l International buyers travel to Victoria to meet the winemakers By www.invest.vic.gov.au Published On :: Mon, 25 May 2015 13:50:00 +1000 More than 150 international buyers and investors from Europe, the Middle East and Asia will travel to Victoria as part of a major inbound trade mission that showcases its diverse wine industry. Meet the Winemaker, will introduce international buyers to over 100 key winemakers from 21 diverse winemaking regions around Victoria, allowing the industry to develop new export opportunities and giving the world an insight into Victoria’s unique winemaking capabilities. Full Article
l In a changing climate, information is power By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Tue, 04 Nov 2014 19:44:23 +0000 The following story by Alexa Jay was originally posted on the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) news blog. In a variable and changing climate, information may be the key to unlocking successful adaptation strategies. How can millions of farmers access climate information services that support adaptation to climate variability and change? Climate information services are a powerful tool in helping farmers adapt to the impacts of climate variability and change, to both protect against drought and extreme events and take advantage of good conditions. A new report presents lessons learned from 18 case studies across Africa and South Asia that have developed and delivered weather and climate information and related advisory services for smallholder farmers, demonstrating that scaling up these services for millions of farmers is possible today. This infographic highlights what kind of information is being provided to farmers, and how it expands the range of management options available. Full Article East Africa Southern Africa West Africa South Asia Environment and Production Technology Climate Change CCAFS Climate Change ICTs
l Taking stock of national agricultural R&D capacity in Africa South of the Sahara By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 05:01:56 +0000 This report is a timely input into the ongoing development agenda for Africa South of the Sahara (SSA). The 2013 report on agriculture and food systems by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Solutions Network released a set of post–2015 development goals, including recommendations that low- and middle-income countries increase their spending on agricultural research and development (R&D) by a minimum of 5 percent per year during 2015–2025, and that they allocate at least 1 percent of their agricultural gross domestic product (GDP) to public agricultural R&D. More recently, the Science Agenda for Agriculture in Africa was adopted at the African Heads of State Summit, necessitating the development of a continent-wide implementation plan. This report, which summarizes SSA’s recent progress in developing its national agricultural R&D systems, is intended to serve as an important input into, and potential benchmark for, the implementation of the science agenda in SSA and the broader development agenda for the region. The analysis is based on comprehensive primary datasets by Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI), the most recent of which was compiled during 2012–2013. PDF file: astiafricasynthesis.pdf(1.9MB) Full Article East Africa Southern Africa Central Africa West Africa English Environment and Production Technology Policies Institutions and Markets Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) Agricultural Science Technology and Innovation Policy ASTI Regional report Science & Technology
l Doubling down on a good investment By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 15:19:57 +0000 As the world’s population continues to expand, ensuring that food production can meet the growing demand is an ever-mounting challenge. Climate change, soil degradation, and volatile food prices further threaten food security at a time when increasing agricultural output is paramount. In the report, Taking Stock of National Agricultural R&D Capacity in Africa South of the Sahara, produced by IFPRI’s Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators, researchers Nienke Beintema and Gert-Jan Stads summarize recent progress in the development of national agricultural research systems in Africa south of the Sahara (SSA). The report—presented at the conference celebrating 15 years of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) in Johannesburg, South Africa this week—also serves as a benchmark for monitoring the implementation of the Science Agenda for Agriculture in Africa, which is being launched at the conference. More information Taking stock of national agricultural R&D capacity in Africa South of the Sahara (ASTI Regional Report) African countries south of the Sahara must double investment in agricultural R&D, report finds (IFPRI Press Release) ASTI website featuring related data visualization tools Regional spending on agricultural research and development (R&D) must double if the countries of SSA are to meet the recommended United Nations (UN) and African Union’s target of investing 1 percent of agricultural GDP in public agricultural R&D, not to mention the even more ambitious post-2015 recommendation that low- and middle-income countries ramp up spending on agricultural R&D by five percent from 2015 to 2025. The report highlights additional challenges to national agricultural research systems: Low staff retention and qualification levels: Civil service recruitment restrictions, low salaries, and inadequate funding have prevented many public agricultural research institutions from competing for, training, and retaining staff; in addition, a very large share of senior researchers are approaching retirement. Low female participation: Although female participation in agricultural R&D has increased in recent years, women have less influence on decisionmaking and policy because men continue to dominate in senior research and management positions. High funding volatility: Volatile fluctuations in agricultural R&D funding exert negative impacts on agricultural research systems by impeding strategic planning, undermining the conduct of research programs, demotivating staff, and eroding prior progress, all of which affect the quality, quantity, and efficiency of research outcomes and their ultimate impact on agricultural productivity and poverty alleviation. High donor dependency: Significant shares of government funding are generally allocated to salaries, leaving many countries dependent on donor and development bank funding to support the day-to-day costs of operating research programs and developing and maintaining R&D infrastructure; in addition to increasing funding volatility, high dependence on donor funding has the potential to skew national research priorities. African governments and research agencies are limited in their choice of options to address the many challenges they face in developing their agricultural research systems because of funding constraints. The ASTI report lists various successful policy changes already adopted in certain countries, which can offer valuable lessons for other countries. “It is critical that African countries invest more in agricultural research to ensure that they can feed their populations,” said Beintema. “Underinvestment, inadequate human resource capacity, poor research infrastructure, and a lack of coherent policies continue to constrain the quantity and quality of research outputs in many countries.” Full Article East Africa Southern Africa Central Africa West Africa Environment and Production Technology Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) Science & Technology agricultural R&D ASTI Food Security Public investment
