Stephen Zacks, founder of Flint Public Art Project, will shift his role from Executive Director to the new position of Creative Director beginning April 1, 2016. Since sharing an initial proposal for the project in August 2010, Zacks began testing ideas for instigating art and design in the ruins of large-scale buildings, long-abandoned houses, and …

INSIDER INFORMATION!!! Many Flint residents are less than pleased with their property assessments. If you plan to contest your assessment before the tax tribunal, here are some things you need to know. Assessments are based not only on your property, but your neighbor’s as well. In real estate terms “comparables,” also known as “comps.” So you …

FLINT, MI – March 10, 2016 – The Mott Community College Fine Arts Gallery in the Visual Arts and Design Center will present an exhibition of work by the Mott Community College Fine Arts and Design Faculty. The participating artists are John Dempsey, Mara Fulmer, Paul Hauth, Katie Krcmarik, James Shurter and Eddie Watkins. Their work …

This article originally appeared on The University Record The University of Michigan Office of Digital Education & Innovation will launch its first four courses on the edX platform, beginning in April. U-M, one of the first universities to offer free massive open online courses (MOOCs), became a charter member of edX in October. The courses …

The University is doing numerous proactive things to help in the community. I thought you might be interested in what the UM-Flint is doing.

This is the daily 2-1-1 summary on the Flint Water Response for Tuesday, March 8, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION GST Michigan Works! is accepting applications for water distribution positions. All positions are paid work experience employment opportunities which will be offered as part of qualified jobseeker’s participation in a federally funded program. Visit gstmiworks.org/hotjobs for job …

This is the daily 2-1-1 summary on the Flint Water Response for Monday, March 7, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION The next Community Partners meetings will be held on Thursday March 10 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Food Bank of Eastern Michigan at 2300 Lapeer Rd, Flint, MI 48503. Each of the six Recovery Workgroups …