Following is the schedule of presentations for the June 16-22, 2024 program.
Please note that activities are subject to change based on attendee preferences.
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Ken Kollman
Frederick G. L. Huetwell Professor of Political Science
Director and Research Professor, Center for Political Studies
University of Michigan
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Jerry Davis
Gilbert and Ruth Whitaker Professor of Business Administration
Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
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Ken Fischer
President Emeritus of the University Musical Society (UMS)
Faculty in Arts Leadership, School of Music, Theatre & Dance
University of Michigan
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Adam C. Simon
Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Earth & Environmental Sciences
University of Michigan
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Benjamin Hampstead
Stanley Berent, Ph.D. Collegiate Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry
Staff Psychologist, Mental Health Service, VA Medical Center, Ann Arbor
Director, Research Program on Cognition and Neuromodulation Based Interventions
Clinical Core Leader, Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
University of Michigan
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Margo Schlanger
Wade H. and Dores M. McCree Collegiate Professor of Law
Founder and Director, Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse
University of Michigan Law School
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Joel Howell
Elizabeth Farrand Professor of the History of Medicine
Professor of History, Internal Medicine, and Health Management & Policy
University of Michigan
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William Elliott III
Professor of Social Work
Director, Joint Doctoral Program in Social Work and Social Science
University of Michigan
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Darryl Conway
Senior Associate Athletic Director and Chief Health & Welfare Officer
University of Michigan Athletics
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Deborah Dash Moore
Frederick G.L. Huetwell Professor of History
Director, Frankel Center for Judaic Studies
University of Michigan
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Barbara L. McQuade
Professor from Practice
University of Michigan Law School
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Javed Ali
Associate Professor of Practice
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan
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James Tobin
Professor of Journalism
Miami University
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Vivek Sankaran
Clinical Professor of Law
Director, Child Advocacy Law Clinic
Director, Child Welfare Appellate Clinic
University of Michigan Law School
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Elizabeth Birr Moje
Dean, George Herbert Mead Collegiate Professor of Education and Arthur F Thurnau Professor, Marsal Family School of Education
Faculty Associate, Institute for Social Research
Faculty Affiliate in Latino/a Studies, College of LSA
University of Michigan
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The State Street District has some of Ann Arbor’s most iconic landmarks, from the Michigan Theater to Nickels Arcade, and is bursting with restaurants, cafes and shopping.
Bird Hills Nature Area is the largest park in Ann Arbor, with hilly woods, ravines and streams. The 2.3 mile loop is ideal for hiking, biking, and bird-watching.
Ken Fischer, President Emeritus of UMS, will take small groups to the observation deck of the Tower for a discussion about its history, and participants will listen to and actually play the carillon bells.
Join us for a private tour of Michigan Stadium and run (or walk) through the tunnel onto the field! ($20)
With rare photos and advertisements, Gail Offen and Jon Milan, authors of Iconic Restaurants of Ann Arbor, will discuss Ann Arbor’s legendary eateries, from Drake’s to Pretzel Bell and more.
The Kelsey contains rich collections and active exhibitions of Classical, Egyptian, and Middle Eastern archaeology, with over 1,500 artifacts on permanent display.
Join us at Zingerman's Bakehouse for Detroit Classics. Participants will make and eat Detroit-Style Deep Dish Pizza, Spiced Almond Cookies, and a Long John Coffee Cake ($135).
Explore the lovely Matthaei Botanical Gardens, the conservatory, and natural and paved trails ideal for hiking or biking. On Wednesday there will be a free guided nature walk, Bugs are Beautiful.
With a curator, we will learn about the Papyrology Collection, the largest collection of ancient papyri in North America, with texts and documents dating from about 1,000 BCE to 1,000 CE. We'll then tour the newly renovated Clark Commons on the third floor of Shapiro, getting a glimpse of how students use the library today.
Join us for a guided walking tour of Central Campus (the original 40 acres) covering highlights of U-M’s first 70 years.
Among the best campus art museums in the country, UMMA offers exhibitions and galleries showcasing over 21,000 objects spanning all time periods.
Join us to learn more about the history of the Clements Library, its programs, and collections. Highlights include Benjamin West's iconic painting "Death of General Wolfe," a Revolutionary War-era trunk that once housed General Thomas Gage's papers, and the current exhibit. Our Curator of Maps and Graphics will pull a special array of rare maps for guests to learn about and see in person! We are offering a unique opportunity to discover some hidden gems in this University of Michigan treasure trove.
The museum opened in a beautiful new space in 2019 and includes awe-inspiring exhibits featuring U-M's extraordinary natural science collections.
Built in 1854, the Observatory hosts astronomy nights and tours. It was U-M's first scientific research facility and among the nation's oldest observatories.