Eastern Michigan University’s Department of Public Safety, which came under the direction of Police Chief Greg O’Dell in February, is continuing efforts to improve safety and security on campus.

Efforts being taken by DPS this year include: increased visibility, increased police foot patrols, continuation of the private security service hired by the university last year, and continuation of the emergency text messaging alert system.

A shooting took place at approximately 1:30 a.m. today in the 1400 block of Leforge Rd, according to information received this morning by EMU’s department of public safety.

A witness reported to police that, after leaving a party with the victim, they were approached by a black male who asked for a cigarette. When they told the suspect they did not have a cigarette, the witness said the suspect produced a gun and fired it several times, striking the victim once in the shoulder.

Eastern Michigan University is opening the Green Market Bistro this fall in the first floor food court of the Student Center. The Bistro will cater to vegetarian students, offering ethnic, European and American selections of vegetarian entrees, salads made-to-order and green tea-based smoothies.

EMU’s Executive Chef Tom Murray, one of the masterminds behind the Green Market Bistro, worked with campus nutrition services after two years of questions and complaints about the lack of healthy food on campus.