l Finding a middle ground By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Wed, 28 Jan 2015 16:07:43 +0000 Adopting integrated soil fertility management (ISFM)—practices that combine organic inputs and judicious amounts of inorganic fertilizer and improved seeds—offers farmers a higher profit and is more sustainable than using inorganic fertilizer. Yet its adoption rates across Africa south of the Sahara (SSA) are among the lowest worldwide. As I presented at an Ag Sector Council seminar earlier today, a recent study conducted as part of an IFPRI economics of land degradation project has revealed an inverse relationship between profit and adoption rate of most non-ISFM fertility practices (see figure below). In the same study, ISFM was shown to reduce climate-related production risks. More information Presentation: Smallholder adoption of Integrated Soil Fertility Management Video: The economics of land degradation IFPRI research on land degradation Why are African farmers not adopting ISFM practices? One reason is that agricultural extension agents simply don’t have sufficient capacity to advise farmers on ISFM, climate change, and other global change-related farming practices. In addition, ISFM requires more labor than other practices, and governments are not investing in developing and supporting them. How can farmers be encouraged to switch? An experiment conducted in Malawi showed that, without exception, all farmers responded to ISFM incentives offered on the condition that they plant agroforestry trees or adopt conservation agriculture. This implies that adoption of ISFM could be increased by: offering short-term training for agricultural extension agents on ISFM, climate change, and other new farming technologies; conditioning benefits to easily verifiable organic soil fertility management practices, such as agroforestry, that will more than reduce the current cost of subsidies, yet increase yield and profit; and promoting agroforestry and other plant-based organic soil fertility management practices to reduce the high labor intensity of ISFM. Full Article Southern Africa Environment and Production Technology Land Degradation land degradation Soil soil fertility
l IFPRI Roundtable on Next Harvest II By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Feb 2015 16:31:50 +0000 Time: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST (please join us at 11:45 am for a light lunch) Presenter(s): Judy Chambers, Director, Program for Biosafety Systems, IFPRI | Patricia Zambrano, Senior Research Analyst, IFPRI | Virginia Kimani, Lead Consultant, Pesticides and Agricultural Resource Centre | Sylvia Uzochukwu, Professor of Food Microbiology and Biotechnology, Biosafety Specialist, Faculty of Science, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti | Muffy Koch, Global Biosafety Specialist | Geofrey Ariaitwe, Plant Genetic Engineer, National Plant Biotechnology Center, National Agricultural Research Laboratories | Jose Falck-Zepeda, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI. Contact/RSVP: Please contact Pilar Rickert (202 862-4647; p.rickert@cgiar.org) to RSVP for the live event or for the webinar login information. Location: International Food Policy Research Institute 2033 K Street, NW, Washington, DC Fourth Floor Conference Facility IFPRI’s 2014 report “GM Technologies for Africa: A State of Affairs” identified the lack of standardized and uniformly collected biotech data as a main constraint in assessing the overall state of Africa’s agricultural biotechnology capacity and in the ability to draw policy recommendations regarding countries’ strengths and needs. IFPRI designed and implemented Next Harvest II, a John Templeton funded initiative that gathered detailed information for four of the leading biotechnology countries in Africa: Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Uganda. The information collected has enabled the systematic evaluation of the status of African biotechnologies in these countries. A panel of participants will give an overview of the results for each country, highlighting their differences and similarities, and will discuss the capacity of the biotechnology innovation system to produce and deliver these technologies, the opportunities and challenges faced, and will give policy recommendations to address current limitations. Go-to-Meeting available for those unable to join the meeting in Washington, DC. Please contact Pilar Rickert (p.rickert@cgiar.org) for more information. PreviewAttachmentSize Roundtable Invitation 251.81 KB Full Article Kenya South Africa Nigeria Uganda Environment and Production Technology IFPRI Headquarters Program for Biosafety Systems Bioenergy
l Botswana: Agricultural R&D Indicators Factsheet By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2015 17:06:36 +0000 Botswana: ASTI Agricultural R&D Indicators Factsheet Overall, the number of researchers holding PhD degrees doubled in Botswana during 2000–2011, and the number of researchers qualified to the BSc-degree level tripled. Agricultural R&D in Botswana is almost entirely funded by the government. Spending on operating and program costs increased significantly during 2005–2007, but contracted again from 2008, when government funding to many public-sector agencies was cut due to spiraling inflation. Botswana invests a relatively high share of its agricultural GDP in agricultural research. Nevertheless, such a high intensity ratio is not uncommon in countries with small populations and relatively high per capita incomes. Small countries are not able to benefit from economies of scale to the degree that larger countries can, so basic research infrastructure and staffing constitute greater shares of investment. PDF file: Botswana-Factsheet.pdf(467.4KB) Full Article Botswana English Environment and Production Technology Policies Institutions and Markets Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) Agricultural Science Technology and Innovation Policy ASTI Country Note Science & Technology
l Democratic Republic of Congo: Agricultural R&D Indicators Factsheet By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2015 17:37:33 +0000 Democratic Republic of Congo: ASTI Agricultural R&D Indicators Factsheet Despite rapid growth in recent years, DR Congo’s agricultural R&D spending remains well below the levels required to sustain its needs; in fact, spending levels as a share of AgGDP are among the lowest in Africa. Agricultural researcher numbers also grew rapidly in recent years, particularly at INERA and CRAA, although most of this growth occurred among researchers trained to the BSc or MSc levels. Accounting for just 9 percent of total researchers, women are severely underrepresented in agricultural R&D in DR Congo, especially given that the country’s agricultural labor force is predominantly female. PDF file: DRCongo-Factsheet.pdf(529.2KB) Full Article Democratic Republic of Congo English Environment and Production Technology Policies Institutions and Markets Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) Agricultural Science Technology and Innovation Policy ASTI Country Note Science & Technology
