Maize & Blue Days

Normally we'd say "GO BLUE!" But when our team takes on the Wolverines from A^2, its "GO FLINT!" Puck drops at 8:00 p.m.! Get ready to cheer!

Admission prices are as follows:
Student w/ Mcard- Free!
Adult General Admission- $7.00
Faculty/Staff and Adults 62+ - $5.00
Chilren 12 & under are FREE!

Join ICC and CAB at this great event to get to know other students and staff on campus. There will be conversations, hot coco, and more! As well as free dinner is provided

Registration Deadline: January 23 at 5:30pm
Tournament starts: January 23 at 6:00pm

Entry Fee: FREE!
OPEN to current UM-Flint students, faculty & staff

Clicking the registration link above - available in late December.

Do you ever wonder what exercises to do when you go to the gym? Or get overwhelmed with where you should even start in order to reach your physical activity goals? Register to meet one-on-one with a certified personal trainer for FREE at the Rec Center!

Sessions are 30 minutes each and you can bring up to 2 friends with you. Trainers can help answer your questions, introduce you to proper form and equipment use, and assist with pre/post-workout nutrition tips. Normally this service has a fee, and this is the only free date we offer each year.

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“We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character–that is the goal of true education. The complete education gives one not only power of concentration, but worthy objectives upon which to concentrate.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

One of the pillars on which our university is built is engaged citizenship. We are part of Flint, just as Flint is part of us. Service to our Flint and Genesee County community is a year-round priority for us. On Monday, January 20, 2025, we will have an opportunity to continue our relationship with our community partners and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as we have every year since 1995.

We are happy to offer an in-person breakfast keynote speaker session three U of M Flint Panelists, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the University Center Michigan Rooms. Everyone is invited to attend the breakfast beginning at 8:30 a.m.

We then hope that you will be able to participate in our keynote speaker program and in the many enriching volunteer opportunities later in this semester to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Welcome back from Winter break! For the ICC's first event of the semester, we have a Lunch and Learn featuring our own Assistant Director; LaQwana "Q" Dockery. So join us for lunch on Wednesday, Jan 15th from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. and learn more about Q!

Q Dockery (she/her) is the Assistant Director at the University of Michigan-Flint’s Intercultural Center (ICC), where she develops cross-cultural programs centered on student voices, focusing on belonging, advocacy, and education. Q is also a co-chair of the Communities of Belonging initiative and an active member of the Campus Climate Team, contributing to a more inclusive and supportive campus environment.

Beyond her on-campus roles, Q is a member of The University of Michigan Voices of the Staff, an organization that represents staff perspectives and provides feedback to enhance staff engagement and institutional effectiveness. She has presented nationally on various DEI topics at the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE) and serves as the UM-Flint Staff Council Chair for the 2024-2025 year. Additionally, Q is on the UM-Flint DEI Committee, a group that looks to expand DEI to the larger UM-Flint campus community. As a member of the Inclusive History Project, which is a university-wide research project, Q helps document and look into the diverse histories and contributions of marginalized communities within the university, both past and present.

Q earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Adrian College and holds two Master’s degrees from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, in Social Work and Higher Education, with a focus on Diversity and Social Justice in Higher Education.


Lunch and Learns are monthly events where a faculty/staff member from campus or a Flint community member will tell us about themselves and their academic or professional journey and also answer any questions people in the space will have for them. So if you ever want to learn more about someone's profession, feel welcome to join in while having something to eat since food is always provided!

Welcome Back BINGO is the perfect way to add a little fun to your lunch hour and win a sweet treat!

Celebrate MLK Day by making your own Dream Board. Setting clear goals is a great way to make sure you achieve them.

Join us for a delicious brunch, featuring FREE food, and a chance to play various "Minute to Win It" games to win prizes! Whether you're a student, staff, or faculty, this is the perfect event to mingle, make new friends, and celebrate the start of an exciting year!

Drop in anytime between 12-5pm at the Esports Lab in Riverfront to play a variety of games. Titles include: Rocket League, Valorant, Fortnight, Overwatch 2, League of Legends, and more. You can also play Super Smash Bros on the Switch!

Staff will be on hand to help show you around the lab, and tell you how you can get involved in esports.

*Bring your MCard* you will need to swipe your card at the front doors of Riverfront to get into the building.

Our Wolverines are taking on Central Michigan for a second time this season, but for todays game, its their D2 team! Come out and support! Be there by 8:00 p.m. for puck drop!

Admission prices are as follows:
Student w/ Mcard- Free!
Adult General Admission- $7.00
Faculty/Staff and Adults 62+ - $5.00
Chilren 12 & under are FREE!

You're invited to a free hot cocoa bar in celebration of the UCEN Grand Reopening on Thursday, Jan. 9th from 10am-12pm in the Student Loft (361 UCEN). Free Maize & Blue Mugs will be given to the first 100 attendees!

Join us as we celebrate the completion of UCen renovations! There will be activity all day, so be sure to stop in.
* 10am - 12pm: Free Hot Cocoa Bar in the 3rd floor Loft
* 3pm - 5pm: Open Houses throughout the building (check in at the New Admissions Front Desk in the lobby by the circle drive
* 5pm - 7pm: Kickback Karaoke in Clint's Cafe
* 7pm - 9pm: Late Night Swim @ the pool

** Discounts on special limited time menu items throughout the day at Picasso & Clint's

Come out and sing your favorite song or just enjoy others sing theirs. Free snacks, laughter and entertainment!

COME MAKE A SPLASH (literally)!

Enjoy a students-only GLOW SWIM PARTY at the Rec Center pool & hot tub! Enjoy pool games, snacks, glow sticks/neon lights, & a cannonball contest (winner gets a prize)!

First come, first served, limit 50 students on deck at a time. Remember to bring the following items with you to join in all the fun:
- swim suit (MOST IMPORTANT)
- towel (MOST IMPORTANT)
- lock for your locker
- flip flops for walking to/from the locker rooms & pool deck

(The pool will be closed to non-students during this event; lap swimming will be limited or unavailable.)

Are you feeling a little lost? No worries! Stop by one of our Ask Me Stations on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 9am-3pm for assistance. The locations are as follows:
University Pavilion (UPAV) 2nd Floor facing parking garage
French Hall (FH) Theatre Lobby
University Center (UCEN) Lobby
Murchie Science Building (MSB) Lobby facing Mill St.
William S. White (WSW) Building Atrium

Jump into the new year with a new fitness routine - explore a Yoga class! As we get a new semester underway, this class will be specially formatted to welcome new participants. But you're always welcome to drop-in to any group fitness class throughout the year - they're free for all current students, and no registration is required.

*class limit: first 20 participants to arrive*

Class Description:
Enjoy meditation and relaxation by taking a break and enjoying this gentle, basic yoga class that will enhance your strength and flexibility. All poses can be modified to fit all abilities.

Jump into the new year with a new fitness routine - and check out a group fitness class! As we get a new semester underway, this class will be specially formatted to welcome new participants. But you're always welcome to *drop-in* to any group fitness class throughout the year - they're free for all current students, and no registration is required.

*class limit: first 16 participants to arrive*

Class Description (called U-Fit)
A core strengthening and conditioning program that uses functional movements designed to prepare a person for life contingencies through varied and challenging workouts. It improves cardio-respiratory endurance, stamina, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance and accuracy. All exercises can be modified depending on your fitness level.