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We’ve combed through all of calendars across all of the schools at U-M to find all of the events that an impact-focused student like you might want to attend.

Past Events

The Godfrey Detroit, Curio Collection By Hilton.

Featured Event

Kohn Social Policy Conference: What can a city do to promote human thriving?

September 18, 2026

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Godfrey Hotel, Detroit Michigan

Upcoming Events

Kohn Social Policy Conference: What can a city do to promote human thriving?The 2026 Kohn Social Policy Conference brings together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, students, and community partners to examine pressing social policy challenges and explore how social policy can advance equity and promote human thriving.

September 18, 2026

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Godfrey Hotel, Detroit Michigan

Ethics 101Ethics 101 is an introductory workshop designed to help U‑M employees navigate everyday situations where the “right next step” may not be obvious.

October 20, 2026

10:00 am - 11:15 am

Pendleton Room, Michigan Union

Ethics 101Ethics 101 is an introductory workshop designed to help U‑M employees navigate everyday situations where the “right next step” may not be obvious.

October 22, 2026

10:00 am - 11:15 am

Online

Conflict Resolutions for LeadersThis voluntary, in-person training equips supervisors, managers, and leaders with a restorative-informed approach to addressing conflict proactively—before it escalates.

October 20, 2026

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Pendleton Room, Michigan Union

Wallenberg Medal Lecture: Guerline JozefGuerline Jozef, the co-founder and executive director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance, will receive the 2026 Wallenberg Medal on Tuesday, September 29th at 4:30PM in Rackham Auditorium.

September 29, 2026

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Rackham Auditorium

Rebuilding Democracy Osita Nwanevu in conversation with Elizabeth Anderson on the American CrossroadsThe evening centers on Nwanevu's new book, The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding, which argues that America's democratic troubles run deeper than any single election.

October 9, 2026

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Robertson Auditorium, Ross School of Business

Hunger Action Awareness Month with Capuchin Soup KitchenJoin us as we hear from Detroit’s beloved Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Learn about their different programs and all that they do.

September 11, 2026

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

U-M Detroit Center – 3663 Woodward Avenue, Suite 150

A Walk Through Climate Law on the Law QuadVisit the Law Quad throughout Climate Week for a self-guided walking tour featuring exhibits that explore timely developments in climate law and their impacts on the natural world.

September 28, 2026

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Lawyers Club

A Walk Through Climate Law on the Law QuadVisit the Law Quad throughout Climate Week for a self-guided walking tour featuring exhibits that explore timely developments in climate law and their impacts on the natural world.

September 30, 2026

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Lawyers Club

A Walk Through Climate Law on the Law QuadVisit the Law Quad throughout Climate Week for a self-guided walking tour featuring exhibits that explore timely developments in climate law and their impacts on the natural world.

September 29, 2026

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Lawyers Club

A Walk Through Climate Law on the Law QuadVisit the Law Quad throughout Climate Week for a self-guided walking tour featuring exhibits that explore timely developments in climate law and their impacts on the natural world.

October 1, 2026

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Lawyers Club

A Walk Through Climate Law on the Law QuadVisit the Law Quad throughout Climate Week for a self-guided walking tour featuring exhibits that explore timely developments in climate law and their impacts on the natural world.

October 2, 2026

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Lawyers Club

Trash Talk Tour: Recycle Ann ArborHave you ever wondered what happens to your recycling after it leaves the curb? Join us for a family-friendly event to learn how recycling sorting works at Recycle Ann Arbor’s Zero Waste Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), and discover more about our mission.

September 26, 2026

8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Recycle Ann Arbor – 2950 E Ellsworth Rd

Volunteer Day at Keep Growing DetroitJoin the U-M School of Social Work for a service day at Keep Growing Detroit to learn more about a Detroit-based urban farm and organization working to cultivate a food-sovereign city

September 26, 2026

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

3100 Orleans, Detroit, MI 48207

Trash Talk Tour: Michigan StadiumGet a special behind-the-scenes look at how the Michigan Football Stadium is working to divert 90% of waste from the landfill with this walking tour.

September 27, 2026

8:30 am - 9:30 am

University of Michigan Stadium – Gate 1

Thrift Field TripWant to go thrifting with your friends while also getting to learn a bit more about reducing your clothing and textile waste? Join Zero Waste Club on Saturday, September 27th at 11:30am to head over to Kiwanis Thrift Sale for a fun thrifting field trip!

