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Festifall Guide 2019

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WELCOME! On behalf of The Michigan Daily staff, we welcome you to this year’s Festifall. Bringing over 5,000 attendees each year, Festifall is the University’s largest student organization fair. It takes place on the first Friday of class each year, running 2-6 p.m. The fair offers both new and returning students the opportunity to learn about more than 600 student organizations and campus departments. This guide highlights some of the many student organizations and departments on campus, but Festifall is the only place where you can see it all at once. It can be daunting with all the people and bribes (for new students and veteran attendees alike) but do not fear the large crowd. Use this event as a time to explore various groups and find something that interests you. Maybe you won’t leave with one group in mind — that’s fine too. Students often leave Festifall feeling overwhelmed with a lot of new options. Remember this is a good problem to have, and it is okay to try out a few different groups to see

what works for you. In the same vein, do not be worried about politely declining or skipping tables. Organization leaders are looking for people who want to be there, so honesty is the best policy. Think of Festifall as speed dating with student organizations.

What is most important is finding what makes your Michigan experience feel complete and authentically yours. It can be helpful to consider what your goals are for joining an organization — both professionally and socially — and which groups align with your values and interests. Student organizations should serve as a reprise from academics, though it is normal for students to participate in groups that have similar focus-

es to their coursework. Whether that be a student government (yes, there is more than one) for political science majors or a performance group for Music, Theatre & Dance students, student organizations can bridge learning with real-world experiences. Student organizations can also be vehicles for escaping the everyday stress of your schedule. A dance team can be a way to build in exercise into your routine, as can something that aligns with your non academic passions. Maybe you will opt for an organization similar to one you did in high school, such as newspaper (join The Daily) or a choir (again, we have multiple). You could also try something new, like the Squirrel Feeding Club because, well, have you seen the squirrels on campus? What is most important is finding what makes your Michigan experience feel complete and authentically yours. — Barbara Collins & Alex Harring, Summer Managing News

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Political Organizations on Campus CLAIRE HAO, SAMANTHA SMALL & MELANIE TAYLOR SUMMER NEWS EDITORS Central Student Government Central Student Government, referred to as CSG, serves as the largest organizational and oversight body for the University’s student community. Currently led by President Ben Gerstein and Vice President Isabelle Blanchard, CSG supports students through an array of services and events ranging from calculator rentals to student dispute settlements. Elections for assembly representatives occur fall and winter semesters, with an added Presidential and Vice Presidential race in the Winter. Other positions such as task force memberships and executive internships are appointed. Some applications have opened whereas others will be opening in the coming weeks. College Republicans The University’s College Republicans, founded in 1982, is a self-proclaimed beacon of conservatism for students. The organization provides members with the opportunity to volunteer, attend a speaker event or simply socialize with like-minded students. Their body of members regularly convenes to discuss pertinent policy issues and current events, facilitate an open dialogue and determine the stance University conservatives wish to take. College Republicans will be represented at various Welcome Week events including Escapade, Northfest and Festifall.

nation, including an April 5th protest at Birthright’s headquarters in New York city. In addition to outside protests, the group demonstrates on campus as well. This past April the group organized a sitin at the University of Michigan’s Hillel Foundation building, demanding the foundation cut ties with Taglit-Birthright Israel. College Democrats The College Democrats at the University of Michigan represents the Democratic Party on campus. College Democrats works to help Democratic candidates win elections, promote progressive public policy and strive to encourage student involvement in politics. During the election season the organization focuses primarily on getting democrats elected and works to register voters on campus, volunteers for Democrats running for office and aims to increase student turnout on election day. In non-election season the organization works to promote

IfNotNow IIfNotNow is a movement at the University to transform the American Jewish community’s support for the occupation into a call for freedom and dignity for all, citing the occupation as a “the military rule over Palestinians in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza.” The University of Michigan’s chapter has participated in many protests across the

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progressive values on campus and seeks to get students involved in progressive issue advocacy and awareness. This past semester, the organization worked to strikedown an Ann Arbor law requiring some first-time voters to vote in person. Roosevelt Institute The Roosevelt Institute is a national campus network and thinktank for students interested in public policy. To deepen their understanding of state and local policy issues, students reach out to key stakeholders and consult local policymakers, professors and experts, with the ultimate goal of drafting feedback-based policy recommendations. The University of Michigan chapter, one of the oldest and strongest, engages with chapters across the region and nation. For more information about the Roosevelt @ U of Michigan, check out their website and their booth at Festifall, Northfest and other Welcome Week events.

