By Linh Tran Reflecting on Community, Culture, and Leadership: VISA’s Spring 2025 Events The Vietnamese Student Association (VISA) at the University of Michigan had the incredibleopportunity to organize two impactful cultural events during the spring of 2025: Tết & Chill2025 and Xin Chào Việt Nam: Heritage & Harmony. Both events brought together members ofthe Vietnamese […]
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By Kelly Linart On March 28th, 2025, Phi Gamma Nu successfully organized a professional trek to Chicago,providing over 40 students the chance to visit top companies, engage with Michigan alumni, andgain firsthand insight into day-to-day operations and recruitment processes. As Vice Presidentof External, I had the opportunity to coordinate this event, which aimed to foster
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By Richard Leon and Sylvia Rodriguez The Right to Success event, held on March 28th, 2025, marked a significant milestone in ourcontinued commitment to empowering marginalized students from underrepresentedcommunities across Michigan. In collaboration with the sisters of Delta Tau Lambda Sorority Inc.and the brothers of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc., this program aimed toinspire
By Julia Ginter-Berriman In January, I completed a major milestone in my academic career as a pre-med student:taking the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Preparing for the MCAT is a significantundertaking requiring diligence, patience, and sacrifice since it is a seven-and-a-half hour examthat tests one’s understanding of many different subjects. Medical school admissions areincredibly competitive,
By Natalia Dussán Reflections on CWMUNParticipating in Change the World Model United Nations (CWMUN) was an invaluableexperience that expanded my understanding of international diplomacy, human rights advocacy,and effective leadership. As I reflect on my journey, I see how my initial goals, the challenges Iencountered, and the leadership skills I developed shaped my experience and future
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By Shriya Mehta Project RISHI (Rural India Social and Health Improvement) is a student-runnonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the sustainable development andgrowth of rural Indian communities. For the past 8 months, our team has been collaboratingwith CanKids KidsCan, an India-based nonprofit organization dedicated to improving thetreatment, care, and support of pediatric cancer patients
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By Ganesh Palaniappan The University of Michigan Science Olympiad (UMSO) works to organize, plan, and execute twoScience Olympiad competitions – an invitational and regional tournament– that bring togetherSTEM-focused middle and high school students from around the country to campus every year.Through our event, we hope to spread our love for STEM and help support the
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By Siti Khadijah Sultan On February 15, 2025, the Michigan Malaysian Students Association (MiMSA) hosted itsannual Malaysian Cultural Night (MCN) at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. This year’sevent featured a heartfelt and thought-provoking play, “Dear Wanita” (Dear Women),preceded by a short film and a captivating Zapin dance, a traditional Malayperformance. The play unfolded through the intricate
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By Aayana Anand What the F is an intersectional feminist, multimedia organization on campus with the mission ofacting as a creative outlet for people with a variety of identities, such as, but not limited to,gender, class, race, ethnicity, sexuality, ability and socioeconomic status. Our organization’smain initiatives include our Themed Literary Magazines, Magazine Launch Parties, andWomen/BIPOC/Queer
In our ALA 174 class, we were tasked with creating a final project that would give back to andengage the community. Our team, Hail Yeah!, rose to the challenge by hosting “Bond Beyond:Boards and Buddies,” an event centered around the theme of mystery. The goal was to facilitateInclusion, Connection, and Collaboration, the three pillars of
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