September 27, 2026

11:30 am - 3:00 pm

Meet outside of Shapiro Library

Trash Talk Tour: Fall FestivalGet to know local Ann Arbor vendors who are hosting fun, zero-waste activities to promote waste reduction in the community. Shop and explore the Kiwanis Thrift Store while there!

September 27, 2026

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Kiwanis, 100 N Staebler Rd Ste C, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Harvest FestCome celebrate all things community, food, and sustainability, organized by the UM Sustainable Food Program and the Campus Farm.

September 27, 2026

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Queering Disaster Preparedness: Extreme Weather, LGBTQIA+ Livelihoods, & Preparing for the UnexpectedExplore what it means to build disaster preparedness that centers, rather than overlooks, LGBTQIA+ communities left out of policy and practice.

September 28, 2026

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

School of Social Work – Educational Conference Room

U-M Climate Week Kickoff Celebrate the momentum behind climate and sustainability action across the university and beyond at the U-M Climate Week Kickoff, hosted by U-M’s Sustainability Leadership Council.

September 28, 2026

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Diag – Central Campus

Clothing Swap and Mending KitsJoin UM’s Trash Club and the City of Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovation on the Diag for an A²ZERO Clothing Swap and build-your-own mending kit to kick off Climate Week!

September 28, 2026

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Diag – Central Campus

The Mending Cafe: Jewelry RepairStop by the monthly workshops hosted in partnership with the Department of Fine & Performing Arts. Repair a beloved item while learning new skills and enjoying refreshments.

September 28, 2026

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

University of Michigan-Flint The Loft – 3rd Floor, UCEN 360

Telling Stories about Climate Resilience: Junk Journaling and Collage WorkshopLearn the basics of climate resilience and explore how to apply these concepts to art by using recycled materials.

September 28, 2026

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

School of Social Work Building – 1840 (ECC)

Michigan Community Climate Action Fellowship (M-CCAF) Info SessionJoin the Graham Sustainability Institute and OVPSCA to learn more about the Michigan Community Climate Action Fellowship - a co-curricular fellowship that connects U-M students to grassroots climate organizations across the state.

September 28, 2026

5:15 pm - 6:00 pm

Michigan League – Hussey Room (2nd Floor)

Systems Change Studio: Building Power Across Sectors and DisciplinesClimate change is a systemic problem and requires systems-level thinking so join the Systems Change Studio and see what role you play and how cross-sector collaboration can save the world.

September 29, 2026

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Graham Sustainability Institute Conference Room

A Breath of Fresh Air: Guided Nature Experience for Climate WeekJoin us for “A Breath of Fresh Air” and learn practices to refresh energy and reduce stress through mindful nature engagement.

September 29, 2026

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Outside Biological Sciences Building and Natural History Museum

NCRC Lab Swap Shop Grand OpeningCome to the grand opening of the Lab Swap Shop in its new location in the NCRC! Celebrate the Swap Shop's commitment to sustainable lab reuse practices and get free supplies and giveaways.

September 29, 2026

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

North Campus Research Complex (NCRC) Building 20-5N

Water Research Lightning PanelExplore the many water-related research opportunities at the University of Michigan! This event will feature a lightning panel of five people involved in Michigan water issues research so that students can get a better idea of the research opportunities available to them and how to get involved.

September 29, 2026

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Weiser Hall – 1010

Coffee Chats with Student Sustainability CoalitionEnjoy a free drink at the Student Sustainability Coalition's monthly coffee chats. Chat about sustainability topics (water conservation, AI, carbon neutrality, transportation, anything!) and share your passions and interests while helping contribute to a more sustainable University of Michigan.

September 29, 2026

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Palmer Commons

Our Power, Our Planet! Sustainability Lightning TalksLearn from U-M Flint students who are actively engaged in sustainability on and off campus and how you can be part of the change!

September 29, 2026

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

U-M Flint

Sustainability in Action: PBS “50 States of Sustainability” Film Screening and Solutions PanelWatch an episode of 50 States of Sustainability, a PBS series highlighting people and communities across the country developing practical solutions to environmental challenges.

September 29, 2026

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Palmer Commons – Forum Hall

U-M Climate, Health, and Healthcare Research Community GatheringThe 2026 Climate-Health Mixer will bring together U-M researchers from across campus who are working at the intersection of climate and health.

