Angell Hall is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. It was previously connected to the University Hall building, which was replaced by Mason Hall and Haven Hall. Angell Hall is named in honor of James Burrill Angell, who was the University's president from 1871-1909.The Angell Hall Observatory is located on the fifth floor roof of Angell Hall.On March 24, 1965, Angell Hall was the site of the first teach-in protesting the Vietnam War. More than 3,000 people attended the all-night program of seminars, rallies and speeches held in response to the recent escalation of American involvement in the conflict.
The University of Michigan Library is the university library system of the University of Michigan, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in the United States.The University of Michigan Library ranks in the top ten largest libraries in the United States. As of 2014 - 15, the University Library contained more than 12.8 million volumes, while all campus library systems combined held more than 13.8 million volumes. The Library also held 136,810 current serials, and over 4.42 million annual visits.Founded in 1838, the University Library is the university's main library and is housed in 12 buildings, with more than 20 libraries, among the most significant of which are the Shapiro Undergraduate Library, Hatcher Graduate Library, Special Collections Library, and Taubman Health Sciences Library. However, several U-M libraries are independent of the University Library: the Bentley Historical Library, the William L. Clements Library, the Gerald R. Ford Library, the Kresge Business Administration Library of the Ross School of Business, and the Law Library of the University of Michigan Law School. The University Library is also separate from the libraries of the University of Michigan–Dearborn (Mardigian Library) and the University of Michigan–Flint (Frances Willson Thompson Library and Genesee Historical Collections Center).
The Billiards Room is open to the public. Free Pool from 11am-3pm Monday-Friday for U-M students. Free for Billiards Club members during weekly club meetings. Free Foosball once a week during Foosball Club meetings. Free Pool & games on Friday nights during Umix. $3 unlimited play after 9PM on Sunday and Monday nights. $5 for non-students.
The Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Michigan has long been recognized as one of the top English departments in the nation. As one of the largest departments within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), English serves as an extraordinary center of creativity, inquiry, and discovery with a proud tradition of leadership in scholarship and teaching.
One of the top American Studies departments in the world, American Culture offers University of Michigan students a chance to explore a range of topics from American history and literature to ethnic studies and pop culture. The Department of American Culture is a dynamic, growing, and well-established undergraduate and graduate program designed to address specific populations, periods, and disciplines to provide an integrative and intercultural perspective. Housed in Haven Hall on central campus, home to a talented faculty of 50 instructors, the Department promotes an open and objective intellectual approach to knowledge, supporting the qualities and skills necessary to innovate and confront situations in our complex world. The Department of American Culture houses three formally constituted Ethnic Studies units: Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies, Latina/o Studies, and Native American Studies. Recent faculty hiring has made possible development in the area of Arab American Studies as well. The Department also has significant strength in African American studies with many faculty members active in this field.
PLEASE NOTE: The Museum of Zoology is a research facility. It is not usually open to the public. Please refer to the Museum of Natural History website (http://www.lsa.umich.edu/ummnh/) if you wish to visit.
The Honors experience is more than just classes, labs, libraries, & archives. Honors students contribute their energy & ability to a wide range of activities, inlcuding musical groups, community service orgs, campus media, & special interest clubs.
SAPAC provides educational and supportive services for the University of Michigan community related to sexual assault, intimate partner violence, sexual harassment, and stalking. We are committed to fulfilling this mission in a culturally-sensitive, empowering, and empathic way to University of Michigan students, faculty, and staff. We serve all racial, ethnic, religious, class backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender and social identities.
As an off-campus student, you’ll be living in one of twelve BTD neighborhoods on North or Central Campus – these neighborhoods are designed to keep you connected to everything happening in the city. Neighborhood Ambassadors (NAs) are student employees with BTD whose purpose is to enhance your off-campus experience. Throughout the year, they hold events so that you can get to know the people living in your neighborhood. They also connect you with timely information and resources from the University to improve your wellness and safety off campus. To learn more about Beyond the Diag and the Neighborhood Ambassador position, email us at [email protected]
The University of Michigan Department of History offers a flexible concentration program and a focused minor in history. Our faculty, among the largest in the country, is notable for their commitment to teaching and to developing stimulating new courses. The scope of their expertise is reflected in the diverse range of courses offered each year, from small seminars to large lectures. History is easy to integrate into an interdisciplinary plan of study and many courses are designed from this perspective. The History Honors Program is designed for concentrators who want to do advanced research and write an extensive thesis on a topic of their choice under the direct supervision of a history professor. Built on the banks of the Huron River, Ann Arbor is not only home to one of the finest academic institutions in the country, but it also offers a unique blend of city sophistication and small town charm. Both ethnically diverse and culturally rich, Ann Arbor is consistently voted one of the best places to live in the United States. For more information, please visit http://www.lsa.umich.edu/history
The PPE concentration provides Michigan undergraduates with a rigorous, integrated, and interdisciplinary program of study that brings together three major approaches to understanding human beings and their social and political interactions. Core courses will expose students to a wide range of analytical tools and research methods in the social sciences, and will seek to foster the critical reasoning and rhetorical skills that are essential for philosophical writing and argumentation.
The Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Michigan has long been recognized as one of the top English departments in the nation. As one of the largest departments within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), English serves as an extraordinary center of creativity, inquiry, and discovery with a proud tradition of leadership in scholarship and teaching.
The Helen Zell Writers' Program is a two-year graduate program in creative writing leading to the Master of Fine Arts degree. Students concentrate in either fiction or poetry. Applicants must submit portfolios of their writing in one of these genres, and should have sufficient training in literature to succeed in courses at the graduate level. We select students with demonstrated talent and expose them to a variety of approaches to the craft of writing.
SAPAC provides educational and supportive services for the University of Michigan community related to sexual assault, intimate partner violence, sexual harassment, and stalking. We are committed to fulfilling this mission in a culturally-sensitive, empowering, and empathic way to University of Michigan students, faculty, and staff. We serve all racial, ethnic, religious, class backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender and social identities.
As an off-campus student, you’ll be living in one of twelve BTD neighborhoods on North or Central Campus – these neighborhoods are designed to keep you connected to everything happening in the city. Neighborhood Ambassadors (NAs) are student employees with BTD whose purpose is to enhance your off-campus experience. Throughout the year, they hold events so that you can get to know the people living in your neighborhood. They also connect you with timely information and resources from the University to improve your wellness and safety off campus. To learn more about Beyond the Diag and the Neighborhood Ambassador position, email us at [email protected]
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West Quadrangle is a co-ed residence hall located on Central Campus. It is connected to the Michigan Union; Residents can access restaurants, game rooms and shops without going outside. West Quad recently received upgraded fire detection/alarm systems and a fire suppression system. Other upgrades included new Ethernet wiring and high-speed network equipment. Many of the University's athletes call West Quad "home." Quick Facts Houses approximately 980 residents in single, double, and triple rooms West Quad dining hall opened continuous hours while South Quad is closed Community Learning Center Lounges, study areas, and public-use rooms Music practice rooms Laundry facilities Wireless access in common areas Interior access to the Michigan Union
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