Trust-Based PhilanthropyJoin Dr. Tanya Upthegrove Gregory to learn about the Ruth Mott Foundation's experiences and perspectives.Learn more

Financial Oversight: The Board’s RoleJoin Vance Jackson, Jr for a talk on financial oversight, diversification, financial policies and more.Learn more

Sustainability Coffee Chats: Free coffee and good conversation!The Student Sustainability Coalition will be hosting our coffee chats throughout the semester and we want you to join us! Passionate about sustainability?--water conservation, AI, carbon neutrality, transportation, ANYTHING!--come chat with us, share your passion(s) and interests, all while helping contribute to a more sustainable University of Michigan!Learn more

Sustainability Coffee Chats: Free coffee and good conversation!The Student Sustainability Coalition will be hosting our coffee chats throughout the semester and we want you to join us! Passionate about sustainability?--water conservation, AI, carbon neutrality, transportation, ANYTHING!--come chat with us, share your passion(s) and interests, all while helping contribute to a more sustainable University of Michigan!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

Minority Stress, Relationship Processes, and Intervention Development for LGBTQ+ Couples and FamiliesIntimate relationships play a critical role in shaping mental and physical health across the lifespan. However, LGBTQ+ couples and families face unique stressors rooted in stigma, discrimination, and systemic inequities. We will discuss the Learn more

Workshop of Democracy: Urban Agriculture and Food SovereigntyHear Detroit’s urban agriculture leaders discuss sustainable practices, food security, and current battles over policy and land.Learn more

Workshop of Democracy: Community Benefits, Community Land Trusts, and Equitable Economic DevelopmentHear case studies from Detroit neighborhoods on how these models can work elsewhere. We’ll look at Community Benefits Agreements and Community Land Trusts as ways to keep housing affordable and reduce inequality.Learn more

Workshop of Democracy: Air Quality, Water Affordability, and Environmental JusticeThis forum explores air quality, water costs, and their ties to environmental justice. Detroit leaders and policymakers will share strategies for fair access to clean air and water.Learn more

Workshop of Democracy: Detroit’s Blueprint for a Green FutureThe series ends with a conference that gathers insights from earlier events. Attendees will co-create a blueprint to apply Detroit’s solutions to global challenges, highlighting the city as a model for democratic innovation and sustainability.Learn more

Building a Social Contract: Modern Workers’ Hous in Early Twentieth CenturyJoin us as author Michael McCulloch, Professor of Architecture at Ferris State University, discusses his book on Detroit's housing history.Learn more