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Women of Excellence luncheon 2015

By Mona Beydoun · Sunday, April 5, 2015

The Women’s Resource Center held its 25th annual Women of Excellence Lunch Thursday afternoon in the Student Center. The three winners of the Women of Excellence award were Suzy Albert, Fitness Initiatives Graduate Assistant, professor Elizabeth Currans in the women’s and gender studies department and professor Rebecca Martusewicz in the college of education. Martusewicz said it is an honor to win. “The women who nominated me are all powerful and brilliant young women so for me to have them give me this kind of respect is just huge,” she said.

"I hadn't heard about it. I hope they get someone good to replace her," Anna Bolt, ECA student.

Eagle on the Street

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Susan Martin announced Tuesday she will be stepping down as Eastern Michigan University President, the Eastern Echo asks "what do you think of her decision to resign?"

Student Artists for a New Society showcase highlights students and the community

By Allie Tomason · Tuesday, March 31, 2015

The Student Center Auditorium was alive with activism as Student Artists for a New Society presented a 90-minute showcase to approximately 50 audience members Monday night. Admission was paid through donations of non-perishable food and toiletry items benefitting the Eastern Michigan University’s Mentorship Access Guidance in College Program's pantry. “I recently met the director of the MAGIC Program, which serves students who have no familial support while here at EMU as a result of homelessness, emancipation, or aging out of the foster care system,” public relations major, Lydia Seale, said.

Office of nutrition services holds 5K run for national nutrition month

By Mona Beydoun · Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Seventy runners and walkers participated in the Office of Nutritional Service’s second annual 5K fun run Thursday, starting at Roosevelt Hall.

Susan Martin and Michael Valdes discuss the financial future of EMU

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, March 31, 2015

EMU President Susan Martin announced Tuesday she will leave office seven years to the day she was hired, July 7.

Student government prepares for last student senate meeting

By Mona Beydoun and Meghan Koglin · Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Student Government held its Internal Affairs, Public Affairs and Business and Finance meetings Tuesday, March 31. Kalandria Robinson, Director of Academic and Student Affairs, spoke to the Internal Affairs committee about moving the Academic and Student Affairs office due to a miscommunication between Robinson and Senator Fatma Jaber.

Eastern Michigan University President Dr. Susan Martin speaks before the graduates on Sunday morning at the Convocation Center.

University president Susan Martin announces resignation

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Susan Martin, Eastern Michigan University’s first female president, is stepping down from her position after seven years, she said at the presentation of her strategic update in the Student Center Auditorium Tuesday. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your President,” Martin said.

Eagle on the street March 29

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, March 29, 2015

March is recognized as National Reading Month by public schools across the country. In the spirit of reading, The Echo asked students: “What is your favorite or least favorite word and why?” “I feel my most favorite word would be juxtaposition, because I guess it sounds like I’m saying just-a-position, even though it is actually comparing two things.

Regents approve $8.9 million capital budget

By Samantha Snell · Sunday, March 29, 2015

Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents approved an $8.9 million capital budget for 2015-2016 at its regular meeting March 17.

Regents approve four percent increase in residence hall budget

By Samantha Snell · Sunday, March 29, 2015

A four percent increase in the budget for residence halls and a four percent increase for meal plans were both approved by Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents at its regular meeting on March 17. These budget increases come in the wake of some major population growth on campus, with more than 3,800 students living on campus at the start of the fall semester – the second-highest number since 2007. The standard, platinum 19-meal-a-week plan for 2015-16 academic year will cost $4,911, and the academic year rates for a standard double room in the residence halls will cost between $3,950 and $5,094.

Eta Sigma Gamma works to promote health, well-being

By Sarah Lewis · Sunday, March 29, 2015

Eastern Michigan University’s Beta Delta chapter of Eta Sigma Gamma, the national professional health education organization, promotes the health and well-being of the EMU community with fun, health-related activities. The organization is open to graduate and undergrad students studying health and health science.

1Girl event covers gender equality, empowering women

By Rachel Raupp · Sunday, March 29, 2015

“Agentic” and “communal” were etched on the chalkboard, two opposite leadership styles: agentic being aggressive, ambitious and dominant, and communal being compassionate, collaborative and teamwork-oriented. “Which gender is primarily associated with which?” Jacqueline Goodman, department head of women’s and gender studies, asked the audience.