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An Intro to Intramural Sports JAMES HILL DAILY SPORTS WRITER

Not everyone can be D-1 caliber like the many talented athletes at the University of Michigan. Or, you might not have the skills or extra time to be a part of a club sport team. However, there’s still a way to play sports with your friends, relive the high school athletics glory days or even pick up a new sport. And one mustn’t forget the coveted T-shirt that so many dream of winning but so little truly achieve. All this in the experience that is intramural sports. Here at Michigan, the Recreational Sports Department does its best to provide many different sports for students to play. From the common ones like basketball, soccer, and flag football, to some lesser-played ones like broomball, spikeball, and even Esports, there’s a little bit of something for everyone. Along those same lines, there are different divisions of competitiveness in each sport so that

students who want a more competitive experience and students who’d rather focus on having fun with friends can both be satisfied. “IM” sports are played at different locations around campus and sometimes require the use of the blue buses. Basketball and volleyball are played in the intramural building, soccer and softball are played at Mitchell field (about halfway in between central and north campus), indoor soccer and flag football at the Coliseum and one of the all-time favorites of many Daily sports writers, broomball, is held inside the Yost Ice Arena. There are two “seasons” during both the fall and winter semesters. Sports slightly vary during these seasons, and they generally last about a month and a half. There is a fee to be paid per season, which can be cheaper if you bundle together

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multiple seasons in one purchase. Registration for the first season — Fall I — starts relatively early on, so it’s smart to get ahead of the game and get a team together if you know you want to play! This is important because you’ll register for a designated time every week and you might not want to play at 10:30 p.m. every week, like I did. Intramural sports are a great way to get together with friends and blow off a little steam with some exercise. That weekly intramural game is something you can look forward to while grinding through a lecture while it’s seventy and sunny outside. It provides an outlet for energy and potentially brings you a little closer to your friends. But, never forget what it’s all about — what it’s always been about — a hard-earned, well-deserved intramural championship T-shirt!

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M-agination Films Ann Arbor hails itself as one of the premier film towns in the country. Since 1963, the Ann Arbor Film Festival, the third-oldest in the country, has been a national highlight for experimental filmmakers. Following the city’s rich film tradition is the renowned student-run movie production group M-agination films. You don’t need to have made a major motion picture to join M-agination; they welcome students of varying talent and experience. In fact, considering they boast a wide variety of students from all different academic backgrounds, you don’t even have to be a Screen Arts & Cultures major. M-agination is entirely student-run, from writing the script to post-production. If you’ve always dreamed of transferring your creative vision to the big screen, submitting a script to eh group’s producers is a mustdo. In April, M-agination holds its annual festival at the Michigan Theater showcasing all of the student’s projects throughout the school year. Watching you and your friends’ movie come to life in such a professional and gorgeous space is one you won’t forget.

Seven Mile Music, Arts & Coding There’s no shortage of clubs that offer volunteer opportunities at the University, but few give you the opportunity to truly connect with the community you’re serving. That’s where Seven Mile sets itself apart from other volunteer organizations: The work is on-the-ground, actively engaging students from the University with students in Detroit Public Schools. Founded in 2013, Seven Mile was a direct response to the arts education cuts in Detroit Public Schools. Originally a music education program, the org has expanded to teach Detroit students art, creative writing and coding. Working closely with their first partner, the Brightmoor-based Mission:City community, the club has expanded to teaching music at Frederick Douglass Academy, art and creative writing at Conant Ave. United Methodist Church and coding at Detroit Community High School. As a growing mid-size organization of 70 members, there is ample opportunity for leadership. Between the students, parents, community leaders and University volunteers, the Seven Mile community is easy to call home for anyone passionate about music, art, creative writing or coding. There’s just one hard part to Seven Mile: graduating, and telling the kids that you won’t be there next year.

