Future Friends U-M Ann Arbor · Oct 5 – Oct 6, 2026 · Free for every student RSVP
The two-day plan

Students come for the trivia, the pizza, the movie, the music.

They leave having done something much harder: met new people, opened up, and practiced showing up for each other.

October 5 – October 6, 2026
University of Michigan · multiple campus venues · free for every student
Step 01
Show up

Pick an activation, bring a friend or come solo. Everything is free.

Step 02
Connect

Movement, games, and music make talking to someone new the easy part.

Step 03
Open up

Honest conversations about pressure, money, confidence, and mental health.

Step 04
Carry it on

Leave with tools, resources, and people who have your back after the weekend.

See the activations & RSVP
Reserve your spot

Five free activations across two days

Every activation is free and open to all students, with campus wellness resources on site. Spots are limited — RSVP so we know to save you one.

Day One

Monday, October 5

Future Fund$ Trivia poster

Future Fund$ Trivia

Oct 5 · 3:30 PMMichigan League: Vandenberg Room50–100 students

Game-show-style trivia on budgeting, credit cards, and credit scores: financial stress, minus the intimidation. Win prizes while learning tips you can actually use.

Social Club: Phone-Free Social poster

Social Club: Phone-Free Social

Oct 5 · 5:00 PMKanso @ Great Lakes NorthUp to 250 students

Phones locked away for music, games, prompt cards, and pizza — screen time traded for real time with new people.

Common Denominator Screening poster

Common Denominator Screening

Oct 5 · 7:00 PMForum Hall, Palmer CommonsUp to 250 students

Episode 1: Noah Kahan. The Two Bridge docuseries with Noah Kahan and the late Gavin Creel, followed by a facilitated student discussion.

Day Two

Tuesday, October 6

FLOW Movement & Meditation poster

FLOW Movement & Meditation

Oct 6 · 10:30 AMEvent Gym, Hadley Center75–100 students

Breathwork, movement, and mindfulness with experienced instructors — a reset built for newbies and yogis alike. Merch and goodies available.

Boots & Besties poster

Boots & Besties

Oct 6 · 1:30 PMIMSB GymOpen to all students

High-energy line dancing led by country artist Dasha and pro instructors, paired with raw talk about mental wellness.

Matt Quinn and Dasha at The Power Center, October 6
The Finale

Matt Quinn + Dasha

More than a concert — a community experience built for presence. A high-energy DJ set opens the night and asks students to put their phones away. Mental health advocate Kevin Hines delivers a message of hope and resilience. Then Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy, with special guest star Dasha, takes the stage to sing, celebrate and connect.

Tuesday, October 6 · 7:00 PM · The Power Center · Free for every student

RSVP for the concert
Campus wellness resources available throughout.