 Multiple reports: English new football coachDec. 21, 2008 11:36 p.m. Nothing is final, but there is a news conference to announce the new coach, whoever it is, at 1 p.m. tomorrow at the Convocation Center. »
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President Martin reading BCSDec. 6, 2008 4:25 p.m. I ran into President Susan Martin at the Student Center today. We were both in line at, of all places, Wendy's. We had your typical small talk and went on with our day. On my way out to head back to the library, I caught Martin reading a stack of newspapers. I said goodbye but couldn't help myself to ask her what she was reading. She said she was just seeing which teams might get chosen to go to the BCS bowls. ! »
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Schmitt, Jones on pace to set NCAA recordsEastern QB Andy Scmitt is 38-of-52 passing for 354 yards and five touchdowns (and another running) at HALFTIME against CMU -- the Eagles are winning 42-35. Receiver Tyler Jones has 14 catches for 118 yards. UNLV's Randy Gatewood holds the record for most receptions in a game with 23 on Sept. 17, 1994 against Idaho. Schmitt is on pace to break the Division I-A record for most passes attempted and passing yards in a game. Purdue's Drew Brees holds the record with 83 pass attempts (completed 55) against Wisconsin on Oct. 10, 1998. »
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Capital outlay shows EMU’s commitment to science education
After Tuesday’s festivities at the Mark Jefferson building groundbreaking, I think many students are thankful to finally see the sciences brought to the forefront at Eastern.
As a biology major I know I am personally ecstatic to see the long needed renovation of Mark Jefferson get underway. Even though I will not be here to experience the new facilities, it is great to see Eastern brought up to date so these often underpublicized departments can compete on a state and national level for research grants and funding.
Another welcome sight is the newly approved agenda the EMU Board of Regents passed yesterday afternoon. The selection of Strong Hall as the new priority for capitol outlay appropriations shows that the regents and administration are fully committed to making Eastern a leading competitor in the sciences.
The building, built in 1941, has not received any significant improvements or renovations since its construction. Together both projects will attract a new caliber of students and facility, which will be able to flourish with the new facilities and resources. It’s great to see that these departments are getting some long-needed attention.
Student Government will begin lobbying for capitol outlay appropriations in the new calendar year. If you are interested in visiting state legislators in Lansing with EMU’s Student Government please e-mail me or visit our office, Room 342 in the Student Center.
