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

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’ House 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

Archives of Resistance: Documenting the Carceral Experience in MichiganJoin the Carceral State Project and GalleryDAAS for an exhibit walk-through and reception and then move to a talk discussing the Carceral State Project and stories of resistance in the face of systematic racial criminalization. Learn more

Sounds of Belonging: How DJs Build Inclusive Communities WorkshopSounds of Belonging: How DJs Build Inclusive Communities explores how student DJs intentionally use music to create inclusive environments where connection and community thrive.Learn more

BPSPH and PHSAD: Holiday Cards for Incarcerated FolksPlease join Black and Pink at the School of Public Health and Public Health Students of African Descent as we gather around the table to write holiday cards to incarcerated folks. Snacks provided. Drop by any time.Learn more

The Reactor Around the Corner: Understanding Advanced Nuclear Energy FuturesResearch shows that the widespread adoption of advanced nuclear reactors is likely to intensify environmental and societal injustices. We will discuss how to maximize the potential benefits and minimize the likely harms of adopting new nuclear energy technologies.Learn more

Panel: Future of the Grid – Can our infrastructure keep up?With EV adoption, heat pump installations, and AI-driven load growth all accelerating, the U.S. electric grid is under unprecedented stress. This panel will explore how the grid must evolve, from infrastructure upgrades and distributed energy resources to virtual power plants and real-time demand response, to meet this moment.Learn more

Energy Equity and the Just Transition – Who Gets Left Behind?As we race toward a low-carbon future, there’s growing concern that the transition may exacerbate existing inequities, whether it’s energy affordability, access to EVs and solar, or job dislocation in fossil-dependent communities. This panel will focus on how to ensure a just and inclusive energy transition, especially for marginalized communities.Learn more

Digital Accessibility Office HoursThe Disability Equity Office's digital information accessibility coordinator and Information Technology Services digital accessibility staff are hosting office hours the second Friday of the month from 1:30-3:00 P.M. to address digital accessibility questions.Learn more