, your uniqname@umich.edu email account will begin forwarding to M+Google. Action is required if you have not already migrated your account to Google.
Highlight U-M student life and school spirit by creating a U-M inspired parody of the viral hit music video "Gangnam Style" and win $750 for your U-M student group!
Do not miss out on a calendar of events centering and celebrating Arab history, culture, food, dance performances, poetry, art, and, most importantly, a campus-wide celebration of Arab diaspora in the U.S. The theme for this year's Arab Heritage Month is "Yallah N3eesh: Sustaining the Arab Diaspora in the U.S." "Yallah N3eesh" means "let live" in Arabic and is a song by famous singer Um Khaltoum (pictured on the bottom left of the calendar).
Central Student Government (CSG) is partnering with Residential Dining, MHealthy, and University Unions to promote, encourage and reward healthy eating habits on campus through a loyalty punch card. Students, faculty and staff can pick up the simple paper punch card and receive punches after purchasing one of several featured food items. After collecting 10 punches, students can receive one MHealthy item free.
Whether it’s your first time navigating finals or you’re a seasoned pro, this time of year can be stressful. Trotter Multicultural Center is offering 72 hours of snacks, support, and activities to help you succeed!
Om * buds * man: defined as a person who hears and attempts to resolve complaints and problems, as between students and a university.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated's International Leadership Conference brings together the leaders of the fraternity at large to discuss fraternity business, announce new candidates for leadership, provide opportunity for fellowship, and acknowledge brothers making a positive impact in the world.
Read the full article on the Greek Life website.
The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs would like to invite you and your friends to stop by the office and kick off the month of November with their first Fun Friday! There will be snacks, fun activities, and many opportunities to meet new people. Even if you can only make it for a short amount of time, feel free to stop by and enjoy Friday with MESA students and staff members!
Friday
November 1, 2013
Office of MESA [Michigan Union, Room 2202]
12pm - 3pm
Festifall: Tuesday, Sept 10th from 11am-4pm- Central Campus Diag
Go North! Fest: Thursday, Sept. 12th from 1-5pm, North Campus Diag
The SSD Office is proud to be able to offer during the winter term 2013 a series of workshops aimed at improving students academic performance. These workshops will be carried out by nationally renowned educational psychologist, Dr. Geraldine Markel.
The next presentation will be this coming Tuesday, January 29th at noon, in the Palmer Commons Great Lakes Room North.
Commencement activites for Winter 2012 graduates are scheduled for December 16th at Crisler Arena. Congratulations graduates!
Do something… with UM college student mental health by viewing the Counseling & Psychological Services Student Advisory Board’s (CAPS SAB) new video “How to Help a Friend”. This video is one in a series of videos found on the CAPS website: http://www.umich.edu/~caps/videos.html
Vice President for Student Life Royster Harper and President Mark Schlissel sat down with approximately 30 students for the November Fireside Chat, President Schlissel's third of the year and his term.
The Fireside Chats are monthly conversations President Schlissel and Vice President Harper host for students to ask questions and share aspects about their Michigan Experience.
President Schlissel speaking at the Festifaith 2014: A celebration of faith on campus, September 23rd. Stop by anytime between 11 and 3 if you are around Central Campus.
Here is the schedule of speakers/presenters, but please stop by anytime between 11 and 3.
The MFarmers’ Market is being presented by Central Student Government Health Issues Commission in partnership with University Unions. Find dates and more on the University Unions Website.
With the news of the final report from the Freeh Commission and sentencing of Jerry Sandusky, former Penn State assistant coach, director Todd D. Sevig reaches out to the U of M community.
As you may know, U-M is in the process of moving project sites off of CTools. If you or your student organization has a CTools project site, now is the time to review those sites.
Vice President for Student Life Royster Harper and President Mark Schlissel sat down with 35 students for the September Fireside Chat, President Schlissel's first.
The Fireside Chats are monthly conversations President Schlissel and Vice President Harper host for students to ask questions and share aspects about their Michigan Experience.
PSIP is the largest and oldest intern program in the country for undergraduate students interested in interning in Washington, DC during the 2019 summer.
The annual The annual Face Off Blood Challenge against MSU is running from now until February 20th. Please consider donating; we need your help! is running from now until February 20th. Please consider donating; we need your help!
UMix Late Night returns! This Friday, September 7th, comes UMix Casino Night! Stop by the Michigan Union from 10pm until 2am to win prizes, check out the buffet and catch the feature movie of the week.
Career Center small group discussions are a fun and informal way to discuss topics ranging from your time at Michigan and beyond. Whether you are feeling concerned about a major, looking for ways to get involved on campus, seeking an internship or job, applying for graduate school, identifying interests, or a combination of many things, you will be able to find a topic that meets your needs. Facilitated by one of our knowledgable career coaches, these discussions can be a great way to launch your next step, all while meeting and talking to some pretty cool people.
