Student Life

MAP provides students the opportunity to address issues of minority participation

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

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

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.

Residence Housing Association hosts kick-off

Students had the opportunity to learn more about EMU’s Residence Hall Association as an organization at the Pray-Harrold Kick-off. While there, students had the chance to play games, win prizes and join RHA as Community Representatives.

EMU Students Fall Under

According to MayoClinic, hypnosis, also known as hypnotherapy or hypnotic suggestion, is a trance-like state in which you have heightened focus and concentration. Wednesday, April 10 in the student center auditorium the comedic hypnotist Dan Lornitis came to Eastern Michigan University (EMU) to share some knowledge and laughs to the students at EMU.

English Grad Students Host a Day of Art and Research

Vee Kennedy and the English Graduate Students Association organized the third annual EGSA Conference on Friday, April 5. 

Sen. Suchowesky Suspends Student Body Presidential Campaign

 Student Sen. Kirk Suchowesky announced on Saturday, March 5 that he’s suspending his campaign for Student Body President.  

Director of Dining Services Meets with Student Senate

A conversation between Chris Yeadon, who is the director of dining services, and the Student Senate about dining on campus. Focusing on more options for religious and vegetarian/vegan diners as well as changes that they have made to places like the Crossroads Marketplace and the Eastern Eateries. 

EMU Brings Diversity in Colors in Harmony

EMU Hosts Pride Prom 2019

Summary on the LGBT Pride Prom event taken place at the convocation center at 7pm - 11pm. Open to the EMU and free to the public/community. 

Candice Crutcher Talks Housing Privatization

 Student Body President Candice Crutcher commented on the university’s consideration of the privatization of housing at the Student Government meeting on March 5.  

Student Government Discusses Parking, Handicap Door Access

 Student Government held a meeting on March 5 in McKenny Hall, with 13 Senators present. Discussion included a handicap door audit, an expansion of the parking lot time limit, reallocating the budget to increase funds for student organizations and creating a Martin Luther King Jr. poetry scholarship. 

Kings of Color Hosts Family Feud at EMU

 The popular game show “Family Feud” was brought to life Wednesday, March 6 in Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center Auditorium by the organization Kings of Color (KOC). 

EMU Hosts Third Annual K-Pop Competition

 Eastern Michigan University held its 3rd annual K-Pop competition March 9 in Pease Auditorium at 6 p.m., and the event was open to EMU students and the public. 

EMU Theatre Presents ‘Songs Unsung’ at Sponberg Theatre

 Eastern Michigan University Theatre continues its Second Stage Series with their production of “Songs Unsung: a Musical Revue,” set to open in Sponberg Theatre and run March 15 through March 17.  

Guest Speaker Presents: The Accomplishments of African-Americans with Disabilities

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Decides Against Ethnic Intimidation Charge in Best Hall's Racial Display Case

The Washtenaw County Prosecutor has decided not to pursue ethnic intimidation charges in the Best Hall case at Eastern Michigan University.

Progress Made in Best Hall's Ethnic Intimidation Case

Some progress has been made in the case of ethnic intimidation in Best Hall.

2019 Grammy Awards Sets Change for Women

The 61st Grammy Awards was a night of historic proportions and genre-blending performances as many first time winners took home an award on Feb. 10 at the Staples Center. 

“Activated” Stroll Competition Presented by NPHC Brings Campus Together for a Night of Dancing, Strolling and Community Engagement

Eastern Michigan University’s National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organized the “Activated” Stroll Competition, Feb. 16, in Pease Auditorium, bringing Valentine’s Day weekend to an exciting end.