Welcome!

Now that the academic year has come to a close, it’s a great time to take a deep breath and reflect on how you’re feeling. Did you have a good school year? Are there any aspects of your well-being that you’d like to focus on? One of the many advantages of being at a large university is that we have access to a wide range of wellness services and resources right on and near campus.

Are you attending a music festival for the first time this summer? Have you attended before but it’s been a while? Wolverine Wellness has created a webinar as an excellent resource for anyone who might be planning to attend a music (or other) festival this summer. It offers some important advice, including things to look out for and some practical tips on how to stay healthy and well throughout the festival, as well as information on personal safety, substance use safety, and Naloxone 

Colleagues in DPSS have advised that job and employment scams have become more complex and sophisticated in recent months, with some scammers using fake checks that include the Michigan “Block M” and convincing wording. If you ever receive an image of a check for deposit or are promised funds in connection to an unknown activity, be aware that this may be fraud. To be safe, contact the relevant university department to verify the information that you have received.

With the weather getting warmer, you may be tempted to leave doors and windows open and unlocked, to allow for ventilation. Home intruders and criminals look for these types of easy access points, as it offers the quickest access to your home and valuables. If you are leaving your house, even for a short period of time, please ensure that all doors and windows are properly closed and locked, including any upstairs windows. If you have a door or window that can’t be fully closed and locked, please report it to your landlord immediately.

As we are approaching the summer travel season, we wanted to provide important guidance and resources for those planning to travel abroad. We urge all U-M students and current faculty and staff traveling abroad - even on personal travel - to plan for the unexpected with U-M’s affordable and comprehensive Travel Abroad Health Insurance through GeoBlue.

Summer travel tips include:

As the end of the school year approaches, many students are finalizing off-campus housing plans for next year. This can be a stressful process, especially for students who lived in residence hallsthis year and never had to worry about where they were going to eat. Luckily, M Dining’s Buy Ahead program is a great way for students to stay on top of their nutrition after they transition to living off campus. Until May 31, 2023, students are able to buy next year’s meal plans at this year’s prices! 

After what felt like a never-ending winter, the sun is shining and the temperatures are rising! Ann Arbor during the spring and summer can be a little quieter but there is never a shortage of fun activities and events going on. If you’re planning to be in town for a few more months, here are just a few ideas to add to your to-do list:

Ann Arbor Art Fair