Tag Archives: safety
UM-Flint DPS receives $935K in grant funding for community development
Many know the University of Michigan-Flint's Department of Public Safety for offering services like Safe Ride, being visible at many campus events, and patrolling the streets of downtown Flint, thereby ensuring the safety of the campus community. However, this is only a portion of the work DPS does, as much of its work benefits the[…]
Sexual Assault Awareness Week at UM-Flint
Sexual Assault Awareness Week is Monday, March 9 through Friday, March 13. The week is presented by Student Government and features multiple events on campus and in the community.
UM-Flint Helps City Earn Bicycle Friendly Designation
The Crim Fitness Foundation, who partnered with the City of Flint in completing the Bicycle Friendly application, gathered much of the information from the UM-Flint Walk and Bike Work Group.
UM-Flint Volunteers will Help with Emergency Response
Nearly 40 faculty and staff volunteers spread throughout the campus will serve as Emergency Coordinators who will assist Public Safety, Facilities & Operations, and Environment Health and Safety with emergency response activities.
UM-Flint Debuts Bicycle Road Skills Course
The Bicycle Road Skills Course, which will be a permanent part of the campus, is believed to be the first of its kind installed on a college campus.
National Weather Service Identifies UM-Flint as a "StormReady Community"
UM-Flint Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Gail Phelps said the StormReady program has led to more collaboration between the university and other community agencies.
UM-Flint Students Help Address Safety at Local Elementary School
University of Michigan-Flint students recently surveyed a portion of the neighborhood around Durant-Turri-Mott (DTM) Elementary School to find ways to make it safer for students to get to and from the school.