Tag Archives: food
UM-Flint receives $50K grant from the Priority Health Total Health Foundation to support students, new mothers
The University of Michigan-Flint recently received a $50,000 grant from the Priority Health Total Health Foundation supporting two initiatives that benefit current students in need and new moms in the greater Flint community. The grant is split equally between Wolverine Essentials, a one-stop location for UM-Flint students to access basic needs, services and resources, and[…]
UM-Flint professor uses GIS to research foraging in Detroit
If the Earth's population exceeds its carrying capacity during the next 100 years, one of the most important questions will be how to support the food needs of the planet. Greg Rybarczyk, associate professor of geography at the University of Michigan-Flint, is currently investigating that query by researching an often overlooked food resource: edible natural[…]
Season Brings Opportunities for UM-Flint Campus to Help Those in Need
UM-Flint has a tradition of helping those in need within our community and on our campus. As the weather turns cold again this year, there are many opportunities to help. Collections are underway for clothes, food, and monetary donations.
Big Changes Coming to University of Michigan-Flint Dining Services
A "Simply to Go" station to service the increasing number of students at Northbank Center and a renovation of the dining area in the University Center are just a few of the many changes.
UM-Flint Researcher Part of Statewide Food Security Study
Rybarczyk was invited to join with researchers at U-M's School of Natural Resources and Environment. He will be involved with mapping and spatially analyzing data in 18 small- to mid-sized cities in the state to better understand the factors affecting "food security."
UM-Flint Student Life Director Honors Mother's Memory by Sharing Thanksgiving With Others
"The more people that heard of this event, the more they wanted to help and contribute," said Hurse. "Through gracious donations, we were able to increase our original order of food with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan to a semi-trailer full of food.
Earth Day 2012 Food Forum to Promote Local, Sustainable Nutrition
Holly Lubowicki of Keep Genesee County Beautiful said, "Our main goal is to expose our community to the many growers and producers of fresh, organic, and healthy foods."