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	Eastern’s Walter Kraft, Geoff Larcom and Gloria Hage met with two workers affected by the issue, as well as student organizations that have been vocal about it.

Eastern holds Adidas contract discussion

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Two workers from a closed-down factory in Indonesia visited Eastern Michigan University Wednesday to ask the university to sever its contract with Adidas and discuss their issues with the company.







	Student Body President Matthew Norfleet discussed many issues during the State of the Student Body address Monday.

Norfleet gives State of Student Body address

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Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government Association President Matthew Norfleet offered a State of the Student Body speech Monday in the Student Center, addressing the SGA’s top priorities and accomplishments.


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Police blotter

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Jan. 27 A subject was cited for disturbing the peace in the Dining Commons at 1:30 p.m.




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News update

Follow-up information relative to the Feb. 7 Eastern Echo article “Resolution to impeach Norfleet withdrawn” will be forthcoming.


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ACLU wants judge to toss right-to-work

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The American Civil Liberties Union, along with several other labor coalitions, asked a judge to eliminate the recently passed right-to-work law, which is set to take effect March 27.



	A 15-person study abroad group from the University of Applied Sciences in Kehl, Germany visited EMU Thursday. The group was given a tour, attended a lecture and went to dinner.

German students visit EMU

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Eastern Michigan University’s Political Science Department and President Susan Martin welcomed a 15-person study abroad group from the University of Applied Sciences in Kehl, Germany, Thursday.


	DTE Account Manager Tim Miller presents to Ypsilanti City Council Tuesday.

Ypsi to play role in DTE programs

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The City of Ypsilanti will be the first city to participate in two DTE Energy programs that will potentially save the city $23,000 annually in streetlight energy costs.



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Education key to IT success

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One of the ways Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder plans to improve Michigan’s government and economy is through information technology innovations, and that job—improving Michigan’s IT department—falls into the hands of its Chief Information Officer, David Behen, who holds a seat on Snyder’s cabinet.



	EMU President Susan Martin and Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Kim Schatzel

Schatzel appointed to three-year term on board of directors

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Eastern Michigan University Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Kim Schatzel has been appointed to a three-year term on the board of directors for the Health Alliance Plan of Michigan by the Henry Ford Health System’s board of trustees.

Introducing The Eastern Echo’s newest event and news based podcast, Scoop on the Scene. These weekly episodes will be hosted by the organization’s Digital Editor, Julez DeShetler. She intends to bring awareness to the events happening on an around campus to Echo listeners. 

DeShetler’s goal with the podcast is to encourage students and community members to get involved in an educated, safe and fun manner. She will list various events to choose from in addition to sharing the key details of said events. 

These podcasts can be expected to come out near the weekends and be no longer than 10-15 minutes.

For the week of Sept. 14 to Sept. 20, DeShetler includes events such as sports, a pub crawl, yoga, a movie in the park, Study Abroad Fair and training sessions. 

Be sure to tune in weekly to stay up to date on all the Eastern Michigan and Ypsilanti amusement!

Listen to this week’s episode here: