Spark Festival of Learning

What to Expect

Wander through engaging demonstrations and activities led by passionate Learning Guides, or take a deeper dive into a topic by participating in a workshop. The festival kicks off with a performance by Donovan Rogers (BFA ‘24), an award-winning playwright and multidisciplinary performance and producing artist.

Schedule

3:00–3:30 PM | Welcome Remarks & Opening Performance

Natalie Davis, Assistant Professor, Educational Studies
Donovan Rogers, Multidisciplinary performance artist and founder of the The DR’s Laboratory

3:30–6:00 PM | Interactive Demonstrations and Hand-On Activities

• African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County
• Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center
• Center for Academic Innovation
• Common Cycle
• Dance Marathon at U-M
• Embroidery and Bead Work
• Embracing our Differences Michigan
• Harvesting Manoomin VR Experience with Jared Ten Brink
• Hair Braiding with Lywana Dorzilor
• Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum
• Michigan Learning Channel
• Peace Corps
• Shadow Puppetry with Prof. Christianne Meyers, School of Music, Theatre & Dance
• Shapiro Design Lab
• Umoja Debate League
• and more!

Workshops

• 3:30–4:30 PM | Using Comic Zines in Education
• 4:00–5:00 PM | Debate Workshop by Umoja Debate League
• 4:30–5:30 PM | 360° VR Production: Capturing 360 VR Experiences for Learning and Simulation
• 5:00–5:30 PM | Servant Leadership and Co-Constructive Learning

Who Can Attend?

Everyone is welcome, from students and faculty to families and friends and the public. Whether you're a young learner or a lifelong explorer, there's something for all ages.

Join us for an afternoon filled with creativity, exploration, and fun!