Tag Archives: civic engagement
UM-Flint English Students Reassemble Shakespeare's "King Lear" in Flint
While Shakespeare's King Lear was set in a mythical kingdom somewhere in England, a class of University of Michigan-Flint English majors has adapted the play for a contemporary Flint context.
UM-Flint Senior Seminar Project Helps Repurpose High School Dance Dresses
During a two week period in October, the students got the word out that they were collecting old dresses and set up collection locations where the dresses could be donated.
UM-Flint's Tendaji Ganges to Lead Community Conversation
This is a unique opportunity to engage with dynamic facilitators to refresh and develop insights and skills to work collaboratively across nonprofit, private, faith-based and public sectors.
UM-Flint Hosts Free Stage Presentation of "Marx in Soho"
While many erroneously equated Marx with communist dictators, Marx himself became so disheartened by the misreading of his ideas that near the end of his life he stated, "I, at last, am not a Marxist."
UM-Flint Student Receives Michigan Campus Compact's Outstanding Community Impact Award
The recipient's efforts build partnerships between their campuses and communities, and demonstrate personal reflection and a commitment to lifelong engagement.
UM-Flint Students Embark on Alternative Spring Break
Students spend time learning about complex social, cultural, and environmental issues. Last year, 69 students participated for a combined total of 1,055 hours of positive community impact.
Clinic Led by UM-Flint Students Brings Needed Health Services to Flint's Underserved
When the clinic is in operation, a faculty member or licensed community practitioner is present.
Area School Officials Get First Look at UM-Flint's Neff Center for Placed-Based Education
The purpose of the center is to mutually enrich university and northern Flint communities through place-based education, research, and student services.
The Rebirth of Civil Rights: A New Movement for a New Generation
The powerful image of Dr. King's police mug shot used in this year's theme was selected by UM-Flint alumnus and graphic artist James Thigpen.
UM-Flint PT Student Selected for First "Selig Award for Excellence"
The award seeks to challenge all students, and inspire generations of exemplar leaders both academically and in service to community, the very goals pursued by Professor Selig throughout her long and distinguished tenure at the University of Michigan-Flint.