l République démocratique du Congo: Fiche d’information sur les indicateurs de la R&D agricole By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2015 17:39:47 +0000 République démocratique du Congo: Fiche d’information sur les indicateurs de la R&D agricole Malgré la forte croissance au cours des dernières années, les dépenses de R&D agricole de la RDC sont encore en deçà des niveaux requises pour subvenir aux besoins du pays. Le ratio dépenses/PIB agricole est parmi les plus bas en Afrique. Les effectifs de chercheurs agricoles connaissent également une croissance rapide depuis quelques années, notamment à l’INERA et au CRAA. Cette croissance est due à l’augmentation des chercheurs de niveau licence/ BSc ou master/MSc. En RDC, les femmes ne représentent que 9 % de l’effectif total des chercheurs travaillant dans la R&D agricole : elles sont donc gravement sous-représentées, d’autant plus que la main-d’oeuvre agricole du pays est caractérisée par une prédominance féminine. PDF file: DRCongo-Fr-Factsheet.pdf(553.6KB) Full Article Democratic Republic of Congo Français Environment and Production Technology Policies Institutions and Markets Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) Agricultural Science Technology and Innovation Policy ASTI Country Note Science & Technology
l Achieving Food Security in Africa South of the Sahara Through Food Value Chains By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Mon, 18 May 2015 19:34:27 +0000 Time: 12:15 pm to 1:45 pm EDT (Please join us for lunch beginning at 11:45 am); Live webcast coming up at the scheduled time. Presenter(s): Moderator: Rajul Pandya-Lorch, IFPRI | Welcome: Astrid Jakobs de Pádua, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany | Paul Mwafongo, Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania | Speakers: Khamaldin Mutabazi, Sokoine University of Agriculture SUA in Morogoro, Tanzania | Ephraim Nkonya, IFPRI | Stefan Sieber, Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research ZALF Contact/RSVP: RSVP to Simone Hill-Lee - s.hill-lee@cgiar.org, 202-862-8107. Location: International Food Policy Research Institute 2033 K Street, NW, Washington, DC Fourth Floor Conference Facility This seminar will present findings of food and nutrition security research projects in Africa south of the Sahara (SSA) funded by German federal ministries. The presentations will highlight results of the projects, share success stories of food value chains, and outline key policies required to achieve food and nutrition security through the value chain approach. Presentations Ephraim Nkonya Stefan Sieber Papers Trans-SEC Scientific Papers Trans-SEC QuickFinder Guide Stefan Sieber will present an overview of German research programs and related projects conducted in SSA. Khamaldin Mutabazi and Ephraim Nkonya will present empirical evidence of both success stories and challenges of the value chain approach in Tanzania, as well as discuss policies that enhance or pose challenges for market development in SSA. Full Article East Africa Southern Africa IFPRI Headquarters Agriculture & Rural Development Country & Regional Programs Infrastructure and Trade Poverty Poverty and Trade Program Evaluation Global Issues Hunger Markets & Trade Poverty Reduction Public Policy & Investment
l Agriculture in Africa -- Telling Facts from Myths By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 20:08:25 +0000 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT Live streaming video by Ustream Presenter(s): Keynote Speakers: Chris Barrett, Cornell University | Gero Carletto, World Bank, Living Standards Measurement Study | Luc Christiaensen, World Bank | Klaus Deininger, World Bank | Makhtar Diop, World Bank Africa Region | Shenggen Fan, IFPRI | Francisco Ferreira, World Bank | Ethel Sennhauser, World Bank | Stan Wood, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Contact/RSVP: Simone Hill-Lee, s.hill-lee@cgiar.org; 202-862-8107 Location: International Food Policy Research Institute 2033 K Street, NW, Washington, DC Fourth Floor Conference Facility • Are women in Africa doing all the farming? • Can Africa’s postharvest loss really be that high? • Is input use still dismally low? Is land still abundantly available and land rental non-existent? • Are Africa’s youth exiting agriculture en masse? More information For presentations, video and other related materials please visit the World Bank project page Come and join us at an IFPRI-World Bank conference featuring 15 revealing Ignite-style presentations. The panel discussions are based on research conducted by an international consortium of universities and international organizations led by the Chief Economist Office of the Africa Region of the World Bank, and are intended to scrutinize conventional wisdom about African agriculture. Co-hosts Shenggen Fan, Director General of IFPRI, and Makhtar Diop, Vice President of the Africa Region of the World Bank, will make opening remarks, and the expert panels will reflect on the research findings and their implications. Registration for this event is now closed. Conference will be streamed in its entirety on this page. PreviewAttachmentSize June2015EventAgendaFinal.pdf34.63 KB Full Article East Africa Southern Africa West Africa IFPRI Headquarters Agriculture & Rural Development Agriculture and Health Crop Technology Markets & Trade Poverty Reduction
l Fulbright Student Association (November 21, 2024 6:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:20:56 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 21, 2024 6:00pm Location: Weiser 455 Organized By: Sessions @ Michigan The Fulbright Student Association warmly invites you to our Friendsgiving Dinner! Join us for a night of great food, lively conversations, and exciting prizes. Let’s celebrate, connect, and enjoy a festive evening together! Full Article Workshop / Seminar
l Couzens Hall (2024-2025) (Housing) (November 14, 2024 8:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:20:36 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 8:00pm Location: Couzens HALL Organized By: Sessions @ Michigan Full Article Conference / Symposium
