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SUMMARY:Film Screening & Artist Talk with Zainab Bello
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special screening and conversation exploring textile designs\, cultural practices and storytelling with Zainab Bello\, 2026 Taubman Africa Alliance and U-M African Presidential Scholar. Through her films Mud Houses in Zaria and Kofar Mata Dye Pit\, Zainab engages themes of identity\, heritage\, and reclamation\, highlighting how indigenous knowledge systems – particularly those embedded in textiles and craft – can be preserved\, interpreted and transformed in contemporary contexts. She also reflects on how cultural spaces are utilized and reimagined over time. The screening will be followed by an informal discussion where students will have the opportunity to engage with her creative process\, research methods\, and the role of visual media in documenting culture. \nSeats are limited and food will be provided. Register here.
URL:https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/event/film-screening-artist-talk-with-zainab-bello/
LOCATION:Art & Architecture Building TV Lab\, Room 2106\, 2000 Bonisteel Blvd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events for Students, Faculty, & Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T170000
DTSTAMP:20260629T041157
CREATED:20260312T171112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T153905Z
UID:10006362-1775138400-1775149200@taubmancollege.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Philanthropy & Civic Empowerment Along the Joe Louis Greenway
DESCRIPTION:Come attend a Community Engagement Workshop that partners University of Michigan Architecture\, Planning\, LSA\, and Social Work students in dialogue with philanthropic and civic leaders throughout Detroit. Developed by students in the 2026 Egalitarian Metropolis colloquium and directed by instructors Leigh House and Dr. Craig Wilkins\, the Philanthropy and Civic Empowerment Along the Joe Louis Greenway Workshop is funded through the University Initiative for Democracy & Civic Empowerment and Life Changing Education Grants Program. \nLocated at the Detroit community organization\, Equity Alliance\, the Philanthropy and Civic Empowerment workshop seeks to enhance awareness surrounding the development of the Joe Louis Greenway and the impacts and reciprocal exchanges of contemporary and future philanthrocapitalist developments throughout Detroit. \nWebinar: https://umich.zoom.us/j/97440151417
URL:https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/event/philanthropy-civic-empowerment-along-the-joe-louis-greenway/
LOCATION:Equity Alliance of Michigan\, 6602 Walton St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events for Students, Faculty, & Staff,Student Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T041157
CREATED:20260202T174544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T174544Z
UID:10006339-1775215800-1775221200@taubmancollege.umich.edu
SUMMARY:AI in the Wild: Exporting Aesthetics: Architectural Neuroimmunology: Built Form and the Brain–Body Axis - Cleo Valentine
DESCRIPTION:This talk explores how architectural form is perceived by both human and artificial intelligence. It investigates how spatial qualities such as pattern\, geometry\, and complexity register as stress\, calm\, or beauty\, and how these effects can be studied through AI-driven simulation. It also reflects on the ethical implications of modeling perception in architectural design.
URL:https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/event/ai-in-the-wild-exporting-aesthetics-architectural-neuroimmunology-built-form-and-the-brain-body-axis-cleo-valentine/
LOCATION:Art & Architecture Building TV Lab\, Room 2106\, 2000 Bonisteel Blvd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events for Students, Faculty, & Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T160000
DTSTAMP:20260629T041157
CREATED:20260202T213825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T213849Z
UID:10006340-1775221200-1775232000@taubmancollege.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Campus Day (Invitation Only)
DESCRIPTION:This occasion will provide newly admitted freshman students in architecture or urban technology an excellent opportunity to meet with faculty and students\, and to learn more about what we do here. \nFor Admitted Students – Invitation Only
URL:https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/event/campus-day-2026-2/
CATEGORIES:Events for Prospective Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T041157
CREATED:20251210T153814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T153814Z
UID:10006297-1775293200-1775304000@taubmancollege.umich.edu
SUMMARY:APX Run for Avalon
DESCRIPTION:The Run for Avalon is a 5k run/walk benefiting Avalon Housing organized by Alpha Rho Chi – Iktinos Chapter\, a professional architecture fraternity at the University of Michigan. We are partnering with Avalon Housing\, which is a community leader in providing equitable housing in Washtenaw County\, aligning with our belief in the impact of the built environment on our well-being and ability to thrive. Avalon Housing’s mission is to build healthy\, safe\, and inclusive supportive housing communities as a long-term solution to homelessness.
