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IT official discusses department's role

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Chief Information Officer Carl R. Powell held a question-and-answer session last Thursday in the Student Center about technology at Eastern Michigan University. The conversation, tagged “Coffee with the CIO,” was open to all and gave people the opportunity to ask questions centered on the development of IT at EMU.


Adjunct lecturers address the Board of Regents on April 20. An Eastern official said the agreement will give about 500 teachers the chance to unionize.

Election to decide on adjuncts union

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Eastern Michigan University announced Friday an agreement was reached with the EMU Federation of Teachers to hold an election for a union that would represent adjunct teaching instructors. In a statement, Jack Kay, EMU provost and executive vice president, said the agreement will give an additional estimated 500 teachers the opportunity to elect a collective bargaining representative


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Alumni Awards dinner recognizes eight

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The 49th annual Alumni Awards Dinner, honoring eight Eastern Michigan University alumni, took place Saturday at the Ypsilanti Marriott at Eagle Crest. The featured alumni awards are chosen after nominations are cast by peers and colleagues, and reviewed by the board of the Alumni Association.


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LED signs light up high-traffic areas

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Eastern Michigan University is currently installing four new LCD and LED displays in high-traffic locations to communicate emergency and university messages to students, visitors and faculty. Students will also be able to advertise upcoming events relating to their student organizations, sororities and fraternities so students can view these events while walking or driving to class.

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EMU launches drive for funds

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Eastern Michigan University announced a comprehensive campaign on April 19 called “Invest. Inspire. The Campaign for Eastern Michigan University.” The first phase of the campaign started in July of 2006.


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Pray-Harrold renovations under way

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As Pray-Harrold is readied for renovation this spring, Eastern Michigan University staff have been relocating and preparing for a massive change. Administrators conducted extensive research of campus space and dubbed the project the “swing space plan.” The plan includes moving professors and mobilizing campus space to be used for classrooms, offices and storage.


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Tuition freeze helps students, university

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Anyone who has turned on a TV or visited the emich.edu home page in the last week is well aware Eastern Michigan University has raised tuition, room and board by 0 percent for the coming term.





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Autism Center 5K race to offer help to families

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Spring is here, and with spring comes April, Autism Awareness Month. As such, the Autism Collaborative Center is having its first ever “Stronger Together: 5K Run, Walk, Roll for the ACC” on Saturday.




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Officer talks gays in military

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Retired staff sergeant and LGBT activist Eric Alva spoke in Quirk Theater last Thursday about the U.S. military’s controversial “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.


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EMU motion for dismissal denied

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A federal judge denied Eastern Michigan University’s move for dismissal or summary judgment of former EMU counseling graduate student Julea Ward’s case March 24.


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Drive-by shooting injures one person

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One person was hospitalized in a drive-by shooting Saturday near the intersection of Ballard and Cross streets in Ypsilanti, according to a release from police.



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EMU offers services to prevent suicide

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The second leading cause of death among college students might not be what you expect. It’s not am illness or murder, but suicide. While this issue is often stigmatized and glossed over, Eastern Michigan University has been taking steps to try to help the students who need it.


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Professor evaluations aren't fully understood

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The time of year where students cram for finals, sell back books and fill out professor evaluations is upon us. These scantron-like forms have been passed out and bubbled in all across campus. However, what’s written on them and what happens to them after all is said and done, remains a mystery to much of the student body.


Articles featured in this episode:

"Eastern Michigan women’s lacrosse team recognized at Board of Regents meeting" - Caleb Henderson

"EMU's University Park pond serves as home for dozens of koi, even during winter" - Israel Shriki

"Shakespeare in the Arb brings 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' to life this summer" - Allie Beecher

"EMU’s online vendor change & 6 things to know about textbooks before fall 2025" - Israel Shriki