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One Man's Treasure

Bargain shoppers can find everything from dental examination chairs to desks at U-M Property Disposition, dubbed by some as the "biggest garage sale in Michigan." After almost 30 years as warehouse supervisor at Property Disposition, Steve Sinelli still enjoys the level of variety involved in his work. "Every day is a new day with different challenges. I meet people from every walk of life, and I like the fact that no two days are alike."

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Did U Know?

Mcard Discount Opportunities

The Mcard is the University of Michigan's single-card program that combines the features of photo identication, library borrowing card, building access, meal plans, and ATM/debit card access all on one card. Among the perks availalble to you with your Mcard are discounts at a variety of area merchants and organizations, ranging from automobile dealerships to discounts on eyeglasses, groceries, pet supplies, fitness memberships and more.

Visit the Mcard Discount Offers page for up-to-the-minute deals and discounts available to U-M faculty, staff and students.

 

 

Free Child Car Seat Safety Class

U-M offers a free car seat class to the public. Over 80% of car seats are
used incorrectly, and the average number of misuses per seat is three. This
class is offered at Mott Children's Hospital. You show up with your car seat, and they teach
you a little about basic car seat safety before helping you (and teaching
you) how to install and use your seat safely.

Click here for information.

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Lifeline Employee Benefit Offered Through Michigan Visiting Nurses

Michigan Visiting Nurses
provides a broad range of high-quality, reasonably priced home care services to the community, including a 10% discount for U-M faculty and staff off the monthly fee for Lifeline service. The Lifeline benefit program extends to all family members across the United States.

 

DISCOUNTS & PERKS

A staff member's tip for getting great values:

"Take time to cruise around this site. There's a lot of good and useful information here. After reading the list of discounted products and services listed, it might encourage you to do what I do when I make purchases or eat at restaurants — Ask the merchant: 'Do you give a UM discount?' Sometimes the answer is 'yes' even though the vendor may not be listed."

De Bora McIntosh
Administrative Coordinator, UMHS Housing Bureau for Seniors

Computer-related discounts & perks

Education-related discounts & perks

Health-related discounts & perks

During Active U, all registered participants are eligible for free admission to U-M Recreation Centers.

For information about Health and Wellness services, classes and activities around the U, visit the Uniquely Michigan Whole Health page.

Library Services

Mcard Merchant Discounts

Helpful hints for deal seekers and bargain hunters:

Bookmark the Mcard Discount Offers website by storing it in your "favorites" list and check back frequently for latest discount opportunities available for U-M faculty and staff.

And sports fans, remember to check the Mcard discounts Web site frequently for monthly deals on Detroit Pistons and Red Wings tickets.

Miscellaneous

Mcard Discount Offers

Sports and Recreation-related discounts & perks

Golf Courses

The University has two golf courses:

  • The UM Golf Course, located at 500 E.  Stadium Blvd., telephone 615-4653, is an Alister MacKenzie design open to faculty and staff (and their spouses/partners) on a daily green-fees basis. Faculty and staff members must present their UM ID when registering.
  • Radrick Farms Golf Course, designed by Pete Dye, is located at 4875 Geddes Road, telephone 998-7040.  Faculty and staff are eligible for a season-pass or to play on a daily fee basis.) 

For information about sporting events and recreational attractions around the U, visit the Uniquely Michigan Entertainment page.

Transportation-related discounts & perks

Also see Mcard travel discounts

Travel-related discounts & perks

See Mcard travel discounts

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CAMPUS SHOPPING

Bookstores

Computers & Software

Gift Shops

Michigan Merchandise

Museum Shops

Used Furniture and Equipment

  • Property Disposition
    Sales outlet for surplus equipment such as computers, copiers, office furniture, dormitory furniture, lab equipment, pictures, hospital equipment, kitchen supplies and other items.

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