Registration Blitz - March 25
It’s time to register for classes. The university is helping students plan and register for the upcoming semester with a special event at the REC/IM Gymnasium. It's a new location for the Registration Blitz, which takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advising appointments will be between 10 and 15 minutes. Students will have access to free support services. There will be giveaways and raffle prizes!
For more information contact Assistant Director of Advising Alicia Apperson at aapperso@emich.edu or visit the Registration Blitz website.
2025 Student Gold Medallion Awards - March 25
The annual Student Gold Medallion Awards will be held in the Student Center Ballroom from 4 to 6 p.m. This is the time to celebrate all students’ contributions to EMU through programs, activities and services! For more information, contact Campus Life at campuslife@emich.edu or visit the Gold Medallion Awards website.
Halle Fix-it Hub - March 26
The Halle Library will be hosting the second part of its fix-it series in the Creative Studio of the Halle Library, room 115. Between 2:30 and 5 p.m. participants can take any broken everyday object to the event and learn the process of repair. This event is open to all EMU students, faculty and staff. This event is eligible for learning beyond the classroom credit. For more information contact the organizer, Bill Marino at wmarino1@emich.edu or visit the Halle Fix-it Hub website.
“Stars” at the EMU Planetarium - March 26
Want to see the stars? The planetarium will be hosting a show that takes you on a journey through the galaxy to highlight the beauty and power of "Stars." The event will be in the planetarium in the Mark Jefferson Science Complex, room 402, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event costs $5 and is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased online or through the EMU Box Office.
For more information reach out to Tom Kasper at tkasper@emich.edu or visit the planetarium website.
Floats and Friendships - March 27
The Honors College will host a social event to make connections among students over a fun treat: root beer floats. The event will be in the college's Reception Hall, room 107 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be diet and dairy free options while supplies will last. This event is free. For more information, can contact the Honors College at emuhonors@emich.edu.
2025 The Eastern Echo and Cellar Roots Student Media Gala - March 27
Three EMU alumni who worked for The Eastern Echo will be inducted into the Eastern Echo Hall of Fame during the Student Media Gala at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at the Ypsilanti Freight House. The inductees are longtime Detroit News reporter Kim Kozlowski, former broadcaster and EMU professor Joe Misiewicz and Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel writer Kristy Montee, who is also a best-selling mystery author. Student tickets to the event are $25 and include dinner. Cellar Roots will be selling the latest edition of their magazine. There will be a silent auction and a photo booth at the event. Tickets can be purchased through the university's online box office. Or use this short link: https://bit.ly/EchoGala.
TRUEMU Night with the Detroit Red Wings - March 27
The Detroit Red Wings will be playing against the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena at 7 p.m. for the TRUEMU Night! All purchased tickets include a co-branded Red Wings/EMU quarter zip and a donation to the EMU Student Emergency Fund. Tickets cost around $57 and can be purchased online. For more information you can visit the EMU events website or contact Ariana Strzalka at astrza1@emich.edu.
45th Annual Undergraduate Symposium - March 28
Join the EMU community in showcasing research and creative projects of undergraduate students from all five colleges at EMU! This annual showcase will be in the Student Center from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and is open to the public. The event is free and is approved for the learning beyond the classroom credit. For more information, visit the event website or contact Amy Bearinger at abearin1@emich.edu.
29th Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons - March 29
Handmade art created by incarcerated artists in Michigan will be showcased between March 18 and April 1 at the Duderstadt Center between 5 and 9 p.m. This event, hosted by the Prison Creative Arts project, is free to the public and will include a variety of creative projects. This event is held to connect those in the free world with those behind bars. For more information visit the Prison Creative Arts project website or email pcapinfo@umich.edu.
EMU Japanese Spring Festival - March 30
The Japanese Student Association hosts its Spring Festival in the Student Center Grand Ballroom from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival celebrates Japanese culture through performances and activities. This event is free, open to the public and has been approved for learning beyond the classroom credit. For more information, visit the Japanese Student Association’s Instagram or contact Ellie Barnes, ebarne15@emich.edu.
Trans Day of Visibility Clothing Closet - March 31
From noon to 5 p.m. in room 300 of the Student Center, the LGBT Resource Center, Career Closet and Swoops Pantry will be creating a closet to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility. The event is free, and all students are welcome to attend. For more information, contact the LGBTQ Resource Center Coordinator Emma Wuetrich ementley@emich.edu.
EMU Marching Band Drumline Audition Clinic - March 31
Anyone interested in auditioning for the Fall 2025 Marching Band should attend the audition clinic in the Alexander Music Building from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is a free clinic, and students can fill out the membership form using the sign-up link. For more information can contact the drumline instructor Jason Ihnat at jihnat@emich.edu.a
