Tag Archives: politics
Michigan Political Science Association conference bringing politics to the forefront at UM-Flint
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
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
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
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"
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.
UM-Flint Faculty Member Wins Political Playwriting Contest
Rising is one of three plays selected for the 2011 political playwriting award and will receive a staged reading in New York City Monday, August 22.