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Big Ticket Productions Are you interested in the music industry? Do you want to know the ins and outs of booking artists, promoting events for venues and carrying out dayof tasks for a concert? Look no further than Big Ticket Productions, one of the University’s concert production organizations. The group aims to bring high quality, big ticket entertainment to the Hill Auditorium and other venues on campus at a low cost. In the past, they’ve brought Chance the Rapper, G-Eazy, Schoolboy Q and Mac DeMarco, just to name a few. Big Ticket is divided into a few different sections that you can join. There’s a marketing group, where you can help in promoting the concert and defining the process of getting the word out. That goes hand in hand with social media, which helps determine campaigns for promotion. Operations assists on figuring out the how the concert will actually go the day of, and finance, well, finance budgets the whole entire thing. Finally, there is artist research and booking, who decide which artists would be good to bring to campus and also if they’re available to book. If any of this interests you, consider hopping onto Big Ticket.

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Creatives of Color NA’KIA CHANNEY MIC MANAGING EDITOR

When Drew Metcalf, an LSA junior studying screen arts and culture, submitted his project proposal to optiMize’s Social Innovation Challenge, he had no idea he would end up forming a creative expression showcase that would impact more than 150 students. With a strong passion for creativity and art, Metcalf has a natural drive for building community, cultural understanding and confidence — all through the power of expression. With his new organization, Creatives of Color, Metcalf is using art to revolutionize how students of color come together. The purpose of Creatives of Color is to foster connections among artists of color by providing opportunities for collaboration, expression, and networking. Its platform is centered around providing support and resources to give students the freedom and means to pursue their creative initiatives. Metcalf got his start from optiMize, a social innovation organization dedicated to inspiring students to initiate self-driven products to work toward a more sustainable world. Through optiMize, Metcalf received mentor support, visioning workshops and an expansive network to help him make his mission a tangible reality. To formally introduce his organization, Metcalf held a creative showcase April 11.

The showcase featured an expansive range of art, such as photography, animation, singing, dance, and poetry. It featured projects from 25 participants of varying cultures, ages and majors, adding to the diverse makeup of projects presented. In preparation for the showcase, Metcalf said he and his team randomly paired students together as he wanted to explore the creative capacity that could come from strangers. Metcalf and his team provided guidance and assistance to student teams. He hoped students would feel encouraged and confident enough to pursue creative means not traditionally explored. “We wanted to showcase all kinds of art. When people think of creative work, they jump to music, poetry, and dance. But, we also have committees for other written art, like journalism and creative writing,” he said. Though the showcase received an immensely positive response, it did not occur without setbacks and moments of discouragement. As the term went on, more and more groups dropped out due to academic demands and other time restraints. However, Metcalf stayed optimistic, commenting even if two people showed up to the showcase, as long as everyone had fun, the work would not go to

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waste. “There were a couple of times that I wanted to throw in the towel … But my team kept me grounded,” he said. Drew’s project was received so well that it solidified additional funding, which will allow the organization to continue active development over the summer. His summer project will consist of building the social network of professional and aspiring creatives, striving to bridge the gap between access to resources and mentors. With this amount of momentum, it is clear that Creatives of Color has a bright and eventful future ahead. Future plans include creative workshops, collaborations, exhibitions and youth outreach. As the organization is still in its infancy, the possibilities are wide open, and Metcalf is ready to take them headon. “The cool thing about (this project) is that there’s so much room for creativity and innovation. There are so many things we can we can do with this organization, and the ideas keep coming. I’m interested to see what comes of it,” he said while smiling. Anyone interested in getting involved with Creatives of Color can join their Maizepage group, contact the group directly at thecreativesofcolor@gmail.com or fill out their EBoard application.

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Student Publications on Campus ERIN WHITE SUMMER EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR The Michigan Daily Since its first publication in 1890, The Michigan Daily has served as the University of Michigan’s campus newspaper, publishing Monday through Friday during the Fall and Winter terms (everyday that undergraduate students have class). The Michigan Daily also serves the greater Washtenaw County area as the only daily news publication. Financially independent of the University, the Daily attempts to report on a plethora of campus, local, state and national events. There are a variety of sections that work together to create each day’s paper, including News, Opinion, Sports, Arts, Michigan in Color, Statement, Copy, Photo, Design, Web, Video, Podcast, Social and Business. The Daily is an inclusive space that is always excited to welcome new staffers. In order to join, any interested students should attend a mass meeting this fall, which will be advertised during Festifall and other welcome week events and held within the first few weeks of class. These meetings will take place in the newsroom, which is located in the Student Publications Building at 420 Maynard Street. These meetings will allow prospective writers to meet with managing editors and learn about each section, in order to find what their niche might be. After attending one of these meetings, interested writers can apply online to their respective sec-

