UM-Wide Impact Venture Demo DayJoin us for a demo day in the Ross Winter Garden, featuring the student entrepreneurs from various UM incubators including the Impact Studio.Learn more

Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in AmericaIn this powerful work of scholarship and storytelling, Professor Bernadette Atuahene, of USC Gould School of Law, shows how predatory governance invites complicity from well-meaning people, eviscerates communities, and widens the racial wealth gap in her book "Plundered".  By following the lives of two Detroit grandfathers, one Black and the other white, and their grandchildren, Atuahene tells a riveting tale about racist policies, how they take root, why they flourish, and who profits.Learn more

Work for Housing Equity with Justice InDeed!Come join Justice InDeed for a collaborative session to identify & transcribe racially restrictive covenants on home deeds in Washtenaw County. During the session, we will be working together to build a database and map for affected properties all over the County, helping us better reckon with our complete history.Learn more

Work for Housing Equity with Justice InDeed!Come join Justice InDeed for a collaborative session to identify & transcribe racially restrictive covenants on home deeds in Washtenaw County. During the session, we will be working together to build a database and map for affected properties all over the County, helping us better reckon with our complete history.Learn more

Impact Venture Demo DayCatalyze Student Innovation for the Common Good: RSVP today for the Impact Studio Demo DayLearn more

Ross Climate Week: Every Job is a Climate JobFor the final Climate Week event, come hear about climate and sustainability as you head out into summer internships and full-time roles. Pulling from the wisdom and interests of Erbers and other climate-minded classmates, we hope to simplify the large and complex world of climate action into several key takeaways.Learn more

The Ethnic and Political Divide in the Preference for Strong LeadersJoin us for a discussion on leadership preferences across political and ethnic groups. Drawing on data from 34,443 participants in the US and Western Europe, this talk challenges the idea that strong leader preference is exclusive to the right wing and explores the role of ethnicity and trust in shaping these views.Learn more

Money and Meaning in the Climate Change Debate: Organizational Power, Cultural Resonance, and the Shaping of American Media DiscourseJoin us for a talk by Rachel Wetts (Brown University) on how climate change messages gain media visibility. Using automated text analysis and historical newspaper data, she explores how organizational power and cultural resonance shape which narratives dominate the American climate debate.Learn more

Alumni Master Chat: Understanding and Bridging Differences to Tackle Domestic and International Climate ChallengesJoin fellow members of the SEAS community for an Alumni Master Chat with John Ehrmann (MS '81 & PhD '97): "Understanding and Bridging Differences to Tackle Domestic and International Climate Challenges"Learn more

What’s My Role? Social Change in Crisis and Beyond with Deepa IyerJoin CEW+ on April 3rd for dinner and a discussion with Deepa Iyer, author of Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection. Iyer will provide a roadmap for engaging in effective and sustainable social change efforts as individuals and organizations during crises and beyond.Learn more

Ginsberg Center Student Grants Showcase 2025Come join the Ginsberg Center in the Union’s Pendleton Ballroom on April 10 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM as we celebrate and showcase the amazing work of our student grant recipients with community partners and introduce several community organizations looking for student volunteers.Learn more

Inclusive Event Planning, Part 2: Preparing and Hosting an Accessible EventThis is the second part of a two-part workshop discussing important preparation steps to implement during event planning.Learn more

DISCO Network Presents: Building the Indigenous Internethis panel will showcase how Indigenous knowledge has and will continue to shape data worlds by bringing together interdisciplinary perspectives on emerging technologies—ranging from computer science, artificial intelligence, social media, online activism, the work of infrastructure and circuit building, and beyond.Learn more

Climate Anxiety: Equity & Action in Lab and Clinical SpacesWe will begin by talking about the impacts of labs and clinical spaces, particularly surrounding environmental justice concerns with procurement and usage.Learn more

What’s My Role? Social Change in Crisis and Beyond with Deepa IyerDeepa Iyer, author of Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection, will provide a roadmap for how we can engage in effective and sustainable social change efforts as individuals and organizations during times of crisis and beyond.Learn more

LSI SciComm Speaker Series: Creating a more impactful role for scientists in advocacy and civic engagementResearch!America President and CEO Mary Woolley will discuss challenges and opportunities for research advocates in the context of a new federal administration and congress, including both funding and policy considerations.Learn more

Banned, Bold, and Brave in DetroitLeah Johnson, author of YA novels and owner of Loudmouth Books bookstore, will speak to young adult readers about the freedom that the act of reading brings.Learn more

Women Shaping the Future of Health & SciencePlease join us for what will be a remarkable afternoon, shining a light on the contributions of women to advancing the cause of medical science and care. A reception will follow the symposium at 5 p.m.Learn more

No more pests! No more mold! Broken down schools are getting old!Detroiters Speak returns for the Winter 2025 semester with a focus on "Rethinking Education Justice." Learn more

Smart from the Start: Closing Early Opportunity Gaps with Strategic Early Learning InvestmentsKarl and Martha Kohn Professor of Social Policy Inaugural LectureLearn more

TEDxUofM 2025: RootedJoin us on April 3rd for TEDxUofM 2025: Rooted at the Power Center, where U-M alumni, faculty, and students will share thought-provoking talks and performances exploring the impact of our roots on identity, growth, and transformation.Learn more

SUGARCANE Screening and Q&AJoin us for a screening of the OSCAR® nominated documentary SUGARCANE followed by a Q&A with filmmakers Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie.Learn more

Tackling Food Waste in DetroitFrom policy solutions to community-based action, this conversation will highlight innovative approaches to food waste reduction and identify the critical steps needed to build a more sustainable and equitable food system in Detroit.Learn more

Visions for a Just FutureJoin us for a rich conversation with three esteemed scholars and our CRJ Visiting Fellows— Charlene Carruthers (Northwestern University), Amanda Alexander, PhD (Detroit Justice Center), and Bianca D.M. Wilson, PhD (UCLA)— whose art, scholarship, and activism expand our political imagination for transformative social change.Learn more

Sexuality, Social Work, and Exploring Implicit BiasThis course challenges learners to explore their personal values, beliefs and judgements related to issues of sexuality.Learn more

USHERS: Understanding the Role of the Therapist in Transition-Related Care for Transgender and Nonbinary PopulationsThis workshop trains mental health professionals to support transgender and nonbinary clients by applying assessment skills and writing letters for gender-affirming care. It covers current best practices, including WPATH guidelines and diagnosing Gender Dysphoria.Learn more

Smart from the Start: Closing Early Opportunity Gaps with Strategic Early Learning InvestmentsThe Ford School's Karl and Martha Kohn Professor of Social Policy, Christina Weiland, will deliver her Kohn lecture reflecting on her work on early childhood interventions and public policies on children’s development, especially on children from families with low incomes.Learn more