Tag Archives: politics

Michigan Political Science Association conference bringing politics to the forefront at UM-Flint

October 10, 2023 1:44 pm Madeline Campbell

The Michigan Political Science Association conference will come to the UM-Flint campus, Oct. 19-20, and feature such speakers as former state senator Jim Ananich.

While the topic of politics can lead to division and heated debates at the dinner table, it will soon spark unity and deep discussion at the University of Michigan-Flint as the Michigan Political Science Association conference comes to the downtown campus. The conference, open to all students, is scheduled for Oct. 19-20. Jim Ananich, UM-Flint[…]

UM-Flint Alumni Elected to Flint's Charter Review Commission

May 7, 2015 1:10 pm UM-Flint News

Downtown Flint, looking west down Flint River

The city of Flint elected a nine member charter review commission May 5 and the UM-Flint alumni connection runs deep. Four members attended the university. The commission was elected to review and recommend changes to the charter, which has been described as the constitution for the city.

Flint Mayor to Teach Political Science Course at UM-Flint

July 17, 2014 6:45 pm UM-Flint News

A new, but very familiar face will soon be joining the political science department of UM-Flint's College of Arts and Sciences. In the fall semester, Flint Mayor Dayne Walling will be the instructor for POL 324: Seminar in Applied Politics – Institutional & Leadership Practices.

UM-Flint to Host College Town Mayoral Debate

October 7, 2011 3:27 pm UM-Flint News

The University of Michigan-Flint is joining with Mott Community College, Kettering University, and Baker College to the College Town Mayoral Debate.

Al Jazeera Journalist Zeina Awad to Speak at UM-Flint on "Arab Spring & the Role of Social Media"

September 29, 2011 7:18 pm UM-Flint News

The Arab American Heritage Council, Mott Community College, and the University of Michigan-Flint will present Zeina Awad, the co-host of Fault Lines, Al Jazeera’s English flagship current affairs program about the Americas.

The Arab American Heritage Council, Mott Community College, and the University of Michigan-Flint will present Zeina Awad, the co-host of Fault Lines, Al Jazeera's English flagship current affairs program about the Americas.