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UM-Flint student's music composition, Ahora Sé (Now I Know), performed by El Ballet Folklórico Estudiantil - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education

UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 7d

We have 100 tickets available for #umflint faculty, staff, and students for the #SaginawSpirit Eras Night, presented by UM-Flint, on Nov 8th! First come, first served -- plus the first 10 will ride the FANBONI! #hockey #Flint #ThingsToDoInFlint

UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 8d

🇲🇽 Watch #music #composition minor Braeden Burger's original composition, Ahora Sé, performed by #Flint's own El Ballet Folklórico Estudiantil. #mariachi

Music Composition minor Braeden Burger composed an original mariachi song, performed by Flint's El Ballet Folklórico Estudiantil. Watch now!

UM-Flint and FAIR Constitution Day event inspires community interest in protecting immigrant rights - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education

UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 14d

📸 Check out a #photogallery of our #ConstitutionDay event with FAIR on #ImmigrantRights! #immigrants #politicalscience #umflint

Over 30 students, faculty, staff and community members engaged with FAIR to learn more about immigrant rights on Constitution Day 2025.

Meet Doug Burtch - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education

UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 21d

🎠 A #carnival operator AND a #music professor? Doug runs a successful business at fairs throughout Michigan all summer, while guiding our music students in band performance and #education. #umflint #teachers @umflintteach.bsky.social

Doug Burtch juggles a successful carnival business with teaching music at UM-Flint and conducting a local wind symphony. Read his story!

Student View: Back on Campus - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education

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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 22d

It's Kate's last semester at #umflint! Read about her thoughts on her first few weeks on campus.

Kate shares her perspective on the first weeks back on campus for her final semester at UM-Flint. Read about her experiences!

Shanzell Q. Page named 2025-26 UMS/UM-Flint Artist in Residence - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education

UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · Sep 12

The #Flint #ArtistInResidence for the 25-26 school year is #dancer Shanzell Page! We can't wait to see what she'll bring to our #dance program and the Flint community. #umflint

Flint native Shanzell Page will share her passion and expertise in dance with the Flint community throughout the 25-26 academic school year.

UM-Flint and FAIR commemorate Constitution Day with panel on protecting immigrant rights - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education

UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · Sep 10

Let's celebrate the 238th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. #Constitution by learning how to protect the rights of our #immigrant community!

UM-Flint is partnering with FAIR to host a panel focused on immigrant rights on September 17, 2025, starting at 5:00 p.m. in the UCEN.

UM-Flint’s 2024-25 moot court team ranked No. 19 in the U.S. by the AMCA

UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · Sep 2

🎉 🧑‍⚖️ #umflint's #mootcourt team keeps getting better and better! At just 5 years in, our budding legal scholars are making serious waves across the nation. #prelaw #politicalscience

At just five years old, UM-Flint's Moot Court team ranks highly nationwide. The team helps students hone writing and public speaking skills.

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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · Aug 28

Did you know that #umflint #theatre productions are open to all majors? Auditions for #TwelfthNight are next week, 9/3 and 9/4, at 6pm. Come through! #Shakespeare #thingstodoinflint

UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · Aug 28

Hey CASE Alumni! We want to stay in touch with you.

Make sure your contact info is up to date: https://go.umflint.edu/alumni-update

UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · Aug 27

🎶 Great video showcasing the @umich.edu Symphony Tour that performed with the #umflint #Music program during their statewide tour earlier this year.

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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · Aug 25

🚨Collab alert! We're hosting the Flint Rep this year at the #umflint theatre, with a co-production of the musical Lucky Stiff this spring.

What's Happening at FIM: Ghost Light Cabaret Series

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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · Aug 20

Melanie's inspiring story reminds us that our lives are full of chapters, and setting our sights on new achievements is a lifelong practice. #umflint #history #historicpreservation #alumni

UM-Flint history alum Purkis found a second act in historic preservation

After retiring from a 30-year career in tech, Melanie Purkis set a goal to complete her college degree. What she found was her next chapter.

Interdisciplinary research team at UM-Flint instrumental in Global Flint Initiative

UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · Aug 19

"When we address challenges and barriers for one group using a universal design perspective, quite often, the solutions positively impact everyone in the community."

UM-Flint professors of anthropology, linguistics and sociology are collaborating to support research for the Global Flint Initiative.

UM-Flint’s Future Teachers Academies support new educator training and professional development - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education

UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · Aug 18

🧑‍🏫 This past spring, @umflintteach.bsky.social held its second Future Teachers Academy, featuring author Matt Eicheldinger as the keynote speaker.

UM-Flint's Education Department hosts a Future Teachers Academy for Education students each semester.Read more ›

Meet Mary Jo Kietzman - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education

UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · Jul 31

📝 Since 1996, Mary Jo Kietzman has taught #English at UM-Flint, inspiring our students to take a modern look at classic #literature. Learn more about her! #umflint #faculty #shakespeare

Mary Jo Kietzman has taught English at UM-Flint since 1996, working with students to adapt classic literature to modern perspectives.

Theodore Rippey named new dean of UM-Flint’s College of Arts, Sciences & Education

UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · Jul 30

‼️ Meet our new Dean! Joining us from BGSU, Dean Rippey is inspired by UM-Flint's unique identity, innovative ideas, and dedicated faculty + staff. #umflint #academicnews

Theodore Rippey joins UM-Flint after over a decade in academic administration at Bowling Green State University's College of Arts & Sciences.

Three CASE faculty honored for exceptional service to UM-Flint’s students - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education

UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · Jul 29

🎉 Congrats to Emma Davis, Yael Sela, and Christian Vannier! #umflint #dance #psychology #africanastudies #sociology

The Collegiate Lecturer and Lecturer Excellence in Inclusive Teaching recognize exceptional service to UM-Flint's students.

Interdisciplinary Magic: What the Humanities Can Reveal About Scientific Pursuits

UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · Jul 22

📖 #Interdisciplinary study is where it's at! This essay examines how viewing an idea from multiple perspectives yields a more nuanced understanding. #umflint #humanities #lifelonglearning

I arrived at Stanford in the fall of 1996 with every intention of becoming a mechanical engineer and none of being a writer. Though I’d been a voracious reader since childhood, my tastes steered wi…

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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · Jul 17

🪈 "Sometimes I just get the notes out wrong because I don't cover the hole all the way," she says. "It can be a challenge, but it's supposed to be a challenge, so that's a good thing." -- Daisy, 8. #music #K12

In praise of the humble recorder — a gateway instrument for millions of schoolchildren

The small plastic instrument has long been the go-to instrument in elementary schools. But it is capable of so much more than "Hot Cross Buns."

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