@UMGovRel

We direct the University’s government interactions at the local, state and federal levels.

 University of Michigan
govrel.umich.edu/
Joined June 2011
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SBO Director Harkins and team met with University of Michigan President Ono and @UMGovRel officials yesterday to talk about university projects and facilities, such as the Robotics Institute and the Hydrodynamics Lab. #HigherEducation #MIbudget
President Ono and Director Harkins

ALT President Ono and Director Harkins

Hydrodynamics Lab

ALT Hydrodynamics Lab

SBO team on UofM football field

ALT SBO team on UofM football field

Robotics Institute

ALT Robotics Institute

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Today at 10:30 AM: @UMich's Andrew Shuman will testify before @HSGAC in a hearing titled "Drug Shortage Health and National Security Risks: Underlying Causes and Needed Reforms." Watch here: hsgac.senate.gov/hearings/dr… CC: @umichmedicine
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UMake the Change student innovation competition is the perfect opportunity to test out your business idea. We encourage all @UMFlint students (undergraduate & graduate) as well as high school students enrolled in UM-Flint classes to submit an idea! go.umflint.edu/umakechange
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Learn about the U-M Urban Agriculture Internship Program from community partner co-leads at Cadillac Urban Gardens on Merritt, Growing Hope, and more. The info session will be free with food and refreshments on February 15 from 6-7:30pm in the Michigan League Michigan Room.
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ALT A group of people in two rows stand or crouch in front of trees and other green plants.

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U-M IHPI@UM_IHPI8 Feb 2023
Why has it been so difficult to solve the problems of American health care? Martin Shapiro of @WeillCornell will join us on 2/16 to explore this question by drawing on research in the social sciences, humanities, health services, and education. Register: ihpi.umich.edu/events/presen…
The Present Illness: American Health Care and Its Afflictions Martin F. Shapiro, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Public Health, UCLA THU February 16 2023 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm ET

ALT The Present Illness: American Health Care and Its Afflictions Martin F. Shapiro, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Public Health, UCLA THU February 16 2023 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm ET

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A @MiSeaGrant project including researchers from @CIGLR_UM, @UMSEAS, & @UM_CEE seeks to help improve resilience under future climate change scenarios in disadvantaged coastal communities in #Michigan & #Wisconsin. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/3YBPoJu

Collaborative project to help improve coastal community resilience in Michigan, Wisconsin

Michigan Sea Grant recently received $500,000 in funding to help improve resilience under future climate change scenarios in disadvantaged coastal communities in Michigan and Wisconsin. The collabo...

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Center for Political Studies@umisrcps1 Feb 2023
A new @umich report looks at what reforms work to reduce excessive use of force by police: Body cameras, stricter firearm policies, & some diversity measures. H. Luke Schaefer, @marpeck, & @mara_Phd in @freep. @umisrcps @UM_PSC @fordschool @UMSocialWork freep.com/story/news/local/m…
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Senator and @UMich alum Stephanie Chang (@stephanielily) is recognized with the Neil Staebler Distinguished Service Award, @FordSchool’s top alumni award for dedication to excellence in public service. #GoBlue Senator Chang will visit @UMich for a #PolicyTalks event in March.

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University of Michigan-Flint
@UMFlint13 Dec 2022
UM-Flint has partnered with @GCHD_MI to host a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Dec. 14, at the Northbank Center. No appointments are necessary. This walk-in clinic is free and open to the public.
on campus vaccination clinic

ALT on campus vaccination clinic

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Judge Laurel Beatty Blunt of Ohio's 10th District Court of Appeals joins us for a conversation at the intersection of law, policy, and the criminal justice system. 📅 Thursday, 12/8 | 4:30 p.m. ET 📍 Weill Hall, Rm 1110 | #PolicyTalks livestream

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U-M IHPI@UM_IHPI6 Dec 2022
THURSDAY: A free online public event at noon from @umichmedicine will feature highlights from the effort to prevent #firearm injuries & deaths via research, featuring our members @UmMarcz @cartpatr & others: t.e2ma.net/webview/npuoqi/b1…
Illustration of researchers looking at firearms with the words Well Aware: Firearm Safety: A Comprehensive Approach RSVP via link

