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History
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Was Flint’s Floyd McCree the First Black Mayor in the United States? UM-Flint History Department Brings Clarity to the Question
Floyd J. McCree became Flint’s mayor in 1966, making him one of the first African American mayors in the U.S. But why “one of the first?” UM-Flint’s History Professor Thomas…
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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 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’s Wyatt Exploration Program Looks at “The Making and Unmaking of AutoWorld”
As part of the 2013-14 Wyatt Lecture Series, former Flint resident and Appalachian State University assistant professor of history Andrea Burns, Ph.D. will present “A Unique Place in All the…
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UM-Flint Department of History Expands Internship Program
The University of Michigan-Flint’s Department of History is expanding its internship program to offer students a greater variety of experiences in the field of history. History majors, History Teacher Certificate…
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UM-Flint Assistant Professor Named State Scholar for Smithsonian’s “The Way We Worked” Exhibit
UM-Flint’s Wyatt Professor of U.S. History Thomas Henthorn, Ph.D. has been selected as the Michigan Humanities Council state scholar for The Way We Worked, a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibit focusing…
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UM-Flint Student Artist’s Work Featured in Lansing
Workman’s piece “Untitled” will be on display in the 10th floor of the Anderson House Office Building near the State Capital for the next year.
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UM-Flint Students Diving Deeper Into Flint’s Diverse History
Because this year’s Wyatt Exploration events are open to all students, history majors are encouraged to sign up early for the events to make sure they get a spot.
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UM-Flint Professor Helps Bring Conference on Artistic Rivalry to Flint Institute of Arts
“Paragone” is an Italian word meaning comparison. During the Italian Renaissance it was a debate in which one art form is championed as superior to all others.
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UM-Flint Workshop Hosts Specialists in Holocaust Research
Workshop participants include K-12 educators, community and 4-year college faculty, graduate students, librarians, and education resource/curriculum specialists.