Past Events

Ambivalent Affinities: A Political History of Blackness and Homosexuality after World War IIA book panelLearn more

Great Lakes Seminar Series: Bill CurriePlant community dynamics linked to ecosystem biogeochemistry in Great Lakes coastal wetlands: modeling for both basic understanding and management applicationsLearn more

Shattering Glass Ceilings: Empowering Women in LeadershipLeadership Development Series 2023-2024Learn more

Embracing Dr. King’s Radical Vision in the 21st CenturySeries: U-M Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. SymposiumLearn more

Donia Human Rights Center Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture | Legacies of Slavery: Calculating Transgenerational Costs and Demanding Reparations in Haiti and BrazilMarlene L. Daut, Martha Abreu, Fernanda ThomazLearn more

Inclusive Research Matters Series: Equity and the ACA’s impact on Indigenous birth giversDanielle GartnerLearn more

Fair Enough? Support for Redistribution in the Age of InequalityISR Insights Speaker Series featuring Charlotte CavailléLearn more

Imagination or Insurrection: Reparations and Racial Valuewith Professor Anwar Uhuru, Wayne State UniversityLearn more

Unequal Health: Anti-Black Racism and the Threat to America’s HealthISR Insights Speaker Series with Louis PennerLearn more

RLL Martin Luther King Jr Annual Lectureby Professor N. Michelle Murray (Vanderbilt University)Learn more

Administrative Justice: Policy Design for the Inclusion of Marginalized Groupsa Racial Justice in Practice virtual workshop with Dr. Angela S. GarcíaLearn more

Hired InJessica GarciaLearn more

Addressing Bias in the WorkplaceJessica GarciaLearn more

MicroaggressionsJessica GarciaLearn more

Ahead of the Curve featuring Bakari SellersFeaturing Bakari SellersLearn more

Innovation Insights: A Research Talk with Ahmed LachhebHow Learning Designers Can Leverage Design EthicsLearn more

Hip Hop Versus the “Just-Us” SystemMLK Post-Keynote Panel DiscussionLearn more

Great Lakes Seminar Series: Silvia NewellAssessing Nutrient Load Reductions in H2Ohio Constructed Wetlands: Case Studies from Brooks Park and the Burntwood-Langenkamp WetlandsLearn more

Slavery and the U.S. Catholic Church: Confronting History and the Case for ReparationsAn MLK Symposium Event with journalist and author Rachel SwarnsLearn more

deMystify DetroitMulti-layered Introduction to the CityLearn more

Heat & Health: Co-Producing Solutions for Passive Cooling in Self-Built HousingAna Paula Pimentel Walker & Lars Junghans, Taubman College of Architecture and Urban PlanningLearn more

Taking the Pulse of Justice Reform in MichiganA Detroit Community Practice SeriesLearn more

Who’s Your Hero?With Andre BattsLearn more

Racial Justice in PracticeCRJ Workshop with Diane J. WrightLearn more

Community Conversation: What Does It Mean to Grow Our Equity-Centered Knowledge?Madam CJ Walker and Black Woman EntrepreneurshipLearn more

Panel on Innovations in Nonprofit FundraisingWe invite the public to join Board Fellowship students and staff for this interactive panel discussion with local nonprofit leaders.Learn more

Biological Impacts of Climate Change and Women’s Livelihoods Among Bangladeshi Shodagor CommunitiesKatie StarkweatherLearn more

The Legacy of Black Expression: A Talk-Back with Dr. Wilson OkelloBlack History Month 2024Learn more

Resistance Against Political InjusticeResistance Against Political InjusticeLearn more

Toward a Firearms Justice Framework: Lessons from Reproductive Justice in the Effort to Mitigate the Health Impact of Gun ViolenceMichael Ulrich, JD, MPHLearn more

Disabusing Disability(TM): Demonstrating That DISability Doesn’t Mean INabilityOluwaferanmi "Dr. O" Okanlami, M.D., M.S.Learn more

Mini-Symposium: “Understanding Biodiversity in a Changing Planet”Day 1Learn more

Mini-Symposium: “Understanding Biodiversity in a Changing Planet”Day 2: Time TBALearn more

Seeing the Trees for the Forest: Predicting Ecosystem Processes from Structural and Functional DiversityKyla DahlinLearn more

Systems Integration for Sustainability WorldwideJianguo “Jack” LiuLearn more

Reconciling our Relationships to the Natural WorldSusan Bell ChiblowLearn more

Plants, Pollen, and People: Ecological Answers to Public Health QuestionsDan KatzLearn more

Masterclass in Activism with Chloë CheyenneA Conversation on Social Justice Activism in the Digital AgeLearn more

Beyond the Digital DivideUnpacking the Complexities of Development and Data ColonialismLearn more

Keynote: Automating Machine Learning for the Environmental Health Sciences (Jason Moore, PhD, Cedars-Sinai)M-LEEaD Environmental Statistics Symposium on Artificial Intelligence & Environmental Health SciencesLearn more

Common Ways Managers Ignore Inequities and How To Disrupt ItLeadership Community of Practice Bi-Monthly Panel Session with Whitney Peoples and Paul FlemingLearn more

From Root to Reality: Understanding the Foundation of Racial Inequity and its Connection to Contemporary ConditionsFacilitated by Jannah BierensLearn more

Advances in Child Maltreatment Prevention LectureImproving Health Outcomes Following Child Maltreatment and Prevention from a Public Health PerspectiveLearn more

