Tag Archives: recreation services

Get to know the Division of Student Affairs at UM-Flint (2025-26 academic year)

The Division of Student Affairs at the University of Michigan-Flint comprises 11 departments and units dedicated to the student experience and employs more than 100 students annually.

Student life is a central part of the UM-Flint experience, and DSA provides services, programs and opportunities that support students throughout their time on campus. With more than 100 student clubs and organizations, as well as resources ranging from counseling and wellness services to leadership development and community-building programs, DSA works to ensure students have[…]

UM-Flint Rec Center unveils new weight room equipment and winter fitness programs

The University of Michigan-Flint Recreation Center is kicking off the winter season with exciting updates, including brand-new weight room equipment and various fitness programs designed to keep students and community members active during the colder months. The updated weight room features state-of-the-art equipment to enhance users' strength training experience. Students can access the center at[…]

UM-Flint to host Michigan High School Esports Spring State Finals, May 4

UM-Flint will again host the Michigan High School Esports Federation Spring State Finals, May 4.

The University of Michigan-Flint's Recreation Center will be turned into the state's largest esports arena, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 4, as the campus will again host the Michigan High School Esports Federation Spring State Finals. The event is the state's largest high school esports event. It promises a day of high-octane competition, showcasing[…]

UM-Flint alum, Men's Hockey Club founder returns to coach the team

After 12 years living in Tampa, Florida, Tom Garavaglia is back to coach the UM-Flint Men’s Hockey Club he founded in 2006.

It's been nearly two decades since Tom Garavaglia saw an opportunity to make hockey more prevalent in Flint. He was a student at the University of Michigan-Flint, working toward a bachelor's degree in business administration, when he founded the Men's Hockey Club in 2006. Now, after working in the NHL for more than a decade,[…]