Events
Guest Artists & Speakers
Guest Speakers
Si Se Puede Yes We Can, Engaging the Spirit of Activism Among Latino/Hispanic Youth and Young Adults
Jay-Z Concert
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Doors Open 7 p.m.
Concert Begins 8 p.m.
Pre-sale tickets on sale now for students only @ EMU ticket offices, 734.487.2282
EMU Students $25
General $35 $50 $75
It's ya boy, the one and only Jay-Z is coming to EMU! The self proclaimed, "best rapper alive," has been pulled back from Europe to play for you. Whether you drive or take the walking path to the Convo, you need to be there. Welcome to EMU! Brought to you by Campus Life, Student Government, Residence Hall Association, and the EMU Convocation Center.
Jay-Z's homepage
Ditching Mr. Wrong
Nicholas Aretakis
Student Center Auditorium
Tusday, November 3, 2009
7 p.m.
*LBC
Ladies, ladies, ladies and gentlemen too! If you are in a dead end relationship, dating without success, or think to yourself on a regular basis, "Why am I still with this guy?" We have the show for you. Ditching Mr. Wrong will guide you to a better love life than you may have ever thought possible. Nicholas Aretakis' tips and tests will let you know if you are dating a Mr. Wrong, and if so, how to get rid of him and move on more equipped to find the potential love of your life. Fellas, don't get left in the dust, you will find out how to be a Mr. Right. Your relationships will be more fulfilling and you'll never find yourself cold and alone at a bus stop wondering what you did wrong.
The Falconaires: U.S. Air Force Academy Band Concert
Pease AuditoriumNovember 13, 2009
7 p.m.
*LBC
If you've never been to a military band performance before, trust us when we say this is truly an extraordinary opportunity. Don't miss it! As a special treat for our community we are going to be honored with a great concert by the U.S. Air Force Academy Falconaires. The Falconaires perform big band jazz and are sure to lift your spirit and your pride. Support these patriotic morale boosters as they support you! Free required admission ticket available at EMU Ticket Office 734-487-2282.
Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Student Center Auditorium
8:00 p.m. *LBC
What would happen to the Peanuts comic-strip gang if they actually grew up? Charlie Brown, Peppermint Patty, and friends have taken a detour through South Park and Gossip Girl on their way to adolescence. The characters are a compendium of all the problems students have today. Drug use, suicide, eating disorders, violence, rebellion and sexual identity are among the issues covered in this comedy-drama that seeks an answer to the ultimate question: "What happens when we die?" You'll laugh. You'll cry. You cannot miss this amazing (and free) theatrical experience. This is a free event, no tickets are required. Free Parking in the EMU Student Center Guest Lot off of Oakwood.
Reaching Dr. King's Dream in the Obama Era
Keith Boykin
Student Center Auditorium
Monday, January 18, 2010
10:30 a.m.
*LBC
Boykin's accomplishments include serving as special assistant to President Bill Clinton, founding the National Black Justice Coalition, authoring three books including "One More River to Cross: Black and Gay in America," and editing the Daily Voice online news site. He's actively engaged in advocating for minority rights.
To Write Love On Her Arms
Jamie Tworkowski
Student Center Grand Ballroom
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
7 p.m.
*LBC
It is estimated that 17 million Americans suffer from depression. Two thirds are not treated. Untreated depression is the leading cause of suicide, and suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people. To Write Love On Her Arms ("TWLOHA") is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. TWLOHA encourages, informs, inspires, and also invests directly into treatment and recovery. Co-sponsored by University Health Services.
The Secret Lives of Boys
Malina Saval
Student Center Auditorium
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
7:30pm
Author of "The Secret Lives of Boys," Malina Saval, has traveled the globe as a student, journalist & screenwriter, explaining messy, sometimes angry, often misunderstood world of young men as they develop from adolescence into adulthood. Her articles and essays have been published in the Los Angeles Times, Us Weekly, Glamour, LA Weekly, Res, Forward, Moment, and Unleashed among others.