UM-Flint professor explains the Celtic origins of Halloween

October 24, 2023 11:23 am Madeline Campbell

John Ellis, UM-Flint professor of history, recently spoke on the Celtic origins of Halloween ahead of a faculty-led trip to Dublin, Ireland.

So you've set up the 12-foot skeleton in your front yard, spent a whole paycheck on candy for the neighborhood kids, and dusted off your Dracula cape. But did you know that Halloween traditions like carving pumpkins, wearing costumes and sharing ghost stories stem from Celtic traditions and customs? A group of UM-Flint students will[…]

UM-Flint faculty, alumni, volunteers sum up fun of Math Field Day

March 14, 2023 9:59 am Madeline Campbell

UM-Flint hosted 15 high schools for a day of math exploration and competition during the 54th annual math Field Day, March 3.

Equations plus competitions multiplied by fun summed up Math Field Day at the University of Michigan-Flint. Fifteen schools from across the state converged on campus during spring break, March 3, to participate in the 54th annual event. The event drew a wide range of participants including alumni, retired faculty members and high school students from[…]