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Carmen Cheng ·

Halle Library Ground and First Floor to Reopen

Halle Library ground and first floors will be open for regular use Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 9:00 a.m. On Tuesday, Jan. 7, Eastern Michigan University’s unexpectedly closed Halle Library temporarily due to an “emergency smoke alert”. A paper sign was placed on the front entrance of the building, with “building closed until further notice”. Appears the front entrance doors were locked following to prevent entry. 

Joshua Nieman talks with freshly elected president of EMU, Doctor Brendan Kelly, about his background, his life around the country, and the importance of adaptability.