News
Olympic diver visits EMU
By
Casey Blickenstaff
· Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014
Olympic diver Jack Laugher visited Eastern Michigan University Tuesday to train with EMU’s diving team and the campus’s Legacy Diving Program.
EMU's work and hopes for Google Glass
By
Josh Hoppstock
· Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014
Eastern Michigan University’s College of Technologies is using Google Glass to experiment with augmented reality.The department purchased two pairs of Google Glasses in July, and Phillip Cardon, one of the leading professors in the augmented reality experiments, said Google Glass technology is a stepping-stone to new possibilities.“This will revolutionize how we teach,” Cardon said.
News Briefs, Oct. 12
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014
Kick Back With B.L.A.C.K.Join students at the Lake House from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Swastika defaces Students for Life chalk display
By
Drew Saunders
· Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014
A Students for Life sidewalk chalk display was defaced with drawings of swastikas Tuesday evening.EMU’s Students for Life is an on-campus chapter of the national pro-life organization, Students for Life of America.
Student Senate Meeting Oct. 7
By
Sydney Weaver
· Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014
The Student Government Senate met Tuesday and discussed standing committee reports, including internal affairs, business & finance, public affairs and academic and student relations reports.Student Government President, Desmond Miller, outlined student government’s priorities for 2014-2014.
Police blotter Oct. 7
By
Jordan Phelps
· Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014
Thursday, Oct. 2A female student reported that she had money taken from her room in Hill Residence hall at 6:32 a.m.
LGBT community plant rainbow flag
By
Casey Blickenstaff
· Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014
EMU students created LGBT visibility by putting thousands of colored flags in the ground to create a large rainbow flag in the courtyard next to Pray-Harrold Sunday afternoon.EMU junior Alex Bakhaus, event coordinator for the LGBT Resource Center, said the main purpose of the flag display is to inform new students and those who don't know there are LGBT resources on campus that a community is here for them.
News briefs Oct. 7
By
Amy Cooper
· Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014
Alexander Music Building Staircase Under ConstructionCaution tape will block off the sidewalk between the back of Alexander Music Building and the side of Sill Hall as construction crews break down the old stairs and prepare to build a new entrance.
Regents extend Susan Martin's contract through July 2016
By
Scout Bostley
· Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014
Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents approved an extension of president Susan Martin’s contract from July 8, 2015 through July 7, 2016 at its regular meeting in Welch Hall Tuesday.Martin’s yearly salary has been increased from $300,000 to $340,000, effective November 1, 2014.
Student fees fund Student Gov budget
By
Curt Allain
and Sydney Weaver
· Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014
Student Government is annually entrusted to about a quarter of a million dollars in student fee money to fund various organizations, activities and amenities around campus.
Students learn car safety tips
By
Casey Blickenstaff
· Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014
EMU Police Officer Candace Dorsey joined with Budget Towing owner Billy Salamay to provide a presentation and hands-on experience about car safety Wednesday afternoon at the McKenny Hall training suite.Dorsey said her job as the crime prevention coordinator for the police department involves going into the community and talking about safety.
EMU grad brings international perspective to local theater
By
Allison Wrobelewski
· Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014
Spinning Dot Theater is a new company in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area that creates global awareness by performing international plays.The brainchild of Jenny Koppera, a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, the theater is made up of three components, the professional company, the artist in residency and the youth theater company.
Michael Wise hired as assistant director of veterans services
By
Kenneth Bowen
· Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014
Student veterans at Eastern Michigan University can now receive advice and counseling from a retired Army officer with more than 20 years of military experience.Michael Wise was hired as the new assistant director of veteran services, and he began work Monday, Sept.
Flu shots: More than a shot in the arm
By
Tray McGuire
· Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014
The flu season could arrive in the Michigan as early as this month.
News Briefs Oct. 4
By
Amy Cooper
· Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014
EMU HomecomingThe campus theme for the 2014 Homecoming is “Building E Pride.” There will be daily activities up until the homecoming game against Buffalo.
Police Blotter Oct. 4
By
Jordan Phelps
· Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014
Sunday, Sept. 28A female resident’s debit card was reported stolen from a room in Buell Hall at 11:22 a.m.
Successful art curator draws students into his world
By
Drew Saunders
· Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014
Jason Franz, a Cincinnati based art curator and educator, presented in Halle Library, Thursday night, on the development and continuation of his art gallery, Manifest."Manifest believes that people benefit from having excellent art around them," Franz said.
Ypsi the Klown comes to EMU
By
Michael G. Petersen
· Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014
If you take the time to walk to and from class, or if you’re just wandering around on campus, then you might have come across the tag line written in white chalk, “Have you seen Ypsi the Klown?” For over a month this unknown entity has populated social media sites with his random appearances, cryptic messages and taking the time to pose for a photo with local fans.
Marshall evacuated, closed for strong smell of gasoline
By
Nora Naughton
· Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014
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