Beyond The Diag - September 2025

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September sees the start of fall, and with the changing seasons, many of us will be exploring - new classes, new opportunities, new connections and new things to learn. This month’s newsletter has tons of great information about places to explore, things to learn and resources that can help!

New Sustainability Exhibit on Campus

Explore a new sustainability exhibit on campus! Join the Planet Blue Ambassador program and the Kelsey Museum on September 18th at 12pm for a tour of “Inhabited World: Living with Nature”.

Beyond The Diag Office Hours

Do you have a question or an issue related to off-campus housing, or want to meet with a member of the Beyond The Diag team? We have office hours available in the Dean of Students Office (Suite 3100, Michigan Union).

LGBTQIA2S+ resources on campus

If you are interested in learning more about the university’s LGBTQIA2S+ groups, take a look at the information provided by the Spectrum Center.

Intergroup Relations - group dynamics

The program on Intergroup Relations (IGR) offers opportunities to learn and explore social group identity, group dynamics, and the relationships between groups.

Ready to Take the Cake? MDining can help!

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

Michigan Recreation - so much more to explore

If you are looking for ways to take a break from your academics, de-stress, meet new friends, go on an adventure or just do something nice for yourself, we’ve got you covered! Michigan Recreation offers so many opportunities for personal discovery, well-being and fitness that will make this your best fall ever!

DPSS and ways to be involved!

The Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) welcomes you all to the new Fall semester! We are also encouraging you to explore the different ways in which you can help yourselves, and potentially help others, and develop a sense of community this year.