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Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz speaks before a packed audience

By Scout Bostley · Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014

Eastern Michigan University Jewish Studies department welcomed Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz as a guest lecturer to speak on Jewish ethics and social justice Tuesday evening in the Student Center ballroom. Rabbi Yanklowitz has been known to be a supporter of equal marriage rights for everyone in the LGBTQ community.

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News briefs, Dec. 2

By Scout Bostley · Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014

Faculty/Staff Lunch & Learn: Graduate Business Programs: What, Why, When, Where & How The Lunch and Learn will focus on how a master’s degree in business can help your career.

“ I spent my Thanksgiving break with my family and catching up on all of my homework before finals.”Ashley Hagadon, senior, music education major

Eagle on the street

By Allie Tomason · Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014

After a long holiday weekend, The Echo asked students: “How did you spend your Thanksgiving break?”

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News briefs Nov. 29

By Scout Bostley · Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014

Hot Topics Hot Topics is an event hosted by the Women’s Resource Center that provides a space for dialogue on feminists, women’s and gender issues in current events.

Photo by Sage StephensSome of the debris made it to the hill in Rynearson Stadium, but did not make it as far as the field.

Strong winds damage Convocation Center awning

By Nora Naughton · Monday, Nov. 24, 2014

Part of the awning over the main entrance to the Convocation Center was blown off in the strong winds Monday. The main entrance to the building is closed until further notice. Debris has blown into Rynearson Stadium, but has not reached the football field.

“I plan on bundling up and wearing a whole bunch of clothes, because some of the buildings on campus have the heat on and some don’t. You just have to make sure you stay warm out here.”Dejanique Hawkins, junior, secondary education major

Eagle on the street

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014

According to University of Michigan weather observer, Dennis F. Kahlbaum, Tuesday morning’s low of 11 degrees was the second coldest temperature recorded, in the state, for Nov.

“I would, but I feel like I would get trampled and die, potentially.”Casey Coulter, freshman, theater major

Eagle on the Street

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014

The Holiday shopping season is quickly approaching and with it the dreaded Black Friday. The Echo asked students: Do you brave the crowds?

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News Briefs Nov. 22

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014

Jazz and Percussion Ensemble Concert Eastern Michigan University jazz ensemble and the percussion ensemble will come together to perform a concert at 7:30 Monday, Nov.

EMU students, Brock and Brett Foster, Photo by Allie Tomason

Foster twins epitomize TRUEMU

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

Fraternal twins, Brett and Brock Foster, are as different as night and day and have built their reputations at Eastern Michigan University by investing in the mantra that building community means putting yourself out there. “If you want it, it’s something you have to try and do, it’s not going to come to you,” Brock, an international business major, said.

Photo by: Andrew Mascahrka

Panel discusses the role of local female leaders

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

The office of campus life held On Top of the Town Monday evening. The event was held to allow female students and guests from across the university talk and network with each other to expand their horizons. "We're trying to introduce undergrad and graduate students to the leadership in the community," Gabriela Majeska, student coordinator for leadership, said.

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Renowned journalist Beimeng Fu recalls her COVID-19 reporting experience on this weeks episode of Women Journalist COVID-19 Experiences. Check out this latest episode on Spotify! Or you can listen to their full unedited conversation at the Eastern Michigan University Archive website.

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