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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.

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

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.

The Ypsilanti Fire Department working to remedy the generator malfunction at Marshall Building Wednesday morning.

Marshall evacuated, closed for strong smell of gasoline

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014

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Beta Alpha Psi's charity pays off

By Sarah Willis · Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014

Three Members of Beta Alpha Psi volunteered for charity on the Sept. 20, and the three students had surprise help when they went to work at the Meals on Wheels event, held in Ann Arbor.Governor Rick Snyder volunteered for the day with a few of his aids.

MESA chalks out the cost of war

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014

Over 30 volunteers gathered Sunday night to help the Middle Eastern Student Association with their chalk event that was seen around campus Monday.Walking from Pray-Harrold to Halle library and from Halle library to the Student Center, 1,600 body outlines and initials were drawn on the sidewalk.