I created this email address: GeneseeEarthWeek@gmail.com for all official Earth Week correspondence, which will be easier for me to manage on my end. Moving forward, if you have any questions, please direct them here. I apologize for the lateness of this reply. I was out all last week serving jury duty (if you’re curious, this …

The Ruth Mott Foundation is seeking applications for two seasonal positions: a Horticulture Seasonal Assistant and a Mechanical Seasonal Assistant. Both positions are part of the Horticulture Department at Applewood Estate in Flint. These are temporary positions which will begin in March and end in December. The end date is subject to change based on …

I wanted to invite you to check out the prototype for our North Flint Oral History mobile exhibition. Students designed and built the structure in December, and we’ll have a “viewing” tomorrow at the UCEN gallery from 4-6pm. It will rotate oral histories that are gathered/shared, and currently includes some portions of 2 interviews that …

Dear Partners, Join us in sharing the news with your colleagues and community connections. Funding Opportunity Supports Community Health Research in Flint Are you interested in research that addresses community health priorities in Flint, Michigan? Apply now for the Building Capacity for Research and Action (BCRA) Award provided by the Community Engagement (CE) Program at …

This is the most painful day in my life. Today (November 25) I said goodbye to my best friend and love of my life. Laura Stone Campbell lost her battle with pneumonia today, November 25th at 3:17pm. My strong faith in Jesus will get me through. That, along with the prayers and moral support of …

Picture this. You’re at school. In the lobby, a dentist awaits, the chair ready for you to get your teeth cleaned. After your cleaning, you walk a few steps and then you’re in class. Lack of access to proper dental care has been an ever-growing challenge for Flint community residents. To resolve this issue, Flint …

This research will provide an estimate of the economic benefits of replacing the estimated 460,000 lead service lines in Michigan. FLINT, Mich. — Led by Michigan State University pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, a multidisciplinary team from MSU and Hurley Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Public Health Initiative, Safe Water Engineering, and Altarum will conduct a detailed analysis …