Local Artist of the Month: Gideon the Ghost
Gideon the Ghost is Eastern Michigan University’s friendly campus ghost who offers personal, hand-written advice to those willing to sit with him and receive it.
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Gideon the Ghost is Eastern Michigan University’s friendly campus ghost who offers personal, hand-written advice to those willing to sit with him and receive it.
Eastern Michigan University's Department of Africology and African American Studies will be hosting the event "Black Intifada: The Roots and Legacies of Black and Palestinian Solidarity" on Thursday, Feb. 22.
As millions of Ukrainians leave their homes due to the Russian-Ukraine war, many of those who have migrated have had difficulty adjusting to communication and cultural differences. Eastern Michigan University College of Business faculty, David Victor, who has a Ph.D. in business communications, Kim Barker, who has a Ph.D. in organization development, and former lecturer Christine R. Day, who has a Ph.D. in organizational communication, collaborated on research focused on Ukrainian refugees fleeing from Russia.
Just off Michigan Ave, lies a small gray building labeled Schmidt’s Antiques. Next to the store stands a classic red barn, with something much more colorful than farm life inside. The Michigan Art Gallery is in a refurbished barn, turned into an art space a few years ago, the structure is as old as many of the paintings hung on its walls.
Ann Arbors' Vertex Coffee Roasters will be expanding to a new location in Ypsilanti on 307 N River St. This is the former location of Cultivate Coffee.
Building a Culture of Caring - Feb. 19
Eastern Michigan University Theatre opens its next play “Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea” on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. It will run until Sunday, Feb. 18. Tickets can be bought online at EMU Theatre's ticket website and at Legacy Theater’s box office. It is recommended for mature audiences due to strong language and sexual content.
“A Part of the Sky Called Orion” - Feb. 12
Victoria or V Walton, a multidisciplinary ceramic sculptor, also creating video works, visited Eastern Michigan University on Feb. 6 for an evening artist lecture and Q&A session in Halle Library’s auditorium. Walton was invited by EMU’s School of Art and Design and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies to speak about their practice.
The International Student Association at Eastern Michigan University will be bringing back its Colors in Harmony event on Feb. 17.
Southwest Michigan is full of opportunities for those seeking to learn a little more about Black history in America during Black History Month. From museums to bead shops and outdoor installations, the day trips listed below are just a few of the places offering opportunities to study and appreciate Black and African American culture, experience and history. The following museums and cultural opportunities can all be visited and enjoyed in just a day's time from Ypsilanti and the Eastern Michigan University campus.
Eastern Michigan University has settled lawsuits filed by two dozen former and current students who accused the school of mishandling sexual assault complaints, university officials confirmed Friday in a written statement.
Eastern Michigan University alumna and stylist Desyrée Nicole visited campus for a series of events as part of National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Wednesday, Feb. 7.
Eastern Michigan University professor Tsu-Yin Wu received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue her research on the topic of firearm violence prevention in Asian American communities.
Each student at Eastern Michigan University has a different idea of the college experience.
Need to stretch? Try the volleyball court - Feb. 5
On Feb. 27, Michigan is holding its presidential primary, and voting is now easier due to newly passed voter accessibility laws.
On Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m., The Eastern Echo visited the Department of Public Safety to learn more about how they operate. Greeted by Nathaniel Stead, he acted as the tour guide for the night shift.
On Saturday Jan. 27, the Red Wings defeated the Las Vegas Knights in a 5-2. However, the Red Wings were not the only ones feeling accomplished after the game, because Eastern Michigan University raised more than $1,600 as part of its TRUEMU Night collaboration.
Eastern Michigan University is now offering a summer study abroad program that will take place in Ghana, West Africa.