FORUM 2026
June 16 to 18
at Rackham Graduate School,
University of Michigan
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Check back regularly for updates!
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DAY 1: Tuesday, June 16
9:30 a.m. Tour // 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. Conference // 5:30 p.m. Happy Hour
Location: Rackham Graduate School Assembly Hall
unless otherwise noted
OPTIONAL: Philanthropic Campus Tour
9:30 a.m.
Tour of the belfry in Burton Memorial Tower with a focus on the history and philanthropic support of the Charles Baird Carillon. Built in 1936, the carillon was a gift from Charles Baird, the University of Michigan’s first athletic director, and the tower was funded by Ann Arbor community members and named for former university president Marion Leroy Burton.
The bell chamber is accessed by elevator to floor 8, followed by two flights of stairs (39 steps). Hearing protection will be provided. As a historic structure, the tower is not ADA accessible.
Featured guide: Tiffany Ng, associate professor of carillon and university carillonist at the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre & Dance.
Meeting place: Rackham Graduate School front entrance.
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Check In & Networking
Rackham Graduate School, Assembly Hall
Say hello to FORUM friends, new and old!
12:00 p.m.
DAY 2: Wednesday, June 17
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Conference // 5:15 p.m. Happy Hour
Location: Rackham Graduate School Assembly Hall
unless otherwise noted
Coffee & Networking
Coffee will be provided.
8:30 a.m.
LUNCH BREAK
11:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Lunch not provided. Use this time to explore Ann Arbor and connect with colleagues!
Check out some of our favorite spots.
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THEMED LUNCH & LEARNS: Looking for a more structured lunch discussion? Bring your lunch back to Assembly Hall and join one of our themed tables. Please save your spot in advance. Sign up sheets will be available at registration.
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Happy Hour
5:15 p.m.
DAY 3: Thursday, June 18
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Rackham Graduate School Assembly Hall
unless otherwise noted
Coffee & Networking
Coffee will be provided.
8:30 a.m.
FORUM Closing
11:55 p.m.
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