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Sending a son or daughter to college is a major life event for parents as well as students. The University of Michigan is committed to helping you and your student make the most of the Michigan years by providing information about campus life, important undergraduate milestones, and newsworthy events.
Important Dates
- Wednesday, October 14| Graduate School Information Fair
- Monday-Tuesday, October 19-20| Fall Break (no classes)
- Thursday, October 22| International Opportunities Fair
- Friday, November 6 - Sunday, November 8| Parents & Family Weekend
- Tuesday, November 10| Check Wolverine Access for Student Invoice
- Wednesday, November 25| Thanksgiving Recess, 5:00 p.m.
- Monday, November 30| Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Campus News
FIRE ON SOUTH UNIVERSITY AVE. DAMAGES FORMER PINBALL PETE'S LOCATION. STUDENTS EVACUATED FROM NEARBY UNIVERSITY TOWERS
The vacant Pinball Pete's near the University of Michigan campus was destroyed Saturday night in a large blaze that forced evacuations from the nearby University Towers. The Dean of Students Office and University Housing are working to assist displaced students. Read more from the Michigan Daily. Read more from Ann Arbor.com
REGISTER NOW FOR PARENTS & FAMILY WEEKEND 2009
Registration ends on Friday, October 9. Don't miss out on the fun! Register today!
Click here to register for Parents & Family Weekend.
PRESIDENT COLEMAN GIVES STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY ADDRESS
President Mary Sue Coleman described what she called the university’s “achievements and challenges” in her State of the University message, during which she announced an increased emphasis on sustainability and highlighted U-M’s role in the state’s economy, the promise of expanded research and the pressing need for increased efficiencies in campus activities and operations.Click here to learn more.
FACULTY MEMBERS RECOGNIZED FOR DISTINGUISHED TEACHING
The University celebrates twenty-six faculty members for their teaching, scholarship, service and creative activities. Click here to learn more.
SWINE FLU PREPAREDNESS AT U-M
Learn more about U-M's plans for possible swine flu outbreaks.