Community Relations

Community Relations Director Jim A. Kosteva coordinates activities linked with community organizations and local government officials in the greater Ann Arbor area and southeastern Michigan

Community Relations coordinates the various University of Michigan partnerships, services and links between U-M and government and community organizations representing the greater Ann Arbor area and Southeastern Michigan.

Key service areas include:

  • Coordination of campus planning and construction with local officials
  • Communication and resolution of public and campus safety concerns
  • Mediation of parking, transportation, neighborhood, and housing concerns
  • Assistance to local and state economic development interests
  • Administration of the annual University United Way Campaign
  • Partnership coordination between U-M and local arts and business communities
  • Representation of U-M at community and governmental public hearings
  • Facilitation of rapid response communications to address immediate needs
Community Guide

A Community Guide is now available with hundreds of listings in areas such as The Arts, Health, Family Life and Work Life.
Teachers will find many resources for student activities and professional development.

New! A Google map which shows the locations of projects impacting traffic flow in the City of Ann Arbor.

 

 

 

Dental students teaching a young boy how to brush his teeth properly

Giving Kids Smiles

Ann Arbor, MI — February 9, 2012 — “What a great first visit to the dentist. I am so very thankful there are programs like this to help people in need, otherwise my daughter probably would not have had the opportunity to see a dentist since we do not have dental insurance,” said Rob Birt of Ann Arbor following the annual Give Kids a Smile program held at the U-M School of Dentistry last Saturday.

More than 120 dental and dental hygiene students, clinical faculty members, residents, staff, and community dentists from the Washtenaw District Dental Society and Michigan Dental Association volunteered their time to participate. The value of the services provided totaled approximately $20,000 and included preventive services such as cleanings, X-rays, fluoride varnish, applications and sealants, as well as amalgam restorations, stainless steel crowns, and extractions. Read More here