Red Cross Blood Drive
On Monday, Sept. 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Student Center is hosting the annual blood drive for the American Red Cross. If interested in donating, students and staff can schedule an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org, and insert the sponsor code EMU. This blood drive will be held in the ballroom of the student center.
ALICE - Active Assailant Response Training for Civilians
On Tuesday, Sept. 19, EMU is hosting a active assailant training in room 352 of the Student Center from 1:30-3 p.m. This is an event for anyone who is interested on getting advice and skills on how to protect themselves and others if there were to be a dangerous situation on campus or outside of campus. ALICE stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate. Attendees have the option on whether or not they'd want to participate in a scenario.
Macrame & Mocktails
A fun night for LGBTQ+ students is set for Tuesday, Sept. 19, in room 352 of the Student Center. By instruction, or individually, students will have the opportunity to make their own macrame earrings while enjoying mocktails that will be served. The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m.
EMU Marchathon
Join the EMU's Marching Band for its annual parade Saturday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to noon. The parade will be held through the streets of downtown Ypsilanti. This event is a fundraiser for the band. Donations will support band members with their instruments, equipment, and other things they might need. The parade begins on EMU's campus, at Alexander.
Ypsilanti Farmers Market
Fresh produce and more will be available Saturday, Sept. 23, on Rice Street in Depot Town as the seasonal Ypsilanti Farmers Market sets up from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each market vendor provides their own seasonal produce, such as eggs, meat, jam, honey, flowers, and more. The Farmers Market takes cash, credit cards, Market Dollars, SNAP/ EBT Bridge Cards, Double Up Food Bucks, Prescription for Health, WIC Project FRESH, and Senior Market FRESH.
Fall River Day
Frog Island Park is the home to Ypsilanti's Fall River Day, a family friendly event along the Huron River. On Sunday, Sept. 24, running from noon to 3 p.m., the fun includes kayak trips and instructional programs revolving around river wildlife. For those interested in kayaking, it's a matter of first-come, first-served. Those interested must register on site. Paddlers will travel the river as it winds through Ypsilanti into Ford Lake. Single and two-person kayaks and transportation will be provided. The event is sponsored by the Ypsilanti Parks & Recreation Commission.
