Neighborhood Associations/University Meeting May 1, 2008
Posted by Jack Kay in : Uncategorized , trackback1 May 2008, Ontario room, Harding Mott University Center, University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, Michigan:
Approximately two dozen members from Flint’s neighborhood associations gathered this evening to participate in the second Neighborhood Associations/University of Michigan-Flint Conversation about Community. I welcomed the group. Renee Zientek, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement, announced that neighborhood associations would be able to reserve a “community room” in Northbank Center, at no charge, to hold neighborhood association meetings and a fund would be established to help support neighborhood association use of rooms in the Harding Mott University Center. Dr. Mary Jo Sekelsky, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, provided exciting news about housing on our campus, and Jeanine Bessette, Director of Housing and Residential Life, spoke with the group about various partnerships that were possible as housing opens on campus. The floor was then opened to questions and concerns. The comments were wide ranging, including opinions on reopening Kearsley Street, use of local workers on building projects, access to the University, involvement of the University in literacy and schools, and many other items. The group clearly stated their desire that these meetings continue on a regular basis. Flint City Councilwoman Jackie Foster Poplar (Ward 2) attended the event.
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