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EMU begins to serve gluten-free offerings

By Brian Gardner · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

The Celiac Disease Foundation, which has been raising awareness of the disorder since 1990, reported 1 in 133 Americans have celiac disease.

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

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

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

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

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.

Snyder lays out proposals

By James Tatum · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder laid out his taxing and spending proposals Thursday for the 2014 fiscal year.

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.

Students to ‘unplug’

By Brian Gardner · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s media ecology class is challenging students to “unplug” Feb. 27.

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

By Bryan Alfaro · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

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.

The State of the Student Body Address will take place Monday in Ballroom B of the Student Center from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Norfleet to update students

By Bryan Alfaro · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

Eastern Michigan University Student Body President Matthew Norfleet will be giving the State of the Student Body Address Monday, Feb. 11 in Ballroom B of the Student Center from 5:30-6:30 p.m., during which he will be discussing Student Government’s priorities, initiatives and achievements for the 2012-13 academic year.

Correction

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

In the Feb. 4 edition of The Eastern Echo, the article “Troy investment firm will climb stairs to fight cancer” incorrectly said the event date is March 5, when the actual date is March 3.

Norfleet to address students

By Bryan Alfaro · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

Eastern Michigan University Student Body President Matthew Norfleet will be giving the State of the Student Body Address on Monday in Ballroom B of the Student Center from 5:30-6:30 p.m., during which he will discuss Student Government’s priorities, initiatives and achievements for the 2012-13 academic year.

Resolution to impeach Norfleet withdrawn

By Bryan Alfaro · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

Eastern Michigan University Student Government Speaker of the Senate, Leo Cartier, brought a resolution to the Senate floor Jan. 29 calling for the impeachment of Student Body President Matthew Norfleet.

Julia Niswender poses with her twin sister, Jennifer.

Niswender death confirmed as homicide

By Bryan Alfaro · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

The Washtenaw County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Jan. 29 the death of Eastern Michigan University student Julia Niswender was a homicide, but the nearly seven-week wait for the toxicology results yielded no conclusive information, the Ypsilanti Police Department said.