l Arts Chorale (November 14, 2024 8:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:16:35 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 8:00pm Location: Walgreen Drama Center Organized By: School of Music, Theatre & Dance PROGRAM Sydney Guillaume, *Karnaval* Florence Price, *Poem of Praise* Stephen Paulus, *Pilgrim's Hymn* Eleanor Daley, *Upon your Heart* Rosephanye Powell, *The Word was God* William Dawson, *Soon ah Will be Done* Aaron Copland, *Zion's Walls* Stephen Chatman, *Remember* arr. Arnold Sevier, *Precious Lord* Healey Willan, *Rise Up my Love my Fair One* Daniel Pinkham, *Wedding Cantata* Aaron Copland, *The Promise of Living* The Arts Chorale is the official choir of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. It provides a fun and enriching environment for students who enjoy singing. A mixed choir that is open to any U-M student, the Arts Chorale is a musical and social group that has existed at the University for over 60 years. Although affiliated with SMTD, most members are not music majors. Full Article Performance
l Violin Studio Recital (November 14, 2024 7:30pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:16:55 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:30pm Location: Earl V. Moore Building Organized By: School of Music, Theatre & Dance Violin students of Professor Fabiola Kim perform a recital. Full Article Performance
l Hänsel und Gretel (November 14, 2024 7:30pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:16:43 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:30pm Location: Power Center for the Performing Arts Organized By: School of Music, Theatre & Dance A fairy-tale opera with a folk-inspired score, Hänsel und Gretel – by German composer Engelbert Humperdinck, with a libretto by his sister, Adelheid Wette – has been loved by audiences of all ages since its first performance in 1893. This production, situated in the 1970s with echoes of classic TV shows The Brady Bunch and Bewitched, emphasizes the darker undercurrents in the familiar tale of Hänsel and Gretel being sent into the forest by their frustrated mother. They gather berries and frolic in the woods, soon realizing they are lost as darkness descends. In the morning, Hänsel and Gretel spot an enticing house made of sugary cereal. As they nibble on the house, a frightening witch appears from within and captures the children, threatening to fatten Hansel up and use him to make confections. The clever children must keep their wits about them to avoid a fiery fate. Composed by Engelbert Humperdinck; libretto by Adelheid Wette Based on the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm Conductor Kirk Severtson Directed by Gregory Keller Full Article Performance
l Pre-Concert Lecture: Arts Chorale (November 14, 2024 7:15pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:16:34 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:15pm Location: Walgreen Drama Center Organized By: School of Music, Theatre & Dance DMA candidate Sydney Mukasa, conductor of the Arts Chorale, presents a pre-concert talk. This lecture begins at 7:15 pm before the 8:00 pm Arts Chorale performance. Full Article Lecture / Discussion
l Women's Basketball vs Central Michigan (November 14, 2024 7:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:15:32 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:00pm Location: Crisler Arena Organized By: Michigan Athletics Women's Basketball vs Central Michigan Full Article Sporting Event
l Women's Basketball vs Central Michigan (November 14, 2024 7:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:15:56 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:00pm Location: Crisler Arena Organized By: Michigan Athletics Women's Basketball vs Central Michigan Full Article Sporting Event
l Virtual Transfer Student Panel (November 14, 2024 7:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:57:57 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:00pm Location: Off Campus Location Organized By: LSA Transfer Student Center Join a panel of LSA Transfer Student Ambassadors to learn more about the transfer student experience. The Ambassadors will be chatting about the academic transition to U-M, how to get involved on campus, housing, all the amazing programs and support for transfer students, and any other questions that you have. Join us even if you don't have specific questions. Please register with link at the right. After you register you will receive the Zoom login. Full Article Livestream / Virtual
l Chamber Music Forum: Nikolaas Kende, piano and Jolente De Maeyer, violin (November 14, 2024 7:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:17:15 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:00pm Location: Earl V. Moore Building Organized By: School of Music, Theatre & Dance The Departments of Chamber Music and Piano present this Belgian piano/violin duo in a master class, coaching U-M students on the performance of piano chamber music. GUEST ARTIST BIOS One of the leading Belgian violinists, JOLENTE De MAEYER, has brought her virtuosity and passionate interpretations to diverse global audiences. She is recognized as an exceptionally gifted artist, reflected in the numerous awards and effusive reviews she has received for both her live performances and recordings. Prizewinner of several international competitions in Portugal (Cardona Competition), Russia (Liana Issakadze Competition) and London (Benjamin Britten Competition), the international career of Jolente started with a successful participation at the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels. Performances with all major Belgian orchestras and concert tours in Europe and the United States followed. She made her debut in Florida, Vermont, California, Washington DC and Canada in 2017. This was followed by an extensive tour in South Africa. Future engagements include concert tours in Europe, Canada, United States and China. Her recordings include concerti by Saint-Saëns and Vieuxtemps with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Liège with Christian Arming, awarded an ‘Editors Choice’ from Diapason, and the CD *Kreutzer Sonata* with duo partner Nikolaas Kende, awarded a ‘Gold Label’ from Klassiek Centraal. After an invitation from Yehudi Menuhin when she was 14 years old, Jolente studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School near London. She continued her studies in London, Berlin and Waterloo where she graduated in the class of Augustin Dumay in 2013. Since 2018 Jolente is professor violin at the Conservatory of Tilburg, the Netherlands and since 2021 also at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp. Jolente has given masterclasses in Belgium, Germany, Italy, Texas and California. “Poet in every inch of his fingers” - *Le Progres* NIKOLAAS KENDE has been praised for his poetic playing and honest, passionate musicality. Critics have honored his sensitive and visionary musicianship and his flawless skills always serving the music. Both as soloist and chamber musician he is a highly demanded pianist on international concert stages. A winner of several competitions, including the Cantabile, EPTA, Vriendenkrans Concertgebouw Amsterdam and Tenuto competitions, Nikolaas started performing in all major halls in Belgium and the Netherlands. Highlights included the performances of the piano concertos by Brahms, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann and Bartok with Brussels Philharmonic, Antwerp Symphony Orchestra, National Radio Orchestra Romania, among others. After a concert at the Festival de Dansa y Musica Granada in 2019 *Ideal* wrote: "This promising pianist caresses the keyboard, expressive with colors and tender with the melody and all the degrees of affection that typify the romantic soul." Besides being a regular guest at the Festival of Flanders, he has also performed at festivals in Italy (Ravello, Rome, Bari), France (Menton, Montpellier, Vexin), Portugal (Coimbra), Germany (Görlitz, Munich, Bad Berleburg) , Austria (Salzburg), Ireland (Westport), UK (Cotswolds), Czech Republic (Prague), Spain (Zaragoza, Madrid). Nikolaas made his debut in America in 2009 with the 1st piano concerto of Brahms. This debut was well received in the press, “One could almost imagine a young Brahms at the keyboard doing precisely the same thing: more intent on communicating his piece than dazzling listeners with his performance.” Since then he has returned to America annually and has toured in Texas (Houston, Austin, San Antonio), California (San Francisco, Fresno, LA) and Vermont, Florida, California, Texas, Washington DC and New York. In 2019 amongst others his debut for the 'Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts' in Chicago. He also performed in the Netherlands Antilles, Canada and South Africa, where several tours followed. In 2018 he made his debut in China with recitals in Bejijng, Harbin, Chongqing and Chengdu. Concerts in Shanghai, Xi'An, Yangzhou and Guangzhou followed in 2019. Also for the next seasons, concerts are planned in North America, Canada, South Africa and China. As a chamber music partner he was a member of the Narziss und Goldmund trio and the Rubens Ensemble. His duo with violinist Jolente De Maeyer, which exists for almost 20 years, is often praised in the press for its exceptional synergy and harmony. The duo's debut CD *Kreutzer Sonata* was released by Warner and won a Golden Label from Klassiek Centraal for best chamber music album of 2016. De Standaard wrote about this: "You want to listen to this captivating recital album again immediately after the last track." In 2020 their next CD *Remains* was released by Evil Penguin Records. Nikolaas studied in Antwerp with his parents, Heidi Hendrickx and Levente Kende, in Amsterdam with Jan Wijn and in Munich and Fiesole with Elisso Virsaladze. In addition he studied with such artists as Murray Perahia, Aldo Ciccolini and Radu Lupu. In 2015, Nikolaas was appointed professor of piano at the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp. He has given masterclasses in Belgium, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Texas, California and China. Full Article Class / Instruction
l Collage Your Story! (November 14, 2024 6:30pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:54:58 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:30pm Location: Shapiro Library Organized By: University Library Take a break in your routine and use your creativity to visually represent your social identities. Join us at the back of the first floor of the Shapiro Library. See the full list of events offered as part of the series Exploring Mixed Race and Interracial Family Experiences (https://myumi.ch/qV2xE). Full Article Workshop / Seminar
l Transdisciplinary Fellows (2024-2025) (Housing) (November 14, 2024 6:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:20:36 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00pm Location: Fellows Lounge (8th Floor of Munger) Organized By: Sessions @ Michigan Full Article Conference / Symposium
l Stockwell Hall (2024-2025) (Housing) (November 14, 2024 6:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:20:36 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00pm Location: Organized By: Sessions @ Michigan Full Article Conference / Symposium
l November Book Club | The Palace of Eros (November 14, 2024 6:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:59:55 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00pm Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Attend the November session of our monthly Kelsey Book Club! This event is open to all adults who have an interest in fiction, mythology, and the ancient world. Learn more about this program at https://myumi.ch/Drn1Q. This month, we are reading *The Palace of Eros* by Caro De Robertis. A recent release, the novel was featured in *Electric Literature*’s “65 Queer Books You Need to Read in Summer 2024.” The Palace of Eros reimagines the Greek myth of Psyche and Eros through a feminist and queer lens. Psyche—pursued by many but longing for freedom—is tied to a rock as a sacrifice to appease Aphrodite. But rather than meeting destruction, she is saved by the nonbinary deity of desire Eros, who whisks her away to a hidden palace safe from the eyes and authority of Olympus. As Psyche and Eros fall in love, their relationship is tested by the complexities of secrecy, freedom, and desire—and met with transformative consequences. Join us in Room 125 of Newberry Hall for an evening of community and conversation led by Gabriel Key, a PhD candidate in the Interdepartmental Program in Ancient Mediterranean Art and Archaeology. Light refreshments will be served. *Note: Registration for this session is now closed. Visit our book club web page to learn about future meetings: https://myumi.ch/Drn1Q.* Full Article Lecture / Discussion
l Law Panel Marine Corps Attorney Q&A (November 14, 2024 6:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:32:32 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00pm Location: Organized By: University Career Center Interested on what it's like to be an attorney & Marine? We will host a virtual law panel with three Marine Corps attorneys on Thursday, 14 Nov at 6pm EST. During this event students and other participants will hear from young lawyers who are currently serving as Marine Corps Officers practicing law. The panelist will share their stories and share information about career paths as aMarine Corps attorney. Attendees will also have an opportunity to have questions answered. Full Article Careers / Jobs
l How to Launch a Career in the Federal Government | Virtual Info Sessions (November 14, 2024 6:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:31:31 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00pm Location: Organized By: University Career Center Are you a student or recent graduate passionate about making a difference? Join us this fall for our virtual information sessions hosted by the Partnership for Public Service! Our Call to Serve team is excited to guide you through the pathways to impactful careers in the federal government. The Partnership’s Call to Serve team will share: Entry-level government opportunities, including internship and fellowship programs. Practical tips to navigate the federal hiring process. Tools for effectively searching government jobs. This is a unique chance to gain valuable insights and set yourself on a path to make a meaningful impact in the federal government. Don’t miss out—spaces are limited, so secure your spot today by signing up here. Participants are required to sign up on our website, do not sign up via Handshake! Full Article Careers / Jobs