Donia Human Rights Center Lecture | The Role of an Activist Artist, Playwright/Librettist, in Post-Genocide Cambodia and in Human RightsCatherine Filloux, Playwright/Librettist/ActivistLearn more

Advancing Human Health at ScaleBold Challenges WorkshopLearn more

Adapting to Changing EnvironmentsBold Challenges WorkshopLearn more

Contemporary Asian Activism PanelA (Re)Emergence: Asian American Histories and Futures eventLearn more

Creating Sustainable Energy InnovationsBold Challenges WorkshopLearn more

Arab Heritage Month Anti-Racism Teach-InArab Heritage Month 2024Learn more

Feeling like a fraud: The Impact of the Impostor Phenomenon on the Mental Health of Minoritized College StudentsKevin CokleyLearn more

NERS Colloquium: Whose Responsibility is DEIA in Stem After All?Eva Zarkadoula, Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National LaboratoryLearn more

Donia Human Rights Center Panel | Human Rights in Nicaragua: From Dictatorship to HopeTamara Dávila Rivas, Ana Margarita Vijil, Dora María TéllezLearn more

Wallenberg Medal and Lecture | Nnimmo Bassey, Environmental Leader, Architect, PoetNnimmo Bassey, executive director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation and a global environmental activist, will receive the 2024 Wallenberg Medal from the University of Michigan on Tuesday, September 10th in Ann Arbor.Learn more

U-M Nonprofit Board Fellowship Program Virtual Information SessionWe invite nonprofits serving Southeast Michigan to join us for an information session on the U-M Nonprofit Board Fellowship Program.Learn more

U-M Nonprofit Board Fellowship Program Virtual Information SessionWe invite nonprofits serving Southeast Michigan to join us for an information session on the U-M Nonprofit Board Fellowship Program. Learn more

Misogynoir in EducationA Racial Justice in Practice workshop with Dr. Moya Z. BaileyLearn more

Michigan Ross DEI AwardsRoss Office of DEI and the Dean’s Office, in collaboration with the Ross Faculty DEI Committee and Ross Staff DEI Committee, will host the fourth annual DEI Awards.Learn more

5th Annual Black Tie Affair and Silent AuctionNon-Profit Boys 2 Men hosts their 5th Annual Black Tie Affair and Silent AuctionLearn more

Rebellion, Rascals, and RevenueWhy does America tax?Learn more

Sprinkle Some AI on ItService Design, Consequences & How Tech Disrupts Civic LifeLearn more

CPRT Expert Dialogue: The Value of ValuesHow Quantification Strengthens the Case for Action (and CPR)Learn more

22nd Peter M. Wege Lecture on Sustainability: Katharine HayhoeNew Climate Solutions and Galvanizing for ActionLearn more

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Guest Speaker: Cheyenne Tyler JacobsHosted by LSA SG's Sexual Misconduct Response and Prevention SubcommitteeLearn more

Rainbow RoundupPresented by the LGBTQ Alumni AssociationLearn more

Expressing Arab IdentityArab Heritage Month 2024Learn more

U.S. and Canadian Higher Education Protest and University and Police Responses, 2012-2018Ellen BerreyLearn more

Nonprofit Board Fellows Staff @ Co.act Drop-in Work DayStop in and work side-by-side with other people in our local nonprofit ecosystem at Co.act Detroit. Learn more

Queering Attraction and Relationality: A Zine-Making WorkshopU-M Pride Month 2024Learn more

Psychology Diversity Week Colloquium and Awards Presentation: Dr. Onnie RogersDiverse or Disruptive? Centering the Macrocontext in Racial Identity and DevelopmentLearn more

Plain Language Strategies to Improve Health EquityPart of Michigan Medicine's Health Equity Month and Patient Experience Week CelebrationsLearn more

Webinar: Diversity, Equity, & InclusionBryan JohnsonLearn more

2024 Global Health Summer InstituteUniting for Global Mental Health EquityLearn more

2024 Global Health Summer InstituteUniting for Global Mental Health EquityLearn more

2024 Positive Business Conference AmplifiedAmplifying Human Enterprise: How might we find uplift amid upheaval?Learn more

Nonprofit Board Fellows Staff @ NEW CenterStop in at the NEW Center in Ann Arbor, where staff from B+I's Nonprofit Board Fellowship program will answer any questions about eligibility, program requirements, goals, and timeline.Learn more

24-25 Board Fellows Information SessionInformation session for students interested in participating in the 24-25 Board Fellows Program.Learn more

24-25 Board Fellows Program Info SessionInformation session for students interested in participating in the 24-25 Board Fellows Program.Learn more

24-25 Board Fellows Program Info SessionInfo session for students interested in participating in the 24-25 Board Fellows ProgramLearn more

Board Fellows Student Applications DueStudents must submit their applications for the 24-25 Board Fellows Program by this date and time.Learn more

Board Fellows OrientationBusiness+Impact hosts a kickoff, training, and orientation for our student Board Fellows and our Board Partner nonprofits. Learn more

Net Impact/B+I Impact Students Happy HourA happy hour for Ross impact students over the age of 21, at Dominick's.Learn more

Pride Outside: LGBTQIA2S+ WelcomeWelcome to Michigan 2024Learn more

Foundations of Community EngagementPart of Ginsberg's Learning in Community SeriesLearn more

