This is the list of events for the What Makes Life Worth Living theme semester.
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Sep 2 2010 - 9:00AM
Association of Religious Counselors: Kickoff Event featuring John Greisberger
Michigan Union
Sep 6 2010 - 8:00PM
Residential College Film: The Wizard of Oz
Residential College – Keene AuditoriumMore information: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032138/
Sep 7 2010 - 7:30PM
Film at UMMA: Wizard of Oz
UM Museum of ArtMore information: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032138/
Sep 10 2010 - 8:00PM
Residential College Film: The Wizard of Oz
Residential College – Keene AuditoriumMore information: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032138/
Sep 11 2010 - 1:00PM
UMMA Tour: Political and Social Expressions in Art
UM Museum of Art
Sep 12 2010 - 1:00PM
UMMA Tour: The Collector's Eye
UM Museum of Art
Sep 16 2010 - 5:00PM
Stamps Lecture: Mihaly and Chris Csikszentmihályi
Michigan TheaterMore information: http://art-design.umich.edu/stamps/detail/mihalyi_christopher_csikszentmihalyi
Sep 16 2010 - 7:00PM
Residential College: On the Road: Can Oz help us think about What Makes Life Worth Living
East Quad – 126
Sep 17 2010 - 10:00AM
Mihaly Csikszentmihályi: Good Work Discussion
Michigan Union – Parker Room
Sep 18 2010 - 1:00PM
UMMA Tour: The Collector's Eye
UM Museum of Art
Sep 18 2010 - 7:00PM
Dancing Through Life: Ballroom Dance Team
East Hall: 3rd Floor Psychology AtriumPhotos and an interview await in the description!
Sep 19 2010 - 1:00PM
UMMA Tour: Political and Social Expressions in Art
UM Museum of Art
Sep 22 2010 - 5:30PM
Author's Forum Presents: "Long for this World: The Strange Science of Immortality'
Hatcher Graduate Library – Gallery 100More information: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/humin
Sep 25 2010 - 1:00PM
Beauty Makes Life Worth Living: The Art of Thangka Painting
UM Museum of ArtThe "Drawing Buddha" hands on workshop at 4pm is now full
Sep 25 2010 - 1:00PM
UMMA Tour: Political and Social Expressions in Art
UM Museum of Art
Sep 26 2010 - 1:00PM
UMMA Tour: The Collector's Eye
UM Museum of Art
Sep 29 2010 - 4:00PM
Reading: Jim Northrup (Native American novelist)
Angell Hall – Auditorium A
Sep 29 2010 - 4:00PM
Gerald F. Else Lecture in the Humanities: Francois Hartog
Michigan Union – Kuenzel Room
Sep 30 2010 - 3:30PM
GIEU Symposium: Capstone Projects from GIEU experiences
Michigan Union – BallroomMore information on the Global Intercultural Experience for Undergraduates program: http://www.gieu.umich.edu/
Sep 30 2010 - 7:00PM
Residential College: Finding OZ in America: the Author and his Times
East Quad – 126
Oct 1 2010 - 1:00PM
José Zalaquett: Moral and Political Reconstruction in Post-conflict Societies
Ford School of Public Policy – Annenberg Auditorium
Oct 2 2010 - 1:00PM
UMMA Tour: The Collector's Eye
UM Museum of Art
Oct 2 2010 - 7:00PM
Dancing Through Life: Swing Dance
East Hall: 3rd Floor Psychology AtriumPhotos and an interview await in the description!
Oct 3 2010 - 1:00PM
UMMA Tour: Political and Social Expressions in Art
UM Museum of Art
Oct 4 2010 - 11:30AM
Positive Links Speaker Series: Professor Kim Cameron
Ross School of Business
Generative Practices: How to be a Positive Force in Troubled Times
Oct 5 2010 - 7:30PM
Film at UMMA: The Big Chill
UM Museum of ArtMore information: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085244/
Oct 6 2010 - 7:00PM
Author's Forum: Working Words: Punching the Clock and Kicking Out the Jams (A conversation with M.L. Liebler)
Hatcher Graduate Library – 100
Oct 7 2010 - 4:00PM
Tanner Lecture on Human Values: Martin Seligman
Rackham AuditoriumThe Philosophy department is hosting the 2010 Tanner Lecture on Human Values
Oct 7 2010 - 5:15PM
Zell Visiting Writers Series: Kazim Ali (Poetry Reading)
UM Museum of ArtOct 7 2010 - 7:00PM
Charlie Frank, “Candy and Passion – A Sweet Life”
Hatcher Graduate Library – Gallery 100Oct 7 2010 - 7:30PM
Film Screening: Freedom’s Fury
Michigan Theater
part of the 100th anniversary celebration of poli sci deptOct 7 2010 - 7:30PM
Film Screening: Freedom’s Fury
Michigan TheaterPart of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the Political Science department.
