Events

Join us for the documentary screening and post-film discussion of "Things We Imagined: Future and Academic Life." The event will be moderated by Dr. Demetri Morgan featuring Q&A with Dr. Charles H.F. Davis III and Dr. Candace N. Hall.

The Future of High-Impact Practices Mini Conference will bring together faculty, staff, and campus partners to examine how high-impact practices, including research, internships, capstone projects, study abroad, and community engagement, contribute to student learning and success at the University of Michigan.

A March 2026 mini-conference exploring how residential higher education fosters communities of learning and scholarship, featuring Katherine S. Cho (Loyola University Chicago), Yael Harlap (University of Bergen), and Leonard Taylor (Indiana University). This event will bring together U-M faculty and staff for discussions on the evolving roles of “teachers” and “learners,” as part of the U-M LCE theme year initiative.

The Queer and Trans Research Symposium is a half-day academic conference focusing on queer and trans student research and queer and trans student researchers at the University of Michigan. The symposium will feature the work of U-M graduate and professional students, and will also include undergraduate researchers.

The Center for Academic Innovation's Advanced Technology & Campus of the Future event will bring together students, faculty, and campus partners to explore how emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence, are reshaping teaching, learning, and the broader educational experience. Through interactive demonstrations from leading edtech innovators, student perspectives on AI-enabled learning tools, and panel discussions on university–industry collaboration, attendees can directly engage with technologies that are redefining what is possible in the classroom and beyond. This event is part of Life-Changing Education, a University of Michigan initiative exploring how learning transforms lives. It aligns with Campus of the Future, one of four focus areas guiding the initiative, which asks how we design learning environments for what comes next. The gathering functions as both a showcase and a working space: a place for the community to imagine, critique, and co-design future learning experiences. Participants will encounter tools built for real pedagogical needs, connect with innovators across campus, and contribute insights that inform U-M's vision for a technologically empowered, student-centered future. Registration opens in early 2026.

The Civility Project event featuring Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson will discuss building bridges across political divides and fostering environments for respectful dialogue. Part of the "How to Speak Your Mind / How to Change Your Mind" Speaker Series, the discussion highlights strategies for open inquiry and civil disagreement, alongside insights from their book, “The Civility Book: A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Political Divide.”

The Detroit Observatory was once a hub of astronomical discovery that put the University of Michigan on the map as a world-class research institution. A century later, it was an abandoned building with an uncertain future. From cornerstone to keystone, from the first director to the people who saved it from destruction, explore the life of a historic observatory 170 years in the making. "Watcher of the Sky" is being developed by student docents at the Detroit Observatory. Presented by the Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory, part of the Bentley Historical Library. "Watcher of the Sky" is now on display at the Detroit Observatory (1398 Ann Street, Ann Arbor, 48109). View the exhibit during the Observatory's open hours: Thursdays, 12-5 pm Fridays, 12-5 pm

Join us for a screening of Things We Imagined: Black Futurity and Academic Life, an Imagined Futures Experience exploring Black futurity and the lived realities of academic life. Following the film, stay for a moderated post-screening Q&A with the film’s creators, Dr. Charles H.F. Davis III (Director) and Dr. Candace N. Hall (Producer), moderated by Dr. Demetri Morgan. This event offers space for reflection, conversation, and community through film and dialogue. All are welcome.

Free Speech and the Modern University brings together research, faculty perspective, and student dialogue to examine the state of free expression on college campuses. Hosted by the LSA Student Government in partnership with BridgeUmich, this event will feature Sean Stevens, Chief Research Advisor at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), alongside Professor Kenneth Lowande of the University of Michigan. The conversation will explore FIRE’s research on free speech at the University of Michigan and across higher education, rising polarization on campuses, the boundaries of free expression inside and outside the classroom, and how students, faculty, and institutions can navigate disagreement in a constructive way. The event will include opening remarks from each speaker, a moderated discussion, and an audience Q&A. All students are welcome. The goal is not debate for debate’s sake, but thoughtful dialogue across perspectives on an issue that affects campus life and academic inquiry. Please register to RSVP your seat using the link below! Location: Rackham Amphitheatre Time: February 5th, 6:00–8:00 PM RSVP: https://myumi.ch/w95dG

Safe Meds. Safer Communities. Event Information: Michigan vs. Penn State When: 2/5/2026 – Up to 60 minutes before the game starts through halftime Where: Crisler Concourse Entry: Tickets to the men’s basketball game are required Go Blue! 150 Acts of Service In celebration of the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy’s 150th Anniversary, 150 Acts of Service is a Community Health and Engagement (CHE) campaign dedicated to strengthening our communities through meaningful, hands-on service.