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Apply for a Barger Leadership Institute Grant!
Apply by Tuesday, November 17
BLI Leadership Grants provide funding for students to pursue their own projects, initiatives, and ideas that support leadership, collaboration, real-world learning, and community engagement. Students can apply for up to $500 as BLI members or up to $4,000 if they have completed a BLI LEARN experience.
The Fall 2026 BLI Leadership grant application closes November 17.
2026 First-Gen Celebration Week KickOff
Monday, November 2 drop in anytime from 10am - 2:00pm in the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) 3rd floor SAB
Join us for coffee, donuts, and first-gen swag to kick off the 2026 First-Generation Celebration Week!
Games Nights @ the TSC
Monday, November 2 from 7 - 8:30pm in 1180 LSA
Transfer students, join us for game nights at the Transfer Student Center (TSC)! Come enjoy board & card games, hot cocoa/coffee/tea, mingling, & a growing community of transfer students. No registration needed -- just come on by the Transfer Student Center anytime during the event.
The Hidden Curriculum: Academic Advising
Wednesday, November 4 from 1:30 - 3:30pm in The Newnan Advising Center, 1255 Angell Hall
Academic advising is often seen as a transactional experience focused on picking courses for the next registration cycle. While advisors absolutely help students build schedules, there’s so much more they have to offer. Sometimes, it’s just about knowing the right questions to ask.
Join Newnan Advisors for First-Gen Celebration Week and chat about how to make the most of advising. Relax in our remodeled engagement space, enjoy fresh popcorn, and leave with knowledge and swag!
First Gen Students Coffee Hour
Thursday, November 5 from 2:00 - 4:00pm in the Center for the Education of Women+, 330 East Liberty
Calling all First Gen students! During this First Gen Student Week 2026, come grab a treat and get to know us at the Center for the Education of Women+.
Student Success in Research workshop: Turn Curiosity into Opportunity: Your Undergraduate Research Roadmap - Exploring Summer and Academic-Year Opportunities at U-M and Beyond
Thursday, November 5 from 5 – 6pm Eastern Time
RSVP (format is virtual. Zoom link will be shared with registered attendees)
This workshop will introduce students to research, scholarship, and creative inquiry opportunities at U-M and beyond. Students will learn practical strategies to:
No prior research experience is required. We especially hope to reach students who are curious about research but may not yet see themselves as researchers or know how to get started
aMplify: Squish the Stress Away!
Monday, November 9 from 6pm - 8pm in 1040 LSA
Join aMplify for Squish the Stress Away! As we head into the busy semester, take some time to unwind, get creative, and connect with fellow transfer students.
We’ll have a variety of activities to help you relax and manage stress, including:
Whether you’re looking to make something, trade fidgets, or simply take a break, we’d love to see you there! Make sure to RSVP and bring a friend with you!
REMINDER: Please bring your MCard with you as the doors to LSA lock at 6pm!
NOTE: Although the event starts at 6 pm, you are welcome to join us at any time :))
Check out our Instagram: @amplifyumich
Veterans Week - check this site for the full schedule
Women Veterans Appreciation Breakfast
Tuesday, November 10 from 9 - 11am EST in the Michigan League Kalamazoo Room
RSVP Required
Have breakfast, socialize, and network with women who have served or are serving in the U.S. military! This breakfast, in the Michigan League, celebrates women’s contribution and service in the United States military.
Flag Raising on the Diag
Wednesday, November 11 from 8 - 8:30 am EST on the Central Campus Diag
Join us for the ceremonial raising of the flag. This tradition is done each day at every military base and station across the U.S. and around the world. Come and join us as we respect those who continue to serve their country and those who have served by participating in this important tradition.
UM Biological Station Information Session
Wednesday, November 11 from 5:30-7:00pm in 1040 Dana Building
We are gearing up for another immersive field season at the U-M Biological Station! We will be hosting an upcoming information sessions this fall for prospective students:
LGBTQ+ in the Military
Thursday, November 12 from 9 - 10am EST in the Michigan Union, Pond Room
Since 1778, when Lieutenant Gotthold Frederick Enslin became the first service member dismissed from the military for homosexuality, persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender have faced discrimination in the military. Since the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," LGBTQ+ service members have been allowed to serve openly in the U.S. military, and federal benefits have been extended to cover their dependents. Come hear veterans talk about their service, sacrifice, and discrimination they faced while serving their country.
Humanities Opportunity Fair
Friday, November 13 from 4:00-6:00pm in the Institute for the Humanities Lobby & Osterman Common Room 202 S. Thayer
Do you know all that the humanities has to offer? Well, come find out at the Humanities Opportunity Fair! Meet fellow Michigan students who live and breathe the humanities through internships, research, classes, student organizations, and so much more! Come to the fair, stay for the refreshments, and leave with new ways to turn your interests into experiences!
Games Nights @ the TSC
Monday, November 16 from 7 - 8:30pm in 1180 LSA
Transfer students, join us for game nights at the Transfer Student Center (TSC)! Come enjoy board & card games, hot cocoa/coffee/tea, mingling, & a growing community of transfer students. No registration needed -- just come on by the Transfer Student Center anytime during the event.
Games Nights @ the TSC
November 30 from 7 - 8:30pm in 1180 LSA
Transfer students, join us for game nights at the Transfer Student Center (TSC)! Come enjoy board & card games, hot cocoa/coffee/tea, mingling, & a growing community of transfer students. No registration needed -- just come on by the Transfer Student Center anytime during the event.