URL:https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/event/apx-run-for-avalon/
CATEGORIES:Events for Students, Faculty, & Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T150000
DTSTAMP:20260629T041157
CREATED:20260202T170818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T170818Z
UID:10006334-1775563200-1775574000@taubmancollege.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Doctoral Colloquium in Architecture - Mania Aghaei Meibodi\, Xinlin Lu
DESCRIPTION:The Doctoral Colloquium highlights research from architecture PhD faculty and students. Each public seminar features two presenters who will introduce their articles\, followed by open discussion\, and refreshments.
URL:https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/event/doctoral-colloquium-in-architecture-mania-aghaei-meibodi-xinlin-lu/
LOCATION:Art & Architecture Building\, Room 2108\, 2000 Bonisteel Blvd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events for Students, Faculty, & Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260629T041157
CREATED:20260401T130433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T130025Z
UID:10006368-1775584800-1775592000@taubmancollege.umich.edu
SUMMARY:NOMAS General Body Meeting + Elections
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our final GBM of the year\, where we will hold elections\, recap our year\, and end with an ice cream social!
URL:https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/event/nomas-general-body-meeting-elections/
CATEGORIES:Events for Students, Faculty, & Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260629T041157
CREATED:20260302T201108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T201108Z
UID:10006360-1775757600-1775761200@taubmancollege.umich.edu
SUMMARY:NOMAS Career Pathways Panel
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the Career Pathways Panel is to broaden awareness of the professional opportunities available to architecture students and the many skills that their multifaceted curriculum has afforded them. The panel seeks to invite panelists who have a background in or adjacent to architecture and are working professionally in the AEC (Architecture Engineering Construction) industry or related industries. Through this\, we hope to spark students’ interest in exploring the different paths available to them\, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding the skill development they would like to pursue as well as the steps needed to prepare for career paths not previously known to them.
URL:https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/event/nomas-career-pathways-panel/
CATEGORIES:Events for Students, Faculty, & Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T041157
CREATED:20260202T174515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T134004Z
UID:10006338-1775820600-1775826000@taubmancollege.umich.edu
SUMMARY:AI in the Wild: Exporting Aesthetics: AI-Generated Futures of the Greater Bay Area and Their Impact on Architectural Practice - Cas Esbac
DESCRIPTION:Using the Exporting Aesthetics exhibition\, this talk shows how datasets\, prompts\, and feedback loops can determine form before conventional design intent appears. It reframes authorship as building constraints and selection logic\, then maps the impacts on workflows\, accountability\, and practice.
URL:https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/event/ai-in-the-wild-exporting-aesthetics-ai-generated-futures-of-the-greater-bay-area-and-their-impact-on-architectural-practice-cas-esbac/
LOCATION:Art & Architecture Building TV Lab\, Room 2106\, 2000 Bonisteel Blvd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events for Students, Faculty, & Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260629T041157
CREATED:20260202T213917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T213917Z
UID:10006341-1775826000-1775836800@taubmancollege.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Campus Day (Invitation Only)
DESCRIPTION:This occasion will provide newly admitted freshman students in architecture or urban technology an excellent opportunity to meet with faculty and students\, and to learn more about what we do here. \nFor Admitted Students – Invitation Only
URL:https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/event/campus-day-2026-3/
CATEGORIES:Events for Prospective Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260629T041157
CREATED:20260407T132100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T132100Z
UID:10006369-1775844000-1775851200@taubmancollege.umich.edu
SUMMARY:International Movie Night No. 2
DESCRIPTION:International Movie Nights is a new event series launched by UPSA International Chairs in order to introduce different cultures to people. Usually\, a foreign movie is selected for public screening every 2 weeks. Snacks and beverages will be provided. \nThis week\, we’re going to introduce you to 三峡好人 (Still Life)\, a Chinese movie directed by Zhangke Jia.
