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The Student Services committee of student government met Tuesday to finalize events and establish timelines for programs this semester.
The Eastern Michigan University Police Department is currently investigating an armed robbery/carjacking that happened at the Pease A-1 lot on Oct. 1, reported at 10:31 p.m.
Director of Business and Finance Mohammad Aggour voiced his concerns of overspending after allocating $13,200 to four student organizations and two club sports at the last Business and Finance Committee meeting.
According to a survey conducted by the Institute for International Education of Students (IES), 95% of the students surveyed said that studying abroad served as an incentive for increased maturity, 96% reported increased self-confidence and 95% said it had a lasting impact on their view of the world.
Monday, Sept. 23
The Civil Rights Movement has long passed but economic, political and social disparity still exist. Dr. Barbara Patrick, a political science professor at Eastern Michigan University, gave a presentation on Sept. 24 to address how racial segregation and discrimination are being challenged by the millennial generation.
EMU’s SAFE Now hosted the third annual Walk for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness on Friday, Sept. 27. The event aimed to start a conversation about mental health and suicide prevention in a way that will raise awareness and reduce the stigma. It was co-hosted by Active Minds and CAPS.
Director of Business and Finance Mohammad Aggour gave his executive report at the Senate meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, regarding the previous week’s committee meeting. Aggour discussed how more money was allocated at the meeting than what was initially agreed upon to stay on budget.
The EMUsic Festival took place on Thursday, Sept. 27. Various musicians of various genres performed at the University Park. The event was free but there was a donation box, and bake sale, benefiting the American Red Cross.
YpsiWrites is a new initiative that will place writing centers at all three locations of the Ypsilanti District Library (YDL) to extend the writing support already present for EMU students into the Ypsilanti community.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced Tuesday, Sept. 24 that the House would initiate a formal impeachment inquiry against President Trump. Pelosi accused Trump of violating the Constitution by seeking help from a foreign leader to tarnish a political opponent for his own gain.
EMU's Minorities and Philosophy Chapter (MAP) is a group of students whose mission is to "examine and address issues of minority participation in academic philosophy." Even though the group is mostly lead by graduate students, MAP also relies on faculty support and urges undergraduate involvement. Currently, MAP has 134 chapters throughout the world.
The Office of the Ombuds is a resource for students, faculty, staff and administration on campus that deals with any type of conflict and need guidance.
Eastern Michigan University’s University Park and Amphitheatre is serving as the backdrop for the second annual EMUsic Fest Thursday, Sept 26. EMUsic Fest is a free music festival which highlights local talent and vendors. Central to the event are EMU students and alumni who have a hand in planning, performing and showcasing their art.
College is often a stressful time for students and L.A.M.E. Comedy Night is here to help. They allow students to put their worries behind them and concentrate on free, quality entertainment provided by their peers.
Monday, Sept. 16
Nick Pomante, student coordinator for the Office of Wellness and Community Responsibility, hosted the first Wellness Woof of the fall semester on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Lake House. The event went from 4-6 p.m. and was open to all students.
Students may be noticing an increasing amount of email scams. Such scam emails are sent out in order to obtain personal information under false pretenses; this is known as phishing.
Hundreds of people filled the Convocation Center on Sept. 19 for the inaugural NVRCH Music Festival. The festival was held in honor of Jayquon Tillman, an Eastern Michigan University student who was shot and killed at a party on May 6, 2017.
Angel Vanas is a native of Ypsilanti and has been a licensed hair stylist for ten years,. She’s also a makeup artist with a passion for her work. Her studio, Star Studio by Angel, is located in downtown Ypsilanti at 224 Michigan Avenue. Vanas took ownership and remodeled the building in May of 2017.
