The Diag

20 years later, 1837, Michigan achieved statehood, and the newly formed state legislature approved moving the university to Ann Arbor.

The town had offered 40 acres of land, what is now the central campus in the area known as the Diag, in hopes of securing the state capital.

When Lansing was chosen as the capital instead, Ann Arbor pivoted to attract the university.

In 1841, the University of Michigan opened its doors in Ann Arbor with just seven students, six freshmen and one sophomore, taught by two professors.

When is it, where is it, and how can they get involved? Give us all the details right now before we go.

So our conference this year is Friday, October 23rd at 9:00 AM at the School of Kinesiology building on campus, right in The Diag.

You can get your tickets on our website or through our Instagram, @ umsbc on Instagram.

Um, and you know, come, come prepared, come ready, and, you know, have, have a great time.