Grants and Funding – Barger Leadership Institute Student Voices

Grants and Funding

Xin Chào Việt Nam: Heritage & Harmony

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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Corporate Trek Chicago 2025

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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Right to Success

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

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MCAT Preparation

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,

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Change the World Model United Nations

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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Project RISHI 2025 Spring Break Trip

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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University of Michigan Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament

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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Malaysian Cultural Night (MCN) 2025

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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What the F

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

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