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GIS conference discusses preservation of resources

By Alexander Diakonis · Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011

Eastern Michigan University hosted Geographic Information Science (GIS) conference The State of the Strait this Tuesday.

EMU adds Thai classes to roster

By Malaika Bass · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011

For the first time ever, Thai will be taught at Eastern Michigan University. “Sa-Wat-Dii,” the universal expression used for greetings and partings in Thailand translating to, “May you prosper,” is one of the many things to be learned in the new course that will arrive on campus for the winter 2012 semester.

News sources adapt to listeners

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011

Michigan Radio recently finished its fall fundraiser. It raised $41,000 more than its $850,000 goal.

News briefs

By Alexander Diakonis · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011

“Nirvana: Live at the Paramount,” a 19-song set, will be shown at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Student Center Auditorium.

No leads on recent assault

By Bryan Alfaro · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011

The police case involving an assault on a female Eastern Michigan University student near the east side of Ford Hall on Oct.

New provost, VP named for Eastern

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011

Eastern Michigan University has named Kim Schatzel as its new provost and vice president, according to a release sent out to the campus community. Pending approval by the Board of Regents, Schatzel’s appointment will be effective Jan.

Phone booth arrives

By Alexander Diakonis · Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011

Tuition was raised at Eastern Michigan University this year, and budget cuts are happening across the board.

News Briefs

By Kaylee Lentz · Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011

The Physical Plant has begun to switch the university’s heating system. Changes have already been made in apartments and residence halls.

Students join in volunteer efforts

By Malaika Bass · Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011

Non-profit organization Tropical Adventures is gaining a mix of support and curiosity at Eastern Michigan University.

Author talks about Afghanistan peace delegations

By Lauren Hendrick · Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011

Mike Ferner, author and executive director of Veterans for Peace, spoke Thursday at Pray-Harrold about participating in last year’s peace delegations to Afghanistan by Chicago-based Voice for Creative Non-Violence. Images and videos flooded a screen in the auditorium of room 204 of Eastern Michigan University’s lecture hall before the talk began.

Police Blotter

By Melissa Jasperse · Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011

Campus: Oct. 25 –Two subjects were found in possession of narcotic paraphernalia at 11:19 a.m. on Pearl Street.

Survey findings depressing

By Kaylee Lentz · Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011

Those who voluntarily represented Eastern Michigan University in a recent, anonymous survey surpassed the average number of college students who have admittedly felt symptoms of depression at least once in their lives.

Law receives mixed opinions from community

By Ashley Hutcherson · Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011

Michigan is taking action toward its educational institutes; Public Act 62 asks the state to distribute funds as they relate to education.

Student loan repay, default rules changing

By Michael Sanders · Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011

With American college loan debts expected to pass $1 trillion, as reported by USA Today last Tuesday, the U.S.

Troops coming home

By Margaret Leary · Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011

Last Friday, President Obama announced the rest of the 39,000 American troops in Iraq will be home by the holidays.

Veteran shares story

By Lauren Hendrick · Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011

Mike Ferner, executive director of Veterans for Peace and author of “Inside the Red Zone: A Veteran for Peace Reports from Iraq” will speak at “Voices for Peace from Afghanistan” at Eastern Michigan University.

Movie hopes to open eyes

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011

“The Indian Schools — A Survivor’s Story,” a documentary created in part by Eastern Michigan University professor Kay McGowan, will reveal the truths of Native American boarding schools at an upcoming screening.

Senator Levin visits EMU to discuss the deficit

By Chelsea Idzior · Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011

Senator Carl Levin visited Eastern Michigan University’s campus Monday morning to speak to an Analysis and Change of Social Welfare Policy class. Levin has been serving in the Senate since 1978 and is Michigan’s senior United States Senator.

Police Blotter

By Melissa Jasperse · Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011

Campus: Oct. 23 –Two subjects were arrested and lodged on warrants for failing to appear. The subjects were found at approximately 6 p.m.

High school students GEAR UP

By Bryan James · Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011

A group of approximately 50 seniors from River Rouge High School will be visiting Eastern Michigan University Thursday with help from the Holman Success Center’s GEAR UP program: Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs.

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