ALT Illustration of researchers looking at firearms with the words Well Aware: Firearm Safety: A Comprehensive Approach RSVP via link

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University of Michigan
@UMich4 Dec 2022
Members from the @UMengineering SPARK electric racing team—a student group that builds competition-worthy, electric motorcycles—talked to @Local4News about their latest electric motorcycle prototype, Atlas, which exceeds 150 mph. myumi.ch/Qeyrw
"That bike was our most ambitious thing ever. Instead of taking an old street bike and converting it, we decided to do everything from the ground up. Everything from the wheels and the brakes to making the battery from scratch." Peter Jaskoski, Project Manager, SPARK Electric Racing President, featured on Local 4 WDIV Detroit.

ALT "That bike was our most ambitious thing ever. Instead of taking an old street bike and converting it, we decided to do everything from the ground up. Everything from the wheels and the brakes to making the battery from scratch." Peter Jaskoski, Project Manager, SPARK Electric Racing President, featured on Local 4 WDIV Detroit.

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This week: Tune-in as FBI Director Christopher Wray visits @UMich @FordSchool. Director Wray will give brief remarks, followed by faculty and student experts posing questions. 📆 Friday, 12/2 | 11:45 a.m. ET A #PolicyTalks event and Josh Rosenthal Memorial Lecture.

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U-M alum Paul Debevic has been honored with an Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of imaging work. Debevic's work contributed to the special effects in films like Spider-Man 2, Avatar, and The Hobbit. cse.engin.umich.edu/stories/…
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University of Michigan
@UMich22 Nov 2022
#UMPovertySolutions & @MichiganHHS created the Updated Michigan Child Development and Care Subsidy website to help child care providers complete the necessary steps to take advantage of the underused subsidy. myumi.ch/n8N85
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Genesee County teachers! Are you ready to build the next generation of entrepreneurs together? Don't miss out on this professional development opportunity on January 17th, 2023. Free to register, please visit go.umflint.edu/sharks2023 or contact Paula at [email protected] @UMFlint
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University of Michigan
@UMich22 Nov 2022
U-M and @Delta have partnered on a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project to spur the availability and widespread adoption of SAF. The collaboration also aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions resulting from university travel. myumi.ch/RWGp9
“This collaboration will advance a cleaner form of travel and send an important signal to the market. Travel is an essential function for researchers presenting their findings, students learning away from campus, and student-athletes representing the Maize and Blue, and we’re excited to pursue a more sustainable approach.” Geoffrey Chatas, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, University of Michigan.

ALT “This collaboration will advance a cleaner form of travel and send an important signal to the market. Travel is an essential function for researchers presenting their findings, students learning away from campus, and student-athletes representing the Maize and Blue, and we’re excited to pursue a more sustainable approach.” Geoffrey Chatas, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, University of Michigan.

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University of Michigan
@UMich16 Nov 2022
Join #UMPovertySolutions for the final lecture of the semester in the Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions Speaker Series, this Fri. Nov 18 as Norma Rey-Alicea from Next Gen Talent discusses whether college is the best option after high school. myumi.ch/ovkbx
Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions Speaker Series, Ensuring that Postsecondary Credentials Pay Off for Low-Income Students, Norma Rey-Alicea, Friday, November 18 at noon.

ALT Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions Speaker Series, Ensuring that Postsecondary Credentials Pay Off for Low-Income Students, Norma Rey-Alicea, Friday, November 18 at noon.

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Mcity@UMichMcity4 Nov 2022
SAVE THE DATE! Mcity is proud to present the 2023 @UMichCCAT Global Symposium on Mobility Innovation alongside @UMTRI. The conference is scheduled for April 4th and 5th at the @washtenawcc Morris Lawrence Building. Learn more: myumi.ch/lx72G
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ALT Long exposure photograph of a highway and city skyline.

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CLOSUP@CLOSUP16 Nov 2022
CLOSUP began tracking #Michigan #localgov leaders’ views on the functioning of #democracy in spring 2020. For U.S. democracy overall, views worsened sharply after the 2020 election and Jan. 6 insurrection, but have actually improved slightly in 2022. See myumi.ch/29n9w
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