1. United Way COVID-19 Community Relief Fund

    Mark Rivett posted March 24, 2020

    Donate to the COVID-19 Community Relief Fund and 100% of your gift will be used to help agencies meet the needs of vulnerable populations. Donor Advised Fund managers are encouraging release of funds to support agencies responding to the COVID-19 crisis. Ways to give include online, stock, DAF, and mailing in a check payable to United Way of Washtenaw County at 2305 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.


  2. University of Michigan Health Professionals Have Been Closely Monitoring the Spread of COVID-19

    Mark Rivett posted March 16, 2020

    Please visit the University of Michigan Public Affairs website for information.

    This is a rapidly evolving situation. U-M officials and medical experts, in close coordination with the state and local public health experts, are closely monitoring for developments and will offer additional guidance to the university community as soon as it is available.

    Please visit the University of Michigan Public Affairs website for information.


  3. Research and Sustainability Featured at U-M vs MSU Legislative Football Tailgate

    Mark Rivett posted November 18, 2019

    This years Legislative Tailgate on November 16 featured two important initiatives. M-Dining and the University Research Corridor shared information with tailgate attendees prior to the U-M vs. MSU football game.

    M|Dining

    Mariah Bloomfield and Crede Strauser represent M-Dining at the Legislative Tailgate

    Michigan Dining is comprised of eleven on-campus cafés and eight markets, seven residential dining halls, a line of Blue to Go foods and the Michigan Catering unit. Their emphasis is on creative, healthy and nutritious foods, international cuisines and sustainability throughout all dining operations. Their mission is to lead, feed, and contribute to the education, health and experience of the community, environment and staff.

    University Research Corridor

    URC

    Britany Affolter-Caine and Amber Shinn were present to share information about the URC.

    Michigan’s University Research Corridor (URC) is one of the nation’s top academic research clusters and the leading engine for innovation in Michigan and the Great Lakes region. An alliance of Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University, the URC is focused on increasing economic prosperity and connecting Michigan to the world.

    In 2017, the three URC universities conducted $2.46 billion in research and development, enrolled more than 155,000 students and granted degrees to more than 36,000 graduates. In 2017, the URC contributed $18.7 billion to Michigan’s economy. The URC has also cultivated 249 startup companies since 2002.