Bicentennial

  1. October 31, 2016

    Opening colloquium features U.S. Justice Sotomayor, German Justice Baer

    The U-M of tomorrow and yesteryear will intersect in very public ways as the bicentennial kicks off in January 2017 with the first Presidential Bicentennial Colloquium featuring leading jurists from two of the world’s largest democracies.

  2. October 31, 2016

    Discussion examines bargain between research universities, society

    The leaders of many of the most prestigious universities in the world will convene during U-M’s bicentennial year to discuss and debate the public mission — and the public’s support — of research universities.

  3. October 31, 2016

    Final colloquium looks to future of university with design competition

    How will U-M look and function in 2067? That is for today’s community to envision as part of the university’s bicentennial celebration.

  4. October 31, 2016

    LSA bicentennial theme semesters to examine U-M’s past, present and future

    To celebrate the university’s 200th birthday, LSA will dedicate its winter and fall 2017 semesters to exploring the history and future of U-M through its people and their impact on the world.

  5. October 31, 2016

    Bicentennial merchandise proceeds to support student scholarships

    Maize-and-blue merchandise that promotes U-M’s first 200 years will help support students enrolled in Michigan’s third century of teaching and research.

  6. October 31, 2016

    Bicentennial resources

    Learn more about the U-M bicentennial and the history of the university.

  7. October 31, 2016

    Bicentennial finale planned at Third Century Expo

    The Third Century Expo will be U-M’s bicentennial finale, blanketing the heart of Central Campus during the UMich200 Fall Festival. 

  8. October 31, 2016

    UMich200 Fall Festival

    Schedule of events.

  9. October 31, 2016

    UMich200 Spring Festival

    Schedule of events.

  10. October 31, 2016

    Summer festival to celebrate university staff

    The longtime contributions of U-M staff will be the focus of the UMich200 Summer Festival, complemented by the long-running Ann Arbor Summer Festival and its eclectic programming.