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[caption id="attachment_36460" align="alignright" width="150"] Dr. Susan E. Alcock[/caption] Professor Susan E. Alcock has been appointed Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Michigan-Flint. The Board of Regents on June 21 approved Alcock’s appointment, which began July 1. Alcock previously served as special counsel for institutional outreach and engagement in the Office of U-M President Mark… Read More 

Fireworks, Flint, Michigan
Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Celebrations Events Attractions Art & Culture Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Nightlife Download PDF Independence Day Celebrations Wednesday, July 4: “Clio Family Fun Day” at Clio City Park, 402 N. Mill Street, Clio * clio.govoffice.com (Event begins at 2 p.m.) This 36th annual celebration begins with a Flag Raising… Read More 

Flint Institute of Arts (FIA), Flint, Michigan
Arts and culture are engrained into the fabric of Flint. From a world-class cultural center that includes 11 institutions to various galleries, art walks, bookstores and libraries, Flint has plenty of arts and culture to explore. The Flint Cultural Center features arts and culture institutions including the Flint Institute of Arts, the second largest fine arts museum in Michigan; the… Read More 

Flint Children's Museum
Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Events Attractions Art & Culture Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Nightlife Download PDF Events Tuesday, June 26: “Let’s Hike It Baby!” at For-Mar Nature Preserve, 2142 N. Genesee Road, Burton * (810) 789-8567 * geneseecountyparks.org (Event runs 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.) Get outside, get active and explore!… Read More 

Explore the city of Grand Blanc
The city of Grand Blanc, originally inhabited by the Chippewa, was named “Great White” by French traders before 1800. Pioneer families began to settle in 1823 and with the addition of a railroad became a small community by 1862. Today, Grand Blanc is a place for food, family and fun. Grand Blanc has great restaurants including Da Edoardo, an upscale… Read More