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New leadership development program focuses on the journey

Sep 14, 2022
This fall, the Ford School’s Leadership Initiative is launching a new program for graduate students to learn about different pathways to leadership from Ford School faculty in an intimate, informal setting. Professor Morela Hernandez, director...
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Ford staff honored with 2021 staff recognition awards

Jun 16, 2021
Congratulations to Christie Baer, Avery Moje, and Rebecca Cohen for receiving the 2021 Staff Recognition Award. Baer, Moje, and Cohen exemplify high standards of professionalism and have made meaningful contributions to the Ford School.  Baer is...
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Ford School wins NASPAA 2020 Social Equity award

Oct 4, 2020
The Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) has awarded the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy with its 2020 Social Equity Award, which honors a public policy, affairs, or administration program that exemplifies...
Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions

Living on the Edge: How economic insecurity harms children and families

Oct 25, 2024, 12:00-1:30 pm EDT
SSW ECC 1840
Real World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions introduces key issues regarding the causes and consequences of poverty through an in-person lecture series featuring experts in policy and practice from across the nation.
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Changemaking from the inside with Gabrielle Wyatt

Feb 23, 2023, 12:00-1:30 pm EST
Join the Center for Racial Justice for a workshop on changemaking from the inside with Gabrielle Wyatt, part of our Racial Justice in Practice workshop series. Open to U-M students, faculty, staff, and community partners. In this virtual workshop, we will collectively visit frameworks and strategies for affecting change as institutional insiders. Specifically, we will discuss strategies for building and sustaining multi-generational change by exploring power, structural change, and leadership.

Talent show

Apr 14, 2022, 5:30 pm EDT
1120 Weill Hall
Everyone has a talent, often hidden. Let them be hidden no more! Join the Ford School community for an all-school talent show. 

2021 Open House

Apr 30, 2021, 3:00-5:00 pm EDT
Join us for a virtual Open House—part of our 2021 commencement celebrations! This informal gathering is an opportunity for graduates to introduce their families and friends to Ford School faculty, staff, and fellow students. 

Big House/Ford School Community 5k

Apr 16-18, 2021, All Day
Each year, The U-M Athletics Department holds a Big House 5k. Due to the virtual nature of this year’s 5k, we thought that this could be an excellent time to come together as a community to get moving together April 16-18!

Talent show (2021)

Apr 8, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm EDT
Everyone has a talent, often hidden. Let them be hidden no more! Join the Ford School community for an all-school talent show. 

Ford School mixer

Mar 11, 2021, 7:00-7:50 pm EST
Interact with faculty and others around common interests through Zoom breakout rooms. Open to all Ford School students

Cocoa and community with the deans

Mar 10, 2021, 12:00-1:00 pm EST
Warm up with some hot cocoa and community as Dean Michael Barr, Associate Dean Paula Lantz, and Associate Dean Luke Shaefer host a casual conversation for Ford School students, staff, and faculty.

Post U-M v. OSU Football Huddle

Dec 14, 2020, 8:30-9:00 am EST
Join your fellow Fordies on Monday, December 14th to break down the December 12th, U-M v. OSU game's plays. Open to all Ford School staff, faculty, and students: check your email for Zoom link.

Post U-M v. Maryland Football Huddle

Dec 7, 2020, 8:30-9:00 am EST
Join your fellow Fordies on Monday, December 7th to break down the December 5th, U-M v. Maryland game's plays. Open to all Ford School staff, faculty, and students: check your email for Zoom link.
Virtual Lounge

The concept of cozy

Dec 3, 2020, 12:00-1:00 pm EST
Join Casey Sullens and selected members of the staff wellness committee, as well as your fellow Fordies to discuss your favorite winter activities/holiday traditions, the concept of cozy, and ways to beat those winter blues. Check your email for the Zoom link.

Post U-M v. Penn State football huddle

Nov 30, 2020, 8:30-9:00 am EST
The Ford School Community Building Committee welcomes you and your fellow Fordies on Monday, November 30th to break down the November 28th, U-M v. Penn State game's plays. Open to all Ford School staff, faculty, and students: check your email for Zoom link.

Post U-M v. Rutgers football huddle

Nov 23, 2020, 8:30-9:00 am EST
Join your fellow Fordies on Monday, November 23rd to break down the November 21st, U-M v. Rutgers game's plays. Open to all Ford School staff, faculty, and students: check your email for Zoom link.
Virtual Lounge

Thanksgiving feasts and family traditions

Nov 19, 2020, 12:00-1:00 pm EST
On November 19, join Professor Ann Lin and your fellow Fordies to discuss your favorite Thanksgiving foods and family/friend traditions.

Post U-M v. Wisconsin football huddle

Nov 16, 2020, 8:30-9:00 am EST
Join your fellow Fordies on Monday, November 16th to break down the November 14th, U-M v. Wisconsin game's plays. Open to all Ford School staff, faculty, and students: check your email for Zoom link.

Post U-M v. Indiana football huddle

Nov 9, 2020, 8:30-9:00 am EST
Join your fellow Fordies on Monday, November 9th to break down the November 7th, U-M v. Indiana game's plays. Open to all Ford School staff, faculty, and students: check your email for Zoom link.
Virtual Lounge

Holding Space for Self

Nov 5, 2020, 12:00-1:00 pm EST
The Ford School’s Embedded CAPS clinical social worker, Kristen Carney, will be sharing a brief presentation and Q & A on self-care and wellness. Open to Ford School faculty, staff, and students.

Post U-M v. MSU Football Huddle

Nov 2, 2020, 8:30-9:00 am EST
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Beginning October 26th, join your fellow Fordies the Monday after each University of Michigan football game to break down the game's plays. Open to all Ford School staff, faculty, and students: check your email for Zoom link.

Theme Week & Costume Contest

Oct 26, 2020, All Day
Bond with fellow Fordies during your meetings and classes by wearing a spirited outfit, creating a unique Zoom background, or updating your name on Zoom to match our themes this week. Open to all Ford School faculty, staff, and students.

Monday Morning Michigan football huddle

Oct 26, 2020, 8:30-9:00 am EDT
Beginning October 26th, join your fellow Fordies the Monday after each University of Michigan football game to break down the game's plays. Open to all Ford School staff, faculty, and students.
Virtual Lounge

Epic and economical costumes

Oct 22, 2020, 12:00-1:00 pm EDT
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Our second virtual lounge is just in time for Halloween, and our resident character artist and costume expert, Delaney Andrews, will be sharing her tips and tricks for creating simple, innovative, and affordable costumes.
Virtual Lounge

Run, Fordies, Run!

Oct 8, 2020, 12:00-1:00 pm EDT
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Join your fellow Fordies for our inaugural virtual lounge! Hear from Graduate Career Service's Claire Davidson about her approach to marathon training, and share your own running adventures.