September 30, 2026

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

NCRC – Building 10, Dining Hall

U-M Library Sustainability Open HouseExplore how U-M Library spaces, services, collections, and operations support environmental sustainability across campus.

September 30, 2026

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

U-M Libraries

STPP Environment and Energy Policy Alumni PanelThe Science, Technology, and Public Policy (STPP) Program is excited to welcome three recent alumni for an engaging conversation about their educational paths and current work in energy and environmental policy.

September 30, 2026

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual

Sustainability, the Economy, and Environmental Policy (StEEP) Program LaunchFind out about UM-Dearborn's new interdisciplinary major on sustainability in the Social Sciences and meet faculty!

September 30, 2026

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

University of Michigan- Dearborn CASL Building Atrium

Building Tune-Up Info SessionLearn about the University's tune-up program for our HVAC systems and how it fits into our carbon neutrality goals.

September 30, 2026

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Weiser Hall – 10th Floor

From Measurement to Movement: How Data Can Drive Climate ActionJoin us for a fireside chat with Tim Mohin, CEO of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol and former CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative.

September 30, 2026

2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

Blau Hall B1590 (Corner Commons)

How Can You Vote For Your Climate?Turn climate awareness into meaningful action by learning how to advocate for healthier communities through a hands-on workshop that guides participants in writing to elected officials on climate and public health issues.

September 30, 2026

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

University of Michigan Dearborn

Virtual Climate Cafe: Conversations About Climate ChangeA climate café is a welcoming space where fears and uncertainties about our climate and ecological crises can be safely expressed. Together, we create a space where participants are encouraged to pause, connect, and talk about their experiences with the environment and climate change.

September 30, 2026

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Virtual

In-person Climate Cafe: Conversations About Climate ChangeA climate café is a welcoming space where fears and uncertainties about our climate and ecological crises can be safely expressed. Together, we create a space where participants are encouraged to pause, connect, and talk about their experiences with the environment and climate change.

October 2, 2026

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

School of Social Work

Foraging a Better Future: An evening with “Black Forager” Alexis N. NelsonJoin award-winning forager, outdoor educator, and James Beard Award winner Alexis Nikole Nelson for a lively conversation about wild foods, sustainability, and the rich cultural traditions connected to the plants growing all around us.

September 30, 2026

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Rackham Auditorium Rackham Graduate School 915 E Washington St Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

Inside the Activist’s Studio: We Are Guardians Film Screening with Dr. Julio Bicca-MarquesJoin us for a conversation with renowned Brazilian primatologist Dr. Julio Bicca-Marques before a screening of the award-winning documentary We Are Guardians, exploring how science, community leadership, and collective action can help protect the Amazon.

September 30, 2026

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Virtual

EarthfestStop by the Diag for a festival celebrating sustainability initiatives across U-M and the surrounding communities

October 1, 2026

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Diag – Central Campus

U-M Farm StandCome shop produce grown by students at the weekly pop-up market and education project.

October 1, 2026

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

South Ingalls Mall

How Climate Change is Affecting Our Health?Join experts and community leaders for a discussion on how climate change is affecting human health, from extreme heat and air quality to mental health and environmental justice, and learn what actions we can take to build healthier, more resilient communities.

October 1, 2026

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

University of Michigan Dearborn – Mardigian Library, classroom ML 1216

Creative Reuse at the Lab Swap ShopJoin us at the Lab Swap Shop to repurpose surplus lab supplies into fun art activities!

October 1, 2026

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Lab Swap Shop – North University Building room 5004

Dearborn Tri-Campus Day of ServiceSign up to take tangible steps toward a more sustainable future with the Planet Blue Ambassador program in a Day of Service during Climate Week!

October 1, 2026

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

University of Michigan Dearborn

Power & Place: A Negotiating Simulation on Data CentersJoin an interactive negotiation role-play exploring how communities, industry representatives, and public decision-makers navigate complex choices surrounding data-center development.

October 1, 2026

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Michigan League – Hussey Room (2nd Floor)

Ann Arbor Tri-Campus Day of ServiceJoin the Planet Blue Ambassador program in a Day of Service to take action during Climate Week!

October 1, 2026

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fuller Park, Nichols Arboretum, Duderstadt, Diag

Flint Tri-Campus Day of ServiceJoin the Planet Blue Ambassador program in a Day of Service to take action during Climate Week!

