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University of Michigan Dining hosting hiring events this month

University of Michigan Dining hosting hiring events this month

ANN ARBOR – Michigan Dining will host two in-person hiring events on July 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the South Quad Dining Hall.

According to a release, many positions start around $17-$18 per hour and select shifts offer higher rates.

Michigan Dining is currently hiring for the following positions:

  • Kitchen cleaners

  • Cooks

  • Food service workers

Interested candidates can apply at the event and receive a hiring decision before they leave. HR professionals will be on site to help provide hands-on support in completing resumes and job applications, according to a release.

Benefits from the first day of employment include:

  • Comprehensive health benefits

  • Paid vacation and holidays

  • A free meal per shift

Other benefits based upon time of employment are available, including eligibility for tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities once a 90-day probationary period has been completed.

In addition, employees can receive 2:1 retirement matching after completing one year of service.

According to Michigan Dining, full-time, year-round positions will start in mid-August. When the academic year ends in May, employees will transition to roles within Student Lift Facilities before resuming their positions at Michigan Dining in mid-August.

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“Positions available during the Michigan Dining hiring event are covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment,” reads a release.

The South Quad Dining Hall is located at 600 E. Madison St.

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What’s the buzz with pollinators? Help nature’s fertilizers at these June events in Ann Arbor

What’s the buzz with pollinators? Help nature’s fertilizers at these June events in Ann Arbor

ANN ARBOR – Birds, bees, butterflies and bats work hard to keep Tree Town green by carrying pollen between flowing area plants.

On Saturday, June 25, the City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation will help local pollinators by clearing weeds and invasive plant species at two parks.

Between 9 a.m. and noon, volunteers will gather at the Dolph Bioswale and remove aggressive non-native plants so as to create a bountiful ecosystem. According to a release, community members can meet NAP workday helpers at the trailhead off Parklake Avenue.

Read: Let’s talk about Michigan’s invasive trees and shrubs: How to identify them and the threat they pose

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Starting at 1 p.m., volunteers can meet at Lakewood Nature Area to clear invasive weeds so that Lakewood pollinators have better access to the nature area’s unique Kentucky coffeetree plants. Volunteers will meet at the park entrance on Sunnywood Drive and will work until 4 p.m.

The two Ann Arbor events are planned as part of National Pollinator Week, a nationwide effort by the nonprofit Pollinator Partnership.

Tools will be provided but participants should plan to wear long pants, gloves and close-toed shoes, says a release.

Online preregister for NAP events is encouraged. Register to help at Dolph Bioswale here, and at Lakewood Nature Area here.

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Read more: What you can do to help prevent spread of invasive pests, protect plant health this summer

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Ann Arbor Summer Festival’s Kidzone to feature nightly events, activities in June

Ann Arbor Summer Festival’s Kidzone to feature nightly events, activities in June

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Known for its month-long celebration of all things summer, Ann Arbor Summer Festival has activities for the whole family.

The annual festival offers adults concerts and activities but Tree Town’s littlest residents get their own Kidzone with family-friendly storytime, face painting, karate and more.

Between June 10 and July 3, the Kidzone tent will have free, nightly hands-on activities with community partners, including Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, Annie’s Children’s Center and Booksweet.

The 2022 series is sponsored by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, said Ann Arbor Summer Festival.

Check out the lineup:

Every summer, Ann Arbor Summer Festival hosts more than 200 free and ticketed events around the city with many taking place in the University of Michigan Ingalls Mall.

More than 80,000 people attend the events and activities, a press release said.

Read: Ann Arbor Summer Festival announces 2022 wellness series

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