Articles written by UM-Flint News
New Free Shuttle Bus Schedule for Fall/Winter 2008
The Mass Transportation Authority has expanded the Downtown/Campus Route #14 to run over 12 hours a day, 10 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday. There is no Friday service.
Enrollment Record for Fall 2008
Enrollment at the University of Michigan-Flint has increased for the fall 2008 semester to a record setting level. The overall increase is 5.5% compared to fall 2007. Tenth day enrollment for fall 2008 is 7,260 students compared to fall 2007 which totaled 6,883 students.
UM-Flint launches new programs to help entrepreneurs and family businesses
The School of Management (SOM) at the University of Michigan-Flint will soon offer unique services to two important segments of the state's business community: family-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. The new programs were unveiled at a special "Opening Ceremony" recently held in the lobby of the William S. White Building.
Former School of Management Dean Dies
Dr. I. Douglas Moon, who served as the University of Michigan-Flint School of Management dean from January 2003-June 2007 has died at the age of 62. He died Saturday, September 13 at his Flint home.
Remembering Dr. Loretta Dauwe
A memorial service will be held Friday, September 26 in honor of the late Chair of the Computer Science, Engineering Science and Physics Department, Dr. Loretta Dauwe.
The service will begin at 3 p.m. in the University of Michigan-Flint Theatre. A tree will be planted on campus in her memory.
YOU NEED TO KNOW: "HOW TO WRITE A WINNING RESUME"
If you are looking for a job, want a better job, or are planning on re-entering the labor force you need to make sure that your resume is the best that it can be. The University of Michigan-Flint invites you to a FREE workshop where you will learn "How to Write A Winning Resume."
It will take place Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Happenings Room on the UM-Flint campus.
Reservations are required.Two Renowned Writers Coming to UM-Flint
Each year, The Myron and Margaret Winegarden Visiting Professorship brings individuals of national and international reputation to the University of Michigan-Flint campus. This year, Tariq Ali and Christopher Paul Curtis will teach and/or interact with classes, participate in meetings with students and faculty, conduct lectures for students, faculty, staff and the community.
Michigan Times Wins Nine Michigan Press Association Awards
The student newspaper of the University of Michigan-Flint recently won nine Michigan Press Association Awards. Student journalists from across the state competed in the Michigan Press Association College Newspaper contest, giving them the chance to gain recognition for their best work.
UM-FLINT FEATURED IN "BEST 296 BUSINESS SCHOOLS: 2009 EDITION"
The University of Michigan-Flint is an outstanding business school, according to The Princeton Review. The New York-based education services company features the school in the just-published 2009 edition of its "Best 296 Business Schools"
Flint River Rises Through Campus
While melting snow and heavy rains caused flooding problems in many parts of Genesee County, UM-Flint was not one of them. The flood control project built by the Army Corp of Engineers that created Riverbank Park about three decades ago, kept the water away from campus and the downtown.