Content:
Chef and nutritionist in South Quad Dining Hall will present a cooking class.

Time:
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024, 4:00 pm

Location:
South Quad Dining Hall (Meet near the entrance)
600 East Madison, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109

What we offer:
Hands-on experience of cooking!
Chef-guided demonstration.
Materials for you to make a delicate dish.
Calorie reduced cooking techniques.

Free events, only 10 spots!

Join us to celebrate the publication of the 7th edition of The Underground, UMSFP's zine about art and food justice! This event will take place in the Vandenberg room of the Michigan League, from 5-7pm on Monday, January 27th. We will have light refreshments, music and creative activities! If you have any questions, reach out to the editor at [email protected] or UMSFP staff at [email protected].

Staff, faculty, and students are invited to participate in a unique and energizing nature break. Learn firsthand how spending time outdoors can improve your social and emotional well-being and leave you feeling refreshed and recharged. You'll discover how to reduce stress and invigorate your energy levels through mindful exercises and a deep appreciation for the natural world.

A Breath of Fresh Air
Tuesday, January 28
Noon to 12:45 p.m.

Meet at the Reader Center near the entrance to the Nichols Arboretum, 1610 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.

Learn mindfulness techniques and find nearby spots with Nature Rx in the Michigan App.

Special activities for this session:
- Sounds of winter: Arts Initiative Creative Careers Resident Leah Crosby will lead a sound-in-nature activity.
- A Nichols Arboretum Student Caretaker will share ideas for noticing nature in the winter.

Please note: We will learn to appreciate nature in all forms, and sessions will be held in rain, snow, or shine. This winter event may be canceled in the case of hazardous ice on walking paths--we will contact you if this is the case. Please wear comfortable attire and dress for the weather.

Sign Up and Get Notified of Future Events
Register for a Breath of Fresh Air now! We’ll also update you on future sessions in March, and May 2025.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the dining halls! The Michigan Dining team is honoring the Lunar New Year with decorations and innovative recipes.

This event is included with your residential meal plan. Those with block plans can use a meal swipe to enter. All other guests will pay the door rate to dine in the dining halls.

Got a passion for food systems or an idea to improve them? Join our 2-day grant incubator to turn your vision into action and help transform food sovereignty on campus! Snacks will be provided. Email any questions to [email protected]

Have you ever imagined a community pizza oven behind your residence hall? Or wanted to start your own line of tomato sauce with your grandma's recipe? The UM Sustainable Food Program (UMSFP) wants to help bring your idea to campus!

We are excited to be hosting a two-part incubator workshop series aimed at helping students create projects that further food sovereignty movements on campus!

UMSFP nourishes a community of students working for a food sovereign campus. One way UMSFP does this is through the Student Food Empowerment Fund, a grant for student organizations to purchase meaningful materials for events and develop long-term projects that support food sovereignty at U-M.

Student food sovereignty is the right of students to eat, grow, build community, and experience joy with culturally relevant and sustainably and equitably produced food. UMSFP seeks to empower students to challenge and reshape campus food systems, shaped by systems of oppression, with its grants. UMSFP’s approach to food student food sovereignty emphasizes supporting student agency within the unique dynamics of a college environment, drawing inspiration from grassroots movements for food justice while seeking to build an alternative food system led by and for students.

Join us to brainstorm some cool student-led projects (like the farm stand!), while enjoying time with other like-minded students and, of course, food!

Registration is encouraged but not required!

Calling all football fans! Stop by a dining hall for the big game Celebration, complete with all your favorite tailgate foods!

This event is included with your residential meal plan. Those with block plans can use a meal swipe to enter. All other guests will pay the door rate to dine in the dining halls.

The Underground is a paper-only student publication focusing on advancing food justice through art and community. Join the editorial board of The Underground, Behind the Zines, to create & compile art which will be featured in the 8th edition of the zine! No artistic or food justice experience needed, come learn alongside us as we build community and create! We meet biweekly on Mondays, starting February 10, from 5-6pm in the Maize & Blue Cupboard's Food Lab, located in the basement of Betsy Barbour residence hall and accessed via Maynard St. If you have any questions, reach out to the zine's editor at [email protected] or to UMSFP staff at [email protected].

Have you ever imagined a community pizza oven behind your residence hall? Or wanted to start your own line of tomato sauce with your grandma's recipe? The UM Sustainable Food Program (UMSFP) wants to help bring your idea to campus!

