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BURSTING INTO SONG (photo gallery)
The University of Michigan-Flint's University Chorale and Chamber Singers came together Dec. 7 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Flint for the annual UM-Flint Music "Sounds of the Season" holiday concert. Photos by Jake Cessna, Office of Marketing and Communications.
LEVELING UP (high school esports finals photo gallery)
UM-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology partnered with the Michigan High School Esports Federation to host the fall 2024 state finals event Dec. 7 at the university's Recreation Center. More than 120 teams and 400 players from 70 schools throughout the state participated in the event, the third in a series of finals to be staged at[…]
MOONLIGHT MENU (Photo Gallery)
University of Michigan-Flint students participated in the traditional Late-Night Breakfast on Dec. 5 in the run-up to final exams. Some donned their best sleepwear and enjoyed a menu that included a variety of breakfast favorites, including scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, pastries and more. The event also included games, prizes, karaoke and other entertainment. Photos[…]
LIGHTING UP THE NIGHT (Diwali Celebration photo gallery)
The University of Michigan-Flint's Indian Student Association hosted its annual Diwali Celebration, Nov. 14, in honor of the Hindu festival of lights. The festival symbolizes the spiritual victory of Dharma over Adharma, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival[…]
BEAR-ING WITNESS TO THE ARTS ('Exit, Pursued by a Bear' photo gallery)
The University of Michigan-Flint's Theatre & Dance will stage its first mainstage production of the 2024-25 season, "Exit, Pursued by a Bear," with shows Nov. 8-10 and 15-17. The play, written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by William Irwin, tells the story of Nan, who has decided to teach her abusive husband, Kyle, a lesson that[…]
LET'S GO BOO! (Inclusive Halloween photo gallery)
Now in its fourth year, Inclusive Halloween at UM-Flint has cemented itself as a hallmark event for the campus and the community. Described as a "free community event for children and adults with special needs, their friends, family and allies," this year's event saw more than 1,200 attendees flock to the university's Riverfront Conference Center for treats (candy[…]
HAMMERING AWAY (Smashing pumpkins photo gallery)
Counseling and Psychological Services ushered in the return of Smashing Pumpkins Oct. 24 on the First Street Lawn. The event offered students the opportunity to engage in a healthy and uniquely fun way of relieving midsemester stress by—you guessed it—smashing pumpkins. That would be the squash, not the band.
PAWS-ING TO RELIEVE STRESS (Therapy dogs photo gallery)
The Mid-Michigan Therapy Dogs visited campus on Oct. 15 to help students hit the "paws" button during their study sessions. The visit, staged at the Frances Willson Thompson Library, was the first of two this semester. The four-legged friends will return in December as final exams loom on the horizon. Photos by Jake Cessna, Office of Marketing and[…]
LATINOS UNITED FOR ADVANCEMENT … AND FUN (LUNA Block Party photo gallery)
The Latinos United for Advancement student organization hosted a block party Oct. 9 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, a 30-day celebration that recognizes the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the U.S. The event included music, the Wayne State Ballet Folkorico Dance group, a salsa dance performance, raffles, crafts and more.[…]
SOCIAL (MEDIA) WORK (TikTok campaign photo gallery)
UM-Flint's Office of Marketing and Communications spent two days coordinating on-campus video shoots last week for an upcoming TikTok ad campaign. The ads will feature current students sharing their university stories and letting viewers know why UM-Flint was the right choice for them – and why it could be for others! Let's Go Flint and[…]