News - The Eastern Echo

After a long trip from New York, an I-beam from the World Trade Center’s south tower will be placed on Eastern Michigan University’s campus. The beam will be set as a memorial before the tenth anniversary of the attacks arrives.

9-11 memorial arrives

By Kaylee Lentz · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

A new addition to Eastern Michigan University’s campus has produced several strong reactions along its journey from the JFK Airport.

Diversity doings

By Bryan Alfaro · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s department of Diversity and Community Involvement will be hosting a series of student events called L.I.V.E.

Students to encounter new regulations on aid

By Lauren Hendrick · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

The dire state of the U.S. economy struck again as new federal regulations sweep over Eastern Michigan University’s financial aid policy this fall.

Police Blotter

By Melissa Jasperse · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

Campus: Aug. 26 – Two suspects were issued trespassing citations at 4:08 p.m. in Boone Hall. Aug.

EMU campus switches bank

By Katrease Stafford · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

Chase Bank will open a branch in Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center in a space previously housed by TCF Bank. A release sent out by the bank said students can expect to see bankers moved in completely by mid – October. The branch will have two teller windows, an ATM, lobby workstations for personal bankers and two customer conference rooms, according to the release. The bank plans to install five walk-up ATMs on campus including one at the new branch and on the second floor in the Student Center, one in Pray-Harrold, one in the Eastern Eateries and one in the REC-IM building.

48197 holds most EMU people

By Kaylee Lentz · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

According to data gathered by the Office of Institutional Research and Information Management at Eastern Michigan University, the zip code with the greatest number of students, faculty and staff residing for the fall semester is 48197.

Fall applications, admissions rise

By Alaina Lucio · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University Division of Student Affairs and Management is reporting an increase in student applications and admissions for this fall.

Robert Heighes, who has 28 years experience in the Department of Public Safety, is 1995 Eastern graduate.

Heighes rehired as interim chief

By Kaylee Lentz · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

For the second time in four years, Lieutenant Robert Heighes has been named interim Chief of Police to Eastern Michigan University’s Department of Public Safety.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Friday, Aug. 26, 2011

Campus: Aug. 15- At 3:08 p.m., bike was stolen from the Ford Hall bike racks. Aug. 16- A subject was cited for open intoxicants in a motor vehicle and littering at 1: 08 a.m.

Students dropping credit load

By Kody Klein · Friday, Aug. 26, 2011

Although 15 credits is the standard workload all students are encouraged to attempt during their freshman year, it’s become increasingly common for students to take fewer.

EMU ranked as a top gay-friendly university

By Ellie Ruffino · Friday, Aug. 26, 2011

Eastern Michigan University was recently named one of the top gay-friendly universities in the country by the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender-friendly Campus Climate Index. The Campus Climate Index was developed in 2001 by a team of LGBT researchers as a response to campuses needing a way to assess their LGBT-friendly practices and policies.

Meijer Mania vamps up college-supply shopping

By Aimee Frey · Friday, Aug. 26, 2011

The chance for college students to stock up on school items in a guilt-free and money-wise way is finally here again—Meijer Mania.

EMU parking reconfigured

By Kaylee Lentz · Friday, Aug. 26, 2011

Ongoing construction might be the most visibly noticeable change to parking at Eastern Michigan University, but prices have been affected this semester as well.

Get a Pray-Harrold preview

By Katrease Stafford · Friday, Aug. 26, 2011

On the first day of classes, returning students and faculty members can expect to see an array of noticeable and subtle changes in Pray-Harrold, the 235,000 square foot classroom building on Eastern Michigan University’s campus.

EMU chosen to house 9/11 artifact

By Katrease Stafford · Friday, Aug. 5, 2011

An artifact from the September 11 tragedy has found a new home at Eastern Michigan University after the university was selected by the New York Port Authority according to university officials.

EMU's Eagle Flight Center hosts Blue Angels' air show

By Kaylee Lentz · Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Six miles from Eastern Michigan University’s main campus, powerful jet turbines roared as the Blue Angels performed air show, “Thunder Over Michigan.”

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Monday, June 27, 2011

Campus: June 21- At 1:50 p.m., a subject was arrested on West Michigan Avenue and Adams Street for possessing a stolen license plate and providing false information to police.

Campus updates to be finished by Fall '11

By Bryan Alfaro · Monday, June 27, 2011

Construction on Eastern Michigan University’s main classroom building, Pray-Harrold, will be completed and ready August 31 for the first day of fall classes. While Mark Jefferson’s science complex addition was opened last December, renovations to the “old” section of the Mark Jefferson building are ongoing and are expected to be substantially completed by the Fall 2012 semester. EMU’s Physical Plant Planning and Design Manager Seán Braden said the renovations for both projects are on schedule and on budget.

Student Government unhappy with increase in hang tag prices

By Bryan Alfaro · Monday, June 27, 2011

Several changes to the parking system at Eastern Michigan University are expected for the fall semester, including construction and hang tag prices.

Children's Institute moves

By Kaylee Lentz · Monday, June 27, 2011

Two key organizations on Eastern Michigan University’s campus will be closer than ever as the Fletcher School Building undergoes renovation, allowing for The Children’s Institute to move in by next fall.