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Carnes continues lecture series at EMU

By James Tatum · Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010

This past Thursday Mark C. Carnes, a professor of history at Barnard College in New York delivered the third part of his lecture series “Rethink Higher Education.” In this lecture, entitled “Why History Textbooks (Including My Own) Don’t Get It,” Carnes questioned the use and effectiveness of textbooks in classrooms. “I cut out all of the detours and the ambiguity in my textbook to make it more concise,” Carnes said.

Fewer international students in EMU despite positive rep

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010

This fall, the number of non-immigrant students enrolled at Eastern Michigan University is slightly down from fall 2009.

Police Blotter

By Ashley Hutcherson · Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010

Campus: A forced-entry burglary occurred between 6 p.m. Thursday and 11:59 p.m. Saturday in Putnam Hall.

Geotourism, history can be key to Michigan's rebirth

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University Department of Geography and Geology along with the Southeast Michigan Heritage Tourism Alliance will hold the first Southeast Michigan geotourism conference this Thursday in the Student Center Ballroom to explore unique tourism opportunities in Michigan. The conference will last from 8 a.m.

Campaign funding tactics addressed on EMU campus

By James Tatum · Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010

A discussion took place this past Thursday in the Student Center to address the controversy over the Supreme Court’s ruling in the case Citizen’s United v.

Police Blotter

By Ashley Hutcherson · Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010

Campus: A domestic violence incident was reported at 12:55 a.m. on Wednesday in Westview Apartments after a victim was choked during a physical altercation. At 7:59 p.m.

Columbia's problems outlined by Franco

By Matthew Medley · Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010

Human rights activist Father Jesús Alberto Franco spoke Tuesday in McKenny Union Hall about the conflict in Columbia, his native country.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010

Nov. 7 An underage subject was cited for a MIP on Lowell Street and Circle Drive at 1:45 a.m. An intoxicated subject was discovered on Railroad Street at 1:33 a.m. A vehicle’s windows were broken out in the North Campus Lot at 1:35 a.m. A subject was discovered using marijuana in Wise Hall at 6 p.m. A suspect cut a screen and smashed a bedroom window to gain entry into a residence in the 200 block of South Hewitt Road at 6 p.m.

Panelists recall military service

By Michael Sanders · Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010

A discussion panel entitled American Indians: Stories of Their Experiences in the U. S. Military took place this Tuesday as part of Native American Heritage Month at Eastern Michigan University.

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Police seek man after fatal shooting in Ypsilanti Township

By Josh Coudret · Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010

A 28-year-old man was pronounced dead Saturday after Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported gunshot victim in the 5000 block of Bosuns Way in Ypsilanti Township.

Police Blotter

By Josh Coudret · Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010

Campus: A minor was issued a citation by campus police for underage drinking at 12:03 a.m. Saturday in the Sellers Residence Hall. At 10:09 p.m.

Newly-elected Michigan Governor, Rick Snyder, celebrates his victory with his family and supporters Tuesday night at the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel in downtown Detroit.

Michigan chooses Snyder as new governor

By Katie Milewski · Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010

Rick Snyder took home the big win for the GOP in the Michigan governor election with 54.5 percent of the vote.

New EMU Distinguished Chair fights for human rights

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010

Plans for the Dr. Timothy J. Dyer Distinguished Interdisciplinary Chair in Debate/Forensics and Human Rights have begun, thanks to a $1.5 million planned gift from Eastern Michigan University alumnus Timothy Dyer.

Bernero warns Snyder in concession speech

By Matt Dauzy · Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010

The Michigan Democratic Party held a post-election celebration amid bleak results being reported on Tuesday night at the MGM Grand Detroit Casino.

Police Blotter

By Josh Coudret · Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010

Campus: Tuesday A minor was found in possession of alcohol at 1:08 a.m. Tuesday in Hill Hall. The case is still open. A homeless man was found sleeping in an external stairwell at 10:15 a.m.

Students get advice in yearly EMUBA program

By Adrienne Conner · Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University Black Alumni Association hosted its annual “Young and Successful” program on Oct.

Disability panel talks of hidden handicaps

By James Tatum · Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010

This past Thursday, The Invisible Disability Discussion panel, consisting of four students, related the problems and virtues coming with disabilities that cannot be observed by others.

'Reimagining Detroit' author visits campus, discusses book

By Joseph Yelick · Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010

On Tuesday in the Halle Library Auditorium, John Gallagher discussed and signed copies of his book “Reimagining Detroit” in which he addresses some of the most complicated issues facing Detroit and offers some ideas on what the city might become in the near future.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Virg Bernero, visted campus Monday. The meeting included his take on higher education, the economy and environment.

Bernero brings platform to Eastern Michigan University

By Matt Medley · Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Virg Bernero stressed his main goal, if elected, will be getting people back to work in Michigan when he visited Eastern Michigan University on Monday as part of his campaign. “I’m going to be fighting for working people,” Bernero said.

Woman killed in Ecorse crash

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010

A 32-year-old woman was killed Tuesday afternoon in a traffic crash involving five vehicles on Ecorse Road at Harris Road in Ypsilanti Township at 4:40 p.m.