Food Literacy for All: Hannah WittmanCaring for Human and Planetary Health Through Agroecological TransitionsLearn more

How is ESG Information Used by the Capital Market and Beyond?This session will explore how sustainability information is utilized by shareholders and other stakeholders. Learn more

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

Positive Business Conference Amplified Day 1Join us on the University of Michigan campus for the Positive Business Conference Amplified, May 15-16, 2025, for a deeper exploration of how organizations can more effectively and creatively foster well-being.Learn more

Positive Business Conference Amplified Day 2Join us on the University of Michigan campus for the Positive Business Conference Amplified, May 15-16, 2025, for a deeper exploration of how organizations can more effectively and creatively foster well-being.Learn more

Self-Driving Water SystemsJoin us for a conversation about self-driving water systems with with Branko Kerkez, Arthur F. Thurnau Associate Professor and Associate Department Chair for Research, Civil and Environmental Engineering.Learn more

Building Power ConferenceThe mission of Building Power is to center community knowledge in the fight against white extremism. Often in academic spaces, we do not learn from the activists, community leaders and organizers doing the work in our communities. We want to flip this narrative and provide a space for community leaders to be the teachers, and for students to engage in this type of learning in an accessible way.Learn more

Alumni Master Chat: Recovering Surplus Food – A Key to Combating the Climate CrisisJoin fellow members of the SEAS community for an Alumni Master Chat with Robin Franz Martin (BS '99): "Recovering Surplus Food: A Key to Combating the Climate Crisis"Learn more

Disability Advocacy & Disability Justice (Student Only Session)This will be a two hour tailored training to help students workshop and expand their knowledge and understanding of disability advocacy and activism both inside and outside of the university space.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

Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Part 2Join the LSA Faculty & Staff Disability Navigators in this 2-part workshop series to learn about neurodiversity and how we can all start creating more neuroinclusive workplaces.Learn more

Voices of the Past, Planning for the Future: Coastal Resilience and Cultural Preservation in the Apalachicola SystemNestled along Florida’s northern Gulf Coast, the Apalachicola River and Bay system is a landscape rich in both natural and cultural heritage. Ranking as one of Florida’s most under-resourced areas, there is an urgent need to document and preserve the region’s heritage while fostering connections with its current residents. Join the session to discover how heritage and community are coming together to protect the stories of Apalachicola’s past and shape its future!Learn more

Climate Conversations: Climate Change Education Public Perceptions and PossibilitiesJoin educators from around the Great Lakes for a virtual conversation on public perceptions of climate change and climate change education in the US and our state. 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

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

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

RCGD Seminar Series: Donte BernardDr. Donte Bernard’s program of research examines the direct and indirect pathways by which racism compromises the mental and behavioral health and well-being of Black children, adolescents, and emerging adults. The goal of his research is to eliminate racial disparities in mental and behavioral health through informing policy and intervention development targeting the reduction of racism and its related health consequences.Learn more

Effective CommunicationThis workshop will discuss your duty under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide access to effective communication with diverse groups, including those who are deaf/hard of hearing, have auditory processing disorders, are neurodivergent, etc.Learn more

“Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness” Documentary Screening and PanelExplore actionable solutions to one of the most pressing issues of our time—homelessness—at a moment when our local community is reporting the fastest and highest rates of homelessness in its history. Sponsored by the University of Michigan School of Social Work, City of Ann Arbor, and Poverty Solutions, this event features critically acclaimed director Don Sawyer's powerful new documentary, Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness, which examines the root causes of homelessness and explores comprehensive solutions. Filmed over 40,000 miles, it captures insights from 12 cities and interviews with dozens of service providers and policymakers, all driven by one key question: "How can we solve homelessness in a comprehensive way?"Learn more

Roadmap to Gender Affirming Healthcare and SurgeryLet us demystify access to and processes around gender-affirming healthcare and surgeries. Join us for an event with experts from CAPS, UHS, SSD, and CGSP to hear from them and get your questions answered. Learn more

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

Nonprofit Board Forum: Diversifying Funding Streams to Build Organizational ResilienceThe University of Michigan Nonprofit Board Fellowship Program welcomes you to a dynamic panel discussion with local nonprofit leaders discussing how to diversify funding schemes to build organizational resilience.Learn more

