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Representative John Dingell addresses student minority leaders in honor of Black History Month

By Curt Allain · Sunday, March 2, 2014

The event was held in EMU’s Student Center. Dingell, the longest serving congressman in U.S. history, announced his retirement from Congress the following Monday, Feb. 24. Before he gave his farewell address, Dingell wanted to make sure that he left the future leaders of America with sound advice and knowledge of the history he helped shape.

EMU to host Business of the Year Awards Luncheon

By Joielle Hoyle · Sunday, March 2, 2014

The student leaders of Eastern Michigan University’s College of Business will host the EMU Business of the Year Awards Luncheon on Friday, March 14 at the Student Center.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, March 2, 2014

Board of Regents Meeting Schedule— Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents meeting will be held at Welch Hall, room 201, on Tuesday, March 25. The meeting time will be at 1:30 p.m. Other committee meetings will also be held in Welch Hall throughout the day.

Sarah Shaaban looks to create more awareness as the incoming Chicago Eastern Michigan University Alumni president.

Shaaban looks to continue Hooker’s vision

By Eugene Evans · Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014

Sarah Shaaban looks to continue Alan Hooker’s vision of spreading the awareness to other graduates in the area about the Chicago Eastern Michigan University Alumni chapter.

EMU student Bianca Bepler drowned after car plunges into Ohio creek

By Jess J. Salisbury · Monday, Feb. 24, 2014

Eastern Michigan University student Bianca Bepler was killed seconds after crashing her car into a creek in Oregon, Ohio, as reported by the Toledo Blade. An autopsy performed on Monday revealed that Bepler had no significant injuries and died from drowning.

Rec/IM’s fitness program sees growth

By Eugene Evans · Monday, Feb. 24, 2014

When the Rec/IM decided to no longer use the services of B Young B Fit last semester, graduate assistant Jeff Phillips saw an opportunity to expand the fitness program.

Student petitions EMU to teach sign language

By Jess J. Salisbury · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

Between 500,000 and 2,000,000 use American Sign Language, according to a study from the Gallaudet University, a private university that specializes in teaching the deaf. Despite teaching a variety of foreign languages and having a well-respected special education program with a hearing impairment program, EMU does not currently teach any ASL courses.

Police Blotter

By Curt Allain · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

Feb. 11 Police responded to an incident of arson at Phelps Hall when an unidentified perpetrator used a lighter to burn a smiley face pattern into the ceiling panels of the laundry room. There are no suspects at this time.

Flash mob surprises students, demonstrates unity

By Dilann Yasin · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

Students from the Middle Eastern Student Association danced a traditional Middle Eastern dance called Dabke. As diverse as the region is, Dabke is one form of dance that is universally performed throughout the Middle East.

EMU president, CFO give strategic planning budget

By Dilann Yasin · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

Martin went over the essence of what EMU stands for: the university’s mission, vision, and values. Then, she went over the goals that were set for EMU for the near future. Martin also went over things that EMU has done to become a nurturing place for innovation and learning. Later, Martin and Lumm opened the floor for questions from the audience.

News Briefs

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

Explore Eastern to take place March 8— Eastern Michigan University will host the Explore Eastern Open House, Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event, which is designed to familiarize prospective EMU students with the university, is open to transfer and high school students.

VISION preps for Alternative Spring Break

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

While some Eagles will migrate to warmer temperatures and take restful vacations next week, others will be participating in the several Alternative Spring Break programs offered through Eastern Michigan University’s Volunteers Incorporating Service into our Neighborhoods volunteer center.

Underground vault repairs expected to be finished by mid-March

By Jess J. Salisbury · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014

Workers have been performing ongoing repairs on an underground vault on a tunnel near McKenny Hall.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014

Forum About EMU’s Budget— On Tuesday, Feb.18, from 11 a.m. to noon, Eastern Michigan University’s President Susan Martin will be presenting a form about EMU’s Strategic Plan and the university’s budget. EMU Chief Financial Officer John Lumm will present the budget.

Corrections

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Senate met on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the Student Center to discuss various agenda items including a proposal for a smoke-free campus.

EMU'S ties to EAA detrimental to education students

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014

The Education Achievement Authority is a hot topic for Michigan’s public school system, and Eastern Michigan University became a key player in the debate when it signed a partnership with the government program in 2011. The controversy has directly affected some students hoping to get a degree from EMU’s College of Education.

Prosecutor's office declines charges in death of John Lawrence

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014

Ypsilanti Police announced Thursday the charges in the death of John Lawrence of Detroit, 46-year-old father of a former Peninsular Place resident, were denied by the Washtenaw County prosecutor’s office.

CEO club holds annual Sesi Midwest Regional Entrepreneurship Conference

By Curt Allain · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization, or the CEO club, held the annual Sesi Midwest Regional Entrepreneurship Conference on Friday at the EMU Student Center. The conference featured two keynote speakers and two breakout sessions where attendees could choose from a pair of lecturers they wanted to hear speak.

Colleen Wieck gives lecture on special education

By Dilann Yasin · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014

In honor of the 100-year anniversary of Eastern Michigan University’s Department of Special Education, Porter Chair Speaker Colleen Wieck gave a lecture in the Student Center Wednesday about special education. Wieck is director of the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Development Disabilities, and she is the third guest speaker in the 2013-2014 Porter Chair Speaker Series at EMU.

EMU student threatened Wednesday afternoon

By Jess J. Salisbury · Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014

An Eastern Michigan University student was assaulted Wednesday afternoon on the corner of Emmet and Normal streets, in the area just couth of campus. No one was injured during the incident.