Mini Courses

University Activities Center

Mini-Courses are non-credit classes offered through collaboration between University Unions Arts and Programs and the University Activities Center (UAC). They are available to all UofM students, faculty, and members of the Ann Arbor community.

Registration Information: Sign up for MiniCourses at the Michigan Union Ticket Office, located in the ground level (between the front stairwells) of the Michigan Union.

Michigan Union Ticket Office (MUTO)
Michigan Union, Ground Floor
530 S State
Ann Arbor, MI  48109

Current Course Offerings:

Bartending, Tuesday, 6:00-7:00 PM, Pierpont Commons

Bartending, Tuesday, 6:00-7:00 PM, Pierpont Commons

Cost: $50.00
Location: The Pierpont Commons
Learn to mix over 100 drinks. No age requirement, colored water is used. The University Activities Center issues a certificate stating you took our class.
Schedule: Tuesdays: 6:00-7:00 PM February 12, 19, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2008 All classes are in the Pierpont Commons E. Boulevard Rm. Register at the Michigan Union Ticket Office starting February 4, 2008
Bartending, Tuesday, 7:00-8:00 PM, the Pierpont Commons

Bartending, Tuesday, 7:00-8:00 PM, the Pierpont Commons

Cost: $50.00
Location: Pierpont Commons
Learn to mix over 100 drinks. No age requirement, colored water is used. The University Activities Center issues a certificate stating you took our class.
Schedule: Tuesdays: 7:00-8:00 PM February 12, 19, March 4, 11, 18, 25 All classes held in the Pierpont Commons E.Boulevard Rm. Register at the Michigan Union Ticket Office starting February 4, 2008
Bartending, Wednesday, 7:00-8:00 PM, Michigan Union

Bartending, Wednesday, 7:00-8:00 PM, Michigan Union

Cost: $50.00
Location: Michigan Union U-Club
Learn to mix over 100 drinks. No age requirement, colored water is used. The University Activities Center issues a certificate stating you took our class.
Schedule: Wednesday 7:00-8:00 PM February 13, 20, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2008 All classes will be held in the Michigan Union U-Club Register at the Michigan Union Ticket Office starting February 4, 2008.
Bartending, Wednesday,6:00-7:00 PM, Michigan Union

Bartending, Wednesday,6:00-7:00 PM, Michigan Union

Cost: $50.00
Location: Michigan Union U-Club
Learn to mix over 100 drinks. No age requirement, colored water is used. The University Activities Center issues a certificate stating you took our class.
Schedule: Wednesday 6:00-7:00 PM February 13, 20, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2008 All Classes are in the Michigan Union U-Club Register at the Michigan Union Ticket Office starting February 4, 2008
Belly Dancing - Applied Technique - Michigan Union

Belly Dancing - Applied Technique - Michigan Union

Cost: $45.00
Location: Michigan Union Parker Room
This class is based on natural movement following the rhythm of traditional drum-based music. Explore Egyptian, Algerian and Moroccan regional dances in this upbeat class.
Schedule: Tuesdays: 8:00-9:00 PM February 12, 19, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2008 No classes during spring break NOTE: March 4 class will be in the Mich.Union Pendelton Rm, and March 11 will be in teh Wolverine Rm. Register at the Michigan Union Ticket Office starting February 4, 2008.
BellyDancing - Technique - Michigan Union

BellyDancing - Technique - Michigan Union

Cost: $45.00
Location: Michigan Union Parker Room
Learn techniques based on natural movement following the rhythm or traditional drum-based music. Explore Egyptian, Algerian and Moroccan regional dances in this upbeat class.
Schedule: Tuesdays: 7:00-8:00 PM February 12, 19, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2008 No classes during spring break. NOTE: March 4 class will be in the Pendleton Rm, and March 11 class will be in the Wolverine Rm. Register at the Michigan Union Ticket Office starting February 4, 2008.
Massage Therapy - Michigan Union - Wednesday

Massage Therapy - Michigan Union - Wednesday

Cost: $76.00
Location: Michigan Union Pond Room
Introduction to massage therapy and bodywork. Students will learn to give and receive therapeutic massage for stress reduction and specific health issues. No partner necessary.
Schedule: Wednesdays: 7:45-9:45 PM February 13, 20, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2008 No Class during U-M Spring Break Register at the Michigan Union Ticket Office starting February 4, 2008.
Massage Therapy - Pierpont Commons - Monday

Massage Therapy - Pierpont Commons - Monday

Cost: $76.00
Location: The Pierpont Commons E. Boulevard Room
Introduction to massage therapy and bodywork. Students will learn to give and receive therapeutic massage for stress reduction and specific health issues. No partner necessary.
Schedule: Mondays - 7:45-9:45 PM February 11, 18, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2008 No class during U-M Spring Break Register at the Michigan Union Ticket Office starting February 4, 2008.
Pool Clinic

Pool Clinic

Cost: $45
Location: Michigan Union Billiards Room
The six week pool clinic is a "hands on" class that targets novice to intermediated pool players looking for substantial skill improvement. The class starts with the basices of the correct bridge, stance, grip, stroke, and dominant eye aiming. These basic skills are then applied to shooting techniquest, position play, safties, banks, kicks, and caroms. The class also covers strategies, patterns, practice drills. functional "trick" shots, and the mental side of playing competitive pool. The Instructor is an accomplished player, author, and lecturer who has been playing competitive pool.
Schedule: Dates TBA 6:00-7:30 PM
Yoga - Beginning - Michigan Union

Yoga - Beginning - Michigan Union

Cost: $76.00
Location: Michigan Union Pond Room
For students new to yoga. Class will focus on basic postures, breathing and meditation.
Schedule: Wednesdays: 6:15-7:45 PM February 13, 20, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2008 No classes during spring break. Register at the Michigan Union Ticket Office starting February 4, 2008.
Yoga - Level 2 - The Pierpont Commons

Yoga - Level 2 - The Pierpont Commons

Cost: $76.00
Location: The Pierpont Commons E. Boulevard Room
For students with prior yoga experience. Basic postures will be refined along with continued work on backbends and inversions. Breathing exercises and meditation will be included in each class.
Schedule: Mondays: 6:15-7:45 PM February 11, 18, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2008 No classes during spring break Register at the Michigan Union Ticket Office starting February 4, 2008.

Registration Information: Sign up for MiniCourses at the Michigan Union Ticket Office, located in the ground level (between the front stairwells) of the Michigan Union.

Michigan Union Ticket Office (MUTO)
Michigan Union, Ground Floor
530 S State
Ann Arbor, MI  48109