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COB partners with Crain's Detroit

By Robyn Hoffenblum · Monday, May 31, 2010

The College of Business has partnered with Crain’s Detroit Business to introduce “Business Education Minute.” Eastern Michigan University will be using Detroit’s Multimedia Services to make videos about how to be successful in business such as how to “communicate in a crisis” or use Twitter to keep clients updated about business.

Man dies after swimming at Clean Water Beach

By Katie Milewski · Sunday, May 30, 2010

A 21-year-old man who disappeared while swimming at Clean Water Beach in Milan died Sunday evening.

The EMU Autism Collaborative Center met with senators last Monday to discuss the effects of autism in Michigan.

EMU Autism Collaborative Center hosts public hearing with Michigan Senate

By Jaclyn Chrzanowski · Monday, May 24, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University Autism Collaborative Center hosted the first of several state Senate hearings on autism Monday.

Police Blotter

By Jaclyn Chrzanowski · Monday, May 24, 2010

May 13 Disruptive juveniles were asked to disperse in Halle Library, one student refused to comply until further discussion from Campus Police convinced him to go elsewhere. May 14 A subject was caught attempting to sell numerous books to the Campus Bookstore that had been stolen from Halle Library.

E. coli outbreak shows need for reform

By Katrease Stafford · Monday, May 24, 2010

Congressman John Dingell, D-Mich., held a telephone briefing with reporters last Wednesday to discuss the recent E. coli outbreak involving romaine lettuce.

Commuters add to carbon footprint

By Biyi Akinlude · Monday, May 24, 2010

All students, faculty and staff who travel to and from campus should consider the means of transportation they use, according to Steven Moore II, Eastern Michigan University’s energy and sustainability manager.

Free food, sun draw crowd to campus picnic

By Matt Dauzy · Monday, May 24, 2010

Last Thursday Eastern Michigan University administrators welcomed students and staff to the area just outside the Student Center for a campus picnic.

Eating disorders affect diverse range of victims

By Jaclyn Chrzanowski · Monday, May 24, 2010

At least one out of 10 adolescent women have reported symptoms of an eating disorder at this moment.

Wraparound Project helps at-risk parents

By Joseph Yelick · Monday, May 17, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University Wraparound Project started servicing clients about a year ago, and as of today the project has 29 at-risk teen parents in the program.

Dementia program first of its kind

By Katrease Stafford · Monday, May 17, 2010

Eastern Michigan University is now offering the first graduate-level certificate program in the country that specializes in the study of dementia.

Fast track gives freshmen crash course

By Jaclyn Chrzanowski · Monday, May 17, 2010

About 100 incoming freshmen and their parents gathered at the Student Center for Fast Track, last Thursday. Fast Track is the first step of orientation for first-year students; the remaining steps occur in the fall. The program is a basic crash-course for freshmen and their parents, giving an overview on everything on campus from general education requirements to financial aid to housing. April Badon, admissions adviser and host of the event, helped the new students travel around campus, get their student IDs and meet with offices on campus, while their parents stayed back in the Student Center Ballroom for presentations on the EMU way of life. Departments like financial aid, career services and tutoring had booths for the parents to visit.

Aviation program growing setting records

By Tasmai Uppin · Monday, May 17, 2010

Eastern Michigan University’s aviation program was put in the spotlight once again when three female students took to the skies for their first solo flights in early April.

IT official discusses department's role

By Biyi Akinlude · Monday, May 10, 2010

Chief Information Officer Carl R. Powell held a question-and-answer session last Thursday in the Student Center about technology at Eastern Michigan University. The conversation, tagged “Coffee with the CIO,” was open to all and gave people the opportunity to ask questions centered on the development of IT at EMU.

Adjunct lecturers address the Board of Regents on April 20. An Eastern official said the agreement will give about 500 teachers the chance to unionize.

Election to decide on adjuncts union

By Katrease Stafford · Monday, May 10, 2010

Eastern Michigan University announced Friday an agreement was reached with the EMU Federation of Teachers to hold an election for a union that would represent adjunct teaching instructors. In a statement, Jack Kay, EMU provost and executive vice president, said the agreement will give an additional estimated 500 teachers the opportunity to elect a collective bargaining representative

Alumni Awards dinner recognizes eight

By Jaclyn Chrzanowski · Monday, May 10, 2010

The 49th annual Alumni Awards Dinner, honoring eight Eastern Michigan University alumni, took place Saturday at the Ypsilanti Marriott at Eagle Crest. The featured alumni awards are chosen after nominations are cast by peers and colleagues, and reviewed by the board of the Alumni Association.

LED signs light up high-traffic areas

By Angela Ahlijian · Monday, May 10, 2010

Eastern Michigan University is currently installing four new LCD and LED displays in high-traffic locations to communicate emergency and university messages to students, visitors and faculty. Students will also be able to advertise upcoming events relating to their student organizations, sororities and fraternities so students can view these events while walking or driving to class.

EMU launches drive for funds

By Robyn Hoffenblum · Monday, May 3, 2010

Eastern Michigan University announced a comprehensive campaign on April 19 called “Invest. Inspire. The Campaign for Eastern Michigan University.” The first phase of the campaign started in July of 2006.

Pray-Harrold renovations under way

By Jaclyn Chrzanowski · Monday, May 3, 2010

As Pray-Harrold is readied for renovation this spring, Eastern Michigan University staff have been relocating and preparing for a massive change. Administrators conducted extensive research of campus space and dubbed the project the “swing space plan.” The plan includes moving professors and mobilizing campus space to be used for classrooms, offices and storage.

Tuition freeze helps students, university

By Katie Milewski · Monday, May 3, 2010

Anyone who has turned on a TV or visited the emich.edu home page in the last week is well aware Eastern Michigan University has raised tuition, room and board by 0 percent for the coming term.

Family, EMU faculty celebrate life of Vernon Polite

By Josh Coudret · Thursday, April 22, 2010

Friends, family members, colleagues and students of late College of Education Dean Vernon C. Polite came together Thursday in the Student Center Ballroom to honor his life and his time at EMU.