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News briefs, Jan. 13

By Scout Bostley · Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015

Dr. Patti Duncan: Genealogies of Unbelonging - Contesting Legacies of U.S. Militarism in South Korea Dr. Patti Duncan will be hosting a discussion on the transition of feminism in the United States military and the historical effects on women, gender, violence and migration in South Korea, highlighting mixed race and transnational adoptees.

Student Senate meeting, Jan. 17

By Meghan Koglin · Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015

Wanting to avoid last year’s Student Government election controversy, Eastern Michigan University’s Student Senate is preparing for this year’s election now. The Election Commission is working to put together a committee to run this year’s election.

EMU hosts DECA competition

By Sarah Lewis · Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015

Eastern Michigan University hosted the Annual Distributive Education Clubs of America District 5 Marketing Competition, Jan.

News briefs, Jan. 10

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015

SOLAR: "Meetings that keep 'em coming" This Student Organization Learning and Resources session will focus on how to run an effective and organized meeting.

Police Blotter, Jan. 10

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015

Tuesday, Jan. 6 Alcohol was found and confiscated from a dorm room in Wise Hall during a room check at 4:58 p.m.. The alcohol was found in the room of two underage students.

City Council considers two new ordinances

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015

Two ordinances underwent a first reading at the Ypsilanti City Council meeting Tuesday evening. A public hearing has been set for the second readings, to be Feb.

EMU earns Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015

Eastern Michigan University received recognition for exceptional levels of community engagement with the Carnegie Foundation’s 2015 Community Engagement Classification, the foundation said in a statement Wednesday. Eastern is one of 240 campuses in the United States to receive the classification.

Police blotter, Jan. 6

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015

Dec. 21 During a traffic stop near Huron River Drive and Oakwood Street at 12:34 a.m., police noticed narcotic paraphernalia in the back seat of the vehicle.

“I spent my Christmas break with my family in Jackson. Then I went to visit my boyfriend in Chicago. It was fun.”Shelby Lasky, sophomore, psychology major

Eagle on the Street

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015

With barely a week of classes out of the way, returning students are still aglow from recent weeks of rest and relaxation.

Bryan Alfaro enjoys the latest copy of his favorite newspaper

Former Echo Editor-in-Chief enjoys his new role teaching EMU students writing

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015

Bryan Alfaro is feeling blessed to have found employment after graduate school. He obtained his Master’s degree in written communication from Eastern Michigan University Aug.

Student government roundup, Jan. 6

By Meghan Koglin · Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015

Committees with Student Senate volunteers oversee and handle Student Government’s affairs. These committees and members of the executive board deal with the daily functions of Student Government as a whole. The following committees meet biweekly: Internal affairs Public affairs Business and finance Academic and student affairs Internal affairs The Internal Affairs committee discussed resolution number 101-007, which discusses confidentiality to protect Senators from discussing sensitive issues in an open forum.

News briefs, January 4

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015

College of Business Graduate Student Orientation Orientation will begin at 4 p.m.

“I’ve been cramming all week, but I only have two, Spanish and math, so it’s not as bad as last semester.”Alea Mayes, third-year ECA, biology major

Eagle on the Street

By Allie Tomason · Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014

Fall 2014 is coming to a close at Eastern Michigan University. Exams are looming in the near future.

EMU transitions to a tobacco-free campus

By Scout Bostley · Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014

Eastern Michigan University recently adopted a tobacco-free campus policy. The Board of Regents voted to pass this policy Friday afternoon at their winter regular meeting. The tobacco-free policy is to move toward supporting a healthier learning, living and work environment for the EMU campus.

EMU's women's swim and diving team has strong victory at EMU invitational

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s women’s swim and diving team left with a strong victory at the EMU invitational with 908 points.

Two EMU Regents to retire

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014

Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents Francine Parker and Floyd Clack finished their last Board of Regents meeting Friday afternoon.

Police blotter, Dec. 6

By Scout Bostley · Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014

Monday, Dec. 1 Police received an anonymous third party report about the possibility of unwanted and inappropriate touching.

EMU receives $20 million in research grants

By Drew Saunders · Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014

Eastern Michigan University has received over $20 million in research grants in the last two years.

DPS to get body cameras

By Drew Saunders · Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s, Department of Public Safety will be investing $17,000 in body cameras for police officers. The cameras will be used for officers "on foot patrol, bicycle patrol and other activity not occurring near or around a police vehicle.”

News briefs, Dec. 6

By Scout Bostley · Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014

EMU MESA Presents a Panel Discussion on Race: Making the Minority the Majority Middle Eastern Student Association, The Native American Student Organization, BLACK, and Latino Student Association will come together for a discussion on dealing with racial stereotypes in our community from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, in room 350 of the Student Center. The discussion is open to all students. The event is LBC approved.