YpsiWrites will place writing centers a locations of the Ypsilanti District Library (YDL) to extend the writing support available at EMU into the Ypsilanti community. YpsiWrites is a collaberation between the Office of Campus & Community Writing at EMU YDL, 826 Michigan, and Washtenaw Literacy.
The EMUsic Festival had a variety of local musicians perform at the University Park on Thursday. The event was free but had a bake sale and donation table for the American Red Cross.
Star Studio by Angel in downtown Ypsilanti emphasizes safety and acceptance. Angel Vanas is an experience stylist and owner of the studio.
The Design and Science exhibition had its opening reception and round table discussion at Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center. The exhibition features projects connecting design and science through models, bio-design and representations of natural data.
First Friday Ypsilanti hosts events the first Friday of the month, April through December. This past Friday, Sept. 6, the Festival of the Honeybee took place, connecting local businesses, artists and musicians.
Dr. Chandler L. Wilson was named EMU Marching Band's new director this past summer. He has experience in education, band directing and composition.
On July 19 and 20, residents of Washtenaw County and beyond gathered in Depot Town to honor the life and music of Elvis Presley.
Insomnia Cookies in Ypsilanti will be offering free ice cream on July 21 to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. Customers will be able to enjoy one free scoop of ice cream with any in store purchase.
The show will feature the world's largest gathering of the Bent Wing Birds, multiple performances and other attractions.
The Ann Arbor library was once again filled with the magic of rock as Harry and the Potters rocked out on Wednesday, June 26. With fun, uplifting songs based on the Harry Potter series, both longtime fans and those new to the series will enjoy the band.
Dawn Farm treatment center received solar panel donations to help them save money. The funds were raised through Sumpter Solar Services, LLC and a GoFundMe page.
The 3rd annual Ypsi Pride drew hundreds together to celebrate LGBTQ+ community.
A school bus is being converted in a mobile beauty salon and geared toward empowering women.
The 28th annual Camaro Superfest returns to Ypsilanti’s Riverside Park July 5-7. The city has agreed to co-sponsor the event this year by fixing the internal road in the park.
According to MayoClinic, hypnosis, also known as hypnotherapy or hypnotic suggestion, is a trance-like state in which you have heightened focus and concentration. Wednesday, April 10 in the student center auditorium the comedic hypnotist Dan Lornitis came to Eastern Michigan University (EMU) to share some knowledge and laughs to the students at EMU.
Black Girls Rock Gala, an awards ceremony to honor women of color leaders on campus. The gala was Tuesday, March 29, 2019. Women were nominated and selected by a committee, mostly by surprise.
On March 31, 2019, 33-year-old, American Recording Artists and Grammy nominated rapper, Nipsey Hussle tragically died. His death was very shocking amongst the hip-hop community, his fans and throughout the Los Angeles area.
When friends, family and other playgoers gathered in Quirk Theatre this past Friday night, there was only the anticipation of a great opening night in the air, a held breath and hope for an entertaining rendition of one of Shakespeare’s works. By the time the curtain fell on the first evening show of the run, they were left with more than that: a discussion on gender relations, double standards and comedy in the #MeToo era. Just as Director Lee Stille, professor of theatre arts here at Eastern Michigan University, intended.
Sleep is an important thing for college students to plan for in their lives. That’s the message that participants learned at this year’s “Sleep More, Stress Less” seminar held on April 4 in the Student Center room 310A from 3 to 4 p.m.
