o Equinix expands in Melbourne with launch of new data centre By www.invest.vic.gov.au Published On :: Mon, 02 Feb 2015 10:11:00 +1000 The global data centre and software giant, Equinix, has recently opened a new state-of-the-art data centre in Melbourne, as part of its expansion plans throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The centre, which is strategically located in Port Melbourne, about 2.5 kilometres from the Central Business District, will help to meet the growing regional demand for premium data centre services, and comes amidst strong growth in Australia and Victoria’s IT markets. Equinix has invested A$60 million in the centre, known as ME1, and early reports indicate an successful launch. Full Article
o Victorian wind farms bring power to Canberra By www.invest.vic.gov.au Published On :: Thu, 05 Feb 2015 11:50:00 +1000 Two Victorian wind farms have won 20-year deals with the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), to supply a third of Canberra's electricity needs. In a deal worth A$68 million a year each, the alternative power venture is set to increase Canberra household power bills by A$93, however with 200 megawatts of capacity, the wind farms are expected to create a 580,000-tonne reduction to the city's yearly carbon emission each year (the equivalent of removing 157,000 cars). Full Article
o Melbourne’s Metro Rail Project to transform its public transport system By www.invest.vic.gov.au Published On :: Mon, 16 Feb 2015 16:36:00 +1000 The Victorian Government has announced it will begin work on one of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects, the Melbourne Metro Rail Project. The new Melbourne Metro Rail line includes a nine-kilometre twin rail tunnel from Melbourne's south, under the CBD, through to the university and health precinct in the city's north. It will include five new and expanded underground stations. Full Article
o Melbourne makes history with world’s first 3D printed jet engine By www.invest.vic.gov.au Published On :: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 16:59:00 +1000 Melbourne’s Monash University and Amearo Engineering have captured the attention of global aviation industry giants by creating the world’s first 3-D printed jet engine. The manufacturing breakthrough will lead to cheaper, lighter and more fuel efficient jets, and will result in advances in medical technology, according to engineers and researchers. Full Article
o Moving Victoria – Australia’s number one destination for inter-state migration By www.invest.vic.gov.au Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2015 16:50:00 +1000 Melbourne has reinforced its great reputation as the world’s most liveable city with new statistics showing Victoria as the number one destination for Australians moving inter-state. Full Article
o Leading Victorian and US regenerative medicine institutes announce partnership By www.invest.vic.gov.au Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2015 15:54:00 +1000 Regenerative medicine research efforts are set to strengthen in Australia with the recent announcement between Melbourne’s Monash University and leading US biomedical institution, MDI Biological Laboratory. Full Article
o Bio blog: Dr Amanda Barnard grabs a bag of ‘firsts’ winning the Nobel Prize of nanoscience world: The Freynman Prize By blog.invest.vic.gov.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2015 15:39:00 +1000 The Feynman Prize for Nanotechnology was awarded last month to Dr Amanda Barnard. Often referred to as the Nobel Prize of nanoscience, the prize’s importance is remarkable in that it recognises prodigious talent in the sector and is a reliable predictor of scientific discoveries with a very high translational impact on industry. Full Article
o Global tech company Square arrives in Melbourne By www.invest.vic.gov.au Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2015 11:35:00 +1000 The global mobile payments company, Square, will open its Australian headquarters in Melbourne, which will be its fourth global base after the United States, Canada and Japan. Full Article
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o PwC China Sourcing Initiative (CSI) Information Session - Hong Kong (November 14, 2024 8:30pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:32:23 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 8:30pm Location: Organized By: University Career Center This CSI information session will focus only on PwCHong Kong based positions.This info session will invite professionals and partners from the following service lines of PwC Hong Kong:Core AssuranceRisk AssuranceTaxConsultingThe PwC Hong Kong professionals and partners will share business insights, their career development experiences and help you prepare for interviews and future careers with their teams and PwC Hong Kong.We have many positions available across the line of services in assurance, tax, and consulting in our Hong Kong office. Positions are forfull time Associate roles with a start date in fall/late of 2025. Application Eligibility:Bachelor and Master students who graduate from universities in the United States or Canada between August 2023 and August 2025 are eligible to apply. Mandarin or Cantonese language skills as well as English are required.PwC will provide Hong Kong working visa sponsorship for selected associates. We welcome STEM major students who are interested in getting professional training and professional service experiences in Hong Kong to join our program. Please join the CSI Virtual Information Session - Hong Kong on November 14, 2024 from 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm US Eastern Time to learn more about the opportunities in PwC Hong Kong. For all current CSI openings, please visit: https://app.mokahr.com/campus-recruitment/pwc/148260#/page/CSI Full Article Careers / Jobs
