Beyond The Diag - August 2024

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It’s August, and students are getting ready to come to Michigan. We have tons of exciting events, useful information, and important updates for you as you prepare to arrive in Ann Arbor.

Welcome to Michigan, welcome back to Ann Arbor!

August is here, which means the University of Michigan is welcoming back many students and welcoming a new class to Ann Arbor! To welcome these students to campus, the University of Michigan is hosting a whole range of exciting and engaging activities and events across Central and North Campuses, as part of the Welcome to Michigan program.

DPSS scam advice

As we move into August and the beginning of football season we are expecting to see an uptick in ticket scam activity. DPSS has identified an increase in a particular type of scam over the past year.

Maize and Blue going for Gold!

Many of us have been enjoying the Paris 2024 Olympics, and watching athletes from across the world, gathering to compete. But did you know that 45 athletes with links to the University of Michigan are competing in Paris this summer?

NAMIWalks Ann Arbor

On Sunday, September 1, the University of Michigan and the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) are presenting the first-ever NAMIWalks Ann Arbor. The event aims to reduce stigma related to mental health, and promote access to and engagement with mental health support for all.

MDining

Happy August, Wolverines! As the summer comes to a close and the fall semester approaches, here are some important reminders about the dining options available to you with MDining.

Moving back to Ann Arbor?

Are you preparing to move back to Ann Arbor and you want to do your part to keep items out of the landfill? The more you reuse now, the less waste there is at the end of the school year.

OSCR

What is OSCR? The Office of Student Conflict Resolution provides students with the tools and support to address their conflicts.