tions of interest. Each section has their own unique application and recruitment process, so this will look differently depending on what section students want to join. For example, the Arts application requires applicants to write a notebook, which reflects on the impacts of some arts media, and a review on a piece of pop culture, say a new season of a TV show or the latest chart-topping album, released in the past two months. The News application requires applicants to submit both a resume and cover letter, complete a quiz, attend orientation and then shadow a staff reporter to write three trial articles. These articles will then lead to an interview with the managing news editor before applicants can officially join staff. But regardless of the differences between the different application processes, all applications can be found on michigandaily.com. While the Opinion section in particular has applications due before the semester, a great way to get involved in our particular section is by attending Editorial Board meetings. At Editorial Board, Daily staffers and other students meet to discuss current and relevant events, come to an opinion about them and then draft a leftside from the perspective of The Michigan Daily Editorial Board. You do not have to be a hired Daily staffer to attend Editorial Board. These meetings occur from 7:00-8:30 p.m. each Wednesday in the newsroom.

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The Michiganesian The University of Michigan’s yearbook, The Michiganesian, works to encapsulate over 5,000 undergraduates, as well as the important campus-wide events, activities and organizations of each year. There are positions in writing, editing, designing and photography. Join an organization that has been in publication for 114 years. The Gargoyle The Gargoyle is the official University of Michigan humor magazine. Publishing three issues each year, The Gargoyle is distributed for free throughout U-M and Ann Arbor. The magazine has positions in writing, illustrating and editing, where students help produce the magazine’s content, which ranges from short articles to fiction to satire to art and cartoons. Join this publication if you find yourself funny. Shei Magazine Shei Magazine is campus’ fashion, arts and culture magazine that is managed entirely by student editors. Shei joined Student Publication in July 2014, but has been on campus for about 20 years. Student journalists, photographers, stylists, designers and business participants help to create Shei. Shei maintains an online blog and website that is constantly being updated with content, and publishes an 85-page print edition twice each year that follows one theme and includes important content and photo spreads.

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WCBN Located in the basement of the Student Activities Building, the station of WCBN has stacks and stacks of vinyl, CDs and cassette to peruse. If you loved making mixtapes in high school, or are a ringer when you’re on the aux in the car, WCBN is for you. Part of the application process is creating a mixtape (on cassette, like actual cassette) in their studio using their library. It’s a great challenge that requires you to look through their library and get accustomed with the funky, cool space they operate in. Like many college stations, WCBN broadcasts 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can tune into 88.3FM anytime to listen. What differentiates WCBN is its style of free-form production, which relies on the aforementioned collection of physical media that is used to put the music on the air. Instead of combing through a digital library, you pull the actual vinyl or cassette and broadcast it over the waves. Pretty neat, huh? Stop by the basement of the Student Activities Building for a free training.

The Prison Creative Arts Project Few student organizations thrive at the intersection of art and social justice to the degree that the Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP) does. In short, PCAP is an organization that connects student volunteers with groups of incarcerated artists in the state of Michigan who seek an outlet to express themselves. At the heart of PCAP is the effort to recognize and uplift the humanity of incarcerated people. That effort pulses through the organization’s three biggest programs, one of which is The Michigan Review of Prisoner Creative Writing — as the title implies, this is a literary magazine that specifically publishes the work of writers in prison. PCAP also provides a platform for incarcerated visual and multimedia artists in the Annual Exhibition of Art by Michigan Prisoners, a yearly gallery and art auction put on for the public, the proceeds of which go to the individual artists. Last but not least, PCAP offers arts workshops inside various prisons in Southeast Michigan, which student volunteers facilitate. There are many ways to get involved with PCAP: You can join the editorial board of the literary magazine, train to become a workshop facilitator or volunteer your time to support the annual art show. No matter which of its efforts you join, PCAP is a place for students who wish not only to see the humanizing and curative powers of art, but to learn to share in that power.