l Florent Gillet (2024-2025) (Housing) (November 14, 2024 6:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:20:36 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00pm Location: Comedy All Stars at Sips on Six Organized By: Sessions @ Michigan Full Article Conference / Symposium
l Explore Macquarie @ University of Michigan (November 14, 2024 6:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:32:26 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00pm Location: Organized By: University Career Center Come to our information session and discover how at Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value — whether that’s investing in essential infrastructure, driving technological innovation, giving back to our communities or expanding your expertise into new areas. Hear from our employees and alumni who will bepresenting and answering questions about Macquarie.We invite you to explore the upcoming internship for Summer 2026. All years and majors are welcome to attend -- it will be most valuable for students graduating inDecember 2026/Spring 2027 or later. Full Article Careers / Jobs
l Eat and Embrace: A Stockwell Colombian Cooking Night (November 14, 2024 6:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:20:25 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00pm Location: Stockwell Hall Organized By: Michigan Housing Diversity and Inclusion Join the DPEs, to watch a film celebrating Colombian culture while also learning how to make one of the iconic dishes from the film! All are welcome! Full Article Social / Informal Gathering
l Apologetics: Challenge your thinking (over pizza!) with Ratio Christi Thursdays. (November 14, 2024 6:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:25 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00pm Location: Study Center Organized By: Maize Pages Student Organizations Hi all,We are excited to invite you to Ratio Christi Meeting this Thursday 11/14 from 6-7 pm! The question for this week is: "How do Christianity and Buddhism differ?" Our meeting will be held at the Study Center at 611 1/2 E. William St. Ann Arbor. This is a safe space for inquiring about religion and faith. Your perspectives are valued in fostering a thoughtful understanding of these subjects. All are welcome!! There will be pizza! If you are interested in learning more about us, you can join the Ratio Christi Maize page for updates and discussions: Ratio Christi Maize page. We're also active on Instagram: Ratio Christi Instagram page. We are excited to see you all soon and please feel free to reach out with any questions! Sincerely,Ratio Christi Team ???? Full Article Lecture / Discussion
l A&M Restructuring l Women in Restructuring Virtual Presentation (November 14, 2024 6:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:32:33 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00pm Location: Organized By: University Career Center Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is excited to invite you to our Women in Restructuring Virtual Presentation! This session is to celebrate our core value of Inclusive Diversity and the growth of our women talent across our offices! We also will discuss our open consulting restructuring internship opportunities for 2026. This event is open to all studentrepresentation. About A&M Restructuring: Privately-held since 1983, Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”) is a leading global professional services firm that delivers performance improvement, turnaround management, and business advisory services to organizations seeking to transform operations, catapult growth and accelerate results through decisive action. For over 40 years A&M has been a trusted advisor to our Turnaround and Restructuring clients. Our team works on some of the most complex and interesting projects available. If you're interested in restructuring consulting and looking fora new challenge, a fast-paced team environment and an inclusive culture, check out our presentation! #Likewhatyoudo #lovewhoyoudoitwith Full Article Careers / Jobs
l Penny Stamps Speaker Series - Fernando Laposse (November 14, 2024 5:30pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:15:11 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 5:30pm Location: Off Campus Location Organized By: Penny W Stamps School of Art & Design Fernando Laposse specializes in transforming humble natural materials into refined design pieces. He has worked extensively with overlooked plant fibers such as sisal, loofah, and corn leaves. Laposse’s works are the result of extensive research which culminates in objects of “endemic design” where materials and their historical and cultural ties to a particular location and its people take center stage. He often works with indigenous communities in his native Mexico to create local employment opportunities and raise awareness about the challenges they face in a globalized world. Laposse’s projects are informative and educational and touch on topics such as sustainability, the loss of biodiversity, community dissolution, migration, and the negative impacts of global trade in local agriculture and food culture. He does so by documenting the issues and announcing possible resolutions through the transformative power of design. Laposse’s projects have been exhibited in the Triennale di Milano, the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum, The Design Museum in London, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the World Economic Forum, among others. His work is held in the permanent collections of the Design Museum Gent, Le centre national des arts plastiques, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the National Gallery of Victoria, and the Victoria & Albert Museum. Laposse studied at Central Saint Martins in London as a product designer and currently lives and works in Mexico City. Presented in partnership with Design Core Detroit. This project was made possible by a grant from the Arts Initiative at the University of Michigan. Series presenting partners: Detroit PBS and PBS Books. Media partner: Michigan Radio. Full Article Lecture / Discussion
l Organizational Studies Info Night (November 14, 2024 5:30pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:02:27 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 5:30pm Location: Central Campus Classroom Building Organized By: Organizational Studies Program (OS) OS is an interdisciplinary major based in the social sciences where students customize their own education. Enjoy a small community of dedicated and ambitious students with access to top-notch faculty and an engaged alumni network. At Info Night, you'll hear from the Program Director, Major Advisor, Current OS students, and OS alumni. Topics covered include curriculum, admissions, and career/graduate study options. Register now: https://myumi.ch/M65gx Full Article Presentation