o Driving into UMix (November 14, 2024 8:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:42:45 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 8:00pm Location: Pierpont Commons Organized By: Center for Campus Involvement CCI Get ready for an evening packed with hands-on fun and good vibes! Join us for an exciting UMix featuring personalized license plates, Lego car building, free food from Great Greek, crafts, Mario Kart, and the Cars movie to top it all off. This is the perfect chance for everyone to connect, unwind, and get creative. Come for the fun, stay for the memories—see you there! Full Article Social / Informal Gathering
o Creative Arts Orchestra (November 14, 2024 8:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:16:15 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 8:00pm Location: Earl V. Moore Building Organized By: School of Music, Theatre & Dance This is a unique, largely improvisation-based group that invites interaction with other performance fields such as dance, theatre, and music technology. Marcus Elliot, director Full Article Performance
o 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
o 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
o Adam Ezra Group (November 14, 2024 8:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:21:16 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 8:00pm Location: ARK Reserved Organized By: Michigan Union Ticket Office (MUTO) Spontaneous roots-based music that makes a connection Welcome to Adam Ezra Group, who, along with nonprofit organization RallySound, host a free festival every summer that raised $143,000 for homeless veterans in 2023. During the pandemic, Adam live-streamed for 500 nights in a row. The group co-produced an album with 163 fans, and Adam takes a month out of each year to visit the living rooms of his fans around the country. If you haven’t connected with Adam Ezra Group yet, these are just a few examples to help understand how this underground, Americana songwriter and his bandmates seem to have popped out of nowhere, establishing a connection with their fans unlike any other, and are suddenly selling out theaters throughout the Northeast. Adam Ezra will joke with you that while the “nowhere” part might be accurate, nothing has ever just “popped” for this folk musician, activist. Without resources, connections, or any kind of clue how the music world works, Ezra began playing shows over 20 years ago. He played bars, bookstores, fields, and parking lots, often raising money for causes he cared about; a practice that grew into his nonprofit organization RallySound. So how did this band operating so far outside the traditional music world come to win New England Music Award’s “Americana Act of the Year” in 2023? What could have happened to inspire John Oates to call Adam and invite him to begin a songwriting friendship that would lead to John producing their upcoming release and co-write, “Hold Each Other Now”? What happened to catch the attention of The Wallflowers, who recently invited AEG to join them on their spring tour, or SPIN Magazine who recently proclaimed, “This Independent Underground Folk Band Is Blowing Up Without Selling Out”? If you ask Adam, he’ll tell you: “One person at a time, over many years and thousands of shows, decided to turn their heads to listen… It’s no fairytale, but it sure makes me proud and humbled when I look out from the stage to watch theaters full of people singing along to our music.” These days you’ll find Adam and his bandmates, Corinna Smith (Fiddle), Poche Ponce (Bass), and Alex Martin (Percussion), constantly out on the road. If you look at their tour schedule now, you can buy tickets to see them at festivals, rock venues, and theaters around the country, but you will also see their tour continuously peppered with activism and grassroots events; a testament to an artist who will never forget where he came from, and whose mission is about much more than music. https://www.adamezra.com/ Please visit https://mutotix.umich.edu/5059/5060 for more detail. Full Article Performance
o 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
o 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
o Chef Demo (November 14, 2024 7:30pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:21:31 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:30pm Location: Off Campus Location Organized By: Spectrum Center Join Spectrum Center and the Maize & Blue Cupboard for a virtual chef demo! You'll be able to cook the same meal alongside a chef (virtually), from your kitchen. Plus, you'll be able to enjoy a nice meal and be in community while doing so. All core ingredients will be provided and you will be able to pick them up from the Maize and Blue Cupboard, prior to the event. Further details about pick-up will be emailed to you. Full Article Other
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o Undergraduate Teacher Education Info Session (November 14, 2024 7:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:12:00 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:00pm Location: Museum of Art Organized By: School of Education Please join us in person to learn more about how Marsal Education can help you reach your education goals through our teacher certification program! Full Article Presentation
o Star Wars Backstroke of the West! Watch Party (November 14, 2024 7:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:20 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:00pm Location: West Hall Organized By: Maize Pages Student Organizations Join us in watching the bootlegged version of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Containing hilarious English subtitles translated poorly from Chinese. Full Article Film Screening
