Showing events starting from April 1, 2017 up to April 30, 2017
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President's Bicentennial Colloquia on The Future University Community Stumbling Blocks: A Pop Up Public Art Installation
April 3, 2017 to April 8, 2017
Exploring our aspirations for the future campus community - a topic that was covered by Justices Sotomayor and Baer during the first part of the President's Bicentennial Colloquia on the Future University Community - means also understanding challenges from U-M's past. Some of these moments will be featured the week of April 3-8, 2017 with "Stumbling Blocks," a series of pop-up art installations planned for Central and North campuses. The exhibit is timed to coincide with the Bicentennial Spring Festival.
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National Association of Graduate-Professional Students Appreciation Week
April 3, 2017 to April 6, 2017
To honor our social work students, join staff and faculty hosts for breakfast from 10:30am - 11:30am and snacks at 3pm in McGregor Commons.
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Black Lives Matter: Advocating for Change
April 4, 2017 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
The School of Social Work Student Union is hosting "Black Lives Matter: Advocating for Change" on Tuesday, April 4 from 12-2 p.m. Student who attend the event will learn more about the history and background of the Black Lives Matter movement and also be provided with skills and foundational information on how to become an advocate on campus. The event is being put on in hopes of displaying a Black Lives Matter Flag in the Atrium of the School of Social Work building.
Austin McCoy, Michigan Mellon Fellow and Researcher of Afroamerican and African Studies, will be presenting the history of the Black Lives Matter movement, the significance of the movement as well as the active Black Lives Matter movement chapter on campus. Lawrielle West, a Social Work graduate student as well as an active member of the Students for Justice Organization, will be presenting on Advocacy on campus and how to be an ally.
Food will be served.
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MSW Prospective Student Information Session
April 4, 2017 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: Curriculum Options, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.
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CASC Course Planning and Senior Audit Drop-In
April 4, 2017 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Do you have questions about backpack and registration, course planning, or senior audits? Join CASC Minor Academic Advisor Joe Galura, and Program Manager Amber Williams, for drop in for advising questions, concerns, or inquiries.
Pizza will be served.
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UMich200 Spring Festival: Flag Raising Ceremony
April 6, 2017 - 8:00am to 8:30am
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the United States' entry into World War I and the service of U-M students and faculty. Students from U-M Reserve Officers' Training Corps units - Army, Navy and Air Force - will participate.
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UMich200 Spring Festival: A-maizing Building Tours
April 6, 2017 to April 7, 2017
Behind-the-scenes look at select historical and unique landmarks, including the Central Power Plant (1914), Michigan Union (1919), Clements Library (1923), Burton Memorial Tower (1936) and Rackham Graduate School (1938). Various times and locations.
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DEI Drop-In Lunch Session
April 6, 2017 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Join the Office of Student Services and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for an informal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) related drop in lunch session. This will be a space for building community, as well as an opportunity to talk about any DEI questions, concerns, or ways that you would like to contribute to DEI efforts.
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The Critical Intersectionality Interdisciplinary Workshop
April 6, 2017 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
The Critical Intersectionality Interdiciplinary Workshop provides space for Rackham PhD students to discuss, share readings, and present research regarding complex theoretical and methodological issues related to intersectionality. All workshops will meet from noon to 1:30pm in the School of Social Work in the Curtis Room Conference Center in the basement, unless otherwise noted. Rackham PhD students of all diciplines are welcome. Lunch will be provided.
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CASC Info Session
April 6, 2017 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Interested in learning more about the Community Action and Social Change minor? Come to this info session to learn more about the CASC community, what CASC is and what it can offer you in your undergraduate program, the types of courses you'll take, and the available opportunities for CASC students after graduation!