l Dinner for Democracy: Education Policy (November 14, 2024 5:30pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:38:33 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 5:30pm Location: Off Campus Location Organized By: Turn Up Turnout Note: this is a virtual event open to students on all three University of Michigan campuses. Public schools are run and funded by the government. The federal, state, and local governments all play a role in shaping education policy, but which areas of government influence different areas of policy in our schools? Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on Education Policy to find out. GIFT CARD for participants. *Please note that gift cards will not be sent immediately and will take a few weeks to process.* Register here: https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/session/81566 Full Article Presentation
l Capital Teaching Residency Webinar (November 14, 2024 5:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:32:31 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 5:00pm Location: Organized By: University Career Center Interested in pursuing a pathway to teaching with KIPP DC? Want to make an impact in Washington, D.C.? We are looking for residents who will have a Bachelor’s degree by June 2025, all majors and career changers are accepted! Sign up to attend a webinar to learn more about the hiring process for the Capital Teaching Residency (CTR) program on Thursday, November 14 from 5:00 - 5:45pm ET. RSVP and we will send you a calendar invite with instructions for how to access the information session. Full Article Careers / Jobs
l What Happened? The 2024 Elections (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:26:42 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: Institute For Social Research Organized By: Institute for Social Research Join us for a panel discussion featuring: Vincent Hutchings, Hanes Walton Jr. Collegiate Professor of Political Science and Afroamerican and African Studies and Research Professor, ISR Center for Political Studies Mara Ostfeld, Research Associate Professor, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and Faculty Associate, ISR Center for Political Studies Josh Pasek, Professor of Communication and Media and Faculty Associate, ISR Center for Political Studies Nicholas Valentino, Donald R. Kinder Collegiate Professor of Political Science and Research Professor, ISR Center for Political Studies Panelists will discuss the outcomes of the 2024 US elections, exploring key trends, voter behavior, and the implications for the future of American politics. Light refreshments will be served. Full Article Lecture / Discussion
l Waste Reduction Goal Town Hall (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:51:56 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: Michigan League Organized By: Planet Blue With the existing waste reduction goal sunsetting in 2025, the Office of Campus Sustainability has been leading a workstream to review and recommend expanded waste reduction goals. These targets will more accurately reflect our waste reduction strategy, which supports a circular economy in conjunction with zero waste efforts, while considering the embodied equity, environmental justice, and carbon neutrality impacts of materials management. Come join a town hall to learn about the proposed new goals and discuss metrics, implementation strategies. We will also be hosting a clothing swap so please bring your gently-used clothing to rehome and a bag for carrying away some new, pre-loved favorites! Stop by for the whole event, just a few minutes, or anything in between! Full Article Reception / Open House
l Rep Stability/Comm Alg Seminar: Stabilization of infinite powers of varieties of tensors (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:36:42 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: East Hall Organized By: Representation Stability Seminar - Department of Mathematics Draisma proved that infinite dimensional varieties of tensors, defined uniformly with respect to the base vector space, are topologically Noetherian up to the action of the general linear group.The infinite power Z^N of a finite dimensional variety Z is ring-theoretically Noetherian up to the action of the infinite symmetric group permuting the copies of Z. We show that infinite powers of infinite dimensional varieties of tensors are defined set-theoretically by the Sym x GL-orbits of finitely many equations. This talk will browse these results. Joint work with Chiu, Draisma, Eggermont, and Farooq. Full Article Workshop / Seminar
l Quotas and the President: Jewish Inclusion and Exclusion at UM in the 1920s (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:06:54 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: Detroit Observatory Organized By: Bentley Historical Library When new University of Michigan president C.C. Little arrived in Ann Arbor in 1925, American universities were in the midst of a great transition, revamping their admission systems to limit the number of Jewish students on their campuses. Professor Karla Goldman will discuss the status of Jewish students at Michigan during this period and how President Little, well known as a eugenicist, actually resisted some of the racist and antisemitic assumptions of his time. His tenure illustrates the long and complicated history of inclusion and exclusion at U-M and in American higher education. Karla Goldman is the Sol Drachler Professor of Social Work and Professor of Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan where she also directs the Jewish Communal Leadership Program. Her research focuses on the history of American Jewish experience with special attention to history of varied Jewish communities and the evolving roles and identities of American Jewish women. She previously taught at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati and served as historian in residence at the Jewish Women’s Archive in Boston. She is the author of Beyond the Synagogue Gallery: Finding a Place for Women in American Judaism (Harvard University Press, 2000). Full Article Lecture / Discussion
l Political Economy Workshop (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:10:49 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: Lorch Hall Organized By: Department of Political Science *The Ford School's International Policy Center is a co-sponsor of the 2024-2025 Political Economy Workshop events.* Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:20 pm Eldersveld Room, 5670 Haven Hall Faculty Coordinators: Hoyt Bleakley, Edgar Franco-Vivanco, Mark Dincecco, Iain Osgood Graduate Student Coordinators: Jun Fang and Pedro Luz de Castro Fall 2024 9/26: Christopher Blattman, University of Chicago (Thursday, 4-5:20pm, 201 Lorch) (joint with Economic Development Seminar) (note different time and place) 10/22: Volha Charnysh, MIT 11/5: Hoyt Bleakley and Paul Rhode, UM Economics 11/14: Ceren Baysan, University of Toronto (Thursday, 4-5:20pm, 201 Lorch) (joint with Economic Development Seminar) (note different time and place) 11/21: Saumitra Jha, Stanford University (Thursday, 4-5:20pm, 201 Lorch) (joint with Economic Development Seminar) (note different time and place) 12/3: Cristina Bodea, Michigan State University Winter 2025 2/4: Amy Pond, Washington University in St. Louis 2/11: Megan Stewart, UM Ford School of Public Policy 2/25: Luis Schenoni, UCL 3/11: Hye Young You, Princeton University 4/8: Layna Mosley, Princeton University 4/15: Aditya Dasgupta, UC Merced 4/22: Christopher Paik, NYU Abu Dhabi Full Article Workshop / Seminar
