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Deals: "Ways to Spend and Save"
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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 and more.

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

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Buy, Sell or Trade with Marketplace

Marketplace is on online exchange site that lets you read and respond to ads posted by other members of the U-M community, much like an classified ads service. You can also place your own ads. Ads are organized by categories, such as "transportation" or "computers." When you open Marketplace, the five most recently placed ads will be displayed. Choose a category within a general area to see ads in that category.

Click here to learn more...
 

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 | CAMPUS SHOPPING

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

Blue Disk: Software for home computer access to U-M computing environment
U-M Computer Showcare Hardware and Software Discounts

Education-related discounts & perks

Human Resource Development
Tuition Reimbursement (PDF)


Health-related discounts & perks

Child Car Seat Safety Class
Michigan Visiting Nurses Lifeline service discount program for family members of U-M faculty and staff.

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

Askwith Media Library (film, video, DVD, audio cassette and CD, and laserdisk lending library)
Library Privileges

Mcard Merchant Discounts

Alphabetical Listing of Participating Merchants
Attractions & Theme Parks
Automotive
Books & Magazines
Clothing & Accessories
Computers & Electronics
Dining & Entertainment
Flowers & Gifts
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Health & Beauty
Home & Garden
Money & Investing
Optical
Sports & Outdoors
Storage & Moving
Travel
University of Michigan

A helpful hint 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.

Miscellaneous

Marketplace Exchange Environment—an online bulletin board for buying, selling and trading stuff with other members of the U-M community. (See sidebar at left for more information.)

Mcard Discount Offers

Sports and Recreation-related discounts & perks

Athletic Event Tickets
Field and Court Rentals
Gyms and Fitness Centers Offering Discounts to U-M Faculty and Staff Members
Outdoor Equipment Rental
U-M Rec Sports Memberships
U-M Flint Recreation Center
MFit Fitness Center at the Ice Cube

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

Transportion-related discounts & perks

AATA Bus Pass
After-Hours Transportation
Automobile Purchase and Car Repair Discounts
Campus Bus Service
Commuter and Carpool Transportation
Parking Permits
Special Transportation and Escort Services

Also see Mcard travel discounts

Travel-related discounts & perks

See Mcard travel discounts

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CAMPUS SHOPPING

Bookstores

Bookstores

Computers & Software

Computer Showcase

Gift Shops

Hospital Gift Shops
Michigan League Gift Shop

Michigan Merchandise
MDen Athletic Merchandise
Marketplace (U-M Ross School of Business e-store)

Museum Shops
Exhibit Museum of Natural History Gift Shop
Museum of Art Gift Shop

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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