events

EMU’s International Student Association presents Colors in Harmony Saturday from 6-8 p.m.

Event to showcase cultural talent

By Princess Gabbara · Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Here at Eastern Michigan University, we cross paths with people from all walks of life. It’s not uncommon to be sitting next to someone in class of a different race, ethnicity or religion, and what better way to showcase that than hosting a cultural talent show?

Organization hosts fasting

By Krystal Elliott · Wednesday, March 13, 2013

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to fast for a day, Eastern Michigan University’s Muslim Student Association is providing the perfect opportunity with their annual Fast-a-Thon.

Members of the Eastern Michigan University Women’s Resource Center with the presenters of the I Heart Female Orgasm event.

Female orgasm event stresses openness

By Jess Salisbury · Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Most ladies will agree the female orgasm is quite an experience. The I Heart Female Orgasm event sought to shed some light on what many may consider a bit of a mystery.

Dutch DJ Tiësto rocks Convocation Center

By Krystal Elliott · Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013

Thousands of concertgoers packed Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center Wednesday night, in various stages of undress and states of mind (some of which probably weren’t legal), to get lost in the heavy bass lines and thumping beats of electronic music powerhouse Tiësto.

‘Johnny goes full circle,’ by John Piet, 1982-1984

EMU to showcase Detroit art scene exhibit

By Mariya Gefter · Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Art Department is partnering with Central Michigan and Wayne State universities to present Subverting Modernism: Cass Corridor Revisited 1966-1980. The event features a lecture by Vince Carducci, Envisioning Real Utopias in Detroit, as well as a film screening of “Images” about Cass Corridor artwork.

Correction

Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

In the Feb. 25 issue of The Eastern Echo, the article “Delta Sigma Phi preps for Plunge,” incorrectly said the event was raising money for AIDS research when the funds were just to be donated to the American Red Cross.

Find a soulmate at EMU

By Michael Klink · Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

Looking for love but fed up with bar floozies and online “Catfish”? Fear not: From the creative mind of Eastern Michigan University student Alex Nelson comes a new alternative for the single and looking: “The Eastern Hookup.”

Katelyn Stafford hosts EMU’s version of the Oscars.

EMU hosts an Oscars ceremony of its own

By Jake Maynard · Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

For award show fans and filmgoers alike, the Oscars is one of the most exciting occasions of the year. But this year, there was one award show that coincided with the Oscars and might give even the most prestigious of award shows a run for their money.

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.