Paths of Protest: Stories of Campus Activism at the University of Michigan

This walking tour meets at the Detroit Observatory and concludes on the Diag. This tour was also adapted from a public history course at U-M. The first teach-in. Lawsuits. Nazi resistance. U-M has long been home to campus activism, and this walking tour will allow you to see historically significant locations on campus where you...

The Origins of the Law Quadrangle: A Walking Tour

This walking tour meets at the corner of S. University Ave. and State St., on the outer northwest corner of the Law Quad. Have you ever wondered about the history of the buildings that sit in the middle of campus that many associate with the Renaissance, east coast Ivy Leagues, or even Hogwarts? This walking...

Astronomy Night w/ Feature Talk

Explore the heavens during one of our astronomy nights. Open houses involve presentations on a range of fascinating astronomical phenomena, instruction on the telescopes, and, when weather permits, observing with our beautiful historic Fitz telescope as well as modern supplemental telescopes.   Please note: astronomy events at the Observatory take place even if the weather...

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