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Being a part of the Campus Activities Board (CAB) has been the most influential part of my college experience. Hands down. From the first New Student Welcome Day that I attended, I was greeted by a familiar face that beckoned me over to the CAB table. I figured it was just something to do on […]

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Halloween Festivities

What are you doing this week for Halloween?  If you’re celebrating one of my favorite times of year, there are many events being hosted both on and off campus this week as we wrap up October. Halloween Festival & Costume Contest The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is hosting a Halloween Festival and Costume Contest tonight […]

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A Taste of the World

Last week was such a busy week!  Especially on Wednesday because after work I went to the International Taste Fest. Seeing that I work in the International Center, I have had the opportunity to see the Taste Fest come together piece by piece. Through the day, I would see flags come in and out the […]

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It's Recruitment Season

One of the first things I eagerly share about myself is that I’m in a sorority. I’m proud to wear my letters and to help my fellow Greeks prove the stereotypes wrong. This week just so happens to be the most important week for all sororities on campus. It’s Recruitment Week.   I’ve been through […]

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Why Aren't Student Faculty Evaluations Public?

Our Student Government is working for a strong semester to bring students a voice, build stronger student life, and provide tools for clubs and organizations to thrive. I am Stephen Miller, a Student Government Senator, and I will be blogging for  the Students@UM-Flint student blog. As a Senator, I would like to give updates on […]

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"Hello" from Kirk

Great to meet you! Shouldn’t you be on BlackBoard? Just kidding, I’m not on it either, so we’re good. If you’re a professor reading this, my computer broke and it will be fixed in three days. I’m just kidding again. I always get my homework done first before I do anything else. Don’t you? I’m […]

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Greetings!

Hey, guys!  My name is Erika Trigg and I was born and raised in Saginaw, MI. I’m a senior in the Honors Program majoring in Communication, and I’m super excited to be graduating in the spring (whoo Class of 2014!). I’ve had some of the most amazing experiences while being here at UM-Flint and I […]

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The Time Has Come…

“The time has come,” the Walrus said, “To talk of many things.” And indeed, the time has come. As a fresh graduate of the University of Michigan-Flint, the time has come for me to submit my final entry as a member of Students@UM-Flint. It’s been a fun year being one of the initial passengers of […]

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Alternative Spring Break: The Week That Lasts a Lifetime

While many people utilize the week of spring break as a chance to flee Michigan’s cold weather and soak up the sun somewhere else, a group of more than 70 students stayed in town to give back locally through University Outreach’s Alternative Spring Break (ASB) March 4-8, volunteering more than 175 individual service days. Each […]

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Leadership

Over the years, I have always had role models around me to give me an image of what a leader looks like from my dad to uncles, brothers and cousins. Having that opportunity that most people do not have also rings to my ears not to take that blessing for granted, and I continue to […]

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