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EMU Political Science department hosts discussion on Urban Michigan

By Mona Beydoun · Saturday, March 21, 2015

The political science department will hold a paneled discussion, Reflections from the Trenches, 7-8:30 p.m.

Students organize for Syria host tea with a Syrian

By Mona Beydoun · Saturday, March 21, 2015

Eastern Michigan University’s Students Organize for Syria chapter held their first event, Tea with a Syrian, Wednesday afternoon in the Student Center. Thirty-five students stopped in to drink tea and eat cookies, and listen to the story of a Syrian affected the the Syrian crisis. “Our main goal and mission is to raise awareness about the events taking place in Syria,”Senior Ahnas Alzahabi, president of SOS, said. In March 2011, the Syrian government responded with open fire to peaceful protesters who were asking for democracy.

Arianna Huffington speaks on well being during live broadcast

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Arianna Huffington's live broadcast, Thrive, was hosted by the Campus Life and the National Society for Leadership and Success, St.

Eagle on the Street

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, March 18, 2015

IIt seems like America has a holiday for just about anything, from Christmas to Talk Like a Pirate Day. The Echo asked students: “If you could invent your own holiday, what would it be and why?”

Creative Convergence at EMU

By Samantha Snell · Wednesday, March 18, 2015

This year Eastern Michigan University is hosting the Creative Convergence 2015. The event will cover issues facing Michigan in the 21st century such as tourism, government and the environment.

Terri Hinkley talks clinical research at EMU

By Mona Beydoun · Wednesday, March 18, 2015

The Association of Clinical Research Professionals Interim Executive Director, Terri Hinkley, said Monday night that clinical research is not recognized as a profession. The Clinical Research Administration Program held its 12th annual Distinguished Speaker Series.

Student Government committee meetings March 17

By Mona Beydoun and Meghan Koglin · Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Student Government held its Internal Affairs and Business and Finance meetings March 17. Speaker of the Senate Kiera Fegan proposed that the next Speaker of the Senate and the Judicial Sergeant sit in on the hiring process of the Student Government committee heads.

Women's resource center discussion activism on college campuses

By Rachel Raupp · Wednesday, March 18, 2015

One in five women will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime and activists are not allowing the issue to be ignored any longer by spreading the word of putting a stop to the violence.

Student body presidential candidates hold debate to discuss the future of EMU

By Mona Beydoun · Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Candidates for Student Body President, Jessica Howell, Sabrina Ford, Aimee Frey and Steven Cole, participated in the Student Government 2015 Candidate Debate Tuesday night in the Student Center.

EMU Regents wrap up meeting early after disruption from protesters

By Nora Naughton & Scout Bostley · Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Protesters shut down Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents meeting Tuesday. Students voiced their opposition of the Regents’ continued relationship with the Education Achievement Authority with drum-led chants of “black lives matter” and “we’re so tired of this, let us go home.” Initially, President Susan Martin attempted to speak over the protesters and continue business, however, after protesters stood in front of the Regents and linked hands, the disruption overpowered the meeting and the Regents chose to adjourn. "We respect the rights of our students to express their views on important community issues," said Geoff Larcom, executive director of media relations for EMU, after the Regents left the chambers. The Regents would not comment on the disruption or the early adjournment of their regular meeting. While the protest did shut down the regular meeting, the Regents were still able to conduct all necessary business before adjourning. Regent Vicki Reaume proposed a motion to approve all of the items on Tuesday’s docket in the interest of finishing the meeting more quickly.

Campus life educates Greek Life on alcohol safety

By Emma Perpich · Sunday, March 15, 2015

Dozens of EMU students gathered in the Student Center this past Wednesday, as recovering alcoholics, counselors and police officers spoke. The event was hosted by Eden Zimak and Kalandria Robinson, two campus life representatives who are also involved in Greek Life.

Miriam Goldstein and Katherine Guyon-Harris honored for clinical psychology

By Samantha Snell · Saturday, March 14, 2015

Eastern Michigan University doctoral students, Miriam Goldstien and Katherine Guyon-Harris, were recently honored for their work in the field of clinical psychology.

Students Organize for Syria raise awareness about the Syrian crisis

By Mona Beydoun · Saturday, March 14, 2015

Eastern Michigan University’s Students Organize for Syria chapter will hold their first event, Tea with a Syrian, as part of national Syrian Solidarity week, 11 a.m.

Office of Nutrition Services has second annual 5k and open house

By Mona Beydoun · Saturday, March 14, 2015

The Office of Nutrition Services will hold its second annual 5k fun run and Open House. Registration for the run and the Open House will start at 3 p.m.

EMU hosts second collegiate job fair

By Samantha Snell · Saturday, March 14, 2015

Eastern Michigan University will be hosting a second collegiate job fair this year in Plymonth, Michigan.

Eagle on the Street

By Allie Tomason · Saturday, March 14, 2015

The Echo asked students: “What is your all time favorite movie and why?

“I personally didn't feel like I had enough of a voice on my campus. I knew that if I was feeling that way other people had to feel that way.”Photo Credit: Shannon Moravec

Meet the 2015-2016 presidential candidates

By Mona Beydoun · Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Elections for student body president are March 25 and 26. Here is an overview of the candidates. Steven Cole Junior Steven Cole is a political science major from Saline.

Silent protest and impeachment charges at student senate meeting

By Mona Beydoun · Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Student Government held its Senate Meeting March 10. Silent protesters sat in on the meeting.15 women protested comments made by Senator William McDonald. Alyce Dodenhoff, junior, biology major, said that McDonald has made comments that were derogatory toward women that she has witnessed herself and has also heard stories from other students.

News briefs March 11

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, March 11, 2015

JNT Dialogue 2015: After Postructuralism? The 2015 JNT Dialogue event "After Postructuralism?" features speakers Nancy Armstrong and Jonathan Elmer.

Former director of Russian Affairs gives a lecture on United States and Russian relations

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, March 11, 2015

David Kostelancik, the former Director of Russian Affairs for the U.S. State Department and current US adviser to the Helsinki Commission, gave a lecture at Pray-Harrold Tuesday night.