Foundations of Community EngagementPart of Ginsberg's Learning in Community SeriesLearn more

Organizational Work-Family Policies and Gendered Hiring DecisionsDavid PedullaLearn more

Can we change the overwork culture? The role of flexible work policies and their implementationYoungjoo ChaLearn more

Self-, System- & Group-Blame: Black Working-Class Jobseekers’ in the Precariat EconomyJasmine HillLearn more

The 37th Graham Hovey Lecture with Mazin Sidahmed of Documented“Sorting Immigration Facts from Fiction: The Power of Local Reporting Amid National Politics”Learn more

RCGD Seminar Series KickoffNick CampLearn more

Taking Stock of Solidarity Between People of Color in U.S. Politics: Accumulated Evidence, New Challenges, and Fresh OpportunitiesEfrén PérezLearn more

Friday Night AI: “Redefining Access: Can AI Provide Disability Support?”Panel Discussion with Interactive ActivitiesLearn more

DSI Lecture Series | The Deliberate History of Randomness: Determinism, Race, Trans Life, and the History of Random Number GenerationWhit Pow in Conversation with Sheila MurphyLearn more

COMPLEXion film screeningNina DavuluriLearn more

Election 2024 and U.S. climate policyA Ford-School-Brookings Institution examinationLearn more

The Bias of Crowds: Finding Implicit Bias Not in Our Minds but in Our CircumstancesKeith PayneLearn more

The Narrative of Racial ProgressMichael KrausLearn more

Social Justice Changemaker LectureThe School of Social Work Presents: Nikole Hannah-JonesLearn more

Hear, Here: Humanities Up Close"Join the Conversation!: How Placemaking Conquered Community Development," with Jacob LedermanLearn more

Health Equity Leadership Series: Disability Justice in Nursing EducationSpoken word poetry as a bidirectionally humanizing pedagogy for nursing students and disabled peopleLearn more

Diversity can Yield Dividends: Harnessing Cultural Psychological Insights to Foster Social, Health, and Intergroup Benefits Tied to Anti-racism EffortsTiffany BrannonLearn more

What We Learn from Where We Live: How Contemporary Segregation Affects Our MindsNeil Lewis, Jr.Learn more

Racialized Sentiment at Violence & ProtestColin LeachLearn more

Immigration on the BallotUnderstanding the Landscape and ImplicationsLearn more

The Beauty of DifferenceHadija Haruna-OelkerLearn more

Designing a City for Social ImpactA Detroit Community of PracticeLearn more

Three Ways of Queering Jewish and Islamic HistoryIris RachamimovLearn more

Racialized Gendered Organizations: A Research PrimerMelissa AbadLearn more

Interrogating the How and Why of Contemporary Workplace DiscriminationVincent J. RoscignoLearn more

Inheritance: 11 Years in the Life of One Boy in the Opioid EpidemicReal-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions Speaker SeriesLearn more

Water@Michigan September Coffee TalkGlobal Center for Climate Change and Transboundary Waters // Andrew Gronewold, Professor at School for Environment and Sustainability and Richard Norton, Professor at Taubman College of Architecture and Urban PlanningLearn more

A Fair Work Week: Raising the Floor on Precarious SchedulingReal-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions Speaker SeriesLearn more

Reflections on a Lifetime of Public Service: A Conversation with Dr. Anthony FauciCo-hosted by the Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation and Center for the History of MedicineLearn more

Foundations of Community EngagementPart of Ginsberg's Learning in Community SeriesLearn more

Foundations of Community EngagementPart of Ginsberg's Learning in Community SeriesLearn more

Foundations of Community EngagementPart of Ginsberg's Learning in Community SeriesLearn more

Foundations of Community EngagementPart of Ginsberg's Learning in Community SeriesLearn more

Foundations of Community EngagementPart of Ginsberg's Learning in Community SeriesLearn more

Foundations of Community EngagementPart of Ginsberg's Learning in Community SeriesLearn more

All Means All: Schools Where Everyone is SomebodyReal-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions Speaker SeriesLearn more

Leveraging the Power of Empathy to Build Equitable Health Care SystemsReal-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions Speaker SeriesLearn more

Living on the Edge: How economic insecurity harms children and familiesReal-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions Speaker SeriesLearn more

Water@Michigan November Coffee TalkDecarbonizing Water Resource Recovery Facilities // Joshua Jack, Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the College of EngineeringLearn more

From Surviving to Thriving: The Importance of Engaging People with Lived ExpertiseReal-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions Speaker SeriesLearn more

Empowering Communities to Reduce Violence and Improve Economic MobilityReal-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions Speaker SeriesLearn more

Water@Michigan October Coffee TalkContested Definitions of Environmental Justice in US Federal Policymaking // Devin Judge-Llord, Assistant Professor at the Ford School of Public PolicyLearn more

LRCCS Noon Lecture Series | Explaining the Sexual Empowerment of Married Women in ChinaWilliam Lavely Professor of International Studies and Sociology Chair of the Taiwan Studies Program, University of WashingtonLearn more

Policy & Activism at the IntersectionsAmanda Alexander, Charlene Carruthers, Bianca D. Wilson, Celeste Watkins-Hayes Learn more

State Proposals for Single Payer Health Insurance Systems: Policy Visions and ChallengesCarrie Rheingans, Michele Grim, Robin Lunge, John Ayanian, Paula Lantz Learn more

