{"id":599,"date":"2025-12-23T12:02:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T12:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/k12\/?page_id=599"},"modified":"2026-01-12T13:27:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T13:27:58","slug":"community-engagement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/k12\/community-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Engagement &amp; Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default_no_jumbotron\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-544 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/114\/files\/2025\/12\/Blue.UCEN_-1024x800.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#FFF\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-438759912f816b77cdf254609a3562bb\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:clamp(31.152px, 1.947rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.863), 55px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Community Engagement &amp; 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Events<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00274c\">Community Engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><!-- Section: Introduction --><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.313), 18px);\">The Office of K-12 Partnerships works closely with UM-Flint departments and community organizations throughout Flint and beyond to offer a wide range of enriching activities, educational workshops, and community events. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, and we are dedicated to providing welcoming and accessible spaces where students, families, educators, and community members of all backgrounds can learn, grow, and feel valued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether through dual-enrollment, community events, or summer programming, our goal is to foster a love of lifelong learning, celebrate creativity, and build meaningful opportunities for connection and conversation. Through our events, we strive to ensure everyone feels respected and empowered to participate, share their perspectives, and pursue their passions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By bringing together diverse resources and expertise, the Office of K-12 Partnerships creates opportunities for personal growth, community engagement, and celebrating what makes each participant unique. Whether it&#8217;s a hands-on workshop, a career exploration event, or a collaborative community event, we are committed to making each experience enriching and inclusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:500\">We invite you to join us at future events and become a part of our vibrant, welcoming network. Whether you&#8217;re looking to spark creativity, build new relationships, or simply enjoy a day out with friends and family, we look forward to seeing you soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><!-- Section: Featured Events --><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00274c\">Featured Events &amp; Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#e0e0e0;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00274c;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.469), 20px);\">Inclusive Halloween 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">A sensory-friendly, accessible Halloween celebration for all ages and abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2025\/09\/18\/get-your-tricks-and-treats-at-um-flints-inclusive-halloween-oct-24\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about Inclusive Halloween \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#e0e0e0;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00274c;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 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