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Police Blotter Nov. 12 – Nov. 25

Police reports from campus between Nov. 12 and Nov. 25. 

EMU’s clinical research administration graduate program earns top ranking

The clinical research administration graduate program at Eastern Michigan University’s College of Health and Human Services is the best was ranked No. 1 in the country, according to Health Management Degrees’ website. 

Gubernatorial Candidate Gretchen Whitmer visits EMU for Meet and Greet

Candidate for Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited Eastern Michigan University Tuesday, Nov. 14 to meet with college students as part of her campaign. 

Police Blotter for Nov. 5

Reported crimes on campus between Sunday, Nov. 5 and Saturday, Nov. 11.

Students promote recycling with class project

Four students placed artistic displays around Pray Harrold as part of a collaborative project to promote recycling and sustainability on campus. 

MSU Professor presents lecture on black women in the underground economy

Dr. LaShawn Harris, associate professor of history at Michigan State University, presented her lecture, “Madame Queen of Policy: Stephanie St. Clair, Harlem’s Numbers Racket, and Community Advocacy”, on Thursday, Nov. 9 at Halle Library.

Candidate for Governor Shri Thanedar holds town hall

Gubernatorial candidate Shri Thanedar visited Eastern Michigan University Monday, Nov. 6 for a town hall meeting in the student center, hosted by EMU College Democrats. 

Latinx Student Association holds Dia de los Muertos Celebration

The Latinx Student Association (LSA) has been preparing for the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration all month. It took 10  people to set up an hour before the event began on Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. Around 85 students signed into the event. However, it appeared that more than one hundred students attended the event to enjoy the night’s festivities. Students came in for various reasons including EMU’s Edge program, study table hours, and fun. 

'Smoke Signals' movie presented by Center for Multicultural Affairs

Eastern Michigan University’s Center for Multicultural Affairs presented “Smoke Signals”, a film based on the Sherman Alexei novel “The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven”, on Thursday, Nov. 2 at Halle Library. 

Explore Eastern Open House introduces new students to EMU

EMU held Explore Eastern Open House to give first-year, high school, transfer, and graduate students a glimpse of what Eastern Michigan University has to offer towards their academic careers and what life would be as an Eagle.

Eastern Michigan University's Center for Multicultural Affairs shows 'Smoke Signals'

Eastern Michigan University’s Center for Multicultural Affairs presented “Smoke Signals,” a film based on the Sherman Alexei novel “The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven,” Thurs., Nov. 2, at Halle Library. 

Police Blotter: Oct. 29 - Nov. 4

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Eastern Michigan University hosts Explore Eastern Open House for prospective Eagles

Eastern Michigan University offered first-year, high school, transfer, and graduate students a glimpse of what Eastern Michigan University has to offer toward their academic careers and what life would be like as an Eagle at the Explore Eastern Open House. 

Eastern Michigan University's Latinx Student Association celebrates Dia de los Muertos

The Latinx Student Association has been preparing for the Dia de los Muertos celebration all month.  Dia de los Muertos is celebrated in many different ways across Hispanic culture, but the underlying theme is to celebrate the lives of loved ones who have died. Having an altar is a Dia de los Muertos tradition that is shared across many Spanish countries. The altar is a symbol of respect for loved ones.

TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten helps young kids learn to communicate

TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten, created by the Ypsilanti District Library, provides ideas to get children under three working on their verbal skills via text messages. 

WGST department holds fall reception

Women’s and Gender Studies students met to connect with WGST professors, gain information on courses, and learn about community engagement opportunities in the WGST’s fall reception.

Abdul El-Sayed visits EMU for town hall meeting

Detroit health commissioner and candidate for governor Dr. Abdul El-Sayed came to Eastern Michigan University for a town hall meeting hosted by EMU College Democrats. 

QTPOCC hosts Queers Without Fears conversation

Abuse doesn’t look like it does in the movies. Chances are the picture you have in your head of somebody who would abuse or assault their partner is wildly inaccurate. This is one of many ideas put forth by the Eastern Michigan University Queer and Trans People of Color Collective’s Queers Without Fears Conversation.

Police blotter, Oct. 16

Board of Regents holds regular meeting

The Board of Regents approved a budget of $59 million in student aid for the 2018-19 academic year during its meeting over future actions for the university, among other decisions.