l Miami-Dade County Public Schools Connect Cafe, November 14th (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:31:31 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: Organized By: University Career Center Take your coffee break with our recruitment team via live chat to learn about our positions at Miami-Dade County Public Schools!Join us every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 4-6pm! Be sure to register here: https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/miami_dade_county_public_schools/s/Xdbb3/0JBLr Full Article Careers / Jobs
l Learn about an AmeriCorps Year of Service with the GO Tutor Corps! (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:31:59 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: Organized By: University Career Center Curious about AmeriCorps and how it might fit in with your career goals? Come learn more about a year of service with the GO Tutor Corps! Full Article Careers / Jobs
l GO BLUE Book Exchange Book Swap (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:59:06 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: Hatcher Graduate Library Organized By: University Library Talk about books with other book lovers while enjoying free cider and donuts! Whether you have a well-loved book that you would like to share with others, want to discuss different authors, or just want to trade for something new, please join us! Sponsored by student Jack Lado, as a class project, and U-M Library. Full Article Social / Informal Gathering
l EEB Thursday Seminar Series - Neogene history of the Amazon and the role Andean uplift and marine incursions (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:51:43 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: Biological Sciences Building Organized By: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology This event is part of our ongoing Thursday Seminar Series. About this seminar: The Amazon hosts one of the largest and richest rainforests in the world and has a history going back to the beginning of the Cenozoic (66 Ma). Species richness was mainly driven by climate and geological forces in combination with edaphic and biotic factors. Here I will review the Neogene history and past species composition in the Amazon in the light of Andean uplift, plate-mantle interaction, climate and environmental change, and marine incursions. Full Article Workshop / Seminar
l DIY Door Decor in Stockwell (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:36:53 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: Stockwell Hall Organized By: Michigan Housing Diversity and Inclusion Stockwell Residents are invited to the Rosa Parks Multicultural Lounge for some fun crafting with the Stockwell MLCA! Make DIY felt pennants to decorate your door, enjoy snacks, and vibe to some music in the background. This event is a great way to bond with your roommates and fellow residents in a creative, relaxing atmosphere. Full Article Social / Informal Gathering
l DE Seminar: Existence of Rotating Stars with Variable Entropy (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:03:51 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: East Hall Organized By: Differential Equations Seminar - Department of Mathematics Rotating stars can be modeled by steady solutions to the Euler-Poisson equations. An extensive literature has established the existence of rotating stars for given differentially rotating angular velocity profiles. However, all of the existing results require the angular velocity to depend on the distance to the rotation axis, but not on the distance to the equatorial plane. Incidentally, all of these solutions have constant entropy within the star. In this talk, I will present a recent result which is the first that allows a general rotation profile, without restrictions. It is also the first result that allows genuinely changing entropy within the star. The variation of entropy causes the previous methods used to construct steady solutions inapplicable. We discover a div-curl reformulation of the problem and perform analysis on the resulting elliptic-hyperbolic system. This is joint work with Juhi Jang and Walter Strauss. Full Article Workshop / Seminar
l Bridging the gap: Supporting veterans, service members & familiesin the workplace (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:32:27 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: Organized By: University Career Center Inclusion at RSM Webcast Series: Bridging the gap: Supporting military veterans, active service members and their families in the workplace For active military members, veterans and their families, transitioning into or balancing civilian careers can present challenges and opportunities. This session invites students, activeservice members, veterans and their families to explore how workplaces can be inclusive and supportive of those who serve. We’ll dive into the unique strengths that military experience brings—such as adaptability, leadership and discipline—and discuss practical strategies for navigatingthe transition, building career pathways, and fostering a workplace culture that recognizes and supports military service. Full Article Careers / Jobs
l 34th Annual Davis, Markert, Nickerson Lecture on Academic and Intellectual Freedom (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:49:25 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: Hutchins Hall Organized By: Faculty Senate SPEAKER: JUDITH BUTLER November 14, 2024 4:00-5:30 P.M. 100 Hutchins Hall (Zoom link coming soon) The annual Davis, Markert, Nickerson Lecture on Academic and Intellectual Freedom is named for three U-M faculty members—Chandler Davis, Clement Markert, and Mark Nickerson—who in 1954 were called to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee. All invoked constitutional rights and refused to answer questions about their political associations. The three were suspended from the University with subsequent hearings and committee actions resulting in the reinstatement of Markert, an assistant professor who eventually gained tenure, and the dismissal of Davis, an instructor, and Nickerson, a tenured associate professor. Full Article Lecture / Discussion
l [Figma Workshop 01] Introduction to Styles: Typography & Colors (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:41:15 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: North Quad Organized By: Figma Learning for User Experience (FLUX) In this first workshop session, we learn the basics of colors and typography, and by the end you’ll have a useable fully functional styles set up in Figma that you can use in any project. All FLUX workshops ensure you walk away with something you can use for your own projects. ——— FLUX stands for Figma Learning for User Experience. We are a group of students passionate about user experience design and Figma. Our mission is to create events and activities that support the learning of Figma and UX for students of all levels of expertise and backgrounds across the University of Michigan. Full Article Workshop / Seminar