Cole-Martin ticket wins the Student Government presidential race

By Mona Beydoun · Thursday, March 26, 2015

The Steven Cole-Anjali Martin ticket won the Student Government presidential race with 40 percent of votes cast, 931 of the 2,323 votes cast in this election. Cole, the current vice president of Student Government said he pledges to make student life at EMU better. “I believe that all Eastern students, whether they voted for me, or one of my opponents, or didn't vote at all, deserve good representation in Student Government.”Cole said.

Presidential impeachment hearing set for April 7

By Nora Naughton · Thursday, March 26, 2015

The impeachment hearing of student body president Desmond Miller has been set for Tuesday, April 7 at 8 p.m., according to an email sent out by vice president Steven Cole Thursday. "I looked carefully at the calendar and concluded the 7th was best because it does not conflict with Excellence Week or Student Government elections (both this week) or SG committees and Greek Week (both next week), and gives the parties ample time to prepare their written materials and presentations," Cole said in the email. All written materials intended for use during the hearing will be handed in to judicial sergeant David Konarske. Konarske and Cole have recused themselves from presiding over the hearing and rom presiding pursuant to Student Government bylaws, speaker Kiera Fegan will instead preside. Elections for the next student body president are still ongoing, but a winner is set to be announced at 9 p.m.

Confusion surrounds election violation allegations

By Nora Naughton · Thursday, March 26, 2015

Complaints filed against three of the four candidates running for student body president are mostly requests for “rule clarifications,” according to the election commissioner and adviser to Student Government. The allegations stem from reports made by students to the Student Government election commission and not from incidents witnessed by the commission. Election commissioner Jacob Butterfield said he has not personally received any complaints or violation allegations against candidate and current vice president Steven Cole or anyone in his campaign. Adviser to Student Government Perry Francis said that the commission will only act on issues that come to the commission’s attention in writing with a name attached to the complaint or allegation. Complaints and allegations can be directed to Butterfield (jbutterf@emich.edu) and Francis (pfrancis@emich.edu) via email. “We want a paper trail,” Francis said.

Three out of the 4 presidential candidates facing allegations of violating election policy

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Three out of the four candidates' campaigns for student body president are facing allegations that they have violated election policy, according to the Student Government election commissioner. The allegations stem from reports made by students to the Student Government election commission, and not from incidents witnessed by the commission. At the moment, Steven Cole, the current vice president, is the only candidate not accused of breaking this rule. Candidates Sabrina Ford, Jessica Howell and Aimee Frey were all contacted by The Echo to comment on the allegations.

SANS showcase profits will go toward funding a food pantry at EMU

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, March 25, 2015

The Student Artists for a New Society Showcase will be held in the Eastern Michigan University Student Center Auditorium, Monday, from 7-9 p.m. Admission is free with a suggested donation of one nonperishable food or toiletry item to benefit the EMU Mentorship Access Guidance in College Program's pantry. The showcase, co-produced by EMU’s own performance group I.M.A.G.E., is a part of EMU student, Lydia Seale’s, Honor’s College senior thesis. “I recently met the director of the MAGIC Program, which serves students who have no familial support while here at EMU as a result of homelessness, emancipation, or aging out of the foster care system,” Seale said in an email.

Harsh words on social media spark debate, shut down Honors College course

By Allie Tomason & Nora Naughton · Wednesday, March 25, 2015

A new Honors College course was thrown out after students took to social media with angry posts directed at the class and professors. “What started off as grumbling amongst classmates on the Internet, turned into an anonymous mob of harassment, with a lot of comments about body parts and sexist slurs passed around like it was nothing,” said Honors 179 undergraduate fellow Shelby Hallenbeck.

PRSSA to hold Talent Forum

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Eastern Michigan University’s Eleanor Wright chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America will host the first PRSSA Talent Forum at 6 p.m.

Associate director in advising and career development selected for MIACADA's Advising Administrator award

By Mona Beydoun · Wednesday, March 25, 2015

The associate director in Eastern Michigan University’s University Advising and Career Development Center has won an advising award. Molly Weir, a licensed profession counselor in the state of Michigan, was nominated and selected for the Advising Administrator award by the Michigan Academic Advising Association (MIACADA). “I’m really honored that people would think to nominate me,” she said. Molly Thornbladh, an Academic Advisor at the UACDC, helped nominate Weir.