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EMU celebrates accomplished alumni during "60th Annual Alumni Awards"

By Catherine Lietz · Saturday, May 22, 2021

The 60th annual EMU Alumni Awards premiered on Saturday, May 15, and was hosted by the EMU Alumni Association.

Eastern Michigan University faculty and staff offered early retirement buyouts

By Ashlee Buhler · Thursday, May 23, 2019

In May of 2019, Eastern Michigan University announced a voluntary early retirement incentive program for full-time faculty and staff.

Opening in Ypsilanti Draws Diverse Group from Artist Community

EMU Professor performs during Glyph Opening Reception at the Riverside Arts Center

By Pamela Mohar · Monday, May 13, 2019

Carla Harryman, professor of literature at EMU, performed her original spoken piece Hannah Cut In at the opening reception for Glyph: The Diversity, Complexity, and Aesthetics of Language art exhibit at the Riverside Arts Center. Professor Harryman utilized an ensemble of performance artists and typewriters to create this symphony of sounds. Inspired by her experiences as a child and the political influences of Hannah Arendt, Hannah Cut In waltzes the lines connecting language and music.

EMU Dining Services announces temporary closures to locations

By Andrew Lenzo · Friday, May 10, 2019

EMU Dining announced closures to campus locations following a hot water interruption.

EMU Faculty present work promoting Engagement and Community

By Malaya Elgarico · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019

The Faculty Affairs Committee meeting on Thursday, Feb. 7 set up to present three works to the Board of Regents on how they improve engagement within the community.

EMU Student Affairs Committee discusses Professional Development, Residence Housing Association

By Nautica Marshall · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019

During the Student Affairs Committee meeting, the Board of Regents received presentations Thursday, Feb. 7 from the Student Affairs Professional Development, Diversity and Community Involvement (DCI), and Residence Hall Association (RHA). These brief presentations consisted of an overview and updates that each organization has improved to help better the student community here at Eastern.

Board of Regents Educational Committee Meeting

By Dominic Sevilla · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019

Eastern Michigan University held its Board of Regents Education Policies Committee meeting Thursday, Feb. 7 at 9:45 a.m., one of five committee meetings prior to the full Board of Regents meeting at 1:30 p.m. later that day.

Board of Regents discusses Championship Building Plan, GPA of Athletes at Eastern Michigan University

By Luke Gremban · Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019

The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents met Thursday, Feb. 7 to review the Athletic Affairs Committee at Welch Hall. Here are some of the highlights of the meeting.

Student Government at the Board of Regents

Student body president speaks on racial slur used by Eastern Michigan University professor

By Andrew Lenzo · Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019

The use of a racial slur by an Eastern Michigan University professor sparked concern in an EMU student at the Board of Regents meeting on Thursday. That student is also the president of the student body.

EMU Lecturers and Faculty Ad Campaign Against Academic Partnerships

By Matthew Monroe · Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017

Ypsilanti, Michigan--Faculty and lecturers at Eastern Michigan University have come forward with plans for an advertisement campaign and actions targeting an outside education firm, Academic Partnerships (AP), from Texas. The purpose of the campaign, spearheaded by union leaders, is to fight against the University’s decision to partner in a 5-year agreement with AP and begin offering fully online Bachelor’s Degree programs through the firm.

The 2017 Winter Commencement

By Patricia Mulroy · Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017

On December 16, over 1,700 Eastern Students celebrated the culmination of years of hard work with their friends, family and EMU faculty at the Convocation Center. In President Smith’s speech and letter in the Commencement program he commented “that no one reaches this milestone [graduation] alone,” and offered thanks to those who helped the graduates get to Commencement.

Handmade for the Holidays

By Christen Ogden Pietraz · Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017

Last week, artistic Eastern students gathered to host “Handmade for the Holidays”. The event was held on Wednesday, December 6, on the first floor of the student center. It was an opportunity for original art to become original gifts this holiday season.

School of Music & Dance Presents ‘Coppélia’

By Melissa Moon · Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017

Eastern Michigan University’s School of Music and Dance delivered a full-length ballet recital titled 'Coppélia', accompanied by a noteworthy live orchestral ensemble on Friday Dec 8, at Pease Auditorium. It was nothing short of spectacular.

English as a Second Language Student Symposium

By Prynsess Partridge · Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program held their ESL Student Symposium on Dec 7, in the Student Center Ballroom.

Students Get Into the Holiday Spirit at 'Seasons of Light'

By Patricia Mulroy · Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017

Eastern Michigan University students sought holiday spirit in the stars at the school’s planetarium on Saturday. “The Seasons of Light” event held by the astronomy department explored how astronomical movements play into many end of the year celebrations and the history behind these celebrations.

Top Five Crafted Gifts to Keep the Ones You Love Warm this Winter

By Patricia Mulroy · Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017

Grab your yarn and knitting needles or crochet hook! With winter quickly approaching these fab five knitted or crochet gifts are perfect for this holiday season. With numerous free patterns on the internet these gifts will make perfect staples for your friends’ and families’ winter wardrobes. Whether you are just learning or an advanced learner there is something here for you to keep the ones you love warm this winter.

AMP! Student Org Holds Their Annual Java Jam at Starbucks

By Cheyenne Thomas · Friday, Nov. 17, 2017

The AMP! Student Organization presented their annual Java Jam event Wednesday, November 15th, at the Student Center's newly renovated Starbucks.

Coming to the Faith: A Baptist's Journey

By Amanda Wasunyk · Friday, Nov. 17, 2017

I sat down to chat with a student, Abigail Snyder, who had previously mentioned she considers herself a “big C” Christian, “little b” Baptist. I was interested in speaking with Abigail because I would like to hear about the Baptist perspective from a practicing, well-informed believer. Abigail attends Bible study weekly at the Eastern Student Center, while balancing her school work at Eastern Michigan and attends church every Sunday.

Student Center Holds Panel: Ending Abortion Stigma Through Conversation

By Amanda Wasunyk · Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017

The Student Center held a panel titled Ending the Stigma of Abortion Through Conversation, Friday the 10th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All three of the women spoke from their own personal experiences with abortion. For the sake of their security they will all remain anonymous for this article. The only information disclosed was the ages they all are now and the ages they all were at the times they had their procedures.

Disney Channel's "Andi Mack" Includes LGBTQ Characters

By Patricia Mulroy · Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017

The Disney Company has continued its goal of inclusion of the LBGTQ+ community with the Disney Channel series, “Andi Mack” which airs on Fridays at 8 pm. The series is the first Disney show or movie to include an LBGTQ+ storyline. Over this season “Andi Mack” will explore an overlying story of one of main characters coming out as gay, Cyrus Goodman (Joshua Rush). The storyline holds very real emotions of coming out as part of the LBGTQ+ community, including the fear of telling people and feelings that you must hide it to fit in, shown through the eyes of character Cyrus Goodman. According to ABC News the subsequent episodes of the season will deal with Cyrus’s, “journey to self-acceptance as a gay person.”