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

  • Federal stimulus funds available for student jobs: Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Washtenaw County will receive funds to help stimulate the economy and a portion of these funds will be specifically to help students (between the ages of 14-24) find paid employment. As a result, EMU now has paid job and internship opportunities in a variety of departments during spring/summer semester that are available to eligible students! The program is called the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) and EMU is proud to partner with Washtenaw County in making these job opportunities available to eligible students.

Eligibility guidelines and general information about the program are available at: http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/etcs/syepyouth.html The EMU Career Services Center will post on-campus SYEP opportunities at EagleCareers.eRecruiting.com and can also assist with answering questions at 487-0400 or career.services@emich.edu

  • HR Webinar canceled: An HR Webinar, entitled "Managing an International Workforce," originally scheduled Thursday, May 14, 3-4 p.m., 140 McKenny Hall, has been canceled. For more information, call Jada Wester, 487-1863.
  • Into the Woods logo

     
    Into the Woods: EMU Theatre presents "Into the Woods" May 29-31 and June 4-6, in Sponberg Theatre. The Tony Award-winning play will be directed by Ken Stevens with musical direction by R. MacKenzie Lewis. The play follows the residents of a faraway land as they set off to make their wishes come true. The first act follows the guise of a traditional fairy tale, seamlessly weaving together the stories of Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, The Baker and his Wife, and other figures from fairytale history. Act II explores a deeper and darker neck of the woods with the same characters, their wishes fulfilled yet still unsatisfied — only this time with a vengeful giant in their midst. "Into the Woods" will be performed May 29-30 ans June 4-6, 7 p.m.; and May 31, 3 p.m., Sponberg Theatre. The play is recommended for children ages 8 and up. For tickets, call 487-2282.
  • Graphic design thesis exhibition: Kris Rudolph, an MFA candidate, will exhibit her graphic design work, "The Dyning Room," