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Giving Blueday makes a difference for student organizations
The generosity of the University of Michigan-Flint community was on full display during Giving Blueday 2022, with close to 300 donors contributing more than $300,000 to UM-Flint during the annual day of giving. This outpouring of philanthropic support placed the university second among all units across the three campuses. UM-Flint aims to unite 500 donors in[…]
UM-Flint College of Innovation & Technology heads to Virginia Tech
Dr. Yasser Aboelkassem, assistant professor in the College of Innovation & Technology (CIT) was recently invited back to his alma mater, Virginia Tech, to give a seminar on his research with multiscale modeling and simulation of cardiac function, from the molecular level to whole organ. Aboelkassem completed an M.S. in Mathematics and a Ph.D. in[…]
UM-Flint "Crip Camp" screening sparks live conversation with advocate Judy Heumann
When Associate Professors of Education Christine Kenney and Melissa Sreckovic showed the documentary "Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution" in their classrooms, they were met with shocked reactions. Their students could not believe that they had not heard about the disability rights movement prior to viewing the documentary. On March 23, Kenney and Sreckovic hosted a[…]
How to Complete a Quality Bachelor's Degree Fast | University of Michigan-Flint
How to Finish Your Bachelor's Degree Faster You want to return to college and finish your bachelor's degree, but you are worried that you won't have enough time for it because of the commitments you have to your job and family. You wonder if there is a way to fast-track your path to a respected[…]
UM-Flint students volunteer over Spring Break
The week of February 28 marked a campus-wide Spring Break at UM-Flint, creating an opportunity for many UM-Flint students to take part in community service. The Alternative Spring Break program and the Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Association (DPTSA) gave us two examples of students engaged in meaningful causes throughout the Flint community. Alternative Spring[…]
UM-Flint's "Pride and Prejudice" offers modern take on literary classic
UM-Flint Theatre & Dance is back. Just over two years after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down productions worldwide, audiences can come to UM-Flint in-person to see "Pride and Prejudice," a modern take on Jane Austen's classic novel. The play will be performed on March 18, 19, 25, and 26 at 7:30 p.m. and March 20[…]
Find your community with these student clubs in the Department of Natural Sciences
No matter what path a UM-Flint student takes, there's an organization that offers community and development related to their interests. Students in the Department of Natural Sciences are no exception. Comprised of Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, and Physics, one might imagine this department to be all about long days in the lab and late nights[…]
How will you support UM-Flint during Giving Blueday?
Giving Blueday is an annual day of giving that will take place across the University of Michigan campuses on March 16. Many units at UM-Flint participate in this initiative and have a wide variety of funds that impact our campus in countless positive ways. Read more to learn about some of the funds that have[…]
UM-Flint welcomes new director of Frances Willson Thompson Library
Jennifer Dean, Ph.D., MLIS, MMus, has joined the University of Michigan-Flint community as director of the Frances Willson Thompson Library. Dean's leadership, both as a scholar and engaged advocate for education, will ensure that the Thompson Library remains a cornerstone of excellence for UM-Flint stakeholders. Having served most recently as dean of libraries and instructional[…]
UM-Flint hosts second Iqbal Symposium on Islamic Thought & Civilization
UM-Flint is hosting the second annual Iqbal Symposium at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10 in the Northbank Center Grand Ballroom. The event has a hybrid format with limited in-person seating and a virtual program.