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Local Ypsilanti business, Haab's Restaurant, robbed at gunpoint by two masked men Halloween night

By Tyler Gaw · Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019

Haab's Restaurant was robbed at gunpoint by two masked men on Halloween night around 7:48 p.m. The two suspects fled the scene after taking the cash register by demand. The two suspects have not been found.

The Business and Finance Committee stood its ground when allocating money

By Jenna Robinson · Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019

The Business and Finance Committee was considerate and cautious when deciding how much money to allocate to organizations during the meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The committee didn’t give every group the full amount that each of them originally requested. A total of $8,318.71 was allocated during this meeting.

Regents approve new academic program in Quantitative Economics

By Sophia Kalakailo · Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019

The EMU Board of Regents approved a new academic program for a Bachelors of Science in Quantitative Economics at its regular meeting on Friday, Oct. 25. The program will commence in the next academic year of 2020.

Education First Opportunity Scholarship yields positive results

By Sophia Kalakailo · Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019

At the Financial and Investment Committee meeting on Friday, Oct. 25, Kevin Kucera, Vice President and Chief Enrollment Officer, provided an update on the results yielded from the Education First Opportunity Scholarship (EFOS) since it was put in place in the fall of 2012.

Ellen Gold presents to the Board of Regents.

Dean of Students presents to the Board of Regents

By Dan D'Introno · Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019

Since the department’s formalization in 2016, the Dean of Students has received nearly 450 requests of notification for professors of student emergency absence. The office will provide solutions to students encompassing a variety of situations including student hospitalization, physical or mental health concerns, personal crisis or family emergency concerns.

Eagle Filmmakers Association gives students "hands-on experience" in film production

By Megan Girbach · Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019

EFA welcomes all EMU students, even if they have no experience in film whatsoever. They make short films, host workshops and provide mentorships and networking for those who want to work professionally in film. The group meets every Thursday from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. in room 330 at the Student Center during the Fall and Winter semesters.

EMU's Campus Life and Student Center team up to host Pumpkin Carving on the patio

By Megan Girbach · Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019

The Student Center patio was filled with eager pumpkin-carving contest participants on Oct. 29. At the event, students were able to create all kinds of fun and spooky designs to celebrate Halloween at EMU. Not only could students participate in pumpkin-carving, they could also listen to music provided by DJ LiXxer, take Halloween photos in the photo booth, enjoy free hot chocolate and apple cider and enter giveaways from Amazon and the EMU Bookstore.

EMU men's golf presented with recognition

EMU Board of Regents overview

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019

All of the Echo's coverage of Eastern Michigan University's Board of Regents meeting on Friday.

Hustle and motivation behind Kristina Millman-Rinaldi

By Bianca Ramsey · Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019

Kristina Milliman-Rinaldi was able to connect with EMU students by given them a chance to ask question about behind the scene on the working field

Faculty engagement in student recruitment show positive effects on enrollment

By Megan Morrison · Monday, Oct. 28, 2019

Typically, faculty are not too engaged with the process of recruiting students. At the recent Regents meeting on Oct. 24, several faculty members showed how their programs were successfully increasing enrollment rates. It is hoped that the success of these programs will inspire other faculty campus-wide to develop their own programs to bring in more students to EMU.

EMU President James Smith at 9/11 ceremony

EMU President James Smith approved for three-year contract extention

By Andrew Lenzo · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

Smith is excited to serve and is looking forward to tackling the current concerns of faculty, staff and students.

EMU announces new partnership with Beibu Gulf University in China

By Andrew Lenzo · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

The new 15 year partnership will create the BGU and EMU Joint College of Engineering. The campus will be located in Guangxi Zhaung Autonomous Region of China.

Police Blotter: Oct. 21 - Oct. 26

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Oct. 21 through Oct. 26.

Renovation of Roosevelt Hall to be presented as top state capital outlay request for Fiscal Year 2021

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

EMU will present the renovation of Roosevelt Hall as its top state capital outlay request for Fiscal Year 2021.

New IHA Health Center @ EMU and wellness center

New IHA Heath Center @ EMU will open Nov. 4

By Andrew Lenzo · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

The community health center is a collaboration between IHA, Eastern Michigan University and St. Joseph Mercy Health Center.

YpsiGLOW lights up downtown Ypsilanti

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

The fourth annual YpsiGLOW took place on Friday, Oct. 25, attracting community members of all ages and lighting up the streets of downtown Ypsilanti.

Best Buddies enhances lives of people with developmental disabilities

By Megan Girbach · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

Best Buddies is a student organization at EMU that "enhances the lives of people with developmental disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships." The buddies meet face-to-face twice a month and participate in social outings once a month with the whole chapter.

Local Ypsilanti business, Haab's Restaurant, robbed at gunpoint by two masked men Halloween night

The Business and Finance Committee stood its ground when allocating money

Regents approve new academic program in Quantitative Economics

Education First Opportunity Scholarship yields positive results

Dean of Students presents to the Board of Regents

Eagle Filmmakers Association gives students "hands-on experience" in film production

EMU's Campus Life and Student Center team up to host Pumpkin Carving on the patio

EMU Board of Regents overview

Hustle and motivation behind Kristina Millman-Rinaldi

Faculty engagement in student recruitment show positive effects on enrollment

EMU President James Smith approved for three-year contract extention

EMU announces new partnership with Beibu Gulf University in China

Police Blotter: Oct. 21 - Oct. 26

Renovation of Roosevelt Hall to be presented as top state capital outlay request for Fiscal Year 2021

New IHA Heath Center @ EMU will open Nov. 4

YpsiGLOW lights up downtown Ypsilanti

Best Buddies enhances lives of people with developmental disabilities

EMU's LGBT Resource Center and QUEST host Creativity Night

Trap Karaoke displays culture and history

Sen. Gary Peters to speak at Dec. 15 commencement