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Project Big Sister, a women's empowerment organization founded by EMU students, hosted an expo to help promote black excellence and black businesses at Eastern Michigan University in the Student Center Ballroom, Jan. 31.
Eastern Michigan University Student Government hosted a self defense class in the Student Center Ballroom on Jan. 31, from 5-7 p.m. The class was taught by Officer Candace Dorsey, EMU Department of Public Safety.
The EMU women's swim and dive team defeated Wayne State and Tiffin University on Jan. 21, at Jones Natatorium. The tri-dual victory moved the women up to 7-0 . EMU won over Wayne State by 179-85, and beat Tiffin 179-60 as the team placed first in all but one event.
The Eastern Michigan University men’s swim and dive team had a very successful tri-dual against Wayne State and Tiffin University Saturday afternoon, Jan. 21, at Jones Natatorium. The Eagles scored 156-100 against Wayne and beat Tiffin University at 169-84.
The 2017 Winter Fest was held in Eastern Michigan University's student center. The Winter Fest is an event where numerous student organizations gathered to host information tables for students interested in being more involved on campus. "The fest's target audience is mostly the transfer students and people who missed the fajita fest in September," Student Org. and Leadership Assistant, Emily Schwinghamer said.Schwinghamer then explained that the Winter Fest was something fun for students and took a lot of time to plan. The event lasted from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. "We've been working on the Winter Fest for maybe 2 months or so. We put our plans in place all year round for this event each year," said Schwinghamer. More than hundreds of students attended the Winter Fest to collect information on different student groups, socialize, and create hand sculptures out of wax.
Eastern Michigan men's swim and dive team sophomore, Jake Tyson, has been named the Mid-American Conference's Swimmer of the Week. This marks the first time Jake Tyson has received the honor during his swim career at EMU.
Education has really lost its purpose in today's generation. Students no longer value the use or gain of knowledge. Instead they only care of finding ways to receive a passing grade just so they can graduate.
Eastern Michigan University’s women’s swimming and diving team defeated University of Toledo 138-110 at home Saturday, Nov. 5. The women now have a dual record of 3-0 on the season and extended their Mid-American Conference dual win streak to eight.
The Eastern Michigan University women's swimming and diving team traveled to Athens, Ohio Oct. 29, to Ohio University where itposted their seventh consecutive Mid-American Conference dual win with a strong performance leaving the score 178-122.
Both the men and women swimming and diving teams for Eastern Michigan University picked up wins at home against Denison University on Saturday, Oct. 22.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. branches out to Campus Community with SKEE-Week. The Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. launched their SKEE-Week festivities calling it “Pink LEMONADE,” themed after singer Beyoncé’s recent album. SKEE-Week is six days worth of events open to all students at Eastern Michigan University. The purpose of the week is to help people connect with others, and give them the opportunity to see what the AKA ladies are all about.
Back in April, Eastern Michigan University had its former running back, Darius Jackson, drafted by the Dallas Cowboys. This was the first drafted player from EMU since 2009. But the question is: Who could possibly be the next potential football player to be drafted into the NFL?
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated Xi Chapter hosted a rally inside Eastern Michigan University's auditorium about registering to vote and voting in the upcoming election. Youth Vote Organization partnered with guest speaker, Dr. Mae C. Jemison, the first African American women to go to space. She encouraged students to volunteer in Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, and also encouraged students to register to vote.
Over the summer, Eastern Michigan University was well represented by some of our best swimmers. Both seniors Alexis Mitcheltree and Cole Bateman, and sophomore Tom Gillis, who were all olympic qualifiers of 2016 and competed against some of the best swimmers across the country during trials.
Near the entrance of King Hall, the service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega, made a peaceful call to action through a note (pictured below) and next to the note was a variety of chalk for passing students.
