Dan D'Introno
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Gallery: Anti-Trump and pro-Trump protestors gather outside the Ford plant in Ypsilanti during President Trump's Thursday visit
View photos from the protests that occurred during President Trump's visit to Ypsilanti on Thursday.
President Trump to speak at Ypsilanti's Ford Rawsonville Plant on Thursday
President Trump is expected to speak at the Ford Rawsonville Components Plant regarding Ford Motor Company's collaboration General Electric Healthcare in an effort to build 50,000 ventilators in 100 days. The visit comes as part of the president's nationwide tour to thank businesses who aided in the effort to produce personal protective equipment (PPE) and other medical equipment in the effort against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eastern Michigan University hoping to hold in-person classes in the fall
EMU President James Smith released a report on Thursday, May 7, announcing the university’s plan to reopen this fall.
EMU to sell Owen Building to private buyer, sale to be finalized at April 23 Board of Regents meeting
The EMU Office of the President announced the move in an email to university students, faculty, and staff on April 22.
Eastern Michigan University instructor passes away due to complications from COVID-19
EMU Professor Marilyn Horace-Moore passes away from the COVID-19 virus. Horace-Moore’s roles at EMU included lecturer I of courses in both criminology and sociology, internship coordinator as well as undergraduate criminology and criminal justice advisor for the criminology and criminal justice program. Horace-Moore was a veteran of the City of Ypsilanti Police Department.
Eastern Michigan University CAPS shifts to virtual appointments as IHA shifts operations to off campus locations, campus pharmacy changes hours
The university’s Campus Medical Pharmacy hours of operation, effective Monday, April 6. are now from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on weekends. The IHA Health Center @ EMU has temporarily closed and moved its operations to its Towsley Park Primary Care location as well as its Arbor Park Primary Care location. IHA is asking any of its patients who are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms to visit its COVID-19 resource page and to complete the free online COVID-19 screening.
Ypsilanti City Council holds brief meeting to finish timely business
The mayor addressed the council regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, describing the situation as “unprecedented.” The mayor told members,“Whatever decisions we make, and whatever choices we make are all going to be with the health and the safety of our community at the heart of it all.”
Ypsilanti Mayor declares State of Emergency, City Council to hold a special meeting
Ypsilanti mayor, Beth Bashert has declared a citywide state of emergency in response to the Coronavirus Diseases 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. The Ypsilanti City Council will hold a special meeting at town hall on Friday, Mar. 13, 2020 at 6:30 regarding the procedures of the state of emergency.
Patient who tested positive for COVID-19 in treatment at U of M Hospital
In response to the positive cases, Whitmer announced a state of emergency “in order to slow the spread of the virus. Currently 27 COVID-19 patient tests are pending in the state. 91 patient tests in the state have shown negative results for the virus. 150 Michigan residents currently recommended for virus testing or monitoring are under active monitorization.
Eastern Michigan University agrees to a 30-year contract to place four electronic billboards on campus
In a move to further privitize university operations, Eastern Michigan University agreed to a proposed operating agreement with Civic Media Group LLC (CMG) to construct four signs on university owned property.
