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UM-Flint to build community between law enforcement and autistic people at Officer Friendly Day

Members of the UM-Flint “Officer Friendly Day” team include Ray Hall, director of public safety; Melissa Sreckovic, associate professor of education; Heather Bromley, police sergeant; Christine Kenney, associate professor of education; and Torrey Ruffin, police officer.

The University of Michigan-Flint and local law enforcement agencies are teaming up to build awareness and understanding between autistic people, their families and the police. UM-Flint's Officer Friendly Day will take place, 1-3 p.m., May 6, at the UM-Flint parking lot at Saginaw St. and Fifth Ave.  Now in its second year, the event is[…]

UM-Flint names 11 students as Maize and Blue Scholars

UM-Flint has named 11 students Maize & Blue Scholars for summer and fall 2022.

The University of Michigan-Flint has announced the summer and fall 2022 Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholar Award recipients.  The Maize & Blue Award is the highest academic recognition given to undergraduate students during commencement season. The award is presented to no more than 26 students per year who excel academically and exemplify intellectual maturity and[…]

UM-Flint to host Inclusive Halloween, Oct. 28

UM-Flint will make Halloween accessible for everyone through its Inclusive Halloween event, Oct. 28.

For those with disabilities or certain medical conditions, Halloween can often be more "trick" than "treat" as the annual fall festivity can present unique challenges. For instance, people that use wheelchairs or crutches may find it difficult to navigate porch steps, while those with food allergies or feeding tubes may have to rule out the usual[…]

UM-Flint invites K-12 students to campus for Teacher Leadership Symposium, Oct. 20

Nearly 200 high school students will join current educators, college students and university faculty to learn more about the teaching profession during the Teacher Leadership Symposium in the UM-Flint University Center, Oct. 20.

"What do you want to be when you grow up?" It's a common question asked of kids and one that takes a decidedly more serious tone as students finish high school. You've heard the classic answers: astronaut, doctor, marine biologist, teacher. But now, young people are increasingly leaving "teacher" off that list of desired careers.[…]