Oct 8 2010 - 9:00AM
Symposium on the Tanner Lecture on Human Values
Rackham Graduate School AmphitheatreOct 9 2010 - 1:00PM
UMMA Tour: Political and Social Expressions in Art
UM Museum of ArtOct 10 2010 - 1:00PM
UMMA Tour: The Collector's Eye
UM Museum of ArtOct 11 2010 - 5:15PM
Zell Visiting Writers Series: Adonis, at 80 (Poetry Reading)
UM Museum of ArtOct 13 2010 - 12:00AM
Peace Corps at the University of Michigan: 50 Years Celebrations
University of Michigan CampusThis year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Peace Corps, and the University has many events planned to commemorate this historic occasion between Oct 13-15.
Oct 13 2010 - 8:30AM
Peace Corps Symposium: The Future of International Service
Ross School of Business – Blau AuditoriumMore information here: http://peacecorps.umich.edu/natl-details.html
Oct 13 2010 - 7:00PM
Author and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Paul Theroux Speech
Hatcher Graduate Library – Gallery 100The American travel writer and novelist Paul Theroux will discuss the impact of the Peace Corps on his life.
Oct 13 2010 - 10:00PM
Peace Corps Student Symposium: Challenges and Opportunities of International Service
Michigan UnionOct 14 2010 - 2:00AM
Peace Corps First Ceremony on Michigan Union steps
Michigan UnionOct 14 2010 - 11:00AM
Peace Corps Second Ceremony on Michigan Union steps
Michigan UnionOct 14 2010 - 1:30PM
Spending Your Days in Ghana: Responding to JFK's Challenge
Michigan Union – PendletonSymposium: Michigan Union - Pendleton Room; Reception: UM Museum of Art
Oct 14 2010 - 7:00PM
Residential College: Fearless Girls and Other Worlds: OZ in the Land of Children's Literature
East Quad – 126Oct 14 2010 - 8:30PM
Tom Hayden: The Importance of Community Organizing & Student Activism in the 1960s and the 2000s
Hatcher Graduate LibraryOct 15 2010 - 3:00PM
Peace Corps Authors
Hatcher Graduate LibraryOct 16 2010 - 1:00PM
UMMA Tour: The Collector's Eye
UM Museum of ArtOct 17 2010 - 1:00PM
UMMA Tour: Political and Social Expressions in Art
UM Museum of ArtOct 20 2010 - 5:30PM
Idealist.org “Graduate Degree for the Public Good” Fair
Michigan Union – BallroomPursue your passion and explore ways to further your social-impact career through graduate school!
Register for free to secure your spot.Oct 20 2010 - 5:30PM
Science Café: Polar Opposites? Exploring Art and Science at the North and South Poles
Cottage Inn RestaurantOct 21 2010 - 5:15PM
Zell Visiting Writers Series: Daniel Alarcón (Fiction Reading)
UM Museum of ArtOct 23 2010 - 1:00PM
UMMA Tour: Political and Social Expressions in Art
UM Museum of ArtOct 24 2010 - 1:00PM
UMMA Tour: The Collector's Eye
UM Museum of ArtOct 25 2010 - 5:15PM
Zell Visiting Writers Series: Yusef Komunyakaa in Residence (Poetry Reading)
UM Museum of ArtOct 26 2010 - 5:30PM
Stephen Forrest, “Living the Dream: How to Solar Power Your House and Save the World”
Hatcher Graduate Library – Gallery 100Oct 26 2010 - 8:00PM
International Film: Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai
North Quad – Dining HallMore information: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1247440/. See a trailer in the description!
Oct 28 2010 - 12:00AM
Net Impact National Conference:
Ross School of BusinessMore information: http://2010.netimpact.org/. Registration required.
Oct 28 2010 - 4:00PM
Katz-Newcomb Lecture: Dacher Keltner “Born To Be Good: The Evolution of Compassion” -CANCELED-
Ford School of Public Policy – Annenberg AuditoriumThis event has been canceled!
