Lisa Swearingen
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Dissertation Defense A doctoral dissertation event hosted by Eastern Michigan University’s Department of Teacher Education, Educational Studies Doctoral Program Urban Education Concentration will be presented by Clayton Hall.
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Material Culture Lectures Henry Glassie and Pravina Shukla will be presenting lectures on Thursday, April 17 at 5:30 p.m. in room 300 of Halle Library at Eastern Michigan University.
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Campus Safety Training New employees of Eastern Michigan University must partake in at least one of the Safety Awareness & Hazard Communication sessions.
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Parking lot closure at EMU Eastern Michigan University’s Bowen Guest Parking Lot and Oakwood North Parking Lot will not be available for parking on Wednesday, April 9 between 9 a.m.
Search for new Student Affairs associate VP begins
Eastern Michigan University has geared up to hire on a new associate vice president of Student Affairs for the institution. Three candidates, Calvin Phillips, John Berry and Timothy Wise, have been given the opportunity to present their plans, objectives and goals for EMU if they are elected to the campus community.
Jeff Edwards speaks on suicide prevention
Edwards is Board Chair of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Metro Detroit/Ann Arbor Chapter. He was invited by the Student Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management of EMU.
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Income Tax Assistance— The Eastern Michigan University Accounting Club at the College of Business and Beta Alpha Psi will be providing income tax services – free of charge – through the “Volunteer Income Tax Assistance” program. This is offered to EMU students who meet requirements as well as members of the surrounding community. The following is the list of dates and locations for VITA: Friday, April 4, 10 a.m.
Speakers discuss African women who won Nobel Peace Prize
Eastern instructor, Joseph Engwenyu, told the audience about the first African woman ever to receive the honor; Wangari Muta Maathai. Maathai, who hailed from Kenya, won the award in 2004 for “her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace.”
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Careers in Aging Attendees can learn about career paths from different professionals who will talk about their careers and experiences over the years at the Careers in Aging event. This event will be held on Tuesday, April 8, from 3:30-5 p.m.
Local rapper instrumental in Detroit Dog Rescue
Detroit rapper, Daniel “Hush” Carlisle, is dedicated to more than just his music career. He is also a hero to many stray dogs in the Detroit area.