We are excited to be hosting a two-part incubator workshop series aimed at helping students create projects that further food sovereignty movements on campus!

UMSFP nourishes a community of students working for a food sovereign campus. One way UMSFP does this is through the Student Food Empowerment Fund, a grant for student organizations to purchase meaningful materials for events and develop long-term projects that support food sovereignty at U-M.

Student food sovereignty is the right of students to eat, grow, build community, and experience joy with culturally relevant and sustainably and equitably produced food. UMSFP seeks to empower students to challenge and reshape campus food systems, shaped by systems of oppression, with its grants. UMSFP’s approach to food student food sovereignty emphasizes supporting student agency within the unique dynamics of a college environment, drawing inspiration from grassroots movements for food justice while seeking to build an alternative food system led by and for students.

Join us to brainstorm some cool student-led projects (like the farm stand!), while enjoying time with other like-minded students and, of course, food!

Registration is encouraged but not required!

Got a passion for food systems or an idea to improve them? Join our 2-day grant incubator to turn your vision into action and help transform food sovereignty on campus! Snacks will be provided. Email any questions to [email protected]

Happy Valentine's Day! Stop in the dining halls anytime on February 14th to celebrate the day of love! Whether you come by yourself, with friends, or with that special someone, the pink and red decor and themed food are sure to lift your spirits.

This event is included with your residential meal plan. Those with block plans can use a meal swipe to enter. All other guests will pay the door rate to dine in the dining halls.

The Underground is a paper-only student publication focusing on advancing food justice through art and community. Join the editorial board of The Underground, Behind the Zines, to create & compile art which will be featured in the 8th edition of the zine! No artistic or food justice experience needed, come learn alongside us as we build community and create! We meet biweekly on Mondays, starting February 10, from 5-6pm in the Maize & Blue Cupboard's Food Lab, located in the basement of Betsy Barbour residence hall and accessed via Maynard St. If you have any questions, reach out to the zine's editor at [email protected] or to UMSFP staff at [email protected].

It’s Mardi Gras! The dining halls will have an amazing dinner menu to celebrate this event!

This event is included with your residential meal plan. Those with block plans can use a meal swipe to enter. All other guests will pay the door rate to dine in the dining halls.

The Underground is a paper-only student publication focusing on advancing food justice through art and community. Join the editorial board of The Underground, Behind the Zines, to create & compile art which will be featured in the 8th edition of the zine! No artistic or food justice experience needed, come learn alongside us as we build community and create! We meet biweekly on Mondays, starting February 10, from 5-6pm in the Maize & Blue Cupboard's Food Lab, located in the basement of Betsy Barbour residence hall and accessed via Maynard St. If you have any questions, reach out to the zine's editor at [email protected] or to UMSFP staff at [email protected].

Pi day is almost here! On 3/14, assorted pies will be served at dining halls throughout the day as a way to celebrate this iconic number.

This event is included with your residential meal plan. Those with block plans can use a meal swipe to enter. All other guests will pay the door rate to dine in the dining halls.

This March 17th, stop by any of the dining halls for a St. Patty’s Day feast, complete with festive decor and Irish-inspired cuisine!

This event is included with your residential meal plan. Those with block plans can use a meal swipe to enter. All other guests will pay the door rate to dine in the dining halls.

The Underground is a paper-only student publication focusing on advancing food justice through art and community. Join the editorial board of The Underground, Behind the Zines, to create & compile art which will be featured in the 8th edition of the zine! No artistic or food justice experience needed, come learn alongside us as we build community and create! We meet biweekly on Mondays, starting February 10, from 5-6pm in the Maize & Blue Cupboard's Food Lab, located in the basement of Betsy Barbour residence hall and accessed via Maynard St. If you have any questions, reach out to the zine's editor at [email protected] or to UMSFP staff at [email protected].

Calling all baseball fans! Opening day is coming up, and MDining could not be more excited. Visit the dining halls during lunch for some ballpark favorites, including a hot dog cart! This event is included with your residential meal plan. Those with block plans can use a meal swipe to enter. All other guests will pay the door rate to dine in the dining halls.

The end of the year is near! To celebrate the work that our amazing team has done this year, stop by any of the dining halls for dinner. Desserts and entrees will be carefully chosen to highlight all the talent of our chefs, so it is sure to be an exquisite meal.

This event is included with your residential meal plan. Those with block plans can use a meal swipe to enter. All other guests will pay the door rate to dine in the dining halls.