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Susan E. Borrego, Ph.D. to Be Recommended As Next Chancellor of the University of Michigan-Flint
University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman is recommending Susan E. Borrego, Ph.D., as the eighth leader of the University of Michigan-Flint. Borrego, who currently serves as the vice president for Enrollment Management, Planning, and Student Affairs at California State University, Dominguez Hills will begin her appointment August 1, 2014 pending approval by the University of Michigan Board of Regents. Inaugural festivities will be announced at a later date.
Congressman Dale Kildee Donates Papers, Artifacts to UM-Flint Library and Establishes Education Scholarship
Retired Congressman Dale. E. Kildee continues his longstanding support of the Flint community through a donation of key items from decades of work in Washington D.C. to the University of Michigan-Flint's Frances Willson Thompson Library. In addition, a scholarship honoring Kildee has been established that will benefit students aspiring to careers in education.
UM-Flint Nursing Students Find Inspiration in the Dominican Republic
This February, UM-Flint Nursing professor Maureen Tippen traveled with a group of students to the Dominican Republic for the 18th time as part of her International Service Learning course. With the help of two translators, UM-Flint staff member Becky Pettengill and alumnus James MacDonald, Tippen and her students saw over 500 people over the course of a week.
Noted Author and UM-Flint Alumnus Christopher Paul Curtis Brings "Writing Adventure" to Flint 4th Graders
Over 2,500 students have attended the "Writing Adventure" since it was first held five years ago. It was created to encourage young people to find the value in reading, to develop confidence in their own abilities as writers, and to see that people are interested in reading what they have to say.
UM-Flint's Vintage Base Ball Club Wants You to "Play Ball!"
Do you love the game of baseball? Here's your invitation to a summer of fun. The University of Michigan-Flint's vintage base ball club is returning for a second season and looking for players to join the team.
Speakers Selected for UM-Flint's May 4 Commencement Ceremonies
Two prominent local leaders in the healthcare industry have been selected to deliver the commencement address at the two ceremonies on May 4. Phil Hagerman, CEO of Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy, will deliver the address at the morning session. Betsy Aderholdt, CEO of Genesys Health Systems, will be providing the afternoon commencement address.
Blood Drive and Memorial Tribute at UM-Flint to Honor 2013 Homicide Victims
The University of Michigan-Flint and the American Red Cross are joining together for the second year in a row to hold a blood drive and memorial to honor Flint homicide victims. The drive will be held on March 24.
UM-Flint Alumnus and Renowned Political Theorist William Connolly Returns to Campus
William E. Connolly, Ph.D. shares memories of how the city of Flint and the University of Michigan-Flint helped him become one of today's foremost political theorists. Connolly returns to UM-Flint on March 13 to present a public lecture entitled "Political Blogging in Fragile Times."
UM-Flint to Examine History of "Baseball Fever" in Michigan
The Detroit Tigers' home opener is just weeks away (March 31). Thousands will brave the cold (snow is possible) to watch our national pastime. Ever wonder how baseball became so popular? Did you know Michigan played a key role in expanding its popularity? The man who wrote the book on local baseball history is coming to the UM-Flint Friday, March 14 to answer these questions and others.
UM-Flint Reaching Out to "Community Champions" to Help Meet Needs of Foster Youth
Community leaders and local, state, and federal lawmakers are being invited to a special luncheon at the University of Michigan-Flint on Monday, March 10 focusing on foster care support in the state, such as UM-Flint's Mpowering My Success program. That program is a state-funded initiative designed to help foster youth who are aging out of care make a successful transition to college.