Oct 28 2010 - 5:00PM
Stamps Lecture: Sarah Chayes
Michigan TheaterOct 28 2010 - 5:00PM
Zell Visiting Writers Series: Yusef Komunyakaa in Residence (Lecture)
UM Museum of ArtOct 28 2010 - 7:00PM
Residential College: Friends of Dorothy: OZ's Legacy to the LGBT Community
East Quad – 126Oct 28 2010 - 7:00PM
Free Trade vs. Fair Trade: Intersections, Overlap, Opposition
Michigan Leage – Henderson RoomOct 28 2010 - 7:30PM
Vivian Shaw Lecture: Robin Givhan on Fashion and Politics
UM Museum of ArtOct 28 2010 - 8:00PM
CFS Lecture Series: The Meaning of Suffering
Power CenterOct 30 2010 - 1:00PM
UMMA Tour: The Collector's Eye
UM Museum of ArtOct 31 2010 - 1:00PM
UMMA Tour: Political and Social Expressions in Art
UM Museum of ArtNov 1 2010 - 4:00PM
Ancient Philosophy Lecture: Martha NussbaumNov 2 2010 - 4:00PM
Ancient Philosophy Lecture: Martha NussbaumNov 2 2010 - 8:00PM
International Film: End of the Rainbow (Guinea)
North Quad – Dining HallMore information: http://www.pbs.org/itvs/globalvoices/endoftherainbow.html
Nov 4 2010 - 5:00PM
Zell Visiting Writers Series: Marilyn Hacker (Poetry Reading)
UM Museum of ArtNov 4 2010 - 7:30PM
Film at UMMA: Bilal's Stand
UM Museum of ArtMore information: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1494640/
Nov 5 2010 - 4:00PM
Susan Messer: Honor's Author Talk
Angell Hall – Auditorium C
Reception to follow the event in Perlman Honors CommonNov 5 2010 - 4:00PM
Community Based Research Symposium
Undergraduate Science Building; Plaza Level FoyerNov 7 2010 - 2:00PM
The 9th Annual Platsis Symposium on the Greek Legacy:
Rackham AuditoriumNov 8 2010 - 11:30AM
Positive Links Speaker Series: Professor Gretchen Spreitzer
Ross School of BusinessMore Information: http://www.bus.umich.edu/Positive/CPOS/Activities/pos-links.html
Nov 9 2010 - 7:00PM
John Hammock: co-author of "Practical Idealists: Changing the World and Getting Paid"
Hatcher Graduate Library – 100Nov 9 2010 - 8:00PM
International Film: Poto Mitan (Haiti)
North Quad – Dining HallMore information: http://www.potomitan.net/
Nov 11 2010 - 7:00PM
Residential College: Showtime! Acting Oz
East Quad – 126Nov 13 2010 - 7:00PM
Dancing Through Life: Cadence
East Hall: 3rd Floor Psychology AtriumPhotos and an interview await in the description!
Nov 15 2010 - 12:00PM
Diag Day
University of Michigan DiagNov 15 2010 - 7:00PM
Ari Weinzweig of Zingerman's: "A Lapsed Anarchist's Approach to Building a Great Business"
Angell Hall – Auditorium BNov 16 2010 - 5:00PM
Acumen Fund Social Entrepreneurship Case Competition
Michigan Leage – Michigan RoomPlease register before Tuesday, November 16th, due to limited capacity: http://mpowered.umich.edu/events/gew/case/application
Nov 16 2010 - 7:30PM
Wallenberg Medal Presentation and Lecture – Dr. Denis Mukwege
Rackham AuditoriumEach year the recipient of the Wallenberg Medal is invited to present a lecture at the University of Michigan..
Nov 16 2010 - 8:00PM
International Film: Once in Afghanistan
North Quad – Dining HallTwo of the vaccinators portrayed in the documentary will also be present for Q&A!
Nov 17 2010 - 4:00PM
Gary Dixon, Foundation for a Better Life - Will your values makes a difference?
Michigan Union – Kuenzel RoomNov 17 2010 - 5:30PM
Science Café: Happiness is Different Things to Different People: Perspectives from Around the World
Conor O’Neill’s Traditional Irish PubNov 18 2010 - 7:30PM
Film at UMMA: Dead Man Walking
UM Museum of ArtMore information: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112818/
Nov 18 2010 - 8:00PM
CFS Lecture: The Wound of Beauty with Greg Wolfe
Rackham Auditorium – AmphitheaterNov 19 2010 - 12:00PM
Jacqueline Novogratz: Building a New Leadership for a World that Can’t Wait: Navigating the interdisciplinary nature of social enterprise
Ross School of Business – Blau AuditoriumNov 30 2010 - 7:00PM
What Makes Gay Life Worth Living?
Rackham Auditorium – AmphitheaterDec 2 2010 - 7:00PM
Sr. Helen Prejean: Dead Man Walking: The Journey Continues
Ross School of Business – Blau AuditoriumDec 3 2010 - 2:00PM
Keeping it Positive: Science and Successful Aging in the 21st Century
East Hall – 4448Dec 6 2010 - 11:30AM
Positive Links Speaker Series: Professor Erika James
Ross School of Business
More Information: http://www.bus.umich.edu/Positive/CPOS/Activities/pos-links.htmlDec 9 2010 - 7:00PM
Discussion Forum on Equality and Democracy
Michigan Union – Anderson Room (A and B)Dec 11 2010 - 7:00PM
Dancing Through Life: EnCore
East Hall: 3rd Floor Psychology AtriumPhotos and an interview await in the description!
Jan 22 2011 - 1:30PM
Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads Author Event
Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, Towsley Auditorium
