Beyond The Diag - October 2025

On October 16th, join the Planet Blue Ambassador team and the International Center for a nature walk at the Nichols Arboretum.

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.

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.

Feeling the pressure of mid-terms? Plan ahead for your well-being!

The Sustainability Lending Library is a resource for students and student organizations on campus to borrow commonly used items rather than buying them new.

From open grants to our events calendars and more, there's a lot to look forward to this month—get ready!

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.

Are you experiencing a conflict or challenge with a policy or process at U-M?  The Office of the Student Ombuds may be able to help.

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!

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.

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.

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.