Engage

Join us at the University of Michigan Museum of Art for lunch or dinner with a small group at the Common Sense Diner. Let’s get to know each other and talk about what it means to be an American right now. The purpose is not to persuade anyone from their position. Our goal is to break bread, ask questions, and listen to each other.

This conversation game is designed to help you explore the question: What does it mean to be an American? Mix and match images and prompts to spark new conversations around community, art, democracy, and more. Designed by the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) in collaboration with a group of university art museums from across the country.

Mary Jo Desprez, director of health promotion and Wolverine Wellness, offers actionable guidance on navigating this election season and maximizing your well-being.

Creating and maintaining a respectful and welcoming environment for all is a university priority. To that end, Campus Climate Support staff members focus on addressing concerns that may create harm to members of our community based on their identity. A campus climate concern can include actions that discriminate, stereotype, exclude, harass or harm anyone in our community based on their identity (such as race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or religion). Concerns may stem from fear, misunderstanding, hatred or stereotypes–and behaviors may be intentional or unintentional.

Come to a drop-in space that provides a safe and open environment for individuals to express their feelings and concerns. Within this atmosphere, you'll find opportunities for meaningful dialogue and connection with others, to use creative expression tools, and to engage in personal and collective reflection.

Engaging with the democratic process can be meaningful, but it can also be exhausting with heightened emotion and stress. This resource can help you learn about factors that may affect you during election season and how to address them.

UWill offers virtual counseling and resources designed to manage stress, and includes specialized tools to support you through the election.

WSN is a student-led, peer support program developed by Central Student Government leaders in collaboration with Counseling and Psychological Services. It is designed to empower students to create a safe community in support of mental well-being and identity development. The peer-facilitated groups meet weekly and provide a place to discuss day-to-day stressors, build trust, and connect with students from across campus.

This toolkit is intended as a guide to help you develop your own self-care plan.

The Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships (ONSF) supports multiple national, international, and U-M-based opportunities that champion Democracy, Civic Empowerment, and Global Engagement. This includes the Obama Voyager Scholarship, the Truman Scholarship, the Wallenberg Fellowship, and the Gaither Junior Fellows Program. Programs supported at ONSF provide awardees everything from internships and work experience, to leadership opportunities and graduate education. Critically, these awards also fund undergraduate and graduate tuition. ONSF is open to all U-M students and alumni: at any point in their education, U-M students and alums can find an opportunity that suits their career objectives and abilities, and ONSF is there to offer crucial support such as advising and navigating the application process.