This interactive virtual workshop introduces principles and practices for thoughtfully engaging with communities, including motivations, impact of social identities, and strategies for engaging in reciprocal, ethical, and respectful ways. Registration link
Any student interested in entrepreneurship or venture capital is welcome and encouraged to attend. We’ll provide a general overview of the programs and resources we offer. Discover ways you can launch your venture, work at a startup, learn the entrepreneurial mindset, learn how to think and act like an investor, or simply explore what an …
Business+Impact and Net Impact are excited to welcome all MBAs to a kickoff Happy Hour at Dominicks, celebrating the beginning of the academic year and renewing friendships while refreshing ourselves. New and returning MBAs interested in impact are invited to gather at this special event featuring refreshing beverages and pizza, co-sponsored by Business+Impact and Ross …
Business+Impact’s Nonprofit Board Fellowship Program places top graduate students as non-voting members on boards at Southeast Michigan nonprofits. An application for the program will soon be available on our website, and is due Fri, Sept. 9 at noon. You must attend an info session like this one in order to apply to participate in the program …
Join us for this info session to learn more about the Environmental and Sustainability initiatives we have to support our students through the Erb Institute. Staff from Erb will provide a brief overview of the services and programming, and devote time to answer questions from the audience. Registration link
Business+Impact’s Nonprofit Board Fellowship Program places top graduate students as non-voting members on boards at Southeast Michigan nonprofits. An application for the program will soon be available on our website, and is due Fri, Sept. 9 at noon. You must attend an info session like this one in order to apply to participate in the program …
Join us virtually at The MBA Tour to connect and chat live with Michigan Ross Full-Time MBA Admissions Directors. The MBA Tour Spotlight on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is an initiative to showcase resources available to underserved communities in graduate management education. This event focuses on Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous MBA candidates and will highlight program …
Learn about the intersections of Antisemitism and racism in this workshop led by members of Detroit Jews for Justice, a Metro Detroit based organization that organizes around racial and economic justice. Registration link
B+I to Bring over 30 U-M Impact Groups to Ross to Build Awareness Thurs, Sept. 8 @ Noon - 2 pmRoss School of BusinessRSB Sixth Floor, Tauber Colloquium Welcome new and returning students! We hope your summer was empowering and invigorating, because we have a lot of opportunities coming up for you. As part of …
What are the types of injustices associated with low-carbon transitions? Relatedly, in what ways do low-carbon transitions worsen social risks or vulnerabilities? Lastly, what policies might be deployed to make these transitions more just? Join SEAS and STPP for a talk with Dr. Benjamin K. Sovacool, Professor of Earth and Environment at Boston University and Professor of …
Business+Impact’s Nonprofit Board Fellowship Program develops cross-sector leadership skills by placing graduate students as non-voting members on boards at Southeast Michigan nonprofits. The Board Fellows student application for the program is due by Fri, Sept. 10 at noon. You must attend either the Ross Info Session (Sept 1) or the Ford Info Session (Sept 7) in …
The Impact Design Lab is the organizing structure for two co-curricular student experiences: The Applebaum Impact Design Fellowship and the Founders Program. U-M grads and undergrads can work this Fall either as paid Applebaum +Impact Design Fellows or as impact-driven Founders that build social enterprises for a better world. The Fellowship application is due on …
Between the 1960s and the 1980s, an economic style of reasoning—one focused on efficiency, incentives, choice, and competition—became prominent within U.S. public policy, including in domains that were once not seen as particularly “economic”. Drawing on historical research on policy domains ranging from environmental to welfare to antitrust policy, I show how particular intellectual communities …
The tumult of the first years of this decade – a global pandemic, an unprecedented presidential election, movements for social and racial justice, impacts of climate change, pressures on urban infrastructure – has played out in our nation’s cities and thrust the challenges and opportunities for mayors and their leadership into the spotlight. This special …
In order to have meaningful, productive conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion, we must start with a common language. This session will provide an introduction to key terminology as well as the categories and labels we use to describe others and ourselves. We will also examine how our identities shape the way we enter the …
This interactive virtual workshop introduces principles and practices for thoughtfully engaging with communities, including motivations, impact of social identities, and strategies for engaging in reciprocal, ethical, and respectful ways. Registration link
The Social Justice Changemaker Lecture series, established by a generous gift from Neil and Annmarie Hawkins, focuses on important global social justice issues, including race and nationality, immigration and refugees, income inequality, gender identity and sexual orientation, education, health, and mental and physical abilities. The Lecture aims to bring prominent social justice experts and advocates …
As workplaces have become increasingly disconnected, individuals have a stronger need for a sense of connection and community. They want to work in environments in which they can be their authentic selves and are valued for their contributions. Leaders are expected to build these types of environments, but to do so in a moment when …
Join us for this info session to learn more about the Entrepreneurship, Private Equity and Venture Capital initiatives we have to support our students through the Zell Lurie Institute (ZLI). Staff from ZLI will provide a brief overview of the services and programming available through ZLI, and devote time to answer questions from the audience. Registration link
Racial Foundations of Public Policy is a speaker series that focuses on the historical roots and impact of race in shaping public policy as both a disciplinary field and as a course of action. Through it, we bring in renowned scholar-experts from across the country to be in conversation with Dean Celeste Watkins-Hayes, the founding …
LaToya Ruby Frazier’s artistic practice spans a range of media, including photography, video, performance, installation art and books, and centers on the nexus of social justice, cultural change, and commentary on the American experience. In various interconnected bodies of work, Frazier uses collaborative storytelling with the people who appear in her artwork to address topics …
Attend the second annual Impact Investing Group's DEI Roundtable, co-sponsored by Business+Impact.
