Tag Archives: photo gallery
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[…]
KEEP ON TRUCKIN' (Touch-a-Truck 2024 photo gallery)
UM-Flint's Department of Public Safety transformed a portion of the downtown campus into a haven of exploration and excitement for children and families as it hosted the 11th annual Touch-a-Truck event, Sept. 21, in the William S. White Building parking lot. The event provided a day for police cars, fire trucks, and various utility vehicles[…]
END OF SUMMER SPLASH (Photo gallery)
What better way to wrap up summer than by cooling down with some friends? UM-Flint students got together Sept. 20 on the First Street Residence Hall front lawn for outdoor water games and refreshing fun, a way to peer bond and (hopefully) say goodbye to the heat and hello to fall. "The Splash Showdown brought[…]
AN ENCHANTED NIGHT (Homecoming dance 2024 photo gallery)
Step into the magic of a special night on campus. From twinkling lights to mystical vibes, the Sept. 12 Enchanted Forest Homecoming Dance seemed like a dream come to life as our students filled the night with energy and enthusiasm. With fist-pumping dances, smiles and laughter, those who came together created memories that will undoubtedly[…]
CONNECTING, COLLABORATING AND MGAGING! (MGagement Fair 2024 photo gallery)
A wide variety of student clubs, organizations & university departments filled Kearsley Street, Sept. 4, for the annual MGagement Fair. The event, open to all students, faculty and staff, showcased the many opportunities for building connections, sharing interests and becoming involved at the downtown Flint campus and throughout the city. Photos by Jake Cessna, Office of Marketing and[…]
THE WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS (R'extravaganza photo gallery)
Our campus community came together after the first day of classes, Aug. 28, to get active at R'extravaganza! Between the drop-in sports, building tours and giveaways, students got a chance to learn about various recreation opportunities on campus, including club sports, esports, intramurals, group fitness classes and more. What a way to kick off the[…]