Finding Common Ground: Effective Communication Across Differenceswith Dani KoelLearn more

Public Health Perspectives Speaker SeriesAngela Miller, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionLearn more

34th Annual Davis, Markert, Nickerson Lecture on Academic and Intellectual FreedomJudith ButlerLearn more

Countering Misinformation Early: A Sustained Media Literacy Intervention for School Children in IndiaCSAS Lecture Series With Sumitra Badrinathan, American UniversityLearn more

Melissa Harris-PerryVivian R. Shaw LectureLearn more

DCMB Weekly Seminar featuring Xiaoqian Jiang, PhD Large Language Model Applications and Challenges in HealthcareLearn more

Annual Advocacy Symposium w/ Deepa Iyer, author of Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection"What's My Role? Social Change in Crisis and Beyond"Learn more

Environmental chemicals and midlife women’s health: an environmental reproductive justice lensTamarra James-Todd presents the 2024 MaryFran Sowers Memorial LectureLearn more

Interrogating the How and Why of Contemporary Workplace DiscriminationVincent J. RoscignoLearn more

Racial disparities without racism: Some conceptual & analytical considerationsDeadric T. WilliamsLearn more

Storytelling for Community BuildingPublic Engagement & Research Impacts Workshop SeriesLearn more

Chappell Roan and Creating Queer Spaces in Mainstream MusicDiversity Peer EducatorsLearn more

Women in Basketball: Overcoming Challenges and Promoting EqualityDiversity and InclusionLearn more

Envisioning ImpactsPublic Engagement & Research Impacts Workshop SeriesLearn more

Read and Look | I’m Trying to Love GarbageConnie PowersLearn more

What everyday encounters reveal about the psychology of policing and being policedNick CampLearn more

CHURN: Life in a Diverse World and How to Make It WorkClaude SteelLearn more

Racial Code-Switching in America: Psychological & Professional ImplicationsMyles DurkeeLearn more

Campus racial climate as a manifestation and measure of systemic racism: Implications for research and institutional practiceTabbye ChavousLearn more

On the Social Psychology of Confederate MonumentsSophie TrawalterLearn more

People and Relationships FirstPublic Engagement & Research Impacts Workshop SeriesLearn more

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education"All Progress is Precarious"Learn more

“Contextualize Haiti’s Demising Situation” | First Annual SymposiumPresented by the Haitian Midwest Scholars SocietyLearn more

Great Lakes Seminar Series: Allison SteinerAllison L. SteinerLearn more

The Need for Comprehensive School Safety PolicyDr. Justin Heinze Learn more

Foreign aid as the intersection between development and diplomacy: A practical skills-building workshopElisa ZogbiLearn more

Information Manipulation in Digital Spaces: Doing Public Interest Research Amidst Political PressureRenée DiResta Learn more

One Nation, Divergent ViewsWallace House Presents: Journalists’ take on the eve of the electionLearn more

The Gender Gap and Generational Divides in the 2024 ElectionWho Really Makes the Difference?Learn more

Identity and Socialization of Mixed Race ChildrenExploring Mixed Race and Interracial Family ExperiencesLearn more

Clements Treasures: Items By and About Mixed Race PeopleExploring Mixed Race and Interracial Family ExperiencesLearn more

A Mixed Race Future and What it Means for CommunitiesExploring Mixed Race and Interracial Family ExperiencesLearn more

Holiday on the Hill NeighborhoodDiversity Peer EducatorsLearn more

ESG Reporting FrameworksThe landscape of mandatory ESG reporting is rapidly evolving. In this workshop we examine these emerging regulations and discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding mandatory reporting. We will also compare and contrast the SEC’s climate change proposal with international requirements including the CSRD and IFRS S1 and S2.Learn more

ESG Data BootcampNearly all major corporations release ESG reports, and global ESG (environmental, social, governance) assets under management are projected to pass $50 trillion in 2025. Some see ESG data as an essential tool to guide corporations toward positive social impact. Yet the investment strategy has become controversial, and some states have banned the use of ESG standards for government funds. What is ESG, how can I get and use ESG data, and why is a seemingly niche investment strategy suddenly so political?Learn more

How is ESG Information Used by the Capital Market and BeyondThe ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Workshop Series is designed to educate and engage students on key sustainability and ethical considerations in business and investment practices. Through a series of interactive sessions, the workshops will cover a range of topics, including reporting and regulatory frameworks, data providers, and the impact of ESG factors on financial performance and risk management. Learn more

Cancelled: ESG Information Provided by FirmsThe ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Workshop Series is designed to educate and engage students on key sustainability and ethical considerations in business and investment practices. Through a series of interactive sessions, the workshops will cover a range of topics, including reporting and regulatory frameworks, data providers, and the impact of ESG factors on financial performance and risk management. Learn more

Work for Housing Equity with Justice InDeed!Deed Transcription Session for StudentsLearn more

Work for Housing Equity with Justice InDeed!Deed Transcription Session for StudentsLearn more

For Us, By Us: Envisioning a Kiki Methodology in Black Queer StorytellingTrans Awareness Month KeynoteLearn more

DAAS Africa Workshop: Spirit, Movement, and the Religious Imagination: Decolonial impulses in African Pentecostal Worshipwith Kyama Mugambi (World Christianity, Yale Divinity School)Learn more

