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Advice: How to Survive College Life at EMU

By Joud Bamehriz · Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022

The secret behind getting straight A’s, even while adjusting to life in the USA with English as a second language.

Advice: From a student outside the US to one at EMU.

By Joud Bamehriz · Friday, Jan. 7, 2022

After graduating outside the United States, I feel lucky to be an EMU student for many uncountable reasons!

Advice: Best new devices that make taking notes a breeze

By Joud Bamehriz · Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021

Check out these three recommendations for note-taking devices, all great for college students!

EMU student Synene Maria Abukaram gains free college after winning 100K tuition competition

By Jessica Laroy · Monday, Dec. 20, 2021

Sophomore Synene Maria Abukaram won 100K in scholarship money after winning a Dr. Pepper sponsored competition hosted at the B1G Ten championship game.

Opinion: My experience as a commuter student

By Sophia Leveque · Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021

A brief overview of my experience being a commuter student throughout college.

EMU student starts petition over block tuition pricing model, online class fees

By Megan Forystek · Tuesday, July 27, 2021

EMU’s new block tuition pricing model and reinstatement of online courses fees for the fall 2021 semester has sparked discussion across social media and prompted one student to start a petition.

EMU Undergraduate Research Stimulus Awards to support students partnering with faculty members in scholarly research

By Anastasia Moutzalias · Wednesday, June 23, 2021

19 Eastern Michigan University (EMU) students will have their scholarly research projects supported by the Undergraduate Research Stimulus Awards. The awards for the winter 2021 semester and summer 2021 semester were approved on June 10 by a Board of Regents meeting.

EMU celebrates accomplished alumni during "60th Annual Alumni Awards"

By Catherine Lietz · Saturday, May 22, 2021

The 60th annual EMU Alumni Awards premiered on Saturday, May 15, and was hosted by the EMU Alumni Association.

Email campaign and petition created by EMU students opposing pass/fail deadline not being extended

By Emma Henri · Tuesday, April 13, 2021

ECA student Brianna Davis started a petition on Change.org asking Eastern Michigan University to reconsider not extending the pass/fail option deadline during the Winter 2021 semester. Three EMU Student Government members are also organizing an email campaign asking students to urge the University to reconsider their decision.

EMU students honored in the 25th annual Student Gold Medallion Awards

By Catherine Lietz · Monday, March 29, 2021

14 outstanding EMU students and organizations were honored in Campus Life’s 25th annual Student Gold Medallion Awards on March 23.

Kappa Delta Pi Hosts a book drive and virtual book fair during National Reading Month

By Emma Henri · Monday, March 22, 2021

During National Reading Month, Kappa Delta Pi is looking to expand literacy in the Ypsilanti community by accepting donations of books for teachers and hosting a Virtual Book Fair with Scholastic.

2019 Annual Aging Lecture and Wellness Fair

Katherine Marx presents caregiving for persons with dementia at the Annual Aging Studies Lecture and Wellness Fair

By Keri Geis · Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019

Katherine Marx, a research associate scientist from the John Hopkins School Of Nursing presents to students and the aging population 'Helping Caregivers Manage Behaviors in Persons Living With Dementia’ at the Annual Aging Studies Lecture on Oct. 30.

Trap Karaoke displays culture and history

By Keri Geis · Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019

Oct. 8, 2019 in EMU’s Student Center Ballroom, The Nation organized and put on EMU’s own Trap Karaoke event. The Ballroom was full of energy and self-expression as a community through singing, rap and dance.

Zeta Sigma Chi hosts Beat the DJ

By Austin Book · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019

On Thursday, October 18, Campus Life and Zeta Sigma Chi Multicultural Society co-hosted an event called “Beat the DJ” in Student Center room 310AB. Team “We Here to Win” took the ultimate victory with a total of 4138 points, becoming the inaugural winners of Beat the DJ.

Co-founder of Kraemer Design Group presents at EMU 2019 Entrepreneurship Speaker Series

By Keri Geis · Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019

Robert Kraemer shared his journey from architect to entrepreneurship at the EMU College of Business on Oct. 16, 2019 to provide a real-life example of what the future for business and entrepreneurship students could look like.

Created Equal takes a stand on EMU campus

By Quanzelle Wyatt · Monday, Oct. 14, 2019

The organization Created Equal displayed graphic images of abortion on campus on Oct. 9. The organization stages a protest on abortion every year on the south side of campus next to Porter and King Hall. Student Government provided students with information on how to avoid the area if they did not want to see the display.

Laugh-A-Minute-Enterprises and Campus Life Host Comedy Night

By Megan Girbach · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

On the evening of Sept. 26, students filled the Student Center Auditorium to enjoy a free comedy show hosted by Laugh-A-Minute-Enterprises and Campus Life. At the event, L.A.M.E. members showed off their comedic talent through performances such as improv games and ad-lib hilarity.

MAP provides students the opportunity to address issues of minority participation

By Megan Girbach · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

Through the MAP organization, students can share ideas on topics related to minorities and philosophy, meet and support peers and learn from philosophy departments. MAP’s first meeting is on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. in the History and Philosophy lounge. If interested, please contact Borges at sarellan@emich.edu to let him know you will be attending.

Public Relations Student Society of America hosts informational meeting and pumpkin-decorating social

By Megan Girbach · Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019

On Sept. 17, EMU's Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) welcomed students who are interested in marketing, journalism, communications or public relations to an informational meeting in room 352 of the Student Center. Following the event, students could participate in a free pumpkin decorating special.

Eastern Michigan University hosts second annual EagleFest

By Megan Girbach · Friday, Sept. 13, 2019

On Sept. 9, students gathered at the Student Center patio and University Park to learn about different student organizations offered at EMU. EagleFest allows students to not only learn about clubs and sports provided at EMU, but to also meet others interested in the same topics.