Campus News
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January 9, 2023
U-M clarifies tobacco policy; free cessation group available
The Tobacco-free University Premises policy has been revised to clarify the cultural practice of smudging, a historical ritual of some Indigenous or Native American people, that is considered exempt from new restrictions.
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January 9, 2023
Public comments sought for proposed Regents’ Bylaws revisions
Revisions to the Board of Regents’ Bylaw 3.10, which governs ownership of patents and copyrights, have been proposed and are posted for public comment. Comments are due by Jan. 23.
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January 9, 2023
Special section features previews of 2023 MLK Symposium
The MLK Symposium provides opportunities to participate in lectures, live performances, exhibits, workshops and community service projects sponsored by academic and non-academic units, student and staff organizations and community groups.
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January 9, 2023
Faculty symposium to explore anti-racism research, scholarship
The Faculty Symposium on Anti-Racism Research & Scholarship at the University Michigan will take place Jan. 30-31 in the Michigan League Ballroom on the Ann Arbor campus.
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January 9, 2023
Discussion to consider the role of #BlackLivesMatter and the arts
The #BlackLivesMatter Arts in the Performing Arts webinar will take place from 12:30-2 p.m. Feb. 10, presented by the National Center for Institutional Diversity.
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January 9, 2023
Talk will explore ties between racial injustice, genocide prevention
Alice Wairimu Nderitu, a leading voice in the field of peacebuilding and violence prevention, will speak at 4 p.m. Jan. 25 in Room 1040 of the LSA Building.
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January 9, 2023
Journalist Jelani Cobb to discuss ‘The Half-Life of Freedom’
The Wallace House will host a conversation with journalist and scholar Jelani Cobb as part of the continuing series “Democracy in Crisis: Views from the Press” and the 2023 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Symposium.
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January 9, 2023
Educator, writer to address effects of racism on health
Educator and writer Linda Villarosa will speak at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 17 in the Annenberg Auditorium on “Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation.”
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January 9, 2023
Civil rights attorney to talk about the power of restorative justice
A social justice activist and civil rights trial attorney who says restorative justice can promote peace and healing will give a virtual lecture during U-M’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium.
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January 9, 2023
Student-led teach-in, workshop will explore issues around racism
Students can learn about racism and how to combat it during a virtual, peer-led workshop, the Anti-Racism Teach-in/Workshop, presented by the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs on Jan. 24.
