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New briefs, Nov. 11

By Scout Bostley · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014

The Lads in Their Hundreds: Songs and Arias of World War I Join Eastern Michigan University’s voice faculty member Dr. Robert Peavler and pianist Kevin Bylsma for an evening of poetry and songs from the World War One era.

EMU student wins prestigious graduate fellowship

By Allie Tomason · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014

Trevis is a man who is self-determined. He knows that the paths we choose and the goals we strive toward determine the lives we live,” Kimberly Schatzel, Ph.D.

EMU's hockey club pays to play

By Arturo Rodriguez, Jr. · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University Hockey Club was established in 1976 through Campus Life – before any player on the current roster was even born.

Celebrating Veterans Day

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014

Veterans Day is a chance for Americans to thank those who served in the U.S. military, and some Eastern Michigan University student veterans gave a glimpse into what the holiday means to them and spoke about what’s going on around campus on Tuesday - including a look at the location for EMU’s new Military and Veterans Resource Center.

News Briefs Nov. 9

By Amy Cooper · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014

Star Wars, Star Trek and Football DebateStar Wars versus Light Sabers will be held from 3:30 p.m.

EMU hosts Great Lakes Mock Trial Invitational

By David Konarske · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014

Eastern Michigan University hosted the 4th annual Great Lakes Mock Trial Invitational over the weekend. The tournament consisted of two rounds of mock trial each day, and took up the entire third and fourth floors of Pray-Harrold.

Job fair gives graduates a shot at employment

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014

Eastern Michigan University will be hosting one of the largest running job fairs in the state Friday, Nov.

Police blotter, Nov. 9

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014

Monday, Nov. 3 Police were called to Phelps Hall at 12:13 a.m. after a fight was reported between two female students.

Runners warm up for EMU's turkey trot

By Casey Blickenstaff · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014

The Rec/IM and Office of Nutrition Services hosted the annual Turkey Trot Friday afternoon in the University Park. Kyle McAlear, assistant director of club and intramural sports said the goal is to put on a 5K race for the students, staff and faculty.

EMU decides not to renew charter with Gaudior Academy

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Eastern Michigan University has decided not to renew its charter with Gaudior Academy upon its expiration in June 2015, the university said in a statement Wednesday. Gaudior Academy, a kindergarten through eighth grade school located in Inkster, Mich.

Native American Heritage Month kicks off at EMU

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

The Center for Multicultural Affairs kicked off Native American Heritage Month at Eastern Michigan University with a traditional celebration in the Student Center ballroom Tuesday evening.

Christine Tracy talks retirement, journalism

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Journalism professor Christine Tracy will retire at the end of the 2014-15 school year after 10 years at Eastern Michigan University.

EMU animal research plays by the book

By Amy Cooper · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Eastern Michigan University is one of a few universities that abstain from animal testing. Instead, EMU uses the data collected in studying animals in humane animal research. Though EMU is not classified as a research-intensive university by Carnegie standards, it is still considered a research university.

Student Government hosts election party

By Arturo Rodriguez, Jr. · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government hosted an After the Election Party in celebration of Election Day Tuesday night in Ballroom A of the Student Center. Student Government representatives were passing out t-shirts, food, refreshments and raffle tickets out to celebrate student-voters who took timeout of their day to take part in Election Day.

EMU cadets take part in Norweigan Foot March

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

The 13th annual Norwegian Foot March was held Saturday at the University of Southern Indiana, and four cadets from Eastern Michigan University’s Reserve Officers Training Corps participated in the event and marched 18.6 miles in roughly four hours.

Snyder nabs re-election

By James Tatum · Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014

Gov. Rick Snyder, R-Mich., was re-elected to another four years as the chief executive of the state with victory over Mark Schauer, his Democratic opponent. He was unable to carry his fellow Republican, Terri Lynn Land, the former secretary of state, with him to victory.

Police Blotter, Nov. 4

By Curt Allain · Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014

Friday, Oct. 31 Officers stopped a male student who was walking into traffic near Adams Street and Emmet Street at 2:07 a.m.

News briefs, Nov. 4

By Amy Cooper · Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014

“I Am a Black Man” – Redefining Our Identity Seminar held by B.L.A.C.K. In collaboration with Omega Psi Phi and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternities, the NAACP and the Society of Africology and African-American studies, B.L.A.C.K will be holding a seminar discussing the identity of black males.

iHeartRadio offers EMU students a unique internship opportunity

By Amy Cooper · Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014

Nay-sayers have proclaimed radio dead, and though “Video Killed the Radio Star,” the most recent drain on analog has been the Internet.

Tips for fighting the freshman 15

By Betty Adams · Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014

As freshman begin to settle into a routine, it can be difficult to avoid gaining weight. Here are some steps to incorporate into your routine to help combat the freshman 15.