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EMU Giving Away Free Tuition at Football Games

By Eric Coughlin · Monday, Oct. 26, 2015

Four students will trust “Swoop,” Eastern Michigan University’s mascot, with a chance to win them tuition for a year.

Office of Academic Service Learning awarded $3,600 to start Y Trikes

By Mona Beydoun · Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015

Eastern Michigan University’s Office of Academic Service Learning received a Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs mini-grant of $3,600 through the Arts Alliance. The grant will be used to launch Y Trikes: A Community Art & Building Project, which will refurbish, design and repurpose at least 10 adult tricycles.

Eagle Flight Centre names new chief flight instructor

By Mona Beydoun · Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015

Ed St. Antoine is Eastern Michigan University’s Eagle Flight Centre’s new chief flight instructor. Tom Trumbull, president of the center, said the FAA God Seal instructor has qualities a good flight instructor should possess, such as passion for aviation and teaching. “Ed has shown a true desire to make a difference at our organization and with our students,” Trumbull said in a statement.

Board of Regents approves $54 million in financial aid

By Nafiah Khan · Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents approved $54 million in financial aid for the 2016-2017 school year at its Oct.

News Briefs, Oct. 25

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015

Monday, Oct. 26 The Women's Resource Center will hold auditions for The Vagina Monologues from 6-10 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, in room 356 of the Student Center.

Jesiel talks estate plans and financial wellness

By Sarah Lewis · Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015

Alan Jesiel, wealth management advisor from the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America-College Retirement Equities Fund, spoke to Eastern Michigan University staff about the importance of having a solid estate plan in place. EMU's human resources department held its weekly Fifth Floor Fridays session on Thursday in the Recreational and Intramural center.

Meaghan Lynch, right, shadowed state representative David Rutledge, left, for a day.

Honors student shadows state representative

By Mona Beydoun · Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015

Meaghan Lynch was awarded the opportunity to shadow David Rutledge, a state representative for the 54th House District, on Wednesday in Lansing as part of a program hosted by The Honors College. The sophomore, a double major in political science and public and nonprofit administration, won the second annual “A Day in the Life” competition. “I learned a lot,” Lynch said.

Protestors bring signs to Ypsi City Council meeting

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015

Ypsilanti City Council held its regular meeting in the McKenny Ball room Tuesday, Oct. 20. About 28 protestors holding signs lined the back of the ballroom. Some of the signs read “danger police in area,” “justice delayed is justice denied,” “Black lives matter.” Student’s marched from Eastern Michigan University DPS to McKenny chanting “hey now hey now, we want freedom freedom... racist cops we don’t need them need them” “The fact this meeting is on campus is important it gives students a chance to have a voice, this needs to be talked about,” Shaina Johnson, senior, communications major said.

SG passes resolution to express discontent over presidential search process

By Mona Beydoun · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015

The Student Senate passed unanimously a resolution to express its discontent with the presidential search process at its regular meeting Tuesday night in the Student Center. S.

Cole looks at term accomplishments and goals

By Mona Beydoun · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015

Steven Cole, a senior political science major, is half way through his first semester as Student Government President.

News Briefs, Oct. 21

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015

Thursday, Oct. 22 The Initial Teacher Participation Program will be hosting a group advising session from 3:30 - 5 p.m., Thursday, in 206 Porter.

EMU students compete in interior design challenge

By Meghan Koglin · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015

Four teams of interior design students participated in a Designer’s Challenge at the Home and Lifestyle Show of Michigan on Saturday and Sunday at the Convocation Center. The event allowed students to turn blank spaces into their own designs.

Disney Pixar lighting producer to visit EMU

By Meghan Koglin · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015

The College of Technology is bringing Johnathon Pytko from Pixar Animation Studios to present and give a peek into the making of “The Good Dinosaur.” The free event starts at 4 p.m.

Zeina Hamade spoke to students about Syrian refugees moving into Southeast Michigan.

SOS hosts lecture on Syrian refugees in Southeast Michigan

By Meghan Koglin · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015

Twenty students attended the Syrian Refugees in Southeast Michigan lecture on Tuesday in the Student Center.

LGBTRC hosts I AM Project

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015

Eastern Michigan University's LGBT Resource Center is hosting the I AM: The LGBTG Project Debrief as part of OUTober Tuesday evening, in room 352 of the Student Center. I AM started with a display in the Student Center.

OUTober continues with Intersections: The Theft of Black Queer Women’s Work

By Jacycie Sabala · Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015

Inspired by the “A Herstory of the #BlackLivesMatter Movement” blogpost by Alicia Garza, a conversation was held about Intersections: The Theft of Black Queer Women’s Work on Monday in the Student Center.

Police Blotter, Oct. 18

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015

Monday, Oct. 12 An EMU student approached the police at 9:38 a.m. The student reported a sexual assault around Jarvis Street, on Oct.

Students went rock climbing as part of their course.

Students take learning outside the classroom

By Summar Abdelnour · Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015

Students taking PHED 309, Methods of Teaching Outdoor Pursuits and Adventure Education, went rock climbing on Friday at Planet Rock, Ann Arbor, as part of their course. The course is newly required for the sports performance and fitness entrepreneurship major. Stan Dinkel, 32, a physical education teacher for elementary students, was asked to teach the course as a guest instructor because of his extensive knowledge and experience with outdoor activities. Stan has two bachelor’s degrees from Eastern Michigan University, in special education and physical education. He said he is grateful to have the opportunity to teach the course. PHED 309 fall activities include cycling, hiking, team building, technology apps concerning fitness, orienteering, trust falls and kayaking. In the winter course there will be weather appropriate activities such as skiing and ice fishing. The purpose of the course is to provide students a wider range of skills in the outdoors and be able to have them pass that on to future participants.

Officer Candace Dorsey spoke about a person's rights when interacting with police officers.

Officer Dorsey talks about rights and police interactions

By Meghan Koglin · Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015

The Black Student Union sponsored and Student Government hosted Know Your rights from 7-9 p.m. Thursday in room 310A of the Student Center.

News Briefs, Oct. 17

By Drew Saunders · Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015

The Women's Resource Center will be hosting True Life, all day Monday through Wednesday in room 310 Student Center.