UM-Flint Intercultural Center

06/19/2025

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth — a powerful reminder of resilience, liberty and the ongoing pursuit of justice. May we remember the past, reflect on the present, and keep working toward a more equitable future.

06/16/2025

Last month ICC intern Mekka and IHP Research Assistant for the “The Origins of UM-Flint’s Student Support Services Centers,” presented her research at the National NCORE Conference in New York. Mekka’s presentation highlighted student activism and what specific issues and activism efforts led to the creation of the Intercultural Center and the people who made it possible. Her presentation was well attended and received a lot of great feedback and response. Please join us in congratulating Mekka for doing such an awesome job! We are proud of you 👏🏾

06/06/2025

June is Pride Month! Join our campus community as we honor Pride with a variety of campus & community events happening in support of our LGBTQIA2S+ community. For more info on events, click the Campus Connections link in our bio.

06/01/2025

Happy Pride, UM-Flint!!

05/26/2025

Juneteenth Celebration at the Flint Cultural Center Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Location: Longway Planetarium Greenspace | 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Sponsored by: Flint Cultural Center Organizations Partnering for our fourth year with the Flint Cultural Center to bring blackness through...

05/20/2025

Looking forward to working with the newly elected SG!

✋ Sworn in. Suited up. Ready to lead! We’re excited to introduce the newly inaugurated Student Government representatives for the 2025–26 academic year! 🎉 Join us in congratulating these outstanding student leaders as they step into their roles and get to work on behalf of our campus community.

From left to right: (back row) Jamiah McQuiller, director of diversity, equity & inclusion; Ibrahim Atatri, senator; Martez Johnson, director of foreign outreach; Kayden Stokes, senator; Genevieve Brennan, senator; (front row) Kamarea Johnson, director of academic affairs; Avery Hambleton, director of marketing & communications; Mackenzie McClellan, chief of staff; Samantha Jarbou, president; Abigail Bingley, vice president; Rachel Strate, director of government & legal affairs; and Kori Buckley, director of financial affairs.

05/17/2025

05/02/2025

Our last end of year shoutout is for ICC Programming Intern Jeremy Sarpong for all his incredible work and the light he brings to the ICC and across campus!

Jeremy leads with authenticity, integrity, and truly has a heart for service. He’s always learning, growing, and bringing fresh ideas and innovation that push the ICC forward in meaningful ways. His work ethic, responsibility, and positive attitude make him a thoughtful leader who makes a lasting impact on everyone around him.

We’re so grateful for everything he has done this year, and we can’t wait to see all that he’ll continue to do in the ICC next year!

04/28/2025

For our second end of year shoutout we’d like to congratulate former Programming Intern Kiara Turvey!

Kiara has recently started her new position as a Clinical Research Assistant / Coordinator at Michigan Medicine.

Under her new position her tasks include screening recruited and enrolled participants in accordance with study protocols. Administering questionnaires, conducting interviews, performing neurologic exams, and reviewing medical charts to collect primary data.

We’re very proud to see Kiara entering her new position and recognize all the work she has done at the ICC these past few years!

04/26/2025

As the year comes to a close, we want to give our first end of year shoutout to ICC Marketing Intern Mekka Al-Shawi!

Mekka recently attended both the Lavender Graduation Celebration and BLAK Grad Celebration, as she prepares to graduate this December.

In addition to her role as an ICC intern, she is currently serving as an IHP Research Assistant for “The Origins of UM-Flint’s Student Support Services Centers Project, “ which explores the impact of student activism in the creation of the Intercultural Center. Earlier this month Mekka presented at the Inclusive History Project (IHP) Summit hosted at UM-Dearborn and over the summer she will continue presenting her research findings nationally at the NCORE Conference.

We’re incredibly proud of you Mekka and can’t wait to see what else you will do!

04/19/2025

We’re very glad to recognize those from the ICC that were nominated for awards at this year’s Celebrating Wolverine Excellence for all the hard work and effort they showed over the past year!

Programming Intern Jeremy Sarpong was nominated for:
• Outstanding Student Leader
• Peer Educator of the Year
• Housing and Residential Life Desk Assistant of the Year
• Housing and Residential Life Resident Advisor of the Year

Marketing Intern Mekka Al-Shawi was nominated for:
• Outstanding Student Leader
• Inclusive Student Leader

And Assistant Director Q Dockery was nominated for:
• Outstanding Student Organization Advisor for BSU

04/17/2025

Join the ICC next week, Wednesday from 4 - 5:30 P.M., for a game night and food!

The ICC’s Fuel for Finals provides students with space to destress amongst finals by playing games with friends and other students. You can even bring your own board/video games to play with others! There is also food provided so even if you aren’t too interested in playing along make sure to stop by for something to eat!