Events

Several dance teams competed in Monday’s event.

Student, staff dance talent draws crowd

By Henry Green · Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Dancing with the Stars, the final event for the Wellness Center’s Mental Health Awareness Week, debuted Monday in the Student Center Ballroom with a turnout of over 250 attendees when only 50 were expected.

Unplug EMU: Leave cell at home, try these tips

By Taylor Cyr · Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013

The National Day of Unplugging, March 1, is a day devoted to letting go of our technological dependency. Just for a day, you can leave your cellphone at home, turn off your computer and take a respite from the swirl of text messages and emails that we often let run our lives.

Delta Sigma Phi preps for Plunge

By Cosette Girardot · Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013

The weather prediction for Tuesday in Michigan is a low of 78 degrees, with a high of 88, mostly sunny and just a light breeze coming in from the north. Just kidding. It’s going to be freezing, and yet, members of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity are still going to jump into the lake outside Eastern Michigan University’s Big Bob’s Lake House. Yes folks, it’s the Polar Plunge ’13.

Spring break is finally here

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013

Spring break is the time for adventure. Whether you’ve been planning that trip to Florida’s Clearwater Beach for months now or you’re throwing a dart at the map and going where destiny (and your lousy car) takes you, there are a few things you’ll undoubtedly need—some real friends, a camera to capture those unforgettable moments and of course, clothes.

The Hustle Your Heart Out event brought in more than 500 guests.

EMU raises $700 for American Heart Association with event

By Ashley G. Terrell · Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013

The energy was stellar, the bass was bumping and Eastern Michigan University students were stepping the night away. Monday night’s Hustle Your Heart Out event in the Student Center was a success, with more than 500 people in attendance. Guests of various ages danced proudly in their hustle shirts and raised $700 for the American Heart Association.

No. 2 ranked DJ Tiesto brings DJ Quintino and DJ Tommy Trash to the Convocation Center.

DJ Tiesto brings ‘electro’ to EMU

By Krystal Elliott · Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013

For electronic dance music fans all across Michigan, the anticipation to see Tiësto has been building since tickets went on sale last summer, but the wait is finally over. The famous Dutch DJ is coming to rock the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center next Wednesday.

‘America’s music’ to be heard at Student Center

By Kayla Boyd · Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013

If you are a music lover or enjoy relaxing to some classical jazz every once in a while, you should attend Eastern Michigan University’s Jazz Ensemble concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Student Center Auditorium.

“The sold-out event was live-streamed over the internet on the Intel LANFest website.”

Pro gamers help raise thousands for various charities

By Henry Green · Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013

Gamers for Giving 2013, a 400-person two-day video game tournament and bring-your-own-computer local area network party, kicked off Saturday morning at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center.

Night of dance helps raise heart awareness

By Ashley G. Terrell · Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013

We’ve all done it at one point or another in our lives at your cousin’s weddings, your friend’s open houses and, of course, at your family reunions: Worked off all that food you’d destroyed in one sitting and when that beat pumped, ran like a maniac to the dance floor and hustled the house down. Breaking a good sweat and exclaiming in excitement, you were having a fun workout and didn’t even know it.

Things to do around EMU

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013

Looking for something to do? Here are a few on-campus activities to keep your week interesting. Join presenter Diane Brookins and Students for Life for the Black History Month event, Life of a People, Monday at 6 p.m. at Halle Library. The event is Learning Beyond the Classroom credit approved.

Cast members of ‘Urinetown’ perform at the dress rehearsal Wednesday evening.

‘Urinetown’: ‘Les mis’ with pee

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013

In a world where corporations rule and water is scarce, relieving one’s own bladder has become something of a privilege. Pay to pee or be carted off to the mysterious Urinetown, never to be heard from again.

Gaming event to boost charities

By Henry Green · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

Gamers for Giving, a video game tournament and bring your own computer—local area network party, kicks off Saturday morning at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center.

Eastern Michigan Univeristy Women’s Resource Center is having a flash mob at noon on Feb. 14.

Flash Mob to back ending of violence

By Victoria Behne · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

V-Day doesn’t just stand for Valentine’s Day anymore. For fifteen years now, Vagina Day has been celebrated to raise awareness about violence against woman. One in three women will be raped or beaten in their lifetime, according to One Billion Rising’s website; the organization works for the prevention of violence against women.

I am P.I.N.K. makes prom dresses available.

I am P.I.N.K. aids Detroit students

By Heidi Guenther · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

From now until March 31, Eastern Michigan University’s I am P.I.N.K. is playing fairy godmother by hosting a second annual prom dress drive, which provides donated dresses to Detroit high school students.

Tongue-in-cheek band Electric Six to play at Blind Pig

By Michael Klink · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

It’s Valentine’s Day, and you’ve probably seen enough images of topless cherubs and rootless flowers with three-day shelf lives to last a lifetime. Why not enjoy your Valentine’s Day this year by spending it with Electric Six at the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor?

The cast of “Vagina Monologues” poses for a photo. The production was a hit at EMU, selling out all three nights.

Full house for ‘Vagina Monologues’

By Ashley G. Terrell · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

“One in three women on the planet will be raped or beaten in her lifetime. One billion women violated is an atrocity; one billion women dancing is a revolution,” reads the 1 Billion Rising website.

EMU is celebrating its 1,005 international students Feb. 11-14.

International Week begins

By Cosette Girardot · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

Out of the more than seven billion people in the world spanning across roughly 196 countries, Eastern Michigan University has 1,005 international students from 81 countries. During the week of Feb. 11-14, EMU plans to acknowledge these students with their own event.

Valentine ideas for everyone

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

For a holiday celebrating the joys of romance, Valentine’s Day certainly has quite a turbulent love-hate relationship with many people.

The Brass Roots Trio will perform Wednesday at Pease Auditorium.

Brass Roots Trio to play free concert at EMU

By Krystal Elliott · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

The renowned Brass Roots Trio will be visiting Eastern Michigan University, playing a free concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at Pease Auditorium.

Storytellers talk about scars

By Rose Carver · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

It takes real courage to go on stage and tell a room full of strangers about painful moments from your past. The theme for the Eastern Michigan University Campus Life Storytellers Lounge last Thursday was scars, and even with such personal subject matter the atmosphere was relaxed and intimate.

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