2014 Graduation Open House

May 2, 2014, 3:00-5:00 pm EDT
Students, family, and friends are invited to meet the faculty and staff of the Ford School and tour the classrooms, public spaces, and suites of Weill Hall, which opened its doors in 2006! Throughout the open house, attendees will find:

A conversation on leadership and foreign policy

Feb 27-28, 2014, 4:30 pm-12:00 am EST
Weill Hall
Free and open to the public. Reception to follow. Join the conversation on Twitter: #FordPolicyUnion About the speaker In more than forty years of distinguished public service Ambassador (ret) John Negroponte, a career American diplomat, held such positions as US Ambassador to Honduras, Mexico, the Philippines, the United Nations, and Iraq. He served twice on the US National Security Council staff, first as director for Vietnam in the Nixon Administration and then as Deputy National Security Advisor under President Reagan.

2014 Ford School Charity Auction

Mar 29, 2014, 6:30-11:59 pm EDT
Kensington Court Hotel
Alumni Ticket Prices: Dinner with open bar: $55 Dinner without open bar $45 Come join us and enjoy a glamorous event of jazz music, delicious food, live and silent auctions and great fun and surprises! Tickets will be on sale from late February until mid-March. We are currently soliciting sponsorships as well as in-kind donations for the silent and live auctions!
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Social Impact Challenge preview and team matching

Jan 29, 2014, 7:00-8:30 pm EST
Ross School of Business
The NPM Social Impact Challenge is an opportunity for graduate students to collaborate on solving real issues for an organization that focuses on social impact. The NPM Student Advisory Board invites graduate students with social sector interests from all schools to learn more about the 2014 Challenge and connect with other students. The event features small group activities focused on social change in Detroit, with the opportunity to find teammates.
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Social Impact Challenge Kickoff

Feb 12, 2014, 5:00-7:00 pm EST
Ross School of Business
The 2014 Social Impact Challenge focuses on systems transformation strategies for equitable growth in Detroit. NPM has partnered with Detroit Future City (DFC), which is leading implementation of the DFC Strategic Framework, a comprehensive plan to achieve fiscal sustainability and improve quality of life for all Detroiters.
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Social Impact Challenge Finals

Feb 20, 2014, 5:00-7:00 pm EST
Ross School of Business
The NPM Social Impact Challenge is an opportunity for graduate students to collaborate on solving real issues for an organization that focuses on social impact.Finalists will present their recommendations to a panel of expert judgesThe winning team will be awarded $2500Detroit Future City leadership will give keynote addressNetworking reception with hor d'oeurvesThis event is free and open to the public
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The U.S. Rebalance to Asia: The Importance of U.S. Engagement with ASEAN and Southeast Asia

Feb 21, 2014, 4:00-5:30 pm EST
Weill Hall
Speaker: Christian M. Castro, Director, Office of Multilateral Affairs, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Department of State About the Speaker: Christian Castro assumed duties as Director of the Office of Multilateral Affairs (EAP/MLA) in the State Department's Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs in August 2011. His office is in charge of U.S. multilateral engagement in East Asia, focusing on U.S.
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Spring Preview Weekend

Apr 5, 2014, 12:00 am EDT
Spring Preview is a weekend designed to give newly admitted master's students all the information they need to make a decision about pursing a Ford School master's degree. Admitted students have the opportunity to meet with Ford School faculty, students, staff, and alumni, and get a chance to visit the University of Michigan campus and city of Ann Arbor. Admitted master's students can RSVP or view the full agenda. Registration for this event is required.
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