Social Policy is health policy: Lessons from the Pandemic

Weill Hall (Ford School) - Annenberg Auditorium (1120) 735 S. State St., Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Join Ford School Dean and founding director of the U-M Center for Racial Justice, Celeste Watkins-Hayes and Paula Lantz, James B. Hudak Professor of Health Policy, as they discuss the devastating structural inequities exposed by the COVID pandemic—and why all policymakers must now be equipped with a toolkit for navigating pandemics.   Registration link

Chat with the DEI Team

Ann Arbor, MI, United States

To increase both the visibility of and access to SPH’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Leadership team, we launched a new initiative called “Chat with the DEI Team” in fall 2021. These one-hour virtual sessions were intended to create space for dialogue and create opportunities for the DEI team to hear the community’s input and enhance

Gordon Scholarship Application Due

Ann Arbor, MI, United States

If you’re a second-year Ross MBA student, apply for Business+Impact’s Skip and Carrie Gordon Scholarship. The selected recipients will have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to impact. HOW TO APPLY 2022 applications for Ross MBA2s are now being accepted, and must be submitted by Mon, Sept. 26 @ Noon to qualify.

Pronouns 101 Workshop

Online Ann Arbor, MI, United States

The Spectrum Center's Pronouns 101 Workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about gender pronouns, their significance to queer and trans communities, and gender inclusive language. During this session, staff and faculty will participate in an interactive workshop focused on the importance of pronouns and gender inclusion. Learning objectives include: Learn about inclusive and

DEI CLIMATE SURVEY RESULTS SESSION

Michigan Union - Rogel Ballroom 530 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What progress has been made around the climate at U-M over the last five years? How has our climate changed? How does it still need to be improved? Join us as we discuss the findings of our latest university-wide climate survey from 2021 and compare it with the results from 2016. Registration link

Ask Me Anything: First-Gen Students

Online Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Join a few of our current first-gen students to learn more about their experience navigating the college application process, resources available, the Ross MBA community, and more! Most of the time will be dedicated to questions from the audience. This session will not be recorded. Registration link

Introduction to LGBTQ+ Identities & Inclusive Language (Student Session)

Online Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Audience: SPH Students Only The Spectrum Center's Introduction to LGBTQ+ Identities & Inclusive Language Workshop is designed to support an individual, department, or organization in their knowledge development of LGBTQ+ terminology, inclusivity, and advocacy. This is an introductory workshop, yet the content is fundamental to building a safe and inclusive environment. Learning objectives include: Understand

Event Series Undoing Racism Workgroup Meeting

Undoing Racism Workgroup Meeting

Online Ann Arbor, MI, United States

The journey to dismantle racism has not ended. Join us to build community collaboration and continue the conversation about anti-racist practice. We invite all members of our school community to attend meetings. Please RSVP. A Zoom Link will be sent out the day of the event. RSVP

Equity-Centered Prototyping

+Impact Studio 710 East University Ave, Second Floor, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Prototyping is a tool that can be used throughout the design process: to generate ideas, validate concepts, or explore technologies. There is a need to develop and test ideas without causing harm to others, while the possibilities have evolved exponentially — new prototyping tools and approaches are introduced every year. This workshop will help you

Environmental and Climate Justice Conference

Jeffries Hall - 1225 625 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

During previous Environmental Law and Policy Program (ELPP) conferences, we have featured panel discussions on climate change as part of broader conversations about environmental law and policy. With climate change accelerating and the window for climate change mitigation and adaptation narrowing, this year we will devote the program to how the legal system can promote