Remembering Professor Emeritus Harry Blecker: Founder of UM-Flint Chemistry Department January 27, 2011 9:15 pm UM-Flint News Professor Blecker came to UM-Flint in 1957 as assistant professor, was the founder of the Department of Chemistry. Professor Blecker came to UM-Flint in 1957 as assistant professor, was the founder of the Department of Chemistry.