JPSM MPSDS Seminar Series – Advancing Equity through Robust Sexual and Gender Minority Representation through Data CollectionChristina N. DragonLearn more

DCMB / CCMB Weekly Seminar presents Gamze Gursoy, PhD (Columbia Univ. and New York Genome Center)"Patient Privacy and Data Security in Precision Medicine"Learn more

LACS Indigenous Traditions of Resistance to Extractivism Series. Lecture and Workshop with Lorena Kab’nalLecture (Oct. 24) & Workshop (Oct. 25)Learn more

LACS Indigenous Traditions of Resistance to Extractivism Series. Lecture and Workshop with Lorena Kab’nalLecture (Oct. 24) & Workshop (Oct. 25)Learn more

42nd Thomas Francis Jr. Memorial LectureAna V. Diez RouxLearn more

Katie Barnes: How Did We Get Here? Queer and Trans Athletes in SportsLGBT History Month keynoteLearn more

Great Lakes Seminar Series: Stephanie C. KaneThe Science and Art of Collaborative Flood Forecasting: Rivers, Lakes and their Expert-InhabitantsLearn more

Disillusioned: Five Families and the Unraveling of America’s Suburbsa conversation with author and journalist Benjamin HeroldLearn more

Making it: $napshots from the Artist Pay Project by Makeda EasterOpening CeremonyLearn more

Toward an Anti-Ableist Academy Kickoff and Keynote SpeakerKeynote Speaker: Dr. Bonnielin SwenorLearn more

Lessons Learned from the Voices of Students with DisabilitiesSaumya GuptaLearn more

Becoming Dis-fabled: Embracing Responsible Storytelling as Community CareHannah BuckLearn more

Cripping the Syllabus: Using Crip Theory to Redefine Access and AccommodationKitty GeoghanLearn more

Disability Culture in Comics: Finding and Telling Our Own Stories Our Own WaysPF AndersonLearn more

Grand Rounds with Rocío Calvo “Empowering Latine Communities”Professor Rocío Calvo will discuss "Empowering Latine Communities: A Holistic Approach to Research, Training, and Capacity Building"Learn more

In the Crosshairs: A Stakeholder-First Framework for Navigating Bias and Preempting Backlash Against Women LeadersDrawing from her cutting-edge research, Aparna Joshi will share a stakeholder-first approach organizations can take to counteract bias and foster a more inclusive environment at the highest levels, helping to reduce friction and the spread of misinformation about women leadersLearn more

Sacred Grounds DetroitThe National Wildlife Federation’s Sacred Grounds Detroit program empowers houses of worship as environmental and social change agents.Learn more

Climate Action in 2025 and BeyondCreating a Resilient and Just Future in Michigan and Across the GlobeLearn more

Improving Equity in Pediatric Care: Challenges and OpportunitiesGary Freed, M.D., M.P.H.Learn more

Food Literacy for All: Dr. Bénédicte Boisseron, Shiloh MaplesFirst First Class: Introduction to Food Literacy for AllLearn more

Food Literacy for All: Tambra Raye StevensonFood as FreedomLearn more

Food Literacy for All: Paul GreenbergFour Fish: Oceans, Sea Slavery, Climate Change, and the Future of the Last Wild FoodLearn more

Food Literacy for All: Rowen WhiteSeed rematriation and food sovereigntyLearn more

Food Literacy for All: Katherine MillerThe Power of Local Food Systems Learn more

Food Literacy for All: jøn kent, Reneé Wallace, Hajime Sato and Jamina ShupackPanel on Food Waste Learn more

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

A Stakeholder-First Framework for Navigating Bias and Preempting Backlash Against Women LeadersAparna JoshiLearn more

Jazz musician Etienne Charles examines the effects of climate change on vulnerable communitiesThe Ford School Martin Luther King Jr. Day speakerLearn more

Sister Insider: Navigating roles, voice, and power as a researcher in justice-oriented scienceBianca D. Wilson, PhD Learn more

Take Care: Democracy, Art & HealingRhiannon Giddens, Philippa Pham Hughes, Molly Spencer, Holly Bass Learn more

ESG Data Workshop(1) How can I evaluate a specific company’s ESG performance (e.g., a potential employer)? (2) How can I assess ESG mutual funds and ETFs that I might invest in? and (3) How can I use ESG data to create a portfolio that matches my values?Learn more

ESG Reporting FrameworksIn this workshop we examine these emerging regulations and discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding mandatory reporting.Learn more

Community Organizing and Strategies of ActivismThe event is centered around Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and activism strategies with Dr. Nyle Fort, minister, activist, scholar, and co-founder of the Maroon Project. Learn more

January Community ConversationJoin the Office of DEI for lunch and an open discussion about how activism has changed and how people see its future. Learn more

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium 2025 Memorial Keynote Lecture featuring: Erika AlexanderAll University of Michigan Community members are welcome to attend the event, which will feature a keynote lecture from actress, activist, and filmmaker Erika Alexander and a special performance by poet/ritualist Cherise Morris.Learn more

Fireside Chat with Prof. Xavier Blot – Climate Education in Europe and the United States: An Ocean ApartProfessor Xavier Blot of Emlyon Business School in Lyon, France is visiting Ross in late January to share his insights on integrating climate education within business schools.Learn more

Trans & Queer at SPH Community Building EventCo-sponsored by SPH DEI & Sexual and Gender Diversity in Public Health (SGDPH)Learn more