Daily Arts It seems a bit self-serving to recommend the Arts section of the Michigan Daily as it is the campus newspaper in charge of writing these blurbs and producing this guide. Lucky for Daily Arts, we thrive on biting irony and metatextuality. Don’t know what those words mean? It’s okay, we don’t either. As exclusive and snotty as we’re made out to be, Daily Arts is truly a place for everyone to express their passion for the media that defines them. We confess to swimming in our own smugness — oftentimes a measure of success on an article you write is how many angrily-worded Facebook comments it attracts. At the end of the day, though, we’re all here to write about the strange, stupid and stirring shit we consume. If you would rather cancel weekend plans to listen to the latest Beach House, Pusha-T or Beyoncé album; if you need a space to discuss your critical perspectives on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” you’ll fit right in with this ragtag band of burgeoning journalists of all shapes and sizes. Daily Arts is a party, and you’re invited.

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Why you should join the Kayaking Club TIEN LE DAILY SPORTS WRITER

When most people think of kayaking, it’s always a relaxing experience, paddling through stretches of water and enjoying the subtleties of the surrounding nature. The Kayaking Club is all of that, if you take out relaxing. Specializing in whitewater kayaking, the club paddles through rapids and waterfalls, surfing waves and playing in water holes. You still get to enjoy the surrounding nature, but only after grueling ride down a turbulent part of the river. You’ll flip, spend some quality time underwater and eventually out of your boat — having to swim. But it’s not all as bad as it sounds. The feeling of satisfaction when you make it through a rapid, having maneuvered your way through rocks and flushing water, is second to nothing else. You go down the stretch of water, sun beating on your

shoulders, and can’t help but smile as waves of water crash against your face, knowing you made it through. When I joined the club, I didn’t know lick of kayaking outside of flatwater. Upon joining, I, as well as others who experienced their first whitewater experience, spent a lot of time out of my boat, having flipped. There’s a learning curve without a doubt. But the club is accepting to beginners, and after a few trips, all the rookies got the hang of it and got hooked. Due to the nature of the sport, the Kayaking Club caters around new people, and plan trips that are beginner-friendly, and then work the path up to intermediate and eventually hard. How river difficulty works is every river is ranked from Class I to V. For me, I first started out going on the Argo Cascades, a Class I-II, before

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going down the Lower Slippery Rock Creek, a II-III. Then I progressively entered harder rivers, going on the Upper Slippery Rock Creek, a III-III+, and eventually capped around the III+ difficulty. The Kayaking Club never pushes people to go down rivers that they aren’t prepared for, and the Club is well prepared to take people who do want to reach on difficulty. Every trip is an adventure. A trip with the Club breaks down generally into camping, kayaking, and hiking every once in a while. We’ll explore West Pennsylvania most of the year, and once spring hits, there’s an annual road trip down south, where we drive through North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. There’s nothing more I’d recommend than giving it a shot and making your way down a river in a whitewater kayak.

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Student organizations can be overwhelming sometimes, but when you see an organization that you connect with during Festifall, sign up for their email list. A lot of us here at MiC grew closer to our communities through joining clubs that focused on our cultural backgrounds that eventually led us to write for Michigan in Color. You never know what experience may make your years at Michigan the most memorable, so go ahead and sign up for that organization during Festifall!

LORNA BROWN MIC ASSISTANT EDITOR Grad School/Professional Organizations: These are the organizations that are centered around the enrichment and uplifting of POC in different academic fields. Itâ€™s no secret that professional fields like engineering, medical school, and law school lack representation of POC; so these organizations often times bring in speakers like John Lewis, who have succeeded in their field as being POC, practice exams for the MCAT, LSAT, and GMAT, resume workshops, and social events that help to network with men and women who have knocked down barriers within their own fields. Most of these organizations are open to students from all majors who are interested in grad school and professional development. Black Law Association and National Society of Black Engineers Asian Pacific Law Students Association Chinese Students and Scholars Association Hispanic Student Dental Organization Indian Subcontinent Business Association and South Asian Law Students Association Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association Association of Arab Scientists and Engineers Performance/Arts Organizations These organizations tend to focus on the celebration of different outlets of creativity and performance like film, dance, fashion shows, and vocal performance. Many of these clubs require tryouts

