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Mark Chesler Library Collection
The Mark Chesler Library Collection connects the university community to more than 1200 books, films, and journals on a wide range of topics related to social identity, multiculturalism, intergroup relations, and social justice. Useful for conducting independent research, enhancing curricular content, or simply broadening horizons, materials are available for use to the entire university community and are listed in the U-M Library System's MIRLYN catalog.
Take these tools everywhere—Madison Krumins’ journey from facilitator to Fulbright Scholar
May 30, 2023
An openness to new and differing ideas. An ability and confidence to communicate effectively across difference. Seeing conflict not as ‘bad,’ but as an opportunity for dialogue. “I use what I’ve learned through The Program on Intergroup Relations in everything I’ve done," says alum Madison Krumins.
Chang (MPP/MSW '14) builds coalitions, better policy
May 3, 2023
In 2014, Stephanie Chang (MPP/MSW '14) was approached by her community-organizing colleague, then-State Representative, now Congresswoman, Rashida Tlaib, to run for office. Chang wondered if as an Asian American woman she could represent what was a majority African American and Latino district in the Michigan House.
Kane, Tarakhovsky receive UM-Dearborn Social Justice Advocate Award
March 21, 2023
Penny Kane and Maria Tarakhovsky were honored with UM-Dearborn's Social Justice Advocate Award. Both Kane and Tarakhovsky have facilitated dialogues in ALA 171, Making the Most of Michigan, with The Program on Intergroup Relations.
Double your gift to IGR on Giving Blueday, March 15
March 1, 2023
For 24 hours on Giving Blueday—U-M's annual day of giving coming up on March 15th—gifts to IGR will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000!
IGR alum and State Sen. Stephanie Chang given top Ford School alumni honor
February 6, 2023
The Ford School of Public Policy is recognizing IGR alum and State Senator Stephanie Chang (MPP/MSW '14) with its top alumni award for dedication to excellence in public service.
IGR celebrates end of fall term
December 2022
Last term, students from across IGR dialogue courses came together for our final celebration, where they were honored with certificates and spoke about the impact of the program on their lives
Out now! Introduction to Intergroup Dialogues
December 2021
Introduction to Intergroup Dialogues, 1st edition, edited by Stephanie Hicks is available to order. The book is required course material for IGR's ALA/PSYCH/SOC 122 dialogue course and is published and distributed by Cognella, Inc.
Meet the IGR CoS 2021-22 cohort
August 31, 2021
Introducing our cohort: Meg Dobson, Sabrina Ervin, Jennifer Eshelman, Chris Gale, Clara Gamalski, Karri Grob, Tina Jordan, Felicia McCrary, and Danyelle Reynolds.