Public Health Perspectives Speaker Series with Ashley Tanksley, MPHAshley Tanksley, MPH, Program Manager with the Michigan Department of Health and Human ServicesLearn more

Sustainable Lab SummitSustainable Lab Summit Sustainable research best practices including reducing single use plastics, safety, environmental justice, and more.Learn more

Grand Rounds with Rocío Calvo “Empowering Latine CommunitiesA Holistic Approach to Research, Training, and Capacity Building"Learn more

ESG Dilemma Design Challenge FinalsHow might banks navigate these political straits while advancing towards a net zero financial system? Come to the finals of this event to see what teams from around the world developed!Learn more

Can one person make a difference, and if so, how?The Raoul Wallenberg Institute at the University of Michigan will host its inaugural event — a roundtable discussion on the question of “Can one person make a difference, and if so, how?” — on Jan. 21.Learn more

Racial Justice in the Inter-American System of Human RightsThe Inter-American system has played a crucial role in combating racial and intersectional discrimination. Our speaker will discuss the mandate, mechanisms, tools, and initiatives of the Inter-American Commission and Court of Human Rights as well as the Rapporteurship on Afro- descendants and their contributions to promoting racial justice in the Americas.Learn more

DeMystify DetroitJoin us at the UMDC for the 2nd Annual “DeMystify Detroit” seminar series. This half-day event offers an opportunity to explore the complex overlapping layers of the city’s history, culture, society and economy, guided by local content experts.Learn more

Impact Studio Drop-in Spark SessionDo you have an early-stage idea that you’ve been wondering if you should pursue? Sign up for a slot.Learn more

Impact Studio Drop-in Sandbox SessionWondering how to scale and grow your impactful venture? Sign up for a coaching session.Learn more

Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in AmericaIn this powerful work of scholarship and storytelling, Atuahene shows how predatory governance invites complicity from well-meaning people, eviscerates communities, and widens the racial wealth gap. 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

Public Reactions to Climate MigrationJoin us for a discussion about public reactions to climate migration with Nathaniel Geiger, an Assistant Professor at SEAS. Learn more

Tackling Climate Change at the Watershed ScaleJoin us for a discussion about tackling climate change at the watershed scale with Jennifer Hill, Executive Director of Clinton River Watershed Council and Rebecca Esselman, Executive Director of Huron River Watershed Council. Learn more

We Must Tell More Complete StoriesWe Must Tell More Complete Stories is a Black feminist filmmaking masterclass led by Center for Racial Justice Fellow Charlene A. Carruthers.Learn more

Everyone is talking about ‘belonging’ but what do they really mean?Dr. Matthews delivers a critical race and optimal distinctiveness analysis of school belonging research.Learn more

Rethinking the History of Antisemitism in MichiganThe Library of Michigan will host a panel of experts on antisemitism who will discuss the significance of historical antisemitism for Michiganders today.Learn more

Designing BlacknessJoin us for Designing Blackness, a unique Black History Month workshop that bridges the worlds of gaming and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).Learn more

Donia Human Rights Lecture | Labor and Human Rights In the contemporary economy, the exploitation of labor operates through global networks of migration, mobilization, and forced labor. In her lecture, GLJ Executive Director JJ Rosenbaum will discuss campaigns, strategies, and tactics for holding employers and governments accountable.Learn more

A Hopeful Horizon for Climate Action: Bridging Communications, Cognition, and the Science of HopeMolly will speak about the transformative power of hope in the fight against climate change. Learn more

Health and Gender Equity in the Modern EraWe will explore the intersection of health, gender, and policy, focusing on the challenges and opportunities in achieving health equity within today's landscape.Learn more

STeMS Speaker Series | Refashioning Race: How Global Cosmetic Surgery Crafts New Beauty StandardsAlka V. Menon argues that cosmetic surgeons reshape race - both on patients' bodies and the broader level of culture. Learn more

A Spoon Theory ExperienceThis interactive board game-style workshop is designed to focus on Spoon Theory (a metaphor for units of energy available to perform everyday actions) and disability awarenessLearn more

Resilient Voices: Addressing Systemic Ableism and Racism in Healthcare and BeyondThis discussion-based event will focus on the intersectional experiences of Black people with disabilities within the healthcare system and beyond.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

Artificial Intelligence: Automatically Inclusive or Automated IneffectiveJoin us for this interactive workshop where we’ll unpack artificial intelligence’s (AI) role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).Learn more

A Letter to the West Side – Documentary Film ScreeningJoin us for "A Letter to the West Side", a heartfelt documentary exploring the rich history, resilience, and transformation of Ann Arbor’s historic Black community. The film highlights the Great Migration, vibrant local culture, systemic challenges, and the development of affordable housing like Dunbar Tower. Featuring a Q&A with the filmmakers and a community discussion, this event is an opportunity to reflect, connect, and inspire action. Reserve your spot now—seating is limited! Learn more

Growing Hope BrunchVolunteer and give back to people battling homelessness. At the Growing Hope Brunch event, we will prepare the venue space for attendees facing homelessness by setting up everything needed for a full restaurant-style breakfast. Further, we'll assist in preparing and serving food for the duration of the event. Learn more

