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International Experience Forum held on Thursday

By Joielle Hoyle · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

The Department of World Languages and Office of International Initiatives hosted an International Experience Forum at the Student Center on Thursday that discussed the Fulbright Scholarship and other opportunities to study abroad.

Exhibit shows words as art

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

The opening reception of “Non-Text”, was held in the Eastern Michigan University Gallery on Tuesday evening. The exhibit features pieces that use text, typography and handwriting to create visual works of art.

International Week kicks off in Student Center

By Cody Sanders · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

The fair represented EMU Academic Programs Abroad, the Department of World Languages, German Club, Hansori, the Indian Student Organization, the International Students Association, the Latino Student Association, the Japanese Student Association, the Office of International Students, the Saudi Student Association and the Spanish Club.

Panel shares info on international education

By Joielle Hoyle · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

Neil Macknish, Ruozi Li and Daniel Hayes shared information with Eastern Michigan University faculty and students about education in South Korea, Singapore and China at the International Scholars Panel Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

EMU’s Student Government Public Affairs Committee— Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government Public Affairs Committee held an open session at 6 p.m. on Tuesday in room 104 of the Student Center to discuss the matter of offering in-state tuition to undocumented students.

‘The Dish’ blogger speaks on conservatism

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

Sullivan explained that by definition, conservatives adhere to the idea that the government should do what it is supposed to do: regulate by setting and enforcing rules. He implored “less power and more freedom.”

Veterans Day: A time to honor our fighters

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

Some of your fellow classmates have used deadly force to eliminate threats on the battlefield. Others have witnessed their friends carried off by stretcher bearers. Students at Eastern Michigan University have shed their blood on foreign soil and lived to tell their tale in public speaking classes and creative writing essays.

Police Blotter

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

Nov. 2 Noisy students were found consuming alcohol in Hill Hall at 1:50 a.m. Three pairs of sunglasses and a GPS were reported stolen from an unsecured vehicle in North Campus Lot One at 6:51 p.m. A student in the Dining Commons failed to pay for ice cream at 8:05 p.m. Several students were involved in a physical altercation in Phelps Hall at 9:37 p.m. Two underage subjects were found in possession of alcohol at Village Building C at 10:41 p.m. *Nov.

Faculty honored by Alumni Association

By Cody Sanders · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University Alumni Association held its annual teaching excellence awards Thursday. The recipients of the award this year included William Douglas Baker of the Department of English Language and Literature, Cory D. Emal of the Chemistry Department, James P. Sheerin of the Physics and Astronomy Department, Phil Simmons of the Theatre Arts Department, Diana J. Wong of the College of Business, Management Department, and Nancy Caine Harbour of the College of Technology, Paralegal Studies Department.

Workshop teaches particpants diabetes management

By Joielle Hoyle · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

Nicole LaDue, Blue Care Network educator, conducted a diabetes prevention and management workshop Thursday in McKenny Hall, Room 100.

Speaker informs on restraint, seclusion

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

Dan Habib’s documentary followed the stories of five special needs students. These students shared their experiences with restraint and seclusion in their respective schools, which left them both physically and psychologically harmed.

Boston bomber could face death penalty

By Kayla Boyd · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

Tsarnaev is currently being held at Fort Devens in Ayer, Mass. and a hearing is scheduled for Nov. 12.

Carmen Logie earned her master’s in social work at EMU.

Alumna analyzes women living with HIV

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

Eastern Michigan University alumna Carmen Logie was a guest speaker who offered her analysis about the stigmas associated with HIV. The presentation, called “Intersectionality, discrimination and stigma: On Women living with HIV in Ontario, Canada,” was held on Friday afternoon at the Everett L. Marshall building.

Students speak out on community safety

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

Eastern Michigan University students attended last week’s Ypsilanti City Council meeting to demand the city do more to protect them.

Lecturer shares startling stats about poverty

By Dilann Yasin · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013

The Honors College’s star lecture series for this year is all about exploring issues around poverty. On Tuesday, philosophy professor Peter Higgins spoke in the Student Center Ballroom about the philosophy side of poverty. The name of the lecture was “Charity, Beneficence, or Justice?” Higgins did a lecture for last year’s star lecture series and came back this year by popular demand.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013

On Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon, students can find out and discuss many prospective opportunities about Eastern Michigan University’s graduate programs.

AMP presents second episode of ‘Clash of the Creators’

By Mandy Grenier · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013

The AMP student organization has long connected student artists to opportunities, and allows them an outlet in which to show their talent. “Clash of the Creators” episode 2 was the next in a series of art-focused reality television competitions bringing together student artists to compete in specific challenges.

Native American Fall Feast honors ancestors

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013

In addition to the traditional Native American cuisine, the event also included the music of the culture performed by Painted Rock.

Bathhouse Reading held in Student Center

By Cody Sanders · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013

On Tuesday the Eastern Michigan University creative writing program held its Bathhouse Reading Series featuring authors Douglas Kearney and Tisa Bryant in the Student Center Auditorium. Bryant’s first readings came from her book “Unexplained Presence,” which is a collection of hybrid essays punctuated by ekphrastic poems.

Truck crashes into dumpster at Peninsular Place

By Jess J. Salisbury · Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013

A pickup truck crashed head-on into a dumpster in front of the Peninsular Place apartment complex on Sunday night.