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Anti-Racism in an Abroad Context

Assembly Hall, 4th Floor, Rackham Building 915 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Structural racism in the United States is the normalization and legitimization of an array of dynamics—historical, cultural, institutional, and interpersonal—that routinely advantage whites while producing cumulative and chronic adverse outcomes for people of color. It is a system of hierarchy and inequity, primarily characterized by white supremacy—the preferential treatment, privilege, and power for white people […]

Navigating Difficult Conversations

Assembly Hall, 4th Floor, Rackham Building 915 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

In this interactive session, Rackham experts in conflict resolution will discuss the ways in which conflict can manifest in our academic and personal spheres and will explore strategies to navigate and address difficult conversations. You will leave with concrete strategies for productive dialogue and clear communication, able to approach difficult conversations with more confidence in […]

CANCELLED: Institute for Social Change – Keynote: Community as a Rebellion

Assembly Hall, 4th Floor, Rackham Building 915 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

5/5 UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. Please join us for the Rackham Institute for Social Change Keynote with Dr. Lorgia García Peña! During this talk, Dr. García Peña will discuss community building and public scholarship by focusing on her book Community as Rebellion.

Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Breakfast

Assembly Hall, 4th Floor, Rackham Building 915 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Graduate students do so much for our campus, and we want to thank you. Enjoy breakfast and network with fellow students as we kick off the week. Sponsored by Professional Development and Engagement, Rackham Graduate School Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/GkdJm. We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation […]

Entering, Engaging, and Exiting Communities: An Introduction for Graduate Students

Assembly Hall, 4th Floor, Rackham Building 915 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

This interactive workshop introduces principles and practices for thoughtfully engaging with communities, including motivations, impact of social identities, and strategies for engaging in reciprocal, ethical, and respectful ways. Learning Objectives: Understand and articulate best practices for preparing to enter communities, engaging with communities, and exiting communities in positive, humanizing, and sustainable ways. Reflect on how […]

History is an Action Word: Designing Experiences that Empower

Assembly Hall, 4th Floor, Rackham Building 915 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

As an 18th century sugar plantation turned historic site, Whitney Plantation welcomes thousands of visitors annually to discuss the experiences of enslaved Africans and their descendants on Louisiana plantations and the legacies of slavery that still impact our communities today. For many of the staff, this unique work becomes personal. During this interactive presentation, Director […]

Research-Based Strategies for Overcoming Impostor Syndrome

Assembly Hall, 4th Floor, Rackham Building 915 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Have you often succeeded at an academic task even though you were afraid you wouldn’t do well? Do you dread others evaluating your work? Do you tend to remember incidents when you haven’t done your best more than those when you have? Thoughts such as these are the hallmark of impostor syndrome thinking. This workshop […]

Rackham Wellness Day

Assembly Hall, 4th Floor, Rackham Building 915 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Need a midweek pick me up? Does life have you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Come join us on Wednesday, November 16 for a break and refresh from the daily grind. Rackham and Wolverine Wellness are partnering to help provide a space for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to intentionally focus on their mental health and well-being. From 10 […]