Health Equity Leadership Series – Black Men’s HealthJoin us as we learn about Dr. Derek M. Griffith's research focused on exploring how notions of manhood, trustworthiness, intersectionality, and individual tailoring can be incorporated into community-based and policy strategies to promote health and well-being.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: How Technology Advances, and Why It Matters for Mapping Solutions to Environmental ChallengesJoin fellow members of the SEAS community for an Alumni Master Chat with Adam Dorr (MS '10): "How Technology Advances, and Why It Matters for Mapping Solutions to Environmental Challenges"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

Using New Homelessness Data Profiles for Education and AdvocacySchoolHouse Connection and Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan are excited to launch updated Data Profiles on Child and Youth Homelessness, which now include four years of federal homelessness data. This webinar will demonstrate how the data profiles can be used to educate the public and policymakers, and to improve practices.Learn more

2025 Rackham King TalksRackham Graduate students will communicate the relevance of their work to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy in a TED-talk style. The 2025 MLK Symposium theme is “Restless Dissatisfaction: An Urgent Call for the Pursuit of Justice and Equality.” This theme is inspired by Dr. King’s concept of “divine discontent,” as expressed in his 1964 Nobel Peace Prize speech, where he emphasized the need to maintain a “restless dissatisfaction” with injustice in the world to drive continuous progress toward justice and equality.Learn more

Disability Awareness and InclusionWe will engage in discussions about increasing accessibility and disability inclusion. Discussions will include how to do this at the university starting in our own units and departments. Learn more

Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Part 1Join 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

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

Green Team Coffee Chat with Caitlin JacobsThis month's spotlight is Caitlin Jacobs, LSA's Carbon Neutrality Program Manager. From working with students, to building a circular economy, "the amount of ideas and possible projects is never ending - that's a good thing, though!" Join us for an informal Zoom Coffee Chat with Caitlin and other workplace champions on Thursday, February 20 from 10-10:30am. Join our building community of practice to share best practices, barriers, and experiences in creating more sustainable workplaces at U-M.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

Physics Department Martin Luther King Colloquium | Justice in Science: Where We Stand at Times of Challenge and ControversyEchoes of the past continue to swirl in today’s conversations about who can and cannot do science. This presentation will explore the meaning of “justice in science” and discuss positive changes that might open science to diversity and lived experiences that promote excellence.Learn more

Suicide Risk Assessment and Safety PlanningThis webinar will discuss and present on suicide as public health issue in the US, risk and protective factors, warning signs, barriers to help-seeking, risk assessment process and risk formulation, safety planning, and cultural humility in risk assessment with use of a clinical case. This workshop is also focused on the adult population.Learn more

Pics, Texts, and Tracking: Understanding and Addressing Digital Dating AbuseRelationship violence is still a common problem for young people today and while professionals may be familiar with common forms of power and control including verbal, emotional, and physical abuse, many adults are less familiar with the ways technology and social media can be used as tools of power and control in dating situations. This training will start by exploring the most common ways that technology and social media can be used in abusive situations and end with practical strategies that supportive adults can use to identify warning signs of digital dating abuse and have critical conversations with both survivors and perpetrators.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

Anti-Ableism 101, Facilitated by Detroit Disability PowerThis is a foundational 2 hour training to help participants understand and reflect on introductory concepts about disability, ableism, accessibility, and the 4 levels of oppression & change.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

Where are the Black Students in Language Education? Critical Race Pedagogy for Social Justice in Language EducationThis presentation explores how we can center Black students in language education and introduces a critical race pedagogy for language teaching to promote antiracism, equity-mindedness, and greater inclusivity and belonging for diverse types of marginalized populations.Learn more

Asian American is Not a Color: Conversations on Race, Affirmative Action, and FamilyIn this book talk, Dr. Poon will offer an overview and deep insight into her text, which contends with the complex racial positionalities of Asian Americans and their roles in shaping the future of race in the US. Accompanied by a stellar panel of scholars, she will address what higher education can and must continue to do to meet their public missions; specifically within the context of the political climate of continuing attacks on efforts toward intersectional racial equity and justice, in the aftermath of the 2023 Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious admissions.Learn more

Nepal: Research to inform public policy in low-income countriesJoin Dr. Dirgha Ghimire, Executive Director at the Institute for Social and Environmental Research - Nepal (ISER-N), for a conversation about ISER-N's research programming. Learn more

The Art of Activism: Bridging Intergenerational LegaciesOn Feb. 19 at 7 p.m., attend a conversation featuring Angela Davis and Ta-Nehisi Coates. This event will explore the evolution of activism through the lens of two iconic voices — Davis, a legendary activist and scholar from the Civil Rights Movement, and Coates, an acclaimed writer and thinker shaping contemporary dialogues on race and justice.Learn more

AI & Aging: Innovations & Challenges for Global HealthJoin the Michigan AI Lab and the e-Health and Artificial Intelligence (eHAIL) program for an in-person discussion on the opportunities and challenges of AI-powered tools and approaches to enable healthy aging globally. U-M researchers working in aging & health will briefly present on new data sources & projects.Learn more

Aromantic Awareness Lunch & Learn with Oprah JrenalJoin us for a lunch and learn with Oprah Jrenal, assistant director of the MSU Gender and Sexuality Campus Center. Empower yourself with knowledge about ace/aro identies, learn strategies for how to support and be a better ally to ace/aro communities, connect with others, and enjoy lunch (on us!)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

Global South Gender & Sexuality Collective: Elective Affinities: Women’s Agency and Televisual Flows Between Modi’s India and Erdogan’s TürkiyeSwapnil Rai is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Film, Television, and Media at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Focusing on the global south, she investigates how transnational networked cultures intersect with the media industries and with questions of policy, geopolitics, and audiences.Learn more

