Beyond The Diag - October 2025

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October means mid-terms, Halloween, and some pretty fall colors in the leaves.This month’s newsletter offers some great ideas about where to find support, suggestions for fall activities or spaces to take a break!

Stay in the Boo - Stay in the Blue!

This time of year can feel like there are more opportunities to partake in alcohol and other substances like cannabis. Having a plan to make sure you feel empowered to say “no” and not over-consume can sometimes feel easier said than done.

Fresh Check Day

University Health & Counseling and Wolverine Wellness, along with the Jordan Porco Foundation, will be hosting Fresh Check Day on Friday, October 10, 12:00-4:00 pm at the Diag.

MESA Student Organization Grants are Available!

MESA (Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs) supports University of Michigan student organization events that promote transformative education through the lens of race and ethnicity. MESA offers grants to these organizations to assist with funding and to take the advantage of the opportunity, requests need to meet MESA’s standard requirements.

Fall Housing Fairs

Are you starting to think about where you might want to live next year, but you’re not sure where to start? Beyond The Diag can help you get started with your search!

Unanticipated Conflict

We can’t really anticipate when we will be faced with a conflict. Whether it’s with your roommate, a close friend, someone in your student org, your landlord, or your professor, conflict is incredibly common and often difficult to resolve on your own.

Celebrate with Cake!

Experiencing college life is full of milestones — why not celebrate them with cake? The Michigan Bakeshop’s Specialty Cakes offer a fun and delicious way to celebrate yourself or your fellow Wolverine, no matter the occasion.

About Empowerment Self-Defense

The workshops, led by Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention (SHARP) and Gracie Survival Tactics Level 1-certified instructors, aim to teach participants situational awareness and prevention skills to leave them better equipped to deal with everything from harassment to potentially violent people to sexual assault.