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Eastern Michigan University athlete charged with 1st degree criminal sexual conduct

By Scout Bostley · Monday, Nov. 17, 2014

An Eastern Michigan University track athlete, Eli Burdette, is facing three sexual assault charges resulting from incidents that reportedly took place between 11:30 p.m.

NASO questions reasons behind EMU presentation

By Casey Blickenstaff · Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014

Eastern Michigan University hosted a presentation on the River Raisen National Battlefield Park and how it was intertwined with Wyandotte Native American Nation, Thursday afternoon in the Student Center in honor of Native American Heritage Month. EMU President Susan Martin said the objective of the event was to learn more about Native American history and the tribes themselves. “It’s all about education and history.

EMU model U.N. prepares for Chicago

By Arturo Rodriguez, Jr. · Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014

Eastern Michigan University offers its students, whom are interested in global affairs, the opportunity of participating in a conference similar to day in the United Nations. EMU’s United Nations Student Alliance, or the EMU model U.N.

Police blotter, Nov 16

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014

Monday, Nov. 10 During a traffic stop near LeForge Road and Green Street at 7:01 p.m., officers noticed the smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle.

News briefs, Nov. 16

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014

Pronoun Visibility on Campus The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center will have a lobby table from 10 a.m.

Student Government roundup, Nov. 11

By Echo Staff · Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014

Student Government’s business is handled by committees student senators volunteer for. These committees work with members of the executive board to handle the day-to-day function of the body as a whole.

EMU's endowment experiences steady growth

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s endowment fund switched its financial consultant from the Swiss company UBS AG to the Boston based NEPC at the end of October.

New briefs, Nov. 11

By Scout Bostley · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014

The Lads in Their Hundreds: Songs and Arias of World War I Join Eastern Michigan University’s voice faculty member Dr. Robert Peavler and pianist Kevin Bylsma for an evening of poetry and songs from the World War One era.

EMU student wins prestigious graduate fellowship

By Allie Tomason · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014

Trevis is a man who is self-determined. He knows that the paths we choose and the goals we strive toward determine the lives we live,” Kimberly Schatzel, Ph.D.

EMU's hockey club pays to play

By Arturo Rodriguez, Jr. · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University Hockey Club was established in 1976 through Campus Life – before any player on the current roster was even born.

News Briefs Nov. 9

By Amy Cooper · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014

Star Wars, Star Trek and Football DebateStar Wars versus Light Sabers will be held from 3:30 p.m.

EMU hosts Great Lakes Mock Trial Invitational

By David Konarske · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014

Eastern Michigan University hosted the 4th annual Great Lakes Mock Trial Invitational over the weekend. The tournament consisted of two rounds of mock trial each day, and took up the entire third and fourth floors of Pray-Harrold.

Job fair gives graduates a shot at employment

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014

Eastern Michigan University will be hosting one of the largest running job fairs in the state Friday, Nov.

Police blotter, Nov. 9

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014

Monday, Nov. 3 Police were called to Phelps Hall at 12:13 a.m. after a fight was reported between two female students.

Runners warm up for EMU's turkey trot

By Casey Blickenstaff · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014

The Rec/IM and Office of Nutrition Services hosted the annual Turkey Trot Friday afternoon in the University Park. Kyle McAlear, assistant director of club and intramural sports said the goal is to put on a 5K race for the students, staff and faculty.

EMU decides not to renew charter with Gaudior Academy

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Eastern Michigan University has decided not to renew its charter with Gaudior Academy upon its expiration in June 2015, the university said in a statement Wednesday. Gaudior Academy, a kindergarten through eighth grade school located in Inkster, Mich.

Native American Heritage Month kicks off at EMU

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

The Center for Multicultural Affairs kicked off Native American Heritage Month at Eastern Michigan University with a traditional celebration in the Student Center ballroom Tuesday evening.

Christine Tracy talks retirement, journalism

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Journalism professor Christine Tracy will retire at the end of the 2014-15 school year after 10 years at Eastern Michigan University.

EMU animal research plays by the book

By Amy Cooper · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Eastern Michigan University is one of a few universities that abstain from animal testing. Instead, EMU uses the data collected in studying animals in humane animal research. Though EMU is not classified as a research-intensive university by Carnegie standards, it is still considered a research university.

Student Government hosts election party

By Arturo Rodriguez, Jr. · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government hosted an After the Election Party in celebration of Election Day Tuesday night in Ballroom A of the Student Center. Student Government representatives were passing out t-shirts, food, refreshments and raffle tickets out to celebrate student-voters who took timeout of their day to take part in Election Day.

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