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Police blotter Feb. 2.

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016

Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. A patrol from the Department of Public Safety pulled over a car on North Hamilton for a traffic violation at 2:13 a.m.

News briefs Feb. 2.

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016

The Vision Volunteer Center is going to bridge the gap between EMU students interested in doing volunteer work and the charities that need volunteers.

Members of the Public Affairs Committee discuss topics.

Student government meeting Feb. 2.

By Mona Beydoun · Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016

The Business and Finance Committee granted three allocations at its regular meeting Tuesday night in the Student Center The following student organizations received funding: Detroit Does Well was granted $645 to host an event. New Life Students received an allocation of $370 to hold an event. College Democrats was allocated $175 to host an event. The Business and Finance Committee’s Student Organization Allocation budget is at $1,646.71. Maya Rich, Director of Social Justice, said Student Government registered 160 people to vote during the Residence Hall Crawl held on Jan.

Student Government hosts Sexual Assault Prevention Week

By Nina Drumsta · Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016

Student Government at EMU has been hosting Sexual Assault Prevention Week, running from Feb. 1 through Feb.

Speaker discusses importance of recognizing privilege

By Sarah Lewis · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016

The Center for Multicultural Affairs held a discussion on privileged identities as part of a two-part workshop for students, staff and faculty on Thursday in the Student Center. Rev.

Police Blotter, Jan. 29

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016

Monday, Jan. 25, 2016. An EMU student called the Department of Public Safety at 1:31 p.m.

News Briefs, Jan. 29

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016

The Snow Health Center hosts Monday Mindfulness every Monday. This is a drop-in meditation and relaxation service provided by Counseling and Psychological Services.

Moot Court finishes in top 10

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016

Eastern Michigan University's Moot Court finished in the top 10 in the annual national moot court competition.

EMU, WCC nursing programs team up

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016

Eastern Michigan University is teaming up with Washtenaw Community College to expand both colleges’ nursing programs.

Students check out posters and art for sale at EMU's First Annual Washi Con

EMU's first annual washi con sees a diverse crowd

By Kelsey Hawkins-Johnson · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016

A crowd of artists, cosplayers, anime lovers, gamers, and more came together at EMU’s first annual anime and gaming convention, Washi Con, in McKenny Hall this past Saturday. The theme for the event was “the reciprocal relationship between eastern and western media”. “I never been to a convention before and always wanted to,” said EMU senior social work major, Jasmyn Tooles.

Police Blotter, Jan 26

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016

Thursday, January 21st, 2016. DPS responded to a domestic violence call from Westview at 2:25 a.m.

News Briefs, Jan. 26

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016

Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington will be giving a lecture on privilege, Thursday, January 28th, in the Student Center's room 310 A at 7:00 p.m.

Student government urges regents to act in the interest of the university

By Mona Beydoun · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016

Student Government passed S.Res-102 unanimously, 18-0, at the Senate meeting Tuesday night in the Student Center. In passing the resolution, the Senate voted to “urge the Board of Regents to act in the best interest of the university by voting at its meeting on February 5, 2016, to immediately provide notice of intent to end any affiliation with the Education Achievement Authority.” The Senate passed an earlier version of the resolution at their previous meeting.

EMU Equality Research Center to host speakers to raise awareness

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016

2015 was a big year for LGBTQ+ rights. The Supreme Court ruled for marriage equality nationwide, transgender rights became a mainstream issue, and overall tolerance for non-heterosexual orientations has risen dramatically.

Jenni Hoffman, PhD, explains the in's and out's of cervical cancer to students.

EMU assistant professor encourages cervical cancer awareness

By Sarah Lewis · Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016

Eastern Michigan University’s Women’s Resource Center held a discussion on cervical cancer awareness Thursday, Jan.

Police Blotter, Jan. 23

By Drew Saunders · Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016

Monday, January 18th, 2016. DPS was called to Walton hall, Monday, Jan.

Honors College kicks off Star Lecture Series with Doris Fields

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016

The Honors College kicked off the 2016 Star Lecture series with Dr. Doris Fields. The first installment in the series was titled “A Well Lived Life: Improving race relations on campus, within the community and in workplace.”This lecture filled the Halle Library Auditorium with Honors college students along with students of Dr. Fields, to hear her enthusiastic perspective on learning about and approving race relations.

News Briefs, Jan. 20

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016

According to the Center for Disease Control, around 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States every year.

Police Blotter, Jan. 18

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016

Thursday, January 14th, 2016. The Department of Public Safety assisted the Ypsilanti Police Department with an assault and battery call at 1:02 a.m., Jan.

Keynote speaker Barbara Arnwine enlightenes students on MLK Day

By Jaycie Sabala · Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016

To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr., Keynote Speaker and Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, Barbara Arnwine, spoke to students and the community in the Student Center that day, reinstating the importance of the history and movements that are the reason behind how far society has come today. Many community members and students attended the event to hear the words of Arnwine, and educate themselves about the foundation Martin Luther King Jr.