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Charles Ballard a professor of economics at MSU discusses the state of Michigan's budget.

EMU's chief financial officer discusses University's impending budget shortfall

By Katrease Stafford · Thursday, March 17, 2011

Susan Martin and EMU CFO John Lumm delivered a brief budget update Thursday morning, which was followed by a presentation from Charles Ballard, a professor of economics at Michigan State University.

Faculty Senate discusses budget

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, March 16, 2011

During the Faculty Senate budget forum Tuesday, accounting professor Howard Bunsis outlined why there is no need for layoffs, givebacks or program elimination even with the looming cuts to state appropriations to higher education.

Julea Ward supported in appeal

By Josh Coudret · Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette’s office issued a statement Friday saying he filed an amicus brief supporting Julea Ward as she appeals the summary judgment awarded to Eastern Michigan University in a U.S. District Court case from last July.

Chelsea Wilson, an Eastern Michigan University undergraduate student, attending the Women in Faith discussion Tuesday in the Student Center. Her Introduction to Women's Studies instructor, Jessica Kilbourn, was one of the speakers.

Women of Faith talk held in Student Center

By Elizabeth Ruffino · Wednesday, March 16, 2011

The Women of Faith panel held Tuesday in the Eastern Michigan University Student Center brought together women of different beliefs sharing their personal stories. Rabbi Dorit Edut, Sister Suzanne Sattler and EMU lecturer Jessica Kilborn, participated in the discussion about their spiritualities and religions.

Athletics budget discussed

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, March 16, 2011

The state of the Eastern Michigan University Athletics Department was discussed during the faculty senate budget forum Tuesday by Howard Bunsis, an Eastern Michigan University accounting professor. Bunsis talked about the athletics department and the amount of money generated by game guarantees.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Campus: March 12- A subject was arrested for larceny at 10:02 p.m. in Alexander Hall. March 13- A stolen cell phone was found at 1:20 a.m.

Students, faculty and alumni of Eastern Michigan University meet with state representatives about higher education budget concerns.

EMU reps rally in Lansing

By Laura Laurain · Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Eastern Michigan University faculty, alumni and members of Student Government converged yesterday for the annual “EMU Day in Lansing” at the State Capitol.

EMU graduate Paul Fales was found by CNN after his family was unable to contact him following the 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan.

EMU graduate in Japan reconnects with family through CNN news team

By Katrease Stafford · Tuesday, March 15, 2011

After a joyful reunion with her son, the mother of an Eastern Michigan University alumnus who was missing after the destructive 9.0 earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, said her family is overjoyed.

Eastern grad missing after earthquake

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, March 13, 2011

As the recovery process begins in Japan following Friday’s devastating 8.9-magnitude earthquake and treacherous tsunami, shock and worry quickly blanketed the Eastern Michigan University community.

Sarah Palin 'framed' in politics

By Michael Sanders · Sunday, March 13, 2011

Eastern Michigan University Professor Rhonda Longworth of the Political Science department and Point Loma University Professor Linda Bella, recounted the career of Sarah Palin in a case-study presentation last Thursday as part of Women’s History Month.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, March 13, 2011

Campus: March 8- A subject in possession of a counterfeit bill was discovered at 12:18 p.m. in the Student Center. A backpack was taken at 5:46 p.m.

Campus hosts government career fair

By Joseph Yelick · Sunday, March 13, 2011

Acquiring a job after college requires more than just a diploma and a nice smile, which is why Eastern Michigan University held a career fair Wednesday to help show students how to navigate the job market.

Police searching for suspects in robbery

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Washtenaw County Sheriff Deputies are looking for two men believed to be responsible for an armed robbery that occurred 12:50 a.m. Wednesday morning, in the 100 block of Riley Court.

Students' info lifted, provided to third party

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Eastern Michigan University is investigating two former student employees who are believed to have taken personal identifiable information of approximately 45 students and improperly provided it to a third party.

Attorney gives Ethos address

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, March 9, 2011

U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, Barbara McQuade, will deliver the keynote address for Eastern Michigan University’s College of Business Ethos Week, which will be held March 14-18.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Campus: March 1- A subject was arrested on a bench warrant for marijuana possession at 12:24 a.m. on Pearl Street.

Loss of rights concerns AAUP

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, March 6, 2011

The potential loss of collective bargaining rights for unions in Wisconsin and Ohio has caused worry to spread to other unions around the nation including Eastern Michigan University’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, March 6, 2011

Campus: Feb. 23- A subject admitted to smoking marijuana at 12:09 a.m. in Walton Hall. An intoxicated and suicidal minor was transported to the hospital for treatment at 3:09 a.m.

Peace Corps coming to EMU

By Arlo Walsman · Sunday, March 6, 2011

The Peace Corps will be coming to Eastern Michigan University this Wednesday to host an information session for students. At the information session, the Peace Corps regional recruiter, Pravin Mallavaram, will be discussing the 50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps, benefits of Peace Corps service, the application process, how students can become competitive applicants and what life is really like on the ground as a Peace Corps volunteer. Since 1961, over 200,000 Americans have served as Peace Corps Volunteers in 139 host countries.

Masked figures rob TCF bank

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, March 6, 2011

At 9:37 a.m. Saturday morning after Metro Dispatch received a 911 call, a TCF bank located on Hewitt and Packard in Ypsilanti Township was robbed.