Annual Celebration of Life
At the end of each academic year, the University of Michigan-Flint honors students, faculty, and staff who have passed away, celebrating their lasting impact on the campus and community.
Annual Celebration of Life
April 7, 2026 | 3:30 p.m.
Location: Happenings Room, Harding-Mott University Center
In Memoriam 2025-26
Today, we honor four remarkable individuals who made lasting impacts on the University of Michigan-Flint community and beyond
Schedule of Events
Welcome
Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander
Honoring Giulia Angelina Colone
Student, College of Health Sciences, Social Work
Presented by: Shan Parker, Interim Dean, College of Health Sciences
Honoring Kozon G. Thomas
Student, College of Innovation & Technology
Presented by: Keven Tang, Professor of Biology, College of Innovation & Technology
Honoring Mya Baxter
Academic Advisor, College of Management
Presented by: Brenda Harrison, Director of Student Support Services
Musical Selection
Anytime from Elegies by William Finn
Performed by Julie Ann Carr, Soprano
Andrew Cramer, Accompanist
Honoring Laura Lynne Lucas
UM-Flint Lecturer II, College of Innovation & Technology
Presented by: James Alsup, Associate Professor of Physics and Director for Applied and Engineering Physics, College of Innovation and Technology
Honoring Jonathan Alexander “Jonny” Quinton
UM-Flint Lecturer II, College of Health Sciences
Presented by: Jennifer Blackwood, Professor of Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Director, College of Health Sciences
Musical Selection
Somewhere from West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein
Performed by: Hannah Rowell, Mezzo-Soprano;
Andrew Cramer, Accompanist
Reflection
Epitaph by Merrit Malloy
Performed by: Ariel Crowder, Student, College of Arts, Sciences and Education
Closing
Christopher M. Giordano, Division of Student Affairs