Welcome to Michigan Program
Highlights
The Welcome to Michigan
Program consists of over 200 events that offer something for everyone.
The "Anchor Events" listed below are planned to include
the entire freshman class, all first-year students are strongly
encouraged to attend. All other events are sponsored by student
groups, University departments, or community agencies. For a complete
list of all events and descriptions, see UM*Events.
If you have a disability which requires an accommodation, e.g. an interpreter or large print materials, please call Services for Students with Disabilities at (734) 763-3000 and ask for Jill Rice. This request needs to be made two weeks prior to the event in order to make arrangements. All events are held in accessible facilities. New Student Convocation and the 10 a.m. Day of CHANGE Keynote feature open captioning and American Sign Language interpretation.
2009 Anchor Events
Additional Welcome to Michigan events occur throughout the month of September! See more >>
New Student Convocation
- Thursday, September 3, 7pm, Crisler Arena
This is
the official kick-off to Welcome to Michigan and an introduction
to the academic community. This ceremony is a Michigan tradition
that includes messages from the president of the University, student
government president, and several other representatives. Students
and their families are invited to dine together in the Michigan
League prior to Convocation. Following the ceremony, students will
head to Central Campus for Escapade & Artscapade.
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Artscapade - Thursday,
September 3, 8pm, Alumni Memorial Hall - University of Michigan Musuem of Art
Experience the lively UM
arts scene in the newly
renovated University of
Michigan Museum of Art.
Music, games, and fabulous
prizes abound! Receive your
"Passport to the Arts" and
launch yourself into gallery
games. Performances by
award winning acappella,
dance and spoken word
groups go on all night. Along
the way meet students
involved with the music,
theatre, film, writing,
and visual arts scenes
on campus. You won't
want to miss this exciting
opportunity to spend a night
at the Museum!
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Escapade - Thursday,
September 3, 8pm, Michigan Union
Join your peers for an
evening of fun-filled events
and entertainment with
lots of free food and
giveaways. A great way to
meet new people! Explore
Michigan Union for live
music performances, a
dance party, art projects
and novelty attractions such
as caricatures, frame-aname,
fortune telling, photo
shoots, funny balloons and
more. Plus interact with
members of various student
organizations and Student
Affairs staff and be informed
about their services
and programs. For more
information call 763-3202,
e-mail: uuap@umich.edu. Sponsored by University
Unions Arts & Programs: Division of Student Affairs.
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Academic Programs Day
- Friday, September 4
This
day is designed to offer new students activities/events that pertain
to their area of study and/or career interests. Start the academic
year off right by taking advantage of these programs.
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Maize Craze - Friday,
September 4, 4-6:30pm, Palmer Field
You're
not a Michigan Student until you experience Maize Craze! An outdoor pep rally before
for our first football game
is guaranteed to be a good
time! Come out and listen
to the Marching Band, meet
athletic coaches, participate
in different activities, win
prizes and eat dinner all at
the same place! See you
there.
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Meijer Mania - Friday,
September 4, 9pm-1am, Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Meijer
Need to buy those lastminute
items for your
residence hall room? Want
to win free prizes? Well
this is the event for you!
Meijer (the area's largest
mega-store with groceries)
welcomes new students
with a fun-filled night of
shopping, games, music,
free food, tons of prizes, and
more! We provide continuous shuttle service
all night.
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UMix Rock the Night - Saturday, September 5, Midnight-1:30 a.m., Michigan League & Pierpont Commons
Enjoy free food, a movie,
lazer tag, giveaways, and
more in the Michigan
League and Pierpont
Commons at your first UMix late-night party! A shuttle will be
running between the two
locations all night!Sponsored by University
Unions Arts & Programs: Division of Student Affairs.
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Recreational Sports
Expo - Sunday, September 6, 11am-2pm, Palmer Field
The Rec Sports Expo is
an opportunity for new
students to learn about our
programs and services. Our
staff will be on hand to talk
about specific programs,
answer any questons about
our facilities, provide student
employment options, and
just chat about what we
offer. It also provides our
42 Club Sports a chance to
recruit new students, and our
other programs (Intramurals,
Outdoor Adventures, and
Challenge Program) to
highlight their upcoming
events. Food and t-shirts
will be free to everyone who
comes to join the fun and
see what's available for you
within Rec
Sports!
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For a Good Time Come to the Library -
Sunday, September 6, 4 - 6 pm, Shapiro Library
Discover your library! Ask for a slice of pizza, create an art project with
Arts at Michigan, learn all about the squeaking rubber ducks, think about what coffee to order at Bert's Cafe, and explore the Tech Deck!
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Taste of Michigan - Sunday, September 6, 6 - 8 pm, Palmer Field
Get a flavor for some of
Michigan's best! Stop
by to get free samples
of some of the amazing
local restaurants around
campus. Members of the
Greek Community and
LSA Student Government
will be present to allow
you the opportunity to
ask questions. While you
are there, experience the
talent of a variety of student
performances and enter for
a chance to win great prizes.
Sponsored by Office of Greek Life, Division of Student Affairs and LSA Student Government.
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A
Day of C.H.A.N.G.E.! - Monday, September 7
Creating a Healthy and New Generation of Equality
- Multicultural Programs Day
A Day of C.H.A.N.G.E. provides ALL students with the opportunity
to connect with Michigan's commitment to diversity. Join us at these
events to celebrate and appreciate this central, long-term ethic
at Michigan by bringing together the campus community in educational
and social events.
Keynote Speaker Dr. Maura Cullen: In the spirit of CHANGE
10am-noon OR 2:30-4:30pm
Rackham Auditorium
We are caught in times of political correctness, where "saying' the right things are worlds away from "doing" the right thing. Considered one of the most inclusive sessions on diversity, you will learn how the human spirit can build coalitions, not blame, with groups who never thought they had anything in common with one another.
Extravaganza for CHANGE
Noon-2:30 pm
Ingalls Mall (Next to the Michigan League)
Stop by campus and community organization tables to take part in quick activities
and learn about making CHANGE on campus. Free lunch provided!
Stay involved in CHANGE events all year long!
Visit the M-CHANGE website
for more information.
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Pre-Class Bash - Monday,
September 7, 7-10pm, Palmer Field
The Residence Halls
Association (RHA) invites
you to come out to Palmer
Field for the best party
before classes start.
Enjoy free pizza, free
t-shirts, live music, and,
most importantly, time
with 6,000 other new
and old friends! Brought
to you by RHA: The
student government of the
residence halls.
Brought to you by RHA: The student government of the residence halls.
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Taste of Culture - Sunday, September 13, 2-6pm, William Monroe Trotter Multicultural Center
FREE CULTURAL FOODS, FREE RAFFLE, FREE GIVEAWAYS!
You and your family are invited to celebrate the commencing of
another exciting and eventful year at the University of Michigan
with MESA/Trotter. This event gives students the opportunity to
sample authentic cultural foods from a variety of local restaurants,
enjoy live music, win giveaways, and participate in family friendly
activities.
It's also a chance to learn about resources for diverse populations
in the Ann Arbor area. Come out and get to know new and
returning students, connect with University staff, and learn more
about what MESA/Trotter has to offer!
Sponsored by Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affaris/Trotter Multicultural Center, Division of Student Affairs
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