On Fri. Nov. 17, the Eastern Michigan University College of Education and the Ann Arbor Individual Disability Education Advocacy Series (A2Ideas) co-sponsored a screening of the film Intelligent Lives at the EMU Student Center. Following the screening of the film, there was a panel discussion led by Heather Eckner, Janice Fialka and Dr. Carrie Filarski.
EMU's Center for Health Disparities Innovation and Studies (CHDIS) funds a program, Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH), addressing health disparities among Asian Americans.
It was announced Monday, Nov. 11, that GameAbove, an EMU alumni group, would be donating $3.5 millions to faculty initiatives and development along with student needs. In their donation, GameAbove gifted $2 million to the "Game Above, Faculty First" initiative and $1.5 million to a second initiative under the name of "Students Matter Most.”
The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Nov. 11 through Nov. 16.
During the Business and Finance Committee Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, senators agreed to wait to allocate any further funding to EMU hockey until Director Mohammad Aggour met with the club’s president to discuss details of the costs. The committee did allocate funding to three student organizations. The committee allocated a total of $2,864.25 at this meeting.
To enhance viewers' enjoyment of EMU productions, the School of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts (CMTA) decided to install new seats in both Quirk and Sponberg theatres. Their goal is to raise a minimum of $200,000 before the end of August 2020. To make a donation or learn more about the S.I.T. campaign, visit donate.emich.edu/project/16623.
Resolution 106-10 is a proposal for Student Government to match fundraising up to $15,000 over 30 days to raise money for the Student Emergency Fund. This fund will help students who are facing housing and food insecurities. The Business and Finance committee passed this resolution in a 5-0 vote, after an amendment was made, on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
To celebrate Native American Heritage Month and spread awareness about native women and sexual health, EMU's Native American Student Organization (NASO) and Center of Race & Ethnicity (CORE) teamed up to host their Native Women: Beyond Statistics presentation.
Eastern Michigan University held its bi-annual Graduate Open House in the Student Center Ballroom on Saturday, Nov. 9, with approximately 129 potential graduate students in attendance.
Eastern Michigan University classes remain open, while the Early College Alliance and Ypsilanti Community Schools cancel classes because of dangerous driving conditions due to high snowfall in the area.
Three shots were fired on November 1 at 10 p.m. at 212 Stevens Dr, Ypsilanti, Michigan. This location falls within the bounds of Ypsilanti Charter Township. It is unknown if the suspect has been apprehend or the condition of the victim.
Eastern Michigan University held an event on Tuesday, Nov. 5 with guest speaker Dominique Jackson from the FX show “Pose.” The event featured an hour-long discussion with Jackson.
The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Nov. 4 through Nov. 8.
EMU art students describe their experience in EMU's art program and their general artistic experiences.
Ypsilanti engineer, Amin Hasanzadeh is being accused of allegedly sharing confidential information with his brother in Iran, who has connections with Iran’s cruise missile research. Hassanzadeh is said to have been a senior hardware engineer and had access to highly sensitive confidential information.
Students interested in learning more about Native American music and culture filled the McKenny Hall Guild Room for Fall Feast on Nov. 7.
During the Senate meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Resolution 106-08, which was a proposal to start an ad-hoc committee to focus on the issue of food and housing insecurities on campus, was presented to senators. Senators also discussed Resolution 106-09, which would establish a fundraiser for the Student Emergency Fund where Student Government would match student donations that met certain criteria. Both of these resolutions were passed in unanimous votes.
Katherine Marx, a research associate scientist from the John Hopkins School Of Nursing presents to students and the aging population 'Helping Caregivers Manage Behaviors in Persons Living With Dementia’ at the Annual Aging Studies Lecture on Oct. 30.
A non-profit organization, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels was broken into the morning of Oct. 25.,with the safe being stolen. The staff reported the incident to the community on their Facebook page. No further updates have been released.
Jack-o’-lanterns get their final hurrah in Frog Island Park. To finish the Halloween season off strong, Ypsi residents of all ages bring their pumpkins to put on display for the whole community to see. The charmed evening also featured entertainment including fire dancing, a monster violinist, and a tarot card reader.