Doing and Achieving Gender: Visualizations and New Methods in Time Use ResearchJoin us to learn how we can visualize how men and women allocate their time across daily activities, revealing crucial insights into social, economic, and behavioral inequalities. Learn more

It Doesn’t Add Up: Why Mathematical Skills Matter across DevelopmentJoin us to explore the individual characteristics and contextual influences that may relate to the early development of math skills and the long-term outcomes related to these skills.Learn more

Unpacking an Employment-Wage Puzzle: Ban-the-Box Hiring Policies, Sorting, & Job Quality for those with and without Criminal RecordsJoin us to hear Damon Phillips of the University of Pennsylvania discuss the efficacy and the unintended consequences of the Ban-the-Box (BTB) policy, a campaign aiming to remove the question about criminal history from job applications.Learn more

DSI Lecture Series | Silicon Valley Imperialism: Techno Fantasies and FrictionsIn this presentation, Erin McElroy, Assistant Professor at the University of Washington, will discuss the gentrification, racial dispossession, and economic predation in Silicon Valley while drawing comparisons to postsocialist Romania. Learn more

Alumni Master Chat: An Introduction to Direct Air Capture – How it Works and Why it MattersJoin fellow members of the SEAS community for an Alumni Master Chat with Grant Faber (BBA '19 & MS '21): "An Introduction to Direct Air Capture: How it Works and Why it Matters"Learn more

Turning the Tide? The Potential Role of Marine-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal in Combatting Climate ChangeJoin us to discuss the potential risks and benefits for different ocean-based carbon dioxide removal options to help avoid passing critical climactic thresholds and address temperature "overshoot" scenarios. Learn more

Rethinking Feminisms: Patsy Takemoto Mink and the PacificJudy Wu is a Professor of History and Asian American Studies at the University of California-Irvine, and author of Dr. Mom Chung of the Fair-Haired Bastards: A Life of a Wartime Celebrity (2005), Radicals on the Road: Internationalism, Orientalism, and Feminism (2013). The talk is based on her most recent book, Fierce and Fearless: Patsy Takemoto Mink, First Woman of Color in Congress (2022), a political biography of Mink, the namesake of Title IX.Learn more

Forging Identity: The Story of Carlos Nielblock’s DetroitWe hope you will come and celebrate the launch of Forging Identity with us. From 5-7 pm on February 5th at UM Detroit Center, you can meet the authors, have some refreshments, hear a live reading, engage in some stimulating conversation, buy a book and even get it signed!Learn more

Ruth Behar to deliver U-M’s 100th Henry Russel LectureCultural anthropologist Ruth Behar will examine how shared stories connect people across borders and differences when she delivers the 2025 Henry Russel Lecture.Learn more

BLDA’s Inaugural RossAbilities ConferenceJoin us for the BLDA's Inaugural RossAbilities Conference, a groundbreaking event dedicated to exploring disability and accessibility within the business landscape.Learn more

Africa Business Conference- Ross School of BusinessJoin us for the inaugural Africa Business Club Conference! This dynamic event is your gateway to exploring Africa's thriving economic ecosystem. Engage with an inspiring lineup of global leaders, innovative entrepreneurs and talented students from various disciplines as we delve into Africa's vibrant economic landscape and the abundant opportunities it presents for growth and innovation.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

Power & Partnerships in Community EngagementThis interactive workshop will introduce participants to key principles of equity-focused community engagement and discuss how relationships of power shape university-community partnerships for research and student learning.Learn more

Classroom Activities for Engaging with Politics, Policy, & Social IssuesAcross the disciplines, we can help our students to build skills for civic and democratic engagement that will serve them throughout their careers and lives. Our goal for this in-person, interactive workshop is to strengthen instructors’ toolkits for incorporating civic skills-building in the classroom and discipline.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

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

Impact of an MBA for Women of ColorRepresentation matters in business school and the workforce. Join us for a candid conversation with a successful Michigan Ross alum and other MBA women of color from Forté partner business schools.Learn more

Zero Waste Crafting and Mending + Clothing Swap​Join us for a clothing swap with A²ZERO (free clothes! no need to bring something to take something!) and lots of other fun, free zero waste crafts.Learn more

Food Literacy for All Food Waste PanelStructured as an evening lecture series, Food Literacy for All features different guest speakers each week to address challenges and opportunities of diverse food systems.Learn more

Free Thrifting & Clothing Swap​Join the Planet Blue Student Leaders for a free thrifting space featuring clothing, household items, and more! Learn more

Zero Waste Policy Panel: Creating a Circular Future​Join us for a discussion on zero waste policy including Ann Arbor's circular economy strategy, the effort to overturn Michigan's ban on local plastic policy and more.Learn more

Zero Waste Week Reflection and Celebration Ft. Groove​Join us for a final celebration and reflection featuring Groove, free food, and exclusive prizes!Learn more

Unity in Diversity DinnerJoin us to connect with the SSW global community, discuss ways that social justice issues manifest in our different home communities, and enjoy foods that tell stories about diverse cultural backgrounds.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

Climate and Conflict: Measurement Challenges with Forced MigrationPlease join the Year of Democracy, Civic Empowerment, & Global Engagement for our roundtable discussion about how conflict and climate contribute to forced migration. 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

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

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