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News Briefs, Dec. 8

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015

Thursday, Dec. 10 The Muslim Student Association will host Faces of Hope at 5 p.m., Thursday, in the Student Center, Room 310A.

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The Board of Regents increases apartment and residence hall rates and cost of meal plans

By Mona Beydoun · Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents approved an overall increase of 4 percent to university residence halls and apartments and a 1.5 percent increase to meals plans for the 2016-17 academic year at the Board's regular meeting Tuesday in Welch Hall. A cost of a residence hall double room will range from $4,108 to $5,296, depending on the facility.The platinum 19-meals-a-week plan will cost $4,983. More than 3,800 students live on campus, up from 3,240 in 2010.

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News Briefs, Dec. 5

By Drew Saunders · Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015

Monday, Dec. 7 Graduating EMU students will be able to by their commencement regalia at the Student Center Bookstore Grand Fair starting at 10 a.m., all day Monday and Tuesday.

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EMU students volunteer at Meals on Wheels

By Drew Saunders · Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015

The Ypsilanti branch of Meals on Wheels, 1110 W Cross St, was busy with volunteers on Saturday. This was a community outreach program that included a Holiday Home Tour in the morning and Taste of Ypsi in the evening.

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MSA fundraising for Relay for Life at Faces of Hope

Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015

Eastern Michigan University’s Muslim Student Association will be holding Faces of Hope to raise money for Relay for life from 5-8:30 p.m., Thursday, in the Student Center Room 310A. The event will feature guest speakers, personal cancer survivor stories and an opportunity for attendees to share stories.

Eastern Michigan University Interim President, Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, Kim Schatzel, has been appointed President of Towson University, Baltimore, Md., effective Jan. 25, 2016.

Kim Schatzel named President of Towson University

By Mona Beydoun · Friday, Dec. 4, 2015

Eastern Michigan University Interim President, Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, Kim Schatzel, is leaving EMU to serve as the President of Towson University, Baltimore, Md., effective Jan.

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The Board of Regents to vote on EAA agreement

By Mona Beydoun · Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015

The Eastern Michigan Board of Regents will vote on whether to continue the university's role in the Education Achievement Authority, a partnership with Detroit Public Schools, at the Board of Regents meeting, Dec.

Three panelists, Rabbi Dana Bensonspoke, Pastor Bryan Schindel, and Imam Amir Naeem, spoke at the Interfaith Dinner.

Students learn about faith at Interfaith Dinner

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015

The Muslim Student Association, Hillel and Unite EMU hosted an Interfaith Dinner Monday evening in McKenny Hall. Ahnas Alzahabi, president and founder of Eastern Michigan University’s chapter of Students Organize for Syria, hosted the event.

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News Briefs, Dec. 1

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015

Thursday, Dec. 3 The Quirk-Spongberg Theatre will be hosting the Interp/Performance Studies Program at 4 p.m.

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Police Blotter, Dec. 1

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015

Thursday, Nov. 19 DPS arrested an EMU student for assaulting another person with a broom when they responded at 1:47 a.m.

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