News - The Eastern Echo

Watch what you post online

By Bryan Alfaro · Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012

These days, people have more to worry about than just their exes stalking them on Facebook: Employers, schools, law enforcement agencies and even branches of the U.S. military are using Facebook as a way to check up on people — and in some cases there have been severe repercussions.

Meijer Mania offers games, discounts, food

By Kayla Boyd · Friday, Aug. 31, 2012

This year’s Meijer Mania will take place on Thursday, Sept. 6 from 7-10 p.m.

Martin approves funding for upgrade of emergency phones

By Bryan Alfaro · Friday, Aug. 31, 2012

Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin approved the investment of roughly $78,000 of the university’s 2012-13 contingency fund this year to upgrade the 42 blue light emergency phones located around EMU’s campus.

Police Blotter

Friday, Aug. 31, 2012

August 23 A female left a paid lot without paying the parking fee at 9:15 p.m. at the Bowen Lot.

EMU, Namibia meet, discuss partnerships

By Ken Bowen · Friday, Aug. 31, 2012

Eastern Michigan University hosted Namibian ambassador Martin Andjaba at a working luncheon on Aug. 16.

Record freshman class brings changes

By Chelsea Idzior · Friday, Aug. 31, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s incoming freshman class for fall 2012 has 2,563 registered students as of Aug.

Wellness Center offers free testing, counseling for HIV

By Bryan Alfaro · Friday, Aug. 31, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s Wellness Center, located in the Snow Health Center, offers students and non-students free and confidential HIV testing and counseling on a walk-in basis every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

EMU Student Government's first 2012-13 senate session

By Kenneth Bowen · Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government began preparations August 19 for the fall 2012 semester, which will begin Sept. 5, at their Summer Summit meeting that included an official senate meeting, as well as multiple workshops to train new senators and directors.

EMU aviation program names new director

By Lisa Swearingen · Friday, Aug. 24, 2012

Soaring high above the clouds as a pilot has been a lifelong dream for Chris Sorenson, who recently became the director of operations and chief flight instructor of Eastern Michigan University’s Eagle Flight Center at Willow Run Airport; initially Sorenson wanted to obtain his pilot’s license and go to work for the airlines, but his plans changed once he got a taste of teaching.

EMU Marching Band gets new uniforms, members

By Carlee Broughton · Friday, Aug. 24, 2012

With high knees, high aerials and high expectations, the Eastern Michigan University Marching Band is ready to hit a high note this fall.

EMU reaches tentative agreement on new faculty contract

By Danielle Willman · Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012

After months of negotiations, Eastern Michigan University and the university’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract for roughly 700 EMU faculty members.

EMU faculty and staff contract negotiations update

By Bryan Alfaro and Margaret Leary · Monday, July 16, 2012

Eastern Michigan University continued negotiating last week with two of its eight labor unions: the EMU chapter of the American Association of University Professors which is representing faculty members, and the clerical staff UAW 1975 union. The university already reached an agreement with the police officers’ union on June 26.

EMU President Susan Martin reprimanded by Board of Regents

By Bryan Alfaro · Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Yesterday Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin disclosed events surrounding a letter of reprimand the Board of Regents added to her personnel file prompted by an alcohol-related disagreement with an EMU alumnus in Washington, D.C.

Former EMU President John W. Porter dies at age 80

By Bryan Alfaro · Thursday, July 5, 2012

Porter, who died June 27, served as Eastern Michigan University’s 17th president from 1979-89 and was known for establishing the College of Technology, record enrollment growth, strengthening and adding academic programs, building the Rec/IM facility and creating the College of Business in downtown Ypsilanti.

EMU Autism Collaborative Center to host 'SPLASH' summer camp

By Bryan Alfaro · Friday, June 29, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s Autism Collaborative Center is teaming up with the Judson Center to offer a summer camp beginning in July, for children ages 3-14 who have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Corrections:

By The Eastern Echo · Wednesday, June 27, 2012

The article “Rally supports faculty contract negotiations,” in the June 12 edition of The Eastern Echo, failed to mention the rally took place on June 5 and Anita Amrhein’s name was misspelled as “Amhreim.” Amrhein also said she was misquoted as saying, “Bargaining has been fair and in good faith,” when it should have read, “We are currently bargaining in good faith.” The article “New program in review by EMU Board of Regents,” in the June 26 issue of The Eastern Echo, incorrectly listed Michigan State University as having a physicians assistant program when it should have listed Central Michigan University, which does have a PA program.

Linguists join forces with Google to create a website to share research

By Bryan Alfaro · Monday, June 25, 2012

Researchers from Eastern Michigan University’s LINGUIST List project have teamed up with the University of Hawaii at M?noa and Google to create a website for the Endangered Languages Project, which is an online resource to record and share research on endangered languages.

Board approves new budget

By Bryan Alfaro and Margaret Leary · Monday, June 25, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents adopted a 2012-13 budget June 19 that includes a general fund operating budget of $290.6 million, an auxiliary activities operating budget of $42.1 million and a capital budget of $21.7 million. The board also received a three year capital plan.

Students save by renting or buying used textbooks

By Princess Gabbara · Monday, June 25, 2012

As students head to bookstores to purchase their fall textbooks, they might want to consider a few options before doing so.

Area speed limits to change

By Margaret A. Leary · Monday, June 25, 2012

The Michigan Department of Transportation plans to change the speed limits on state trunk lines in the city of Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township and Pittsfield Township.