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The following are news briefs about important activities and events happening at Eastern Michigan University.

BORN TO WIN: Ford Gallery hosts "Born
to Win," an art exhibition by David
Borawski, through Feb. 20.

Born to Win: Ford Gallery hosts "Born to Win," an exhibition by David Borawski, through Friday, Feb. 20. This exhibition incorporates sculpture, painting and video in a stimulating gallery installation. For more information, please contact Larry Newhouse, 487-0465, or e-mail him at larry.newhouse@emich.edu

Controlling stress: Human Resources Training & Professional Development is sponsoring an Employee Wellness Program, "A Better Way to Live: Controlling Stress with Meditation-Part 2, Advanced Course." For four weeks, step out of your busy schedule to rest and relieve stress in a course taught by Martha Kimball. Classes are free and will take place Tuesdays: today, Jan. 20, and 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Room 310B, Student Center. Faculty and staff employees who have previously taken a meditation course or have practiced meditation can attend. Enrollment space is limited, so register early. To register, go to hr_tpd(hrunderscoretpd)@emich.edu. Include your name, department, class grade level, e-mail address and phone number. For more information, contact Pat Harris, 487-3430, or e-mail pharris@emich.edu.

Tuition waiver deadline: The deadline to turn in employee and spouse/dependent tuition waivers for Winter Term 2009 is Wednesday, Jan. 14. These forms must be completed each term and are available on the Human Resources (Staff) Web site ( www.emich.edu/hr/hrforms). Please print off the form, complete and sign it. Fax it to (734) 487-4389 or walk it over to the Benefits Office, 140 McKenny Hall, before the deadline.

Give blood: Halle Library hosts a blood drive with the American Red Cross Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred and last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Sarah Fabian at sfabian@emich.edu

Lunch and Learn: Human Resources Training & Professional Development hosts "Office Politics," Wednesday, Jan. 14, noon to 2 p.m., room 100, McKenny Hall. This session will focus on politics and peer relations, two issues that often trouble employees. All faculty and staff employees may attend. To register, e-mail hr_tpd@emich.edu. Include your contact information, course title and number. For more information, visit www.emich.edu/hr/pfdeveloopment/lunchlearn.html

MLK Hip Hop Explosion: The 10th Annual MLK Hip Hop Explosion, an EMU student talent showcase of singing, dancing, poetry and rap is scheduled Saturday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m., Pease Auditorium. This year's show will feature noen student performances, a dance battle between Diversion Dance Troupe and Finesse and music by DJ C-Dub. Student performers will compete for scholarship. The first-place winner will receive $750; second place, $500; and third place, $250. The students will be judged on delivery, creativity, stage presene, relevance to the life and legacy of King, and their incorporation of the theme, "Our Revolution, Our Responsibility." For more infomration, contact Keith Jason, 487-8659. For more information a bout other MLK events and programs, visit http://www.emich.edu/mlk/

President's MLK Luncheon: The President's Luncheon takes place Monday, Jan. 19, from 11:50 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. in the Student Center Grand Ballroom. Tickets are $19 for students and $29 for adults. Please be prepared to choose a meat or vegetarian option. This year's keynote speaker is Ed Gordon, an Emmy Award-winning television broadcaster and founder of Daddy's Promise. Departments and colleges are encouraged to reserve tables early as this event typically sells out. For additional information, please contact Kay Woodiel, Director of Diversity and Community Involvement, at dwoodiel@emich.edu or 487-6790, or, for tickets, call the EMU ticket office at 487-2282.

Get Going Fridays: Get Going Friday Tours are offered Jan. 23 and 30; and Feb. 6. The program is designed for high school seniors and transfer students. If students have already been admitted, they should come to Get Going Fridays to determine if EMU's small-campus feel and outstanding academic programs is a good fit for them. For students who have not yet applied to EMU, they should submit an application and official transcripts during Get Going Fridays and EMU will waive the $20 on-site application fee. The half-day program starts at 10 a.m., with a brief presentation by admissions counselors, a tour of campus, and lunch in the Dining Commons.

Graduate Open House: The Graduate Open House takes place Saturday, Jan. 31, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Halle Library. This is an opportunity to learn about EMU graduate programs, apply on-site at no cost, talk to academic advisers and tour the campus. Informational sessions on admissions process, programs of study, financial aid, graduate assistantships and doctoral fellowships will be offered. For more information, call 487-3060 or 1-800-468-6368; or visit www.emich.edu/gradopenhouse

New changes at Halle Library: As of Jan. 5, services in Halle Library have been reviewed and changes implemented to more efficiently provide service to the campus community in addition to maximizing cost effectiveness. Services provided by the Library Client Service Department have been moved to the following areas in the Library: Administration, Circulation and the Multi-Media Desk. For more information contact Library administration at 487-0020, extension 2200.