Propose a Workshop on Math and Social Justice
ICERM has opened up a special solicitation for social justice focused workshop proposals in the mathematical sciences. Please share this around! Details.
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2BR apartment in AA for rent
Harry Bray asked me to share the attached announcement about his really nice 2BR apartment becoming available on August 15 in Woodbury Gardens. It’s not far from campus, on the bus line, and competitively priced. Please spread the word among […]
Allies Grants from Rackham
Rackham offers “Faculty Ally” grants up to 12K per year, for the purpose of making departments better for all graduate students, including students from under-represented demographics. A few years ago, PhD student Patricia Klein took the lead on designing a […]
Upcoming Rackham Events and Some Unsolicited Advice
Rackham hosts many events to support all aspects of graduate student life. Please take advantage of this! If you click on the Rackham Events Calendar or the Sessions @UM page, for example, you will find a host of interesting events. […]
Rally in Support of GEO
While there is still much work to be done, University of Michigan GSIs enjoy some pretty good working conditions and benefits compared to peers elsewhere. This is because of the strength of our Union, the GEO. Don’t take this for […]
From your Math Librarian…transform wikipedia, travel safe abroad, publishing advice, and more
Samuel Hansen, our math librarian, has put together some great resources and opportunities for math graduate students. Check it out! Latinx Wikipedia Edit-a-thon Thursday, November 7, 2019. Join us for a communal updating of Wikipedia entries on subjects related to […]
New Post-doc-Grad-student mentoring program
The Graduate Student Advisory Board has developed a new program in which senior PhD candidates in Math and AIM will be paired with a volunteering Michigan post-doc for informal advice and interaction. Please read the message below from some Board […]
Michigan PhD Brainteaser Battle at Arbor Brewing Friday
Do you love free food, free drinks and solving puzzles? Then join SIG for the Michigan PHD Brainteaser Battle! Friday, October 11th 7:00 p.m. Arbor Brewing Company: 114 E. Washington Street Ruminate while you numerate for a chance to win […]
Soccer Team!
Every year, the math department puts together a soccer team. We organize casual games on the weekends and compete (roughly once a week) in an intramural Grad/Faculty/Staff league. If you’re interesting in playing some casual soccer, please email Alex Horawa so […]
Upcoming AWM Events
QR Study Party Wednesday, 8/28at 5-7pm, room 3088 If you are studying for a QR exam, come study with other people! If you have already passed the QR exams, come share your knowledge/tips/encouragement! Snacks will be provided by AWM. […]
