May 12 Tuesday
The National Council of Dementia Minds is hosting a free, three-part webinar series exploring how changes in the brain can affect the senses, including taste, smell, touch, and hearing.
Each session focuses on a different sense: April 28 (taste and smell), May 26 (touch), and June 23 and is led by individuals living with dementia, offering insight into what these changes feel like.
These interactive sessions are open to all, including family members, care partners, professionals, and others.
To join: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f267xYYVQGCnIQQ412Cg4w
May 13 Wednesday
Student Orientation Session for newly enrolled students: We'll cover everything you need to know for a great start, including Academics, Attendance, Dress Code, and our Learning Management System. We'll also give you a tour of the campus and classrooms so you know exactly where you're going, and we'll help you set up your new laptop. We try to have some fun, too!
Opened in 1983, the Ross Medical Education Center Ann Arbor campus is located near the Secretary of State in the Glencoe Crossing strip mall on Washtenaw between Golfside and Carpenter. The campus is easily accessible by both MI-23 and I-94 and is situated on the south side of the city, just north of Ypsilanti.
Opened in 2016, the Ross College Grand Rapids campus is on the northeast side of the city and is only about a mile north of I-96 and two miles east of US-131. A vibrant city known for its blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty, Grand Rapids is a regional leader in healthcare. Its providers offer advanced medical services and wellness programs. The city boasts a thriving arts scene, numerous breweries, and scenic riverfront trails. Grand Rapids' commitment to health and community engagement makes it a dynamic and welcoming place to live.
May 14 Thursday
Detroit Jazz Orchestra teams up with internationally acclaimed drummer, composer and bandleader Ali Jackson for a one-night-only world premiere performance at Spread Art Detroit.
The evening features a new composition by Detroit native Jackson, best known for his work with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis, performed in an intimate setting alongside top Detroit jazz artists Vincent Chandler, Russ Macklem, Dwight Adams, Aidan Clark and Sasha Kashsperko.
Doors open at 6 p.m., with free parking available, making it an easy night out for jazz fans, musicians, educators and culture lovers.
Seating is limited, and early registration is recommended. Free parking is available
Location: Spread Art Detroit, 5141 Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit, MI
https://www.spreadart.org/ Contact: Ali Jackson Jr. 249-227-5321
May 15 Friday
Explore the first 70 years of U-M history, from the University’s Native American land accession and its origins in Detroit in 1817 to its move to Ann Arbor and emergence as a research university after 1837. We’ll traverse the original 40-acre campus, learning about the professors, presidents, and students who walked the Diag nearly two centuries ago.
Guided walking tour led by student docents. Duration: 1.5 hours; 0.6 miles.
Meet at the steps of Angell Hall facing State Street.
Tour will take place in rain or snow, but will be cancelled for severe weather (registrants will be notified via email).
Registration required.
May 16 Saturday
May 17 Sunday