by Rachel Tisdale in Campus
Dennis Kelley had never played a Wii before. But it wasn't about that, especially when there was dancing to be done.
Kelley, a freshman bio-chemistry major, participated in Greek Council's second annual "Dance-a-thon," a 24-hour charity dance party to benefit Children's Miracle Network.…
University Center could receive facelift
by Marla Diakonis in Campus
You have an enormous load of homework to catch up on and a few hours to spare between classes, so you come cozy up in a modern computer lab and grab a cup of joe from the coffee shop - all without stepping foot off campus.
No, you're not dreaming; there has been a lot of talk about giving the University Center, which opened in the late 1970s, a facelift.…
by Jennifer Profitt in Campus
For one community member, the UM-Flint debate watches were not only chances to learn about the 2008 candidates, but a chance to better himself.
"This'll be the first time I've ever voted. I didn't care about it before, but now I do," said Jason Kenney at the vice presidential debate watch on Oct.…
by Taylor Flynn in Campus
Everyone has a fear. Or maybe even two. It could be spiders, heights or even large crowds. But you would have never guessed that America's number one fear is public speaking, according to several scholarly surveys.
But for students having issues with speaking in front of large crowds, the Marian E.…
(and other SGC briefs)
by Jennifer Profitt in Campus
You may have another chance to vote soon - not in a national presidential election, but for a new UM-Flint Student Government Council constitution.
According to Student Activities Assistant Director Jessie Hurse at the council meeting Oct. 3, a new SGC constitution is on its way.…
by Cori Dotson in Campus
For some, another few years of school isn't a problem. In fact, it can be the solution.
UM-Flint's 14 different graduate programs were on display for students during an open house Oct. 3. Attendees looked into programs that best suited their futures and had one-on-one conversations with experts and graduates in the field.…
Program helps underachieving students earn college admission
by Bryant Harland in Campus
Think back to when you took the SAT or ACT to get into college. Remember the stress of taking this test, the one that helps determine whether or not you get into college? Now imagine you get sick the day of, and you do poorly.
Incidents like these aren't uncommon, and some students' abilities simply aren't reflected when they take standardized tests.…
ITS, Financial Aid partnering to give refurbished computers to low-income students
by Jenny Serwach in Campus
Pop cans aren't the only recyclables at UM-Flint.
On Nov. 4, 5 and 6, ITS and the Office of Financial Aid are partnering together to provide used computers from the computer labs to students who need them.
"It's 100% free for students," said ITS employee Jason Gooding.…
After record year, dorms bring new challenges, strategies for Office of Admissions
by Carmelle Silas in Campus
UM-Flint has had a record-breaking year for admitted freshman, transfer students, and international students.
At least one administrator feels the new residence hall opened a door of opportunity otherwise unavailable, and posed a new challenge in recruiting strategies.…
by Ashley Armstrong in Campus
This fall, UM-Flint has seen an increase in enrollment among African-American males. Currently, there are 249 undergraduate African-American male students on campus, a record for the University, compared with last year's number of 201.
Accompanying that record is concern for properly preparing these students and keeping them enrolled.…
Digital advirtising signs to be put up around campus
by Jennifer Profitt in Campus
Scattered advertising fliers might be a thing of the past by the end of October, when a digital signage system, is planned to be installed on campus.
The digital advertising signs have been one of Student Government Council's primary goals, and plans have finally been set in motion to install the system.…
