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Swoop's Pantry Appliance Pick Up Program: A sustainable solution for students moving off-campus

Students can now donate their unwanted appliances to Swoop’s Pantry without leaving their room! Simply contact Swoop’s and they’ll come take your appliance away in no time. Saving you the hassle of finding it a new home or recycling it yourself.  

What's the move at EMU? April 24-29

Check out this week’s events being held at Eastern Michigan University and around Ypsilanti. 

EMU forensics team finishes second in the nation at National Championship Tournament

Club Spotlight: Hillel at Eastern Michigan University

Hillel at EMU is an awesome opportunity for all students to learn about Jewish traditions. 

Organization Spotlight: Active Minds

An important factor of Active Minds is that it covers everything under the scope of mental health; a reminder that mental health affects everybody in all different ways.

The National Society of Black Engineers is promoting a safe space for minorities

The National Society of Black Engineers is a nationwide organization with the goal to support black engineers.

EMU robotics class gives opportunities to students in STEM

At the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology, students are getting the chance to see their education in action in the real world.

Inaugural EMU media gala honors Echo alumni Kevin Allen and Art Brooks

The Echo hopes to grow the banquet into a larger fundraising and networking event for student media on Eastern’s campus. 

Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti returns to Riverside Arts Center

The film festival team has worked to keep ticket prices low. Purchase one online to check out short films by local film makers this week.

What's the move at EMU? April 17-20

Discover this week’s events occurring on campus and around Ypsilanti.

Club Spotlight: The French Club

A prominent part of the club is that it provides a unique learning environment, outside the classroom. Members can learn about French singers, or ask for recommendations for youtube channels to watch, or podcasts to listen to.

Videographers at EMU host first VEMMY's award show

Videographers at EMU slated to host first annual VEMMY award show to honor and recognize the efforts of student filmmakers, cast and crew. 

Wall painting event at EMU raises awareness for sexual assault

 The Women’s Resource Center, Title IX and Sexual Assault and Rape Awareness (SARA), raises awareness for sexual assault with wall painting event.

University presents 2023 Student Gold Medallion Awards

The Gold Medallion Awards were given out at the end of this month to recognize student achievements.

Josh Rivedal's i'Mpossible project comes to EMU

Rescheduled as a part of Student Government’s “Mental Health Week,“ Josh Rivedal will be presenting his mental health awareness and suicide prevention program, the “i’Mpossible Project”

What's the move at EMU? April 10-16

Check out this week’s events being held at Eastern Michigan University and around Ypsilanti.

Syed Wasiuddin and Ameera Salman elected as student body president and vice president

EMU Student Government has elected a new president and vice president of the student body. Syed Wasiuddin and Ameera Salman will take office on May 1, with many goals in mind. 

Ypsilanti Freighthouse brings community music, puppetry, and dance this April

The University Musical Society and the Ypsilanti Freighthouse have teamed up to bring free entertainment and educational programs to Ypsilanti residents this April.

EMU brings together technology, nature, and community through STEM award

EMU ‘s Professor in Teacher Education and the Director of the Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition, Evan Lowenstein and EMU alumna, Lisa Voelker, have just been awarded the Critical Partners Award by MiSTEM Network.  

Michigan Primary Election changes sparks EMU student Naomi Barbour to fight for voter rights

Eastern Michigan student Naomi Barbour encourages all students to understand their voting rights and how State Senate Bill 13 will affect their access to the democratic process.