Community Engagement Series | Black Business Students AssocCurious about life at Ross? Join members of the Black Business Students Assoc. for an open, admissions-free conversation about the Ross experience.Learn more

AI Show & Tell for Small BusinessJoin us for a brand new AI Show & Tell Workshop—a hands-on, interactive experience designed to help Detroit entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders discover practical ways to use artificial intelligence in their daily work. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to expand your skills, these workshops are for you!Learn more

AI Show & Tell for Small BusinessJoin us for a brand new AI Show & Tell Workshop—a hands-on, interactive experience designed to help Detroit entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders discover practical ways to use artificial intelligence in their daily work. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to expand your skills, these workshops are for you!Learn more

AI Show & Tell for Small BusinessJoin us for a brand new AI Show & Tell Workshop—a hands-on, interactive experience designed to help Detroit entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders discover practical ways to use artificial intelligence in their daily work. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to expand your skills, these workshops are for you!Learn more

AI Show & Tell for Small BusinessJoin us for a brand new AI Show & Tell Workshop—a hands-on, interactive experience designed to help Detroit entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders discover practical ways to use artificial intelligence in their daily work. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to expand your skills, these workshops are for you!Learn more

So Cool So JustJoin the Ginsberg Center and Community Action and Social Change Minor on the Diag for So Cool So Just to explore opportunities to get involved, volunteer, or simply learn what’s happening across campus and beyond.Learn more

Leading Beyond Authority: Empowering Emerging Leaders in Turbulent TimesJoin Michigan Ross Executive Education and expert faculty for a candid conversation on how emerging leaders can lead more effectively across levels of authority.Learn more

Annmarie Hawkins Professorship in Disability Justice Installation CelebrationJoin us in celebrating this wonderful gift to the School of Social Work, made in honor of Annmarie Hawkins and her commitment to disability justice. Connie Sung will be honored as the inaugural Annmarie Hawkins Professor in Disability Justice.Learn more

The State of U.S. DemocracyPete Buttigieg joins the "On with Kara Swisher" podcastLearn more

Countering Gender Apartheid with International LawThis Michigan Law School conference will focus on strategies for the codification and application of the emerging international legal concept of gender apartheid.Learn more

Development and decarbonization: Competing energy futuresThe panel will examine several issues facing the country as two powerful forces seem to be at odds. How much power infrastructure do we need to build to decarbonize and meet growing data center and other power demand, and can it be done? Do well-intended laws and processes enacted over the last 50 years even allow large scale infrastructure development anymore? Can the development be done consistent with societal environmental and labor standards?Learn more

The Effect of a Monthly Unconditional Cash Transfer on Families and Children’s Development through Age 4: Findings from the Baby’s First Years StudyKatherine Magnuson | Director, Institute for Research on Poverty; Professor, University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Social WorkLearn more

From Intersections to Action: Creating Equitable Climate Solutions TogetherWawa Gatheru delves into the interconnectedness of climate and social justice, unpacking how systemic failures across education, housing, and labor perpetuate poverty and environmental risk.Learn more

Detroit’s Rapid Rehousing Program Designed by Youth, For Youth: A Panel on Meaningful Youth EngagementPanel with Courtney Smith | Founder and CEO of Detroit Phoenix CenterLearn more

The High Cost of Mass DeportationWilliam D. Lopez | Clinical Associate Professor, University of Michigan School of Public HealthLearn more

The Economics of Medication Access: Drug Prices, Insurance Design, and the Patient ExperienceJoey Mattingly | Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Research at the University of Utah College of PharmacyLearn more

ESG Data, with Professor Jerry DavisThis hands-on workshop provides practical experience with ESG (environmental, social, governance) data, an increasingly important and controversial topic. Attendees will learn to evaluate a company's ESG performance, assess relevant investment funds, and create a portfolio that aligns with their personal values.Learn more

ESG Reporting Frameworks, with Professor Lindsey GalloThis workshop examines the challenges and opportunities of mandatory ESG reporting, comparing the SEC's climate proposal with international regulations like the CSRD and IFRS S1 and S2.Learn more

Lessons from the Water Warrior on Community Coalition Building for Water JusticeMonica Lewis-Patrick | Founder and CEO of We The People of DetroitLearn more