and put shows on during the year to showcase their work from throughout the semester in places like Hill Auditorium. Competitions are also common in these clubs and organizations and can require some traveling outside of class, but they all are used to highlight the talent of students within their respective communities. Some of these organizations also work to advocate for the funding and underrepresentation of POC in areas of performing arts through dialogues, fundraisers, and showcases. Ambiance Dance Team Brazilian Zouk Dance Team Creatives of Color Images of Identities Arabesque Dance Troupe NoiR Runway Fashion The Michigan Bhangra Team YKB (Yoni Ki Baat) Cultural Celebration Organizations Organizations that focus on cultural celebration often bring together students from around the Michigan campus to celebrate holidays, cultural events, and to fundraise for annual showcases. Many of these associations have mass meetings at the beginning of the year that allow for students to participate in planning for the year and develop goals for their specific community. Going to the mass meetings at the beginning of the semester is a great way to meet students

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from across campus that share a common cultural bond and to open the rest of the campus organizations up to those that may want to become more involved later on in the year. This is a great first step towards meeting new people and creating long-lasting friendships. African Students Association Filipino American Student Association Hong Kong Students Association Iraqi Student Association Muslim Students Association La Casa Activism/Awareness Organizations These organizations focus on bringing attention to issues that may affect each POC community. Ranging from dialogues and annual conventions, these associations work to bring awareness and change to social barriers like colorism and stigmas like mental health. Many of these committees put on annual events that raise awareness and also fundraise for a good cause, bringing underrepresented students closer together for a meaningful purpose. You Good Fam?: A Black Mental Health Org. South Asian Awareness Network (SAAN) Generation Asian Pacific American United Asian American Organizations Leaders of Education, Advocacy, and Diversity Uncover: A/PIA

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Environmental Action on Campus TIMOTHY SPURLIN SUMMER SENIOR OPINION EDITOR Environmentalism and environmental activism is a broad feild, and the University of Michigan hosts a wide array of clubs for students to get involved with covering a myriad of environmental topics. Here are a few clubs to check out at Festifall, but there are many more out there — be sure to stop by the environmental organization area at Festifall for even more options!

Epsilon Eta Greek life is not just social: the purpose of Epsilon Eta Beta is to create a networking environment that enables members to utilize the fraternity’s resources as they persue their post-graduate plans in environmental fields. Epsilon Eta strives to foster a concious awareness of the intrinsic relationship between people and their environment through academics, the community, and service.

Students for Clean Energy Students for Clean Energy is a student run environmental advocacy club that focuses promoting clean and renewable energy on the University of Michigan’s campus, and beyond. SfCE is an active member on campus and does a number of unique projects relating to clean energy from research projects to solar installations. Students for Clean Energy believes that everyone, regardless of social identity, must be involved in the fight against climate change. All majors, schools, and backgrounds welcome!

PitE Club PitE Club, from the Program in the Environment, works to foster community within PitE and to facilitate student involvement. In addition, PitE Club focuses on developing and maintaining the mentorship program between undergrad PitE students and SEAS graduate students. The club alsi coordinates volunteer opportunities in Ann Arbor for the PitE student body, including PitE Club members.

Michigan Animal Respect Society The goal of the Michigan Animal Respect Society, commonly called MARS, is to raise awareness about a variety of animal and environemtal related issues, including but not limited to: farmed animal conditions, veganism and vegetarianism, companion animal homelessness, mass breeding operations and wildlife protections. You need not be vegan or vegetarian to join!

Friends of the Campus Farm The members of the Friends of the Campus Farm establsihed this group to empower students to create a healthy future through sustainable food education, training and outreach. Friends of the Campus Farm provides students with opportunities to develop knowledge and skills relating to farming and

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agriculture, food preparation and perservation, personal and environmental health, community outreach and business and economic development. Climate Action Movement The University of Michigan Climate Action Movement (CAM) is a coalition of University stakeholders that are driving the President, Regents, and Deans to enact sustainability policy and ethics that reflect the values of the broader U of M community with a focus on commitment to, and attainment of, carbon neutrality.

Be sure to walk by the environmental organization area at Festifall for even more options!

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