University of Michigan Center for Innovation Community Engagement SessionCome join us at the University of Michigan Center for Innovation's Community Engagement Session to connect, collaborate, and innovate together.Learn more

Getting Started with Community Engaged ResearchCommunity-engaged research is a valuable, high impact methodology that can contribute to the University of Michigan’s mission of developing new academic knowledge while advancing the public good. Ginsberg Center’s Getting Started with Community-Engaged Research will introduce you to definitions, spectrums, and some frameworks of community-engaged research, including examples from multiple disciplines.Learn more

DeMystify Detroit: The Speculators of DetroitJoin us as Aaron Mondry, real estate reporter for Outlier Media, discusses his recent series of investigative reports on the devastation wrought by rampant speculation in Detroit's housing market.Learn more

Religious, Spiritual, and Secular Identities on CampusThis workshop focuses on the role of religious and spirituality identities as an important aspect of DEI work on campus. Learn more

We’re Biased, So Now What? Personalizing and Mitigating Unconscious BiasMany of us are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and accept the extensive evidence from scholarly studies in psychology and neuroscience demonstrating that we all have unconscious biases that affect our interactions with others. The question then becomes, how do we not only become aware of our biases, but also work to overcome them?Learn more

Recognizing Racism in Everyday LifeDuring this workshop participants will have the opportunity to learn terms associated with racism/anti-racism as well as power and oppression and their impact in the global and U.S. context.Learn more

Ross Climate Week: Climate Change 101So you know climate change is important, but you're not sure why or you need a refresher? This session is focused on giving you a 101 on Climate Science so you can walk away able to explain climate change and understand why climate science is important to making business decisions.Learn more

Ross Climate Week: Emerging Technologies for Net ZeroEveryone is talking about Net Zero but how do we get there? What technologies can help us get there? How can YOU help? Join us to learn about Net Zero emerging technologies!Learn more

Ross Climate Week: Responsible SourcingCurious about what a career in responsible sourcing looks like? How does supply chain sourcing impact a company's footprint? On this panel you will hear from and ask questions of folks from a variety of industries working on these sustainability challenges and issues.Learn more

Ross Climate Week: Environmental Finance and Impact InvestingWhile we can't bring Mark Cuban in to hear your shark tank pitches, we do want to de-bunk what it means to incorporate sustainability and social considerations into your investment decisions.Learn more

Ross Climate Week: Climate Tech EntrepreneurshipCurious about what a career in climate tech looks like? On this panel you will hear from and ask questions of folks from a variety of roles and companies working on these sustainability challenges and issues.Learn more

Ross Climate Week: Emerging ESG and Climate ReportingWant to decipher the alphabet soup of incoming and current ESG regulatory regimes? Want to learn why this compliance topic matters to everyone? Join Professor Lindsey Gallo for an opportunity to explore the risk and disclosure landscape - one of the most rapidly, and imminently, changing impacts to the climate landscape.Learn 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

Community Conversations: DACAJoin the Office of DEI for a community conversation with Guest Speaker, Hector Galván. This presentation will focus on supporting undocumented students. The presentation will provide an overview of recent policy changes, key barriers undocumented students encounter, and the role of campus partners in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.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

Women Of Color Task Force 43rd Annual Career ConferenceIn a world that often seeks to define and compartmentalize us, the intersectional identities of women of color become our greatest source of strength and resilience. The 43rd Annual Career Conference of the Women of Color Task Force at the University of Michigan is rooted in the understanding that our lived experiences—shaped by race, gender, class, and countless other dimensions—are not barriers but powerful catalysts for personal and collective growth.Learn more

Connecting Across Diaspora: Black Identity and Experiences in Global Public Health Research and PracticeOur 38th Annual Health Equity Conference, aims to explore the intersections of Black racial identity, belonging, and cultural humility in community-based work within the context of global public health research and practice. It will focus on understanding how Black researchers—across the Black diaspora—engage with and collaborate with Black populations both in their home countries and abroad.Learn more

Cultivating Institutional Change for Disability and Accessibility (Fac/Staff Session)This session will take the form of a workshop and will be best for small teams of two or more SPH community members who have (1) attended the foundational anti-ableism training in February and (2) have already identified and started work on shared accessibility-related goals in their collective portfolio. Participants will dig deeper into themes brought up in the February foundational training, and with facilitator guidance, will work to apply core concepts to organizational plans, goals, and priorities.Learn more