URL:https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/event/international-movie-night-no-2/
LOCATION:Art & Architecture Building Auditorium\, Room 2104\, 2000 Bonisteel Blvd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events for Students, Faculty, & Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260629T041157
CREATED:20260407T142913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T142913Z
UID:10006370-1776191400-1776196800@taubmancollege.umich.edu
SUMMARY:2026 Fast Food for Thought
DESCRIPTION:Please join The Sustainable Food Systems Initiative on Tuesday\, April 14\, 6:30-8 pm\, in the Dana Building\, Room 1040\, for the annual Fast Food for Thought event. Attendees will hear 10 faculty members from across U-M campuses give lightning talks about their work in the food system. The event is free and open to enrolled students\, members of the UM community\, and the broader public. We’ll have a reception after with delicious samosas from Ypsi-Based Samosa House (a tenant in Growing Hope‘s Incubator Kitchen). \nPlease RSVP to save your seat. If you can’t join in person\, the event will be live-streamed through the Food Literacy for All Zoom link. You can register for the online version.
URL:https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/event/2026-fast-food-for-thought/
LOCATION:Dana Building\, Rm 1040
CATEGORIES:Events for Students, Faculty, & Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T113000
DTSTAMP:20260629T041157
CREATED:20260203T160801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T134531Z
UID:10006346-1776414600-1776425400@taubmancollege.umich.edu
SUMMARY:The Michigan Model for Siting Renewable Energy: Policy\, Implementation\, and Impacts
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Model for Siting Renewable Energy: Policy\, Implementation\, and Impacts will examine how renewable energy siting policy moves from concept to practice\, using Michigan’s experience as a case study with national relevance. The event will be emceed by Sarah Mills\, director of the University of Michigan’s Center for EmPowering Communities and associate professor of practice at U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. \nBreakfast starts at 8:30\, with programming beginning at 9:00. \nThe symposium will open with Nelson Falkenburg from Clean Tomorrow providing a national perspective on renewable energy siting\, exploring why siting has become a central challenge in the clean energy transition\, and how state and local policies are shaping what gets built across the country. This session will situate Michigan’s experience within broader political\, regulatory\, and community dynamics influencing renewable energy deployment nationwide. \nThe focus will then shift to Michigan\, with Dan Scripps\, chair of the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC)\, taking us back to the Fall of 2023\, describing the origins of the Michigan model in Public Act 233 of 2023 (PA 233). He will talk about what prompted the move to reform the state’s siting laws\, and what priorities shaped the law that emerged. \nMadeleine Krol from UM’s Center for EmPowering Communities will then outline in detail the mechanics of the Michigan model\, describing the three primary permitting pathways for large-scale projects in the state. She will also discuss how the Renewables Ready Communities Award\, which provides a financial incentive to local governments that permit projects locally\, is an integral part of the Michigan model. \nThe symposium will conclude with a panel discussion featuring Sarah Mullkoff (Michigan Public Service Commission)\, Laura Sherman (Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council)\, and Catherine Kaufman (Bauckham\, Thall\, Seeber\, Kaufman & Koches PC)\, leaders from varied viewpoints who were each influential in shaping the implementation of PA 233. Moderator Liesl Clark from UM’s School for Environment and Sustainability will ask the panel to reflect on how their expectations in the lead-up to the passage of PA 233 compare with their on-the-ground experiences in its implementation. Panelists will also consider lessons learned to date and what Michigan’s experience suggests for future renewable energy siting efforts. \nTogether\, the program is designed to inform discussion and support a clearer understanding of what effective renewable energy siting looks like in practice. \n\nBios \nNelson Falkenburg is an energy and environmental policy expert with Clean Tomorrow\, specializing in clean energy siting and permitting reform. He has worked on state-level policy research\, coalition building\, and advocacy to advance fair and effective siting frameworks\, and is a co-author of the Siting Policy Field Guide. His work focuses on aligning policy\, community engagement\, and infrastructure deployment. \nDan Scripps is chair of the Michigan Public Service Commission\, where he oversees utility regulation and Michigan’s utility-scale renewable energy siting authority. He brings extensive experience in energy policy\, governance\, and