Campus Information

May 2018

The Michigan Union is Closed?!

No need to panic--Here’s what you need to know!

The Union is closed from May 2018-Early Winter Semester 2020!

Have you ever wondered about the tower of the Michigan Union? Or the flags draping the halls of Pierpont Commons? Maybe just where to grab a burrito?

Campus Information would love to fill you in on the incredibly interesting histories of our University Unions, and what each has to offer you today!

October 2017

15  Weird Things Turned In to Our Lost & Found

At Campus Information, we interact with hundreds of students, faculty, and visitors each day. We also serve as a temporary home for all the items left behind. Almost 11,000 items have joined a part of our lost and found since 2010. Over the years, we have seen some bizarre items turned in. Here is a not-so-complete list of some of our funny and interesting finds*.

October 2017

Fall is a great time to see new things in Michigan, but for those coming from out of state, it may be difficult to know just what we have to offer.  Here’s a quick list of a few things I personally enjoy during my favorite season in Ann Arbor.

Cider Mills

November 2016

Sometimes, even in your early twenties, committing to buying that entire value box of condoms at the corner drugstore can be a blush-worthy experience. Perhaps you haven’t nailed down your specific approach to keeping yourself safe in consensual sexual encounters – and with the bombardment of options available in this day and age, it’s near impossible to have given each method a well-documented and focused trial before arriving at college as a traditional student.

October 2017

An Amateur Foodie’s Guide to U-M Dining Halls

One of the biggest perks of living on a college campus is having access to the magical places known as dining halls, where endless supplies of delicious food are just a swipe away. Here at the University of Michigan, we are nationally known for being “Leaders and Best” in the classroom, but also in the quality of our dining program. As an amateur foodie myself, I took to our University’s seven dining halls to find out what makes Michigan Dining so great!

March 2016

Although it may not quite feel like spring yet, it’s bound to be just around the corner!  The snow has finally melted for the most part, so that’s a good start, right?  And warmer weather means more fun things to do around campus!  Not sure how to take advantage of it?  Here’s a list of activities to enjoy outdoors!

• Run around campus!

March 2016

August 2017

‘Twas the night before move-in day and all through the states, every student was stirring with anticipation, as they had to wait!

July 2017

So what will I start off with? The weather? The school? The spirit? The college town? The people? As an international student, everything was so new to my college experience. Ever since middle school, my parents had planted the seed in my head of studying abroad. I wanted a new experience. I was frightened and excited at the same time. I was scared I would not meet people at orientation, would not make friends in class, or would be paired with a weird roommate (or maybe I would be the weird roommate haha!)  

June 2017

A popular activity amongst the locals and students of the Ann Arbor area is taking a float, paddle, or SUP down the Huron River. If the coming warmer days of the summer season leads you to the liveries, use the following information to get the most out of your trip (or consecutive trips, because once is just not enough).

Ann Arbor has two liveries, Argo and Gallup, which are open daily for river trips and boat rentals without prior reservations.

March 2016

In college, the library can feel like your best friend when you spend so much of your time there studying (or at least trying to with friends). What if libraries were really your best friends? here is a list of some U-M libraries as if they were people’s best friends (aka dogs). Familiarize yourself with the full list of libraries and check them out in person to see if we are spot on.

1. Shapiro Undergraduate Library (UgLi)—Golden Retriever

September 2015

In your discussion or seminar classes, you probably have encountered a peer who has identified or introduced themselves as a “Residential College (RC) Student”, and perhaps you have wondered “What does that even mean?”

October 2017

Fall break: Every Wolverine looks forward to this time of year as an opportunity to take a break from classes, catch up on studying, and brag to friends who go to other schools about this mini break. Here are some tips on how to make your fall break as amazing as it should be.