Small Grants – Barger Leadership Institute Student Voices

Small Grants

FeelGood Care Packages

By Thomas Gala-Garza Our ProjectFeelGood is the youth engagement program of The Hunger Project, where we create our ownsocial enterprise to fundraise on the University of Michigan college campus. Our project –FeelGood Care Packages – is made of themed boxes (Baked goods and movie night) soldduring the final exam season. To help ease students’ stress […]

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TSU CEC Research Conference

By Nancy Xu Attending the TSU 5th Annual Clinical Research and Engagement Conference was a meaningfulexperience that strongly aligned with the goals I outlined in my original BLI grant proposal. I setout to better understand how inclusive healthcare and clinical research can support marginalizedcommunities, especially people with disabilities. The conference created a valuable space forthese

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Ice Skating Social with the Society of Arab American Engineers

By Mary Hallal The Society of Arab American Engineers (SAAE) aims to empower MiddleEastern and North African (MENA) and non-MENA engineering students andform a tight-knit community through a variety of personal and professionaldevelopment opportunities. We foster a safe environment for students, faculty,and staff to inspire and uplift one another through engineering pursuits andbeyond. As a

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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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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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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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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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