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Student Government continues with business as usual while they wait for a new President and Vice President.

Student Senate ratifies election results

By Nora Naughton · Thursday, April 24, 2014

At a special Student Senate meeting Thursday night, the results of the 68th general election of the student body were ratified by the Senate – including the Presidential, Vice Presidential and Senatorial elections. Desmond Miller will officially serve as President with Steven Cole as his Vice President.

Dean of College of Education leaves Eastern

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Jann Joseph is the outgoing Dean of Eastern Michigan University’s College of Education. Previously from Grand Valley State University, Joseph served EMU’s College of Education for three years. With her farewell party on Tuesday, Joseph will be leaving EMU to become the vice chancellor of student affairs at the Indiana University South Bend.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Dissertation Defense A doctoral dissertation event hosted by Eastern Michigan University’s Department of Teacher Education, Educational Studies Doctoral Program Urban Education Concentration will be presented by Clayton Hall.

Police Blotter

By Curt Allain · Wednesday, April 23, 2014

April 14 Officers impounded a car at the Plann Street Parking Lot that was using a photocopied hang tag at 10:33 a.m. The student who was using the fake hangtag was cited for fraud and may face charges from the County Prosecutor’s Office and the Department of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

Eastern to host Heart Walk for the first time

By Curt Allain · Wednesday, April 23, 2014

1 out of every 4 deaths in the United States can be attributed to heart disease, approximately 600,000 people per year. Some of these deaths could have been prevented through diet, nutrition, exercise and routine physicals.

Election results not ratified by Student Senate

By Curt Allain · Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Senate met Tuesday night to ratify the 2014 Student Government Election results. If the 2014 election results were not ratified, the current student government terms of office would expire on Monday, April 28 and there would be no one with the authority under the Student Government Constitution and bylaws to ratify the election results, effectively terminating student government at EMU.

Attempted unarmed robbery in Alexander lot

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Department of Public Safety is investigating a reported attempted unarmed robbery that occurred in the Alexander paid parking lot around 8 p.m. Tuesday. There were no reported injuries. The suspect is described as a male, six feet tall, approximately 200 pounds wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt.

Miller wins presidential election

By Nora Naughton and Curt Allain · Sunday, April 20, 2014

The Desmond Miller/Steven Cole ticket was named the winner of the 2014 Eastern Michigan University Student Government Presidential election on Saturday. The write-in ticket of Fatma Jaber/Chris VanWashenova was disqualified for multiple campaign violations, according to a report issued by student government Election Commission Chair Nto Mbeng Agbor.

Yankee air museum to honor Vietnam veterans

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, April 20, 2014

The Yankee Air Museum at 47884 D Street in Belleville Mich., intends to honor America’s fallen service members with a tribute and ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the Vietnam War exhibit. This event will take place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 at 9 a.m.

DPS expanding patrol borders

By Curt Allain · Sunday, April 20, 2014

More crime has been reported on Eastern Michigan University’s daily crime logs as EMU’s Department of Public Safety has expanded its patrol borders. It is important to remember that because more crime is being reported, it does not mean it was not happening before. It shows the investment in new officers by EMU and the ability of the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department and the Ypsilanti City Police Department to work together are creating a safer Ypsilanti community.

Desmond Miller officially named winner in Presidential election

By Curt Allain · Saturday, April 19, 2014

The Desmond Miller and Steven Cole ticket was named the winner of the 2014 Eastern Michigan University student government presidential election this evening. Write-in ticket Fatma Jaber and Chris VanWashenova has been disqualified for multiple campaign violations, according to a report issued by student government Election Commission Chair, Nto Mbeng Agbor.

Police Blotter

By Curt Allain · Thursday, April 17, 2014

April 11 The Department of Student Conduct and Community Standards reported to police that a loud verbal dispute occurred between two students at Pittman Residence Hall. Police documented the incident and verbally warned both students.

My.Emich will be changing the Username section to NetID as part of a rebranding initiative by the university.

My.Emich to undergo changes, including a digital facelift

By Al Willman · Thursday, April 17, 2014

Many Eastern Michigan University students, faculty and instructors have made the switch to Google Apps for Education for their campus email. Now, another major online change is on the way.

On Thursday, the American Red Cross and the International Business Student Association of Eastern Michigan University will be sponsoring a charity dine and donate event at the Tower Inn Café, Bar and Grill located on 701 W. Cross St. Ypsilanti, Mich.

Dine and donate event at Tower Inn Thursday

By Curt Allain · Wednesday, April 16, 2014

On Thursday, the American Red Cross and the International Business Student Association of Eastern Michigan University will be sponsoring a charity dine and donate event at the Tower Inn Café, Bar and Grill located on 701 W. Cross St. Ypsilanti, Mich.

Ypsi mayor recognized at awards ceremony

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Ypsilanti Mayor Paul Schrieber was the recipient of the Community/University Collaboration Award presented by the Office of Academic Service-Learning, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance and the Institute for the Study of Children, Families and Community in an awards luncheon held Friday.

EAA protesters occupying President Susan Martin’s office this week plan to stay until the end of the semester.

Students organize sit-in protest outside President Susan Martin's office

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s interlocal agreement with the EAA and Detroit Public Schools has been embroiled in controversy since October 2013 when six teachers unions in Washtenaw County began boycotting EMU student teachers. The teachers unions refuse to end the boycott until EMU withdraws from the interlocal agreement with the EAA.

'Computational Thinking' attempts to change views of search engines

By Amy Cooper · Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Robert M. Panoff, Ph.D., came to Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center Monday to present a dynamic and interactive visual approach to enhance how people interact with the world. Panoff’s presentation, entitled “Computational Thinking for All: The Power and the Peril” was sponsored by Shodor, a non-profit organization in Durham, North Carolina.