October 1, 2026

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

U-M Flint Campus Multiple Locations

Planetary Health: Global Nursing Leadership and SustainabilityJoin a discussion with a panel of global partners discussing global nursing and sustainability either virtually or in-person.

October 1, 2026

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

School of Nursing – 2250

Michigan Law Environmental and Energy Law Program (EELP) Fall ConferenceJoin students, professors, lawyers, government representatives, and industry leaders to reflect on the latest developments in environmental and energy law in response to the withdrawal of federal regulation and enforcement.

October 2, 2026

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Jeffries Hall – 1225

Emerging Innovations in Mass Timber: Regional Advancements in Policy, Practice, and EducationJoin leaders from policy, industry, design, and education to explore the innovations needed to scale mass timber adoption across the Great Lakes region.

October 2, 2026

9:30 am - 2:30 pm

The Commons – Art & Architecture Building (2000 Bonisteel Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109)

Willow Weaving WellnessExplore the connections between nature, creativity, and well-being through the living language of willow.

October 2, 2026

9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Stamps Gallery, 201 S. Division Street, Ann Arbor MI 48104

Climate CafeConnect with fellow U-M community members in a safe space to pause, connect, and talk about their experiences and emotions regarding the environment and climate change.

October 2, 2026

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Leading Climate Action in Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Victor DzauJoin U-M Health Sustainability Leaders for a conversation with Victor Dzau, MD, to discuss the critical role of the healthcare sector in driving meaningful climate action.

October 2, 2026

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual

Residence Hall of the Future: FINovation CompetitionPitch your boldest sustainability idea for greener living in a Shark Tank-style showdown!

October 2, 2026

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

West Quad Connector – Room 1520

Kelsey Museum Sustainability TourJoin LSA Sustainability and the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology staff for a sustainability tour of the Museum!

October 2, 2026

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Environmental Justice through the ArtsJoin U-M Faculty as they share about current research projects at the intersection of the arts and environmental justice.

October 2, 2026

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Michigan Union – Kuenzel Room

Coffee Chats with Student Sustainability CoalitionEnjoy a free drink at the Student Sustainability Coalition's monthly coffee chats.

October 2, 2026

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Maizie’s Kitchen – Michigan League, 1st Floor

Gallup Park: Sustainability in ActionJoin us for this inclusive, day-long excursion as we build community with each other through kayaking, hiking, and learning about outdoor activities that will enhance your time in the elements.

October 3, 2026

10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Gallup Park & Bandemer Park

Climate Week 5k and 10kJoin us as we run towards a sustainable future. The Office of Campus Sustainability & Innovation, in partnership with the City of Ann Arbor, will be sponsoring the 5K and 10K portions of the Ann Arbor Marathon race course.

October 4, 2026

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Ann Arbor Marathon Route

Climate Science and Society: an IDEAS Day STEMM Festival at UMMNHKick off the STEMM Festival by exploring how communities are responding to climate challenges and building resilience through research, innovation, and collaboration.

October 4, 2026

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

U-M Museum of Natural History, Biological Sciences Building, 1105 N. University Ave.

Refugia FestivalCelebrate the intersection of sound, art, and ecology at the Refugia Festival. This public event features performances by musicians working with ambient sound and non-traditional instrumentation, creating immersive experiences that respond to the surrounding landscape.

October 4, 2026

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Nichols Arboretum

Chefs in the Garden: Growing HopeEver wonder where your food comes from—or what it takes to prepare a meal that brings a community together? Join RSSL and Growing Hope for an afternoon of learning, connection, and hands-on service.

September 27, 2026

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Growing Hope Urban Farm, 922 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI

Sustainability in Education AbroadInternational education is both extremely transformative and very carbon-intensive. Come discuss how we can make this high-impact practice more sustainable!

September 29, 2026

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Virtual

Campus as Lab – Coffee and NetworkingCome learn about efforts to amplify and accelerate Campus as Lab activities, linking research and academic activities of the institution to our own land, buildings, and infrastructure.

September 29, 2026

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

GG Brown Building – Blue Lounge 1280

World Premiere Environmental Documentary: “The Coalition” with Expert Panel & Film MakersLearn how a 440-million-year-old animal that has survived five extinction events is now being threatened, and what a coalition of scientists, lawyers, activists, bankers, teachers, and biomedical scientists is doing to save it.