Water@Michigan March Coffee TalkDuring this coffee talk, we will discuss what role -- if any -- these technologies should play in solving some of our greatest water challenges, such as floods and droughts.Learn more

Community Conversation: Domestic Violence & the Course SystemWe invite you to a community conversation around domestic violence in the court system with special guest Dr. Daniel G. Saunders on February 24, 2025 at 6:30 pm.Learn more

Competent Social Work Practice in the Context of Anti-Trans Policy, Legislation, and RhetoricThis workshop will first provide social work practitioners with a background on the current U.S. context as it relates to anti-trans policies, legislation, and rhetoric. Next, practitioners will develop clinical, macro, and multisystem skills for supporting transgender individuals and advocating at the community or state levels.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

Practicing Our Freedom: Self care and collective care in movement workHow do we stay in the work of collective liberation for the long haul—without burning out or losing hope? This virtual workshop offers concrete strategies for prioritizing rest, fostering joy, and building sustainable movements. Join us to explore ways to strengthen individual and community well-being while fighting for the world we need.Learn more

Creative Writing and Choreography: An Arts Initiative and DEI CollaborationThis interactive workshop, led by U-M School of Music, Theatre, and Dance lecturer Kara Roseborough, blends creative writing and choreography to foster self-expression, celebrate individual and collective identities, and explore the intersections of movement and text.Learn more

Creating Accessible Workplace EnvironmentsA disability-inclusive workplace is an accessible workplace! Join us as we explore how to create and maintain inclusive, accessible environments for all, especially for individuals with disabilities. We’ll cover practical support strategies, essential resources, and topics like disclosure, self-advocacy, and accommodations.Learn more

The Arts and Anti-RacismThe Arts and Anti-Racism will bring all three UM campuses together for an evening of impactful theater, deep discussion about race and racism on our campuses, and inspiration for making meaningful efforts to advance Anti-Racism at UM in celebration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racism.Learn more

Jews, the Academy, and Antisemitism: How and What Should We Study?Professor Riv-Ellen Prell will be coming under the auspices of the Inclusive History Project. She will give a lecture for a general audience on March 17 in the late afternoon on antinomies of Jews and higher education.Learn more

Culture in the Courtyard: Black History MonthTake part in a student-facilitated Black Action Movement teach-in & PHSAD community building activities with prizes. Meet new people and enjoy a free dinner!Learn more

Green Team Coffee Chat: Kenzie Winslow of Michigan DiningCome get your sustainable food questions answered at this informal Zoom Coffee Chat with Kenzie Winslow, Sustainability Assistant Program Manager with Michigan Dining, and other workplace champions on Thursday, March 20, from 10-10:30amLearn more

Promoting Civic Discourse – Democratic and Republican politicians on bridging the political divideFormer Michigan State Senators Tonya Schuitmaker and Rebekah Warren will discuss cross-partisan collaboration and how it can play a vital role in promoting unity, understanding, and constructive dialogue, ultimately benefiting the public by facilitating more inclusive and effective governance.Learn more

Undoing Racism WorkgroupUndoing Racism is a community collective of students, staff and faculty in the School of Social Work dedicated to fighting white supremacy at individual, school and structural levels.Learn more

Scales of Practice: Rebuilding the American Town, City and Region: David GambleRebuilding the American Town highlights what smaller municipalities are doing to capitalize on their intrinsic assets and remain vibrant. Rebuilding the American Region probes strategies to address climate change, energy production and our culture’s reliance on the automobile.Learn more

Donia Human Rights Roundtable | Gender and Sexual Rights as Human Rights in Contemporary Turkey: Diverse Feminist PerspectivesThis interdisciplinary roundtable will discuss ongoing efforts to defend gender and sexual rights as human rights in Turkey. Speakers will address how scholars and activists document structural and everyday forms of violence directed towards historically marginalized groups, as well as the emergent justice-seeking struggles to challenge and dismantle this violence.Learn more

Center for Emerging Democracies Lecture. Claims, complaints and democratization of the local state in IndiaThe talk will be based on my book project which examines the effects of rights-based welfare expansion in India on local governance and civic action through a comparison between two accountability systems in the state of Bihar; Social Audits and the Right to Public Grievance Redress Act.Learn more