August 2022
Rackham Grad School 101: Your Well-being in Graduate School—A Resource and Information Panel
Well-being involves the wellness of the whole individual, which includes not only their physical health, but their psychological (mental and emotional), occupational, social, and financial health. This program will connect you to the many resources on and off campus designed to support the whole-person well-being of graduate students. Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/J8bDQ. We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event, please follow the registration link…
Find out more »Rackham Grad School 101: The Rackham DEI Certificate—Benefits and Advantages for Your Career
The Rackham Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Certificate is the preeminent professional development experience during graduate school. This presentation will define what the DEI certificate is, what is required to obtain it, and how it will benefit your career aspirations. Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/qAPAQ. We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us…
Find out more »Rackham Grad School 101: What I Wish I’d Known—A Panel Discussion on Graduate School Norms
Join this panel discussion featuring first-gen graduate students from the Rackham Graduate School as they discuss graduate school culture and unspoken norms within the environment. Topics will include advisor and power dynamics, professional attire, networking, finding grants, and work-life-family balance. Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/Ek2wg. We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us…
Find out more »Dean Carlos Jackson Reception
On behalf of Rackham Graduate School, the School of Education, the Department of American Culture, the Latina/o Studies Program, Professional Lantinx at U-M Alliance (PLUMA), the Puentes Graduate Student Association, La Casa Student Association, and the planning committee, it gives us great pleasure to invite you to the welcome reception for Carlos Jackson, who was recently named dean of the Stamps School of Art & Design. This celebration of Latinx leadership at U-M will be a wonderful opportunity to welcome Dean…
Find out more »Rackham Graduate School Fall Welcome
We are excited to welcome you to Rackham Graduate School! To kick off the day's activity come to Hill Auditorium to hear from Dean Mike Solomon, student leaders, and the Michigan Fanfare Band and learn more about what the school has to offer. We encourage you to attend in-person, but it will be live-streamed as well. Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/d9qPG. We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation…
Find out more »Rackham Fall Information Fair
Rackham’s Fall Information Fair provides newly admitted graduate students the opportunity to learn about Rackham and connect with resources that will enhance their experience at the University of Michigan. Join us at the Ingalls Mall, opposite the Rackham building, and connect with over 75 campus resources and organizations. This will be a hybrid event where students have the option to join us in person or via zoom for the online aspect of the Information Fair, which will be separated into…
Find out more »Rackham Resolution Office: Virtual Office Hours
If you have a quick question or have a time sensitive matter, attend the Rackham's Resolution Office's open office hours weekly on Monday and Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. In the interest of providing students as much privacy as possible, you may spend a brief time in a waiting room if the resolution officer is engaged with another student. They will be with you as quickly as possible. Join Zoom Meeting https://umich.zoom.us/j/96728733675 Meeting ID: 967 2873 3675…
Find out more »Rackham Grad School 101: Filing Taxes for Graduate Students
This session will get domestic graduate students prepared for tax season and answer their questions. Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/QeJrj. We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time, preferably one week, to arrange for your requested accommodations or an effective alternative.
Find out more »DEI Certificate Information Session
Did you know Rackham offers a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Professional Development Certificate designed to prepare graduate students to work in a diverse environment while fostering a climate of inclusivity? Attend this introduction session to learn about the requirements of the program and discover how this certificate can prepare you to enter a diverse and global job market. Find out more about the program on our DEI Certificate page. This workshop is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.…
Find out more »Rackham Resolution Office: Virtual Office Hours
If you have a quick question or have a time sensitive matter, attend the Rackham's Resolution Office's open office hours weekly on Monday and Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. In the interest of providing students as much privacy as possible, you may spend a brief time in a waiting room if the resolution officer is engaged with another student. They will be with you as quickly as possible. Join Zoom Meeting https://umich.zoom.us/j/96728733675 Meeting ID: 967 2873 3675…
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