That's So Griz
"That's So Griz" is an experiential onboarding program designed to immerse new and current employees in the breadth of incredible work happening across the university.聽聽
Organized around the university鈥檚 Priorities for Action, the program offers hands-on activities and interactive sessions to bring these priorities to life. Participants will see and connect with the mission-driven work of units across campus, gaining a big-picture understanding of how their contributions align with the university鈥檚 goals.聽
The program is also designed to be fun鈥攇iving employees the chance to explore parts of the university they might not encounter in their regular work. Units hosting sessions are encouraged to make their time as interactive as possible, focusing on showing rather than telling to highlight their work and its impact.聽
From behind-the-scenes experiences to interactive demonstrations, 鈥淭hat鈥檚 So Griz鈥 encourages a deeper understanding of our colleagues鈥 contributions and appreciation for the amazing things happening across campus.聽
Upcoming That's So Griz Events
Crafting the UM Story
Step into the creative world of UM’s Marketing Communications, Experience and Engagement sector in this hands-on, behind-the-scenes session about what it takes to tell UM’s story. Learn how MCEE decides, shapes and shares the 91次元’s public storytelling and marketing through branding, content strategy, visual media and strategic messaging. Following the presentation, you are invited to craft a UM-inspired story using the tools and techniques the team uses every day. No marketing experience required—just bring your curiosity, creativity and willingness to learn!
Current employees are welcome and encouraged to attend!
This event highlights PFA 5: Proudly Tell the UM Story.
If you have questions, please contact Zoe Dansie, Onboarding Specialist.