Tag Archives: Community
UM-Flint invites community members to cultivate belonging in pre-convocation workshop
The University of Michigan-Flint's annual pre-convocation workshop usually serves as a way for faculty to jump start the academic year by engaging in programming that will be relevant to their work. But this year, you don't need a PhD and elbow patches on your blazer to make a difference as the university is expanding the[…]
Young Sharks: Entrepreneurship lessons empower kids to create and innovate
The University of Michigan-Flint's Office of Economic Development (OED) recently completed the 2022 Young Sharks Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation program for area third through fifth graders. The program combines professional development workshops for elementary and middle school teachers, a series of innovation and entrepreneurship lessons for students with an applied learning assignment and a business[…]
Flint Community Engaged Research Program enables community, student connection
The University of Michigan-Flint Office of Research has launched an innovative, collaborative new research program. The Flint Community Engaged Research Program (FCERP) enables local nonprofit community organizations to hire students to help with community research projects at $15 an hour up to $1000 per research cycle. This program allows students to become change-makers in the[…]
Community Collaboration and The Jordan Brand kickstart Flint Neighborhood Oral History Project
A collaborative effort between Flint community organizations and the University of Michigan-Flint is getting backup from a basketball legend's brand. The Jordan Brand, Michael Jordan's organization, selected the Community Foundation of Greater Flint's Neighborhood Oral History Project for its Black Community Commitment Grant Program. The Flint Neighborhood Oral History Project allies the Community Foundation of[…]
UM-Flint Inauguration Celebration Gives Tribute to Campus and Community
The 2015 Inauguration Celebration at the University of Michigan-Flint, a week-long tribute to the campus and community, begins Monday, April 13.
Summer Engineering Camps for High School Students Coming to UM-Flint
University of Michigan-Flint is running two engineering camps this July on campus, which gives high school students a chance to work on projects in labs, and learn from faculty.
UM-Flint Students Honored for Community Service by Michigan Campus Compact
UM-Flint student and staff member, Alicia Gillman is one of only six people statewide honored later this month with an Outstanding Community Impact Award from the Michigan Campus Compact.
UM-Flint and Flint Community Schools Establish Dual Enrollment Educational Partnership (DEEP) Program
Flint Community Schools (FCS) and the University of Michigan-Flint are collaborating to offer a cost-free dual enrollment opportunity for FCS high school seniors. The Dual Enrollment Educational Partnerships (DEEP) initiative allows motivated Flint high school students to earn college credit by taking accredited courses taught by UM‐Flint faculty on the university's campus.
Touch-A-Truck 2014: Family Fun Featuring "Driving & Flying" Vehicles on the UM-Flint Campus
Over a thousand visitors attended last year's Touch-A-Truck event. This year, over 20 specialty vehicles will be available to check-out. The event is intended to help familiarize children with the men, women, and yes, vehicles charged with keeping their community safe.
UM-Flint's Civic Engagement Curriculum Sees Surge in Offerings and Participation
The number of UM-Flint courses designed to connect academic expertise to community concerns keeps growing. The number of civic engagement classes at the University of Michigan-Flint has reached a record high this semester.