Looking to get into the fall spirit or get out of your comfort zone? Take a look at the events that are happening this week!
Honors College Chips and Chat! — Oct. 13
The EMU Honors College is hosting an informal event called Chips and Chat! for students to come together, enjoy some chips and salsa and hang out with one another. Students are welcome to discuss ideas about their Honors contract, their classes and more.
The event will take place in the Honors College in the Commuter Lounge from 12 -1 p.m.
JoyFest — Oct. 14
For students who need a break and a time to relax, JoyFest is the place to go. EMU's College of Education is holding a celebration to honor the spirit if connection, compassion and collective joy, EMU Today says.
From 4:30-6:30 p.m., students can go to Room 100 in Porter to celebrate the people and moments that make the EMU community stronger.
Yoga at the Roush Aeronautics Center — Oct. 15
Interested in winding down with some yoga? Join Zion Well instructors at the Michigan Flight Museum Roush Aeronautics Center for an all-levels guided flow, breathwork and relaxation activity. Participants will be surrounded by aircraft and golden-hour light during the event. No previous experience required.
Tickets for the event are $35 per person and can be purchased on the Michigan Flight Museum website. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and go until 7:10 p.m.
Line Dancing with Laney — Oct. 16
Have you ever wanted to learn any line dances? The Mix Fitness Studios is having a one-hour line dancing class. Laney, who has been teaching dance and group fitness for over eight years, will lead the class with country, disco, cha-cha and other line dances. No dance background is needed to attend, and all dances will be taught step by step.
The class is located at 306 N. River St. in Depot Town. Participants are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early and to bring water.
Those who are members of The Mix Fitness Studios can pay to attend the event online and non-members can pay $28 in-person at the event.
Keeper and Kicks Gala — Oct. 18
Lace up your favorite sneakers, throw on your finest formal wear and get ready to blend elegance with impact, the Eventbrite website states. Washtenaw My Brother's Keepers, WMBK, is hosting its 4th annual gala. It is an elevated suits-and-sneakers attire event featuring speaker, author and activist Dr. Yusef Salaam, a live performance from The Formula 734 DJ Force + Talent Hub and presentation of the Ronald C. Woods Equity Justice Warrior Award and Deshawn Leeth Youth Leadership Award.
General admission tickets are $55 per person and can be purchased through Eventbrite's site. The gala will take place in the EMU Student Center Ballroom, with the VIP Reception taking place from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., and the gala at 5-8 p.m.
Fall Break Hike — Oct. 19
Students will be able to explore the Pickney Nature Area, have snacks and earn an LBC credit at this free Rec/IM event. The hike starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 2 p.m. Students should meet at the Rec/IM at 11 a.m.
