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Social Program Overview
Social Program Overview
MEGC social aims to create a community of mechanical engineering graduate students. The goal of social activities is to promote networking among students of different research areas and different years of the graduate program. Social events occur both in person and online. Previous in person events have included monthly coffee hours, happy hours at various local restaurants, and a yearly department picnic. Online social events include virtual happy hours, virtual Jackbox game nights, and Netflix watch parties.
Upcoming Events
Fall recreational sports
Leagues beginning Sept 10
Want to get a rec sports team together, but don't know where to start? UM Rec Sports is offering flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and kickball leagues this semester with leagues set aside for grad student participation - all skill levels welcome! If any of these pique your interest, fill out the form here to be connected with other interested ME grad students.
Rec sports are a great way to take a break from research, get exercise, work on your game, make new friends, and have fun! Check out the UM rec sports website for more info.
Recent Events
Volleyball and Happy Hour
Volleyball and Happy Hour
ME graduate students supported the women's volleyball team against Purdue! They then went to Blue Tractor and enjoyed a wide range of house craft beers paired with BBQ, smoked meats & biscuits.
Thanksgiving Meal
Thanksgiving Meal
MEGC hosted a thanksgiving meal to join together and celebrate! A catered meal with thanksgiving favorites was enjoyed.
Fall hike at Kensington Metropark
Located about 20 miles north of Ann Arbor, Kensington Metropark features thousands of acres of hilly woodlands surrounding Kent Lake, and it's at its most beautiful this time of year. Students enjoyed apple cider and donuts while meeting up with old and new friends and enjoying a peaceful fall afternoon!
Huron River Kayaking and Picnic
Huron River Kayaking and Picnic
ME graduate students spent an afternoon paddling down the cascades and Huron river from Argo Livery to Gallup park which is around 3.5 miles. This trip gave a way to celebrate the end of summer before fall classes started and allowed students to socialize with their ME peers!
MEGC x RGSC Barbecue
MEGC and RGSC celebrated the end of summer with a barbecue! Burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, chips, and watermelon were enjoyed while cornhole, spikeball, and other fun lawn games were played!
Detroit Tiger Game
Detroit Tiger Game
Students celebrated the summer with an outing to a Detroit Tigers game!
Hike at Pinckney
MEGC and Aero GSAC went for a morning hike at the beautiful Pinckney recreation area! Known for its extensive trail system, numerous lakes, and remote campsites, Pinckney recreation area offers a serene backcountry experience just 20 miles from Ann Arbor.
For more information and trail maps, check out the Pinckney website here.
Happy Hour
Happy Hour
Students celebrated the summer with MEGC's weekly happy hour and explored different locations around Ann Arbor!
Fuller Park Volunteering
The local parks department regularly solicits volunteers to make enhancements to area parks, and MEGC is rallied a group to help out! Volunteering with the parks department is a great way to get involved in and contribute to the awesome city we get to enjoy.
You can also always check out the City of Ann Arbor Volunteering Hub to find regular volunteering opportunities.
Speed Networking + Lunch
Speed Networking + Lunch
Looking to create more connections with your fellow students in our department? The event was be done to give everyone the chance to have one-on-one and small group conversations with as many other attendees as possible (with fun, ME-related ice-breakers to help get conversations started). We also had lunch catered by Jerusalem Garden for all attendees.
St. Patrick's Day Social Night
St. Patrick's Day Social Night
ME graduate students gathered at the Pretzel Bell basement, a classic Ann Arbor bar with an awesome game room and a mystery beer machine. They enjoyed a fun night in our awesome city! Prospective ME grad students also were invited to join!
Valentine's Day Cookies from MEGC
Valentine's Day Cookies from MEGC
Happy Valentine's Day from MEGC! MEGC gave out cookies from Detroit Cookie Company!
MEGC Cross Country Ski Outing
MEGC Cross Country Ski Outing
ME graduate students spent an afternoon cross country skiing around Huron Meadows Metropark Ski Trails! Students got to enjoy the great outdoors and the snow!
Cookies from MEGC Study Break
Cookies from MEGC Study Break
Need a break from the end-of-semester stress? MEGC gave out cookies from Detroit Cookie Company, a local favorite, to help give a break from end-of-semester rush!
Ann Arbor Volunteering
Ann Arbor Volunteering
The local parks department regularly solicits volunteers to make enhancements to area parks, and MEGC rallied a group to help out over a weekend! At Fuller Park, a group of ME graduate students helped pull weeds, cut brush, spread wood chips, and beautify the park!
CSEG x MEGC Happy Hour
CSEG x MEGC Happy Hour
CSEGrad invited the MEGC community to join a happy hour at Haymaker Public House in downtown Ann Arbor! Students were able to enjoy appetizers, drink specials, and camaraderie at an awesome downtown spot!
Halloween Social Night
Halloween Social Night
Mechanical engineering graduate students and friends were invited out to explore different locations in downtown Ann Arbor! Many costumes made an appearance during the spooky night. Students were able to relax as they enjoyed the many activities each spot had to offer including table tennis, jenga, and karaoke!
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
A collaboration of the DEI and social committees hosted a celebration of Hispanic heritage month! This event was open to all members of mechanical engineering and included a taco bar and some traditional Hispanic music!
Huron River Kayaking
Huron River Kayaking
ME graduate students spent an afternoon paddling down the cascades and Huron river from Argo Livery to Gallup park which is around 3.5 miles. This trip gave a way to celebrate the end of summer before fall classes started and allowed students to socialize with their ME peers!
Past Events
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