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o UCC TERRIFIC THURSDAYS @ TROTTER (November 14, 2024 5:30pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:31:28 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 5:30pm Location: 428 South State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States Organized By: University Career Center CONNECT WITH THE UCC ON A TERRIFIC THURSDAY! Stop scrolling and start soaring! Join the University Career Center (UCC) for drop-in hours at Trotter! Whether you're exploring career options or need tipsto ace that interview, we're here to help you crush it. #TrotterThursdays #CareerGoals #UMich Don't miss out! See you there! *Thursday, September 19, 6 – 7 pm Are you ready for the Job & Internship Fair!? We got you! Chat with a Peer Advisor who can help you prepare for the Job & Internship Fair. Learn more about the Go Blue Career Jam.*Thursday, October 3, 7– 8 pm Want to connect with student interns who are a fellow Wolverines across a variety of industries? Learn how toidentify and network with students, alumni and other professionals on Handshake, LinkedIn and UCAN.* Thursday, October 17,⋅6– 7 pm Preparing for an interview!? We got you! Chat with a peer advisor who can help you prepare for your job or internship interview! *Thursday, November 14, 5:30 – 6:30 pm Have you heard the Alumni network at UM is so large!? Come learn how to identify and network with Alumni on the University Career Alumni Network (UCAN) and Linkedin! Note: This event's information is shown in Handshake as well as on the Happening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a larger number of U-M Students. If you'd like to indicate that you'll be attending this event then please go to: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/events/1592942/share_preview Full Article Careers / Jobs
o Reading and Q&A with Sawako Nakayasu (November 14, 2024 5:30pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:47:11 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 5:30pm Location: Museum of Art Organized By: Zell Visiting Writers Series Login here (no pre-registration needed): https://tinyurl.com/ZellWriters24 Zell Visiting Writers Series readings and Q&As are free and open to the public and will be offered both virtually (via Zoom) and in person (in UMMA's Stern Auditorium). Seats are offered on a first come, first served basis; please arrive early to secure a spot. Born in Japan and raised in the US, Sawako Nakayasu is an artist working with language, performance, and translation. Her newest books of poetry include *Pink Waves* (Omnidawn, 2023), a finalist for the PEN/Voelcker award, and *Some Girls Walk Into The Country They Are From* (Wave Books, 2020), both of which engage the intersection between writing and translation. *Settle Her*, which was written on the #1 bus line in Providence, Rhode Island on Thanksgiving Day of 2017 on the occasion of her cutting ties with normative Thanksgiving celebrations, is forthcoming from Solid Objects. “Invisible Losses,” a text-based performance, was performed in 2023 as part of Translated Bodies, a translation performance event curated by Gabrielle Civil at the Velocity Dance Center in Seattle. It has also been reimagined and published as a web-based work on oral.pub. Her pamphlet, Say Translation Is Art (Ugly Duckling Presse, 2020), which encourages the untethering of translated texts from conventional relationships to their source texts, has been taught, translated, or performed in the US and in Europe – including as a spoken word performance by Danielle Zawadi in Dutch translation, at the Dutch Foundation for Literature’s Annual Translation Convention in 2022. Nakayasu’s translation of the Japanese modernist poet Sagawa Chika, *The Collected Poems of Chika Sagawa*, supported by the NEA and published by Canarium Books in 2015, received the PEN Award for Poetry in Translation, the Lucien Stryk Asian Translation Prize, and was a finalist for the National Translation Award in Poetry. It was subsequently acquired by Penguin/Random House for their Modern Library series and republished in 2020 in a new edition with updated introduction. *Poet Sagawa Chika: Late Gathering*, currently under development with the Brown Digital Publications Initiative, is a born digital, scholarly publication based on Sagawa’s poetry and legacy. Nakayasu teaches in the Literary Arts department at Brown University, where she teaches poetry, translation, and interdisciplinary art. For any questions about the event or to share accommodation needs, please email kimjulie@umich.edu--we are eager to help ensure this event is inclusive to you. The building, event space, and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Diaper changing tables are available in nearby restrooms. Gender-inclusive restrooms are available on the second floor of the Museum, accessible via the stairs, or in nearby Hatcher Graduate Library (Floors 3, 4, 5, and 6). The Hatcher Library also offers a reflection room (4th Floor South Stacks), and a lactation room (Room 13W, an anteroom to the basement women's staff restroom, or Room 108B, an anteroom of the first floor women's restroom). ASL interpreters and CART services at in-person events are available upon request; please email kimjulie@umich.edu at least two weeks prior to the event, whenever possible, to allow time to arrange services. U-M employees with a U-M parking permit may use the Church Street Parking Structure (525 Church St., Ann Arbor) or the Thompson Parking Structure (500 Thompson St., Ann Arbor). There is limited metered street parking on State Street and South University Avenue. The Forest Avenue Public Parking Structure (650 South Forest Ave., Ann Arbor) is five blocks away, and the parking rate is $1.20 per hour. All of these options include parking spots for individuals with disabilities. Full Article Lecture / Discussion
o 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
