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U-M Faculty Members Convene to Collaborate on Flint Water Crisis
Faculty members from all three University of Michigan campuses met at UM-Flint on Friday to discuss ideas for research collaborations and opportunities to work with community organizations responding to the Flint water crisis.
Africa Week Kicks Off African American History Month at UM-Flint
UM-Flint will hold an array of events and celebrations for its second annual Africa Week, which runs from January 31 through February 6. Many of the activities—such as poetry, films, and lectures—are free and open to the public.
Here & Now: Further Reflections from 8 UM-Flint Students
Earlier this year, we asked eight students to share their insights and experiences as UM-Flint students. The students are back with a second round of answers, showcasing the unique opportunities available at the University of Michigan-Flint.
UM-Flint GIS Center Mapping Flint Water System's Lead Service Lines
A team of UM-Flint faculty and staff are working on a project that "will help provide the road map for removing all the lead in the water distribution system" within the city of Flint, said the initiative's supervisor, Martin Kaufman, PhD.
UM-Flint and the Flint Farmers' Market to "Light Up the Night" for Area Youth
The University of Michigan-Flint's Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) will once again illuminate the Flint Farmers' Market's community room from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on January 28 with its popular Light Up the Night event.
UM-Flint Begins Free Community Course on the Flint Water Crisis
The first of the University of Michigan-Flint's classes on the Flint water crisis drew 150 people and delivered historic analysis, sometimes intense emotions, and open access to education.
University of Michigan Campuses Pull Together to Address Flint Water Crisis
Faculty, staff, and students from all three University of Michigan campuses are coming together over the water crisis in Flint to offer everything from research expertise and accurate information on the situation to water filters and bottled water.
Black Male Summit Highlights Importance of UM-Flint Education Programs and Partnerships
The Institute of RHYMES sponsored its inaugural Black Male Summit last weekend at the Flint Institute of Arts with support from UM-Flint's School of Education & Human Services and other community partners.
UM-Flint Launches Campus Water Information Website
UM-Flint has launched a campus water information website dedicated to keeping the university community informed about the safety of water on campus.
UM-Flint Partnership Gives Children Fun, Educational Place to Spend MLK Day
About 100 children came to UM-Flint on Monday when the campus community stepped up to be a fun and educational safe haven for children on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day when schools and many social service agencies close in recognition of the holiday, but many parents still work.