Month: March 2014
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Noted Author and UM-Flint Alumnus Christopher Paul Curtis Brings “Writing Adventure” to Flint 4th Graders
Over 2,500 students have attended the “Writing Adventure” since it was first held five years ago. It was created to encourage young people to find the value in reading, to…
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UM-Flint’s Vintage Base Ball Club Wants You to “Play Ball!”
Do you love the game of baseball? Here’s your invitation to a summer of fun. The University of Michigan-Flint’s vintage base ball club is returning for a second season and…
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UM-Flint Offers New Health Navigator Minor and Certificate
The University of Michigan-Flint has created a new interdisciplinary program that will meet the rising demands of healthcare reform. The new Health Navigator minor and certificate program will prepare students…
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Speakers Selected for UM-Flint’s May 4 Commencement Ceremonies
Two prominent local leaders in the healthcare industry have been selected to deliver the commencement address at the two ceremonies on May 4. Phil Hagerman, CEO of Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy,…
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Blood Drive and Memorial Tribute at UM-Flint to Honor 2013 Homicide Victims
The University of Michigan-Flint and the American Red Cross are joining together for the second year in a row to hold a blood drive and memorial to honor Flint homicide…
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UM-Flint Alumnus and Renowned Political Theorist William Connolly Returns to Campus
William E. Connolly, Ph.D. shares memories of how the city of Flint and the University of Michigan-Flint helped him become one of today’s foremost political theorists. Connolly returns to UM-Flint…
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UM-Flint to Examine History of “Baseball Fever” in Michigan
The Detroit Tigers’ home opener is just weeks away (March 31). Thousands will brave the cold (snow is possible) to watch our national pastime. Ever wonder how baseball became so…
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UM-Flint Reaching Out to “Community Champions” to Help Meet Needs of Foster Youth
Community leaders and local, state, and federal lawmakers are being invited to a special luncheon at the University of Michigan-Flint on Monday, March 10 focusing on foster care support in…
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UM-Flint Ready to Compete Against Other Area Schools in 5th Annual Recycling Challenge
Over the past four years, the friendly recycling competition among Baker College, Kettering University, Mott Community College, and the University of Michigan-Flint has kept nearly 164,000 pounds (82 tons) of…