September 28, 2026

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Lessons Learned from Designing and Evaluating Ann Arbor’s Guaranteed Income PilotKristin Seefeldt as part of the Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions speaker series.

October 2, 2026

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

School of Social Work

America at 250: How public health has shaped the course of our nation’s historyThe University of Michigan School of Public Health brings this history into the light with an expert panel that will explore public health innovations in the United States - including the history of the uniformed Public Health Service Commissioned Corps - and the school's own part leading transformative change.

September 15, 2026

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Michigan League – Ballroom (2nd Floor)

Decolonizing imagination: Narratives, memory and political possibility in the U.S. territoriesAn evening conversation featuring scholars, curators, and civic leaders from U.S. territories - places where residents are U.S. citizens or nationals but have long lacked full access to U.S. democracy.

September 15, 2026

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Weill Hall (Ford School) – Betty Ford Clasroom (1110)

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.

September 17, 2026

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Virtual

Building Healthy, Strong Communities – Fall 2026 EditionBuilding Healthy, Strong Communities is a professional development program presented by the School of Social Work's Office of Development and Alumni Relations and the Professional Development Committee of the Alumni Board.

September 27, 2026

10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Virtual

Beyond Silos: An Inter-Institutional Framework for Understanding Poverty and Advancing Social ChangeKess Ballentine as part of the Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions speaker series.

October 16, 2026

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

School of Social Work

cityLAB’s Innovations for Affordable HousingDana Cuff as part of the Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions speaker series.

September 23, 2026

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

School of Social Work

Designing for Dignity: Strengthening Food Assistance Amid Policy ThreatsKate Bauer and Taylor Moore as part of the Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions speaker series.

October 30, 2026

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

School of Social Work

Cash Plus Psychosocial Interventions for Economic MobilityCatherine Thomas as part of the Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions speaker series.

September 13, 2026

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

School of Social Work

The Importance of Research and Data for Policy and Social Change – special time & placePanel discussion as part of the Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions speaker series

November 20, 2026

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

School of Social Work Building – 1840 (ECC)

One Michigan, One Culture: How Behavior Strengthens Our Community U-M Panel DiscussionEthics & Compliance Week’s keynote panel brings together voices from across the University of Michigan—including Michigan Medicine, academic leadership, and staff—to explore a simple idea: culture is built in everyday moments.

October 21, 2026

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Michigan Union – Pendleton Room (2nd Floor)

Workplace Investigations: Core Skills for Recognizing and Applying University PolicyThis hands-on, in-person workshop strengthens the foundational skills needed to conduct fair, thorough, and values-aligned workplace investigations.

October 21, 2026

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Michigan Union – Pendleton Room (2nd Floor)

BLOCK X BLOCKBLOCK X BLOCK brings Detroit community leaders and University of Michigan voices together monthly to listen, learn, and act.

September 17, 2026

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

U-M Detroit Center – 3663 Woodward Avenue, Suite 150

Sustainability in Action: PBS “50 States of Sustainability” Film Screening and Solutions PanelJoin the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, College of Engineering, Office of Campus Sustainability and “50 States of Sustainability” for an evening exploring innovative, locally grounded approaches to sustainability.

September 29, 2026

5:30 pm -

Palmer Commons – Forum Hall

Zero Waste Stadium Volunteer OpportunityHelps U-M strive for zero waste at home football games this season! The Office of Campus Sustainability seeking Registered Student Organizations and individuals to volunteer at home football games this fall.

September 12, 2026

10:00 am -

Zero Waste Stadium Volunteer OpportunityHelps U-M strive for zero waste at home football games this season! The Office of Campus Sustainability seeking Registered Student Organizations and individuals to volunteer at home football games this fall.

September 19, 2026

1:30 pm -

International Travel Fellowship PanelPlease join us for a panel discussion featuring CEW+ Fellowship recipients discussing their research experiences abroad in Brazil, Kenya, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, South Korea, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

November 17, 2026

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

School of Public Health – Cornely Community Room (1680 SPH I)

Sustainable Labs Fix-It CafeGive your benchtop lab equipment one last chance at the Sustainable Labs Fix-It Cafe! Bring broken U-M lab equipment to the Swap Shop and have one of our internal volunteers try to identify and fix issues when safe.

September 22, 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Lab Swap Shop – North University Building room 5004