Employing Gen Z: Summer Youth Employment as a Path to Economic Mobility and More Inclusive WorkplacesPanel with Kathleen Clancey | SummerWorks Program ManagerLearn more

The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School VouchersJosh Cowen | Professor of Education Policy, Michigan State University College of EducationLearn more

Harvest FestCelebrate sustainable food systems with music, games, food, and farm tours. Free and open to the public, with shuttle service and bike ride options available.Learn more

U-M Climate Week KickoffLaunch the week with inspiring remarks, arts performances, and hands-on activities that spotlight climate action at U-M.Learn more

Earthfest 2025Stop by the Diag for a festival celebrating sustainability initiatives across U-M and the surrounding communities. Discover opportunities to engage with sustainability via more than 40 student groups, U-M departments, and local nonprofits. Sample local food, help plant a pollinator garden, bring your bike for repairs, screen print an item, and more!Learn more

23rd Annual Wege Lecture on Sustainability Powering Tomorrow, Together: Uniting for a Clean Energy FutureJoin former U.S. Secretary of Energy and former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm for an inspiring fireside chat on clean energy transitions and urgent sustainability challenges. Free ticket required; livestream available.Learn more

Powerless: The People’s Struggle for Energy and Justice at HomeA lecture and fireside chat with Columbia University’s Diana Hernandez and Tishman Professor of Environmental Justice Tony Reames on energy insecurity and equitable energy systems.Learn more

Farming While Black Film ScreeningAn outdoor screening that explores the history, resilience, and future of Black farmers. Bring a blanket and enjoy a powerful story of culture, community, and food sovereignty.Learn more

Zero Waste Stadium Volunteer OpportunityThe Office of Campus Sustainability is seeking Registered Student Organizations to volunteer at home football games this fall. By staffing waste bins, your group can help educate fans and minimize contamination. Commit 15 volunteers for a 5-hour shift and receive a $500 stipend, plus meal vouchers for participants.Learn more

Zero Waste Stadium Volunteer OpportunityThe Office of Campus Sustainability is seeking Registered Student Organizations to volunteer at home football games this fall. By staffing waste bins, your group can help educate fans and minimize contamination. Commit 15 volunteers for a 5-hour shift and receive a $500 stipend, plus meal vouchers for participants.Learn more

Undoing Racism WorkshopUndoing 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

New Voices, Shared Futures: A Roundtable on Health Equity and the Future of Public HealthThis event highlights the work of four new SPH faculty members in a roundtable discussion about the school's long-standing legacy of advancing health equity. The conversation will explore new perspectives and research, reflecting on where the field has been and imagining where it is headed.Learn more

Energy Frontlines: Reporting from the World’s Climate and Energy BattlegroundsJoin global correspondent Bill Spindle for an engaging fireside chat where he will draw on his extensive career covering energy and climate issues across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa—the frontlines of today’s climate and energy transitions.Learn more

Water@Michigan September Coffee TalkThis panel will discuss the Line 5 controversy and the role of academia/UM in the debate over the future of water rights and energy infrastructure.Learn more

Legislative Forum: Threats and Solutions to Clean and Affordable Drinking Water across our Great Lake StatePlease join us for a forum on Threats and Solutions to Clean and Affordable Drinking Water across our Great Lake State.Learn more

Green Economy, Human Rights and Labor Reform in the Gulf Cooperation CouncilJoin us for a guest lecture with Carlotta Ferrero, Senior Advisor on Human Rights and Business with the UN Global Compact Network Saudi Arabia, to discuss advancement in responsible business practices and worker welfare.Learn more

Trash Talk Tour: Michigan Stadium​Get a special behind-the-scenes look at how the Michigan Stadium diverts a huge percentage of their waste after game day with this walking tour.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

Lessons of Authoritarianism and Democratic Resilience in Latin America: Cuba’s Digital Revolution: Between Quiescence and RevoltJoin us for a dialogue with Harold Cárdenas Lema, co-founder and former director of one of the foremost digital spaces for Cubans by Cubans on the island, La Joven Cuba.Learn more

UM Detroit Center 20th Anniversary Celebration20 years on Woodward Ave! The UM Detroit Center is celebrating being in the heart of the city for 20 years, remaining dedicated to community, education, research and much more.Learn more