In this session, participants will learn to: Examine your own background and identities and how these identities shape our experiences and perspectives Discuss how the brain functions, and relate how unconscious bias is a natural function of the human mind Identify patterns of unconscious bias that influence decision-making processes Confront internal biases and practice conscious …
Racial and ethnic identities play a key role in shaping behaviors, attitudes, institutions, and social structures. As such, scholars across disciplines have been devoted to investigating how race and ethnicity feature in every aspect of social and political life. The purpose of I-REP (Interdisciplinary Workshop in Race, Ethnicity, and Politics) is to provide a space …
“Race and Racism, Comparatively” is a series of three conversations highlighting the work of scholars both in and beyond U-M whose scholarship is contributing to much-needed conversations on the global dimension of race, racism, and their impacts. Through these events, we seek to help broaden the aperture through which the academic community considers these themes, …
“Race and Racism, Comparatively” is a series of three conversations highlighting the work of scholars both in and beyond U-M whose scholarship is contributing to much-needed conversations on the global dimension of race, racism, and their impacts. Through these events, we seek to help broaden the aperture through which the academic community considers these themes, …
On Tuesday, Sept. 20, join us for a discussion with Isabel Wilkerson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Caste. Wilkerson is renowned for her research and work focused on how history can help us understand the hierarchies that divide our country today. By analyzing the the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jan. 6 insurrection, and the murders of George …
Audience: This session is intended for SPH Faculty & Staff only Program Description: 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 …
RSVP here: https://myumi.ch/z1Dbb The CEW+ Advocacy Symposium returns in person this fall to bring together staff, faculty, students, and community members to create change through introspection, dialogue, and action. This year’s symposium will feature: Opening Session: Financial Empowerment roundtable discussions and lunch hosted by Laurita Thomas, Executive in Residence, Center for Positive Organizations, President, American Research …
Join this session to speak with current students who completed their degree at a HBCU university prior to joining Ross. We'll be covering what the Ross community is like, classes, and more! Most of the session will be dedicated to questions from the audience. Registration link
This seminar will be presented by Visiting Scholar Dr. Irene Y.H. Ng, from the National University of Singapore. While material poverty is an essential starting point for understanding the experiences of individuals in poverty, this presentation argues that policy responses are limited without understanding two other important poverties: attention and time poverties. Along the lines of …
Earthfest celebrates sustainability initiatives across U-M and the surrounding communities, while providing an inclusive platform to educate and engage the campus community on opportunities to support sustainability and environmental justice on campus and in our daily lives. Come learn about sustainability on campus and participate in fun engagement opportunities.
Police violence against Black bodies rightfully has forced society to look more closely at our policing and public safety practices. The #BlackLivesMatter movement has highlighted the racist origins of policing in this country, and how excessive use of force often targets Black people with deadly results. Disproportionately, police are forced to respond to social, economic, …
Drawing from Michigan Engineering’s Five-Year DEI-Strategic Plan, this lecture will focus on tangible solutions that will help individuals successfully contribute to DEI initiatives across the College, ensuring our commitment as people-first engineers. Amy Moreno Sherwood will provide various practices and reflection exercises that encourage students, staff and faculty to be active DEI champions. Presented by …
This interactive virtual workshop introduces principles and practices for thoughtfully engaging with communities, including motivations, impact of social identities, and strategies for engaging in reciprocal, ethical, and respectful ways. Registration link
Interested in food sustainability or social justice initiatives? Want to explore ways to resist white supremacy within the food system? Come join one of our biweekly meetings to get involved with The University of Michigan Sustainable Food Program. We have four different groups to join, all with different themes. Fill out the interest form and …
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
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 …
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.
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 …
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
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
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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