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News briefs Oct. 7

By Amy Cooper · Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014

Alexander Music Building Staircase Under ConstructionCaution tape will block off the sidewalk between the back of Alexander Music Building and the side of Sill Hall as construction crews break down the old stairs and prepare to build a new entrance.

Eastern Michigan University President Dr. Susan Martin speaks before the graduates on Sunday morning at the Convocation Center.

Regents extend Susan Martin's contract through July 2016

By Scout Bostley · Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents approved an extension of president Susan Martin’s contract from July 8, 2015 through July 7, 2016 at its regular meeting in Welch Hall Tuesday.Martin’s yearly salary has been increased from $300,000 to $340,000, effective November 1, 2014.

Student fees fund Student Gov budget

By Curt Allain and Sydney Weaver · Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014

Student Government is annually entrusted to about a quarter of a million dollars in student fee money to fund various organizations, activities and amenities around campus.

Students learn car safety tips

By Casey Blickenstaff · Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014

EMU Police Officer Candace Dorsey joined with Budget Towing owner Billy Salamay to provide a presentation and hands-on experience about car safety Wednesday afternoon at the McKenny Hall training suite.Dorsey said her job as the crime prevention coordinator for the police department involves going into the community and talking about safety.

EMU grad brings international perspective to local theater

By Allison Wrobelewski · Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014

Spinning Dot Theater is a new company in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area that creates global awareness by performing international plays.The brainchild of Jenny Koppera, a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, the theater is made up of three components, the professional company, the artist in residency and the youth theater company.

Michael Wise hired as assistant director of veterans services

By Kenneth Bowen · Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014

Student veterans at Eastern Michigan University can now receive advice and counseling from a retired Army officer with more than 20 years of military experience.Michael Wise was hired as the new assistant director of veteran services, and he began work Monday, Sept.

Flu shots: More than a shot in the arm

By Tray McGuire · Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014

The flu season could arrive in the Michigan as early as this month.

News Briefs Oct. 4

By Amy Cooper · Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014

EMU HomecomingThe campus theme for the 2014 Homecoming is “Building E Pride.” There will be daily activities up until the homecoming game against Buffalo.

Police Blotter Oct. 4

By Jordan Phelps · Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014

Sunday, Sept. 28A female resident’s debit card was reported stolen from a room in Buell Hall at 11:22 a.m.

Successful art curator draws students into his world

By Drew Saunders · Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014

Jason Franz, a Cincinnati based art curator and educator, presented in Halle Library, Thursday night, on the development and continuation of his art gallery, Manifest."Manifest believes that people benefit from having excellent art around them," Franz said.

Ypsi the Klown comes to EMU

By Michael G. Petersen · Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014

If you take the time to walk to and from class, or if you’re just wandering around on campus, then you might have come across the tag line written in white chalk, “Have you seen Ypsi the Klown?” For over a month this unknown entity has populated social media sites with his random appearances, cryptic messages and taking the time to pose for a photo with local fans.

The Ypsilanti Fire Department working to remedy the generator malfunction at Marshall Building Wednesday morning.

Marshall evacuated, closed for strong smell of gasoline

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014

Everett L.

Beta Alpha Psi's charity pays off

By Sarah Willis · Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014

Three Members of Beta Alpha Psi volunteered for charity on the Sept. 20, and the three students had surprise help when they went to work at the Meals on Wheels event, held in Ann Arbor.Governor Rick Snyder volunteered for the day with a few of his aids.

MESA chalks out the cost of war

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014

Over 30 volunteers gathered Sunday night to help the Middle Eastern Student Association with their chalk event that was seen around campus Monday.Walking from Pray-Harrold to Halle library and from Halle library to the Student Center, 1,600 body outlines and initials were drawn on the sidewalk.

WRC holds meet and greet for new women on campus

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Women’s Resource Center held a reception Monday for all new or promoted women staff and faculty at EMU.Ellen Lassiter Collier, the director of the WRC hosted the event.

News Briefs, Sept. 30

By Amy Cooper · Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014

EMU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Now AvailableA security report that contains crime statistics and other reported dangers is now available to the general public.

Police Blotter, Sept. 30

By Jordan Phelps · Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014

Friday, Sept. 26A female suspect was found intoxicated near College Place Road and Cross Street at 1:29 a.m.

Late night childcare center comes to Ypsi

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014

The Visible Learning Center, Ypsilanti’s newest childcare operation, opened its doors this month at 1189 East Michigan Avenue.

YPD investigating armed robbery

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014

The Ypsilanti Police Department is investigating a reported armed robbery that occurred at 6:30 p.m.

EMU celebrates Women's Health Day

By Casey Blickenstaff · Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014

Eastern Michigan University celebrated national Women's Health & Fitness Day by hosting various activities and exercises for students throughout the day Wednesday at the Rec/IM and Student Center.Ellen Collier, program coordinator of EMU’s Women’s Resource Center, said the WRC helped organize the event because they really felt it was important to talk about health and wellness as a general concept.