Beyond The Diag - December 2024

It was great to finish the football season by beating Ohio State in Columbus, and now there’s another bowl game match-up against Alabama. As the football season comes to a close, the winter sports schedule is in full swing.

Although campus may be a little quieter once the semester has ended, Ann Arbor is still in the festive spirit and there’s a lot to see and do if you’re planning to stick around over winter break.

If you are staying in Ann Arbor over winter break and are planning to visit one of the University Union buildings, please note these changes to opening hours.

Wolverine Wellness is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new website! Wolverine Wellness coordinates the university’s health promotion work, using health promotion principles, and five core actions of health promotion.

For many people, the holiday season is a time to see loved ones at gatherings, and many view this time of year as one for warmth and connection. However, for others, it’s not necessarily something they look forward to. No matter how you feel about this season, it’s important to be mindful of each other’s feelings and understand how to have compassionate conversations.

Are you looking to fend off December’s winter chill? Maybe take a well deserved break during finals? Do you want to decompress, alleviate some stress or just do something nice for yourself? Then Rec Sports has got you covered.

Congratulations on reaching the end of the Fall 2024 semester! We hope you have been able to enjoy this semester, and are now preparing for some well-earned rest. Whether you are planning to leaving town or if you’re staying in Ann Arbor, take a look at these reminders as you prepare for the break.

Winter is here, so we need all the warmth we can get! Here at the Office of Student Conflict Resolution (OSCR), we are thinking about what “warmth” in conflict resolution looks and feels like.

As the semester comes to a close and the holiday season draws near, it can be easy to get swept up in the stress, cold, and darkness of the winter months. To maintain a healthy mind and body during these chilly days, choosing warm, nourishing food and drink is essential. Fortunately, MDining has some great options!

Intergroup Relations (IGR) offers a number of structured learning opportunities connected to identity, belonging and finding your place on campus.

Registration will open in early winter semester for Lavender Graduation, a warm, vibrant celebration that honors LGBTQIA2S+ graduates and allies at the University of Michigan. Navigating a new place as a transgender or non-binary person can come with questions about your needs, safety and support. The Trans Guide to U-M is a collection of information and resources.

If you have extra winter coats or clothes that you’re not using, consider donating them to the Breakfast Program at St. Andrew's to keep their guests warm during the winter.

Beyond the Diag is looking for off-campus students who are interested in fostering community among students who live off campus and improving communication between students, the university, and the Ann Arbor community.