regulatory decision-making\, with a focus on reliability\, affordability\, and clean energy integration. \nMadeleine Krol is a clean energy land use specialist with the University of Michigan’s Center for EmPowering Communities. She partners with local governments on zoning\, ordinances\, and practical guidance to help navigate renewable energy siting and planning challenges across Michigan. \nLiesl Clark (moderator) is director of Climate Action Engagement at the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability. Her work centers on inclusive\, collaborative approaches to climate policy and planning\, with a focus on stakeholder engagement\, equity\, and practical implementation at the state and community levels. \nCatherine Kaufman is a partner at Bauckham\, Thall\, Seeber\, Kaufman\, and Koches. An attorney and AICP-certified planner\, she serves as lead counsel to dozens of townships across the state\, many of which have active or recently-approved renewable energy projects. She is a frequent instructor on municipal issues for the Michigan Townships Association and the Michigan Association of Planning. \nSarah Mullkoff is manager of the Renewable Energy and Storage Siting Section at the Michigan Public Service Commission. She leads the implementation of Michigan’s utility-scale renewable energy siting framework and brings deep experience in energy regulation\, policy analysis\, and public engagement. Her work focuses on translating state policy into clear\, workable processes for project review and approval. \nDr. Laura Sherman is president of the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council and the Institute for Energy Innovation. She leads regulatory and policy advocacy efforts to accelerate clean energy deployment in Michigan and frequently represents industry perspectives before the Michigan Public Service Commission. Her work bridges policy design\, implementation\, and market realities. \nThis event is presented by Taubman College Urban and Regional Planning\, the Center for EmPowering Communities\, and Taubman College Climate Futures. \n 
URL:https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/event/the-michigan-model-for-siting-renewable-energy-policy-implementation-and-impacts/
LOCATION:A. Alfred Taubman Wing Commons\, 2000 Bonisteel Blvd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events for Students, Faculty, & Staff,Conferences & Symposia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260629T041157
CREATED:20260202T213945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T151508Z
UID:10006342-1776430800-1776441600@taubmancollege.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Campus Day (Invitation Only)
DESCRIPTION:This occasion will provide newly admitted freshman students in architecture or urban technology an excellent opportunity to meet with faculty and students\, and to learn more about what we do here. \nFor Admitted Students – Invitation Only
URL:https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/event/campus-day-2026-4/
CATEGORIES:Events for Prospective Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260629T041157
CREATED:20260202T214025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T214025Z
UID:10006343-1776690000-1776700800@taubmancollege.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Campus Day (Invitation Only)
DESCRIPTION:This occasion will provide newly admitted freshman students in architecture or urban technology an excellent opportunity to meet with faculty and students\, and to learn more about what we do here. \nFor Admitted Students – Invitation Only
URL:https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/event/campus-day-2026-5/
CATEGORIES:Events for Prospective Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260629T041157
CREATED:20260224T182539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T182539Z
UID:10006357-1776859200-1776866400@taubmancollege.umich.edu
SUMMARY:NOMAS De-Stress Week: TheraPaws Event
DESCRIPTION:NOMAS is hosting TheraPaws as part of their De-Stress Week\, bringing therapy dogs to Taubman. Come by the Commons to play with some cute dogs to lift spirits. Snacks will be provided.
URL:https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/event/nomas-de-stress-week-therapaws-event/
CATEGORIES:Events for Students, Faculty, & Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260629T041157
CREATED:20260202T214055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T214055Z
UID:10006344-1777035600-1777046400@taubmancollege.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Campus Day (Invitation Only)
DESCRIPTION:This occasion will provide newly admitted freshman students in architecture or urban technology an excellent opportunity to meet with faculty and students\, and to learn more about what we do here. \nFor Admitted Students – Invitation Only
URL:https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/event/campus-day-2026-6/
CATEGORIES:Events for Prospective Students
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