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Celebrate History As It Happens

The Office of the Chancellor and the American Democracy Project (ADP) are celebrating the

Inauguration by sponsoring a teach-in in the Michigan Rooms of University Center. The almost hour and a half event that begins at 10 a.m.will cover the history, purpose, and function of Presidential Inaugurations, what issues are facing the new administration and the country, and what it means to us all as students, community members, and Americans.

 

“Imagine” becomes almost $40 million reality

The University Of Michigan-Flint is proud to announce the successful completion of a three and a half year long public phase of its Capital Campaign “Imagine: The University of Michigan-Flint Difference.” Despite challenging economic times, the goal was not only reached, but was exceeded by nearly 10 million dollars.

 

What Students Are Saying About Their UM-Flint Experience in 2008

An overwhelming number of students at the University of Michigan-Flint say they are satisfied with their overall educational experience. A national survey found that 85% of First Year students reported a favorable image of the university and 83% of seniors who responded would choose UM-Flint again if they could start their college career over.

 

Biking to Class-UM-Flint on Youtube

The University of Michigan-Flint First Year Experience class takes a bike tour with Professor Steve Landon to some of Flint’s most popular cultural attractions including the Farmers’ Market, Kearsley Park & Whalely Historic House.

 

New Logo Marks Campus

A new UM-Flint logo now marks the intersection of Kearsley and Wallenberg Streets. Two similar logos were placed at the crosswalk from Housing to MSB.

 

A Closer Look at the “Last Lecture” at UM-Flint

Jeffrey Zaslow, co-author along with Randy Pausch,
of the bestselling book The Last Lecture, will
meet with and speak to University of Michigan-
Flint students and faculty on Friday, October 17.
The public is also invited to hear Zaslow’s
9a.m. keynote address at the annual Student Academic Success Summit in the Michigan Room at the University Center.

 

IU Kokomo’s Person Recommended as New Chancellor

Ruth J. Person, Chancellor of Indiana University Kokomo, has been recommended as the seventh leader of the University of Michigan-Flint. Person, an alumna of the University of Michigan, will begin her appointment August 18, pending approval by the Board of Regents. Inaugural festivities will be announced at a later date.

 

Institutional Review Board Gains Accreditation

The University of Michigan’s Human Research Protection Program, which UM-Flint’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) is an integral part, was recently granted full accreditation by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP). AAHRPP is a nationally recognized, nonprofit organization comprised of physicians, social and biological scientists, and attorneys. Marianne McGrath, chair, has worked for over three years to prepare the IRB for accreditation by improving board procedures and by offering education on ethical research practice to faculty, staff and students across campus.

 

International Winter Festival Photos

Hundreds of students joined in the fun for the first UM-Flint International Winter Festival held December 10 in the University Center. Over 3500 cookies were consumed.

 

Life Saving Technology Hangs on the Wall

Staff at the University of Michigan-Flint Recreation Center receives a variety of training, and much of it is aimed at saving a life. Recently, the training Chris Clolinger, who is the assistant director of intramural sports, received on the AED (Automated External Defibrillator) helped save the life of a Rec Center member.