The year 2017 marks the celebration of the University of Michigan Bicentennial.
From 1817 to 2017, U-M has excelled in areas from research to sports, music to medicine, and much more. The people and programs that have created the rich history of U-M will be celebrated throughout the year.
For students, winter semester provides an opportunity for a "do-over." After reflecting on fall semester, they can re-prioritize and re-engage in both their studies and co-curricular activities.
Maybe they want to get more involved in student organizations, or drop some commitments in order to focus on what’s most important now. Sophomore Harrison Grias explains, "The best thing about winter semester is starting over. This term, I plan to get involved in more clubs."
As a family member of a Michigan undergraduate, you know one thing for sure: our students are always in motion, moving from classes, projects, jobs, clubs, activism, service, not to mention all time they spend working on their futures after graduation. And in all that rush and energy, it can be easy for students to forget to take the “break” in Spring Break. And yet the university’s Spring Break, which begins February 25, is an invaluable moment in the year to pause and decompress.
Smart Summer Sublease Tips
Is your student planning to sublet their place this summer? If so, it's important for your student to understand their rights and responsibilities to ensure they don't run into any issues at the end of the summer. Encourage your student to consider these tips, resources, and opportunities as they navigate subletting.
To prepare to enter the work world, students can learn business and dining etiquette right on campus. From an initial lunch meeting to an internship interview, to the first day on the job, some basic rules apply.
"While students learn basic manners and etiquette from their home life, business and dining etiquette adds a different twist," explains Keith Soster, director of Student Engagement, who offers etiquette workshops to U-M students throughout the year.
Congratulations to the Class of 2017 – and to their parents and families!
The University of Michigan graduation ceremony will be held Saturday, April 29, at 10 a.m. in the Michigan Stadium.
To celebrate the university’s 200th birthday, the Spring Commencement will uniquely mark the milestone with multiple speakers, a musical performance and special seating for graduates on the field.
Enjoy the Day - Plan Ahead for Commencement:
Increasingly, students recognize the burden of mental health challenges such as stress, depression, and anxiety. In response, they are showing themselves as "the Leaders and the Best" by addressing these campus concerns head-on.
Here are a few of the student initiatives that are making strides on campus.
The Central Student Government (CSG) started a mental health initiative that includes:
Journey - Discover - Connect - Thrive
As another school year wraps up, we invite you to join us in reflecting on your student’s first years: the journey that felt as though it may never begin, the trek that was over much too fast, the many experiences that shaped your student throughout the first years at U-M. The path of each student is unique, and your student was able to discover much about who they are throughout their college years. What did your student find out about themselves, their career path, their interests?
You can let your student know you're thinking of them by sending an MGift Package.
Suggestions for a special graduation and finals packages include:
U-M Spirit Bag -- Graduates would enjoy the momentos included in this fun package: reusable water bottle, travel coffee mug, key chain, “Block M” umbrella, pen, notebook, stadium travel blanket, True Blue 20oz water bottle, arm phone holder and M|Dining granola.
If your student lives in University Housing, you can remind them of steps that need to be completed before they leave campus.
Residence halls officially close 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 27, 2018. Students who want to extend their stay need to apply online (login required). Applications are due by noon on Monday, April 23.
