Home Welcome Fall Welcome Ceremony Fall Welcome Ceremony The day kicks off with a special ceremony at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre in the Michigan League from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., where you’ll enjoy inspiring remarks from Dean Mike Solomon, gain valuable insights from student leaders, and learn about the extensive offerings at Rackham Graduate School. Welcome Program Charles Phillips, Master of Ceremonies 3rd Generation Educator, 4th year Ph.D. Candidate in Educational Studies Mike Solomon Dean and Vice-Provost for Academic Affairs, Graduate Studies Devin Woodruff Vice President, Rackham Student Government (RSG) Judy Kim Co-President, Graduate Rackham International (GRIN) Nia Holland President, Students of Color of Rackham (SCOR) The GradTONES Keynote Speaker: Danielle Rosenscruggs “Looking Back, Looking Forward: What I’d Wish I’d Known” Ph.D. Candidate, Developmental Psychology, and founder of The Impostor Academy Kelli Dowd Senior Academic Program Manager, Professional Development and Engagement VaNessa Thompson Academic Program Manager, Professional Development and Engagement Maggie Gardner Senior Program Manager for STEM Professional Development Jeremy Glover Academic Program Manager, Professional Development and Engagement Kirsten Elling Assistant Director, Graduate Student Career Advancement, Rackham Embedded Career Counselor Anna Wagner Career Coach for Graduate Students, Rackham Embedded Career Coach FanFare Band, Michigan Marching Band Fall Welcome Info Fair Immediately following the ceremony, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., proceed to the Second Floor of the Michigan League for the Info Fair, featuring over 30 campus partners, resources, and organizations committed to supporting your academic and personal journey. Rackham’s Info Fair provides the premier opportunity for newly admitted graduate students to learn about the many resources and organizations available to them at Rackham and around the university.
