1. Scholarly Journals published within the College
CAS faculty and their departments are involved in the publication of an impressive list of journals. As some examples, Critical Criminology: An International Journal is published out of the Department of Sociology, Criminology and Anthropology. Faculty in the English Language & Literature Department are responsible for several journals, BathHouse, the JNT: Journal of Narrative Theory, and English Education. In addition, numerous faculty in every department serve on editorial boards and reviewers for a plethora of scholarly journals.


2. Ford Gallery
http://www.emich.edu/fordgallery
The Ford Gallery is a focal point in EMU's Art Department, where both students and practicing artists have the opportunity to exhibit their creative endeavors. Exhibits range from textiles, sculpture and graphic design to watercolor, prints, drawings and paintings. The Gallery is open during the week and on Saturdays. For more information, please call 487-0465.


3. Sherzer Observatory
http://www.physics.emich.edu/sherzer
The Sherzer Observatory is operated by Physics & Astronomy staff and student volunteers from the EMU Astronomy Club. EMU students and faculty have been studying the stars since 1878, when EMU's first telescope was purchased. Generally, the Sherzer Observatory is open on "clear" Thursday evenings September – April, but please call (734) 487-3033 or check the astonomy club web (http://www.physics.emich.edu/astrclub/index.htm) page for an update of open houses and general public observing hours.


4. Kresge Environmental Education Center
http://www.ce.emich.edu/keec/
The Kresege Environmental Education Center consists of beautiful educational, housing and dining facilities situated on two hundred and forty lovely, wooded acres on the shore of Fish Lake, near Lapeer, Michigan. The facility is used not only for coursework sponsored through EMU's Biology Department, but is also a research site for students in the Geology & Geography Department, a stargazing site for students in the Astronomy Club, as well as a facility for retreats and various events sponsored by other EMU departments and K-12 school groups.


5. Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Research Facility
Constructed in 1998 with major funding from the National Science Foundation, EMU's Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Research Facility is operated by the Department of Biology, and currently is used by faculty and students engaged in research related to plant-insect interactions, wetland ecology, fish biology, and tarantula behavior and physiology. The facility consists of state-of-the-art greenhouse facilities, a multi-featured aquarium/aquaculture facility, and a laboratory for insect & invertebrate research.


6. Parson's Center for the Study of Art & Science
In 2000, an 86-acre parcel of land near Traverse City, as well as a major endowment, were gifted to EMU from the estate of Jean Noble Parsons. Programming at the Center is designed bring artists and scientists together for mutual intellectual stimulation. Ms. Parsons understood that artistic creativity and mental health can involve an awareness, understanding, and appreciation of natural environments and hoped to see her property and assets used to create a special interdisciplinary approach to the study of art and science. While the Parson's Center is developing and expanding curricular offerings, the site is also being used by EMU's extensive program in Continuing Education.


7. Drama & Theatre
EMU has been a leader in educational theatre since the Lyceum Society produced the first play on campus in June of 1876. Today, EMU's theatre programs present over 50 performances annually on three stages. The 2004-2005 EMU Theatre season features Neil Simon's trilogy of Brighton Beach Memoirs, Biloxi Blues and Broadway Bound, followed by The Big Friendly Giant, Moliere's The Miser and the musical Anyone Can Whistle.


8. Pease Auditorium
Historically, Pease Auditorium has been a cultural jewel in the heart of Ypsilanti. Serving the University and community since 1914, Pease Auditorium is a social and cultural gathering spot for people from all walks of life and serves to uplift the human spirit, stimulate thinking, and give deeper meaning to everyday life. Over the years, the auditorium has attracted a wide variety of important performers, as well as educational and political figures, such as: The Philadelphia Orchestra and Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Count Basie, John Philip Sousa, Duke Ellington, the Joffrey Ballet Company, Pearl Bailey, Igor Stravinsky, The Temptations, Cicely Tyson, Robert Kennedy, Wynton Marsalis, , and The National Shakespeare Company, to name buy a few examples. Today, the auditorium serves not only as the venue for internationally known performers and speakers, but also offers many performances by EMU music faculty and students.