Love is in the air this month! Read up on Valentine's day ideas around Ann Arbor and other Valentine's day suggestions. We also have important updates regarding COVID-19 and safety guidance from DPSS.
Don’t miss out on Beyond The Diag’s in-person Winter Housing Fairs! Last semester, Beyond the Diag hosted two in-person Housing Fairs, which offered students an opportunity to connect with off-campus housing providers, to learn more about off-campus housing options and find out about support for students who live off-campus.
As part of the university’s continuing plan to keep our community safe, all staff, faculty, and students are required to report that they have received their COVID-19 booster.
Keep yourself and others safe and healthy on campus and in the community:
Booster Shots
Get your booster shot as soon as you are eligible and submit your info here.
Mask Up
In order to promote a safe environment for all the students, faculty, and staff at the University of Michigan, it is important that we all remind ourselves of good safety practices in everyday life and in case of an emergency. Here is a reminder DPSS would like to share with all members within the UM community:
Central Student Government (CSG) provides a service to take students to and from the Detroit airport for certain breaks during the school year. The service runs between Ann Arbor and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) during high-traffic times before and after scheduled University of Michigan student breaks.
This year, for Spring Break, CSG is planning to take students to the airport on Friday, February 25th. Return trips from the airport will occur on Sunday, March 6th. Pick up points at DTW are North and McNamara Terminals.
The William Trotter Multicultural Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, marking an opportunity to reflect on the significant legacy and contribution of the Center and look towards the future. The Trotter Center was originally created as the Black Student Cultural Center to help students overcome educational barriers and it evolved into a space that nurtured student activism at UM. To honor its legacy, the Trotter Center is launching a new 50th year anniversary logo and a month-long social media campaign to inspire new activists on our campus.
If you are in a relationship with another person and you think that you are ready to take things to the next level, there are a few steps you can take to ensure a pleasant experience for both you and your partner.
Communicate with your partner. This seems like an easy first step, but many people struggle to talk with their partner about important changes in their relationship. When sex is involved, both parties need to discuss what they are comfortable with and what they may not be comfortable with.
Whether you are looking to gift yourself with some self care or planning a romantic evening for two, Ann Arbor has plenty of things to do for Valentine’s Day.
At this link you can find all of the specials downtown businesses are participating in:
Treat yourself to some macarons at Le Bon Macaron
Win some prizes and enjoy free sweets with Running Fit at the Chocolate Run
February 14th can be a fun and special day for some, but can also be a hard day for many people. There’s the flood of social media posts, store ads, and the constant pressure to buy gifts or flowers for loved ones. For those that may be single, Valentine's Day can sometimes be thought of as one of the most difficult days of the year.
However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Here at Beyond The Diag, we’ve put together some simple ideas for you to enjoy the day - no matter your relationship status:
Hang Out With Your Friends
Looking for the perfect combination of public service and school spirit? Look no further than the winter Blood Battle competition! Until February 22nd, you have the opportunity to help save lives and show Michigan State, Penn State and Wisconsin that here at the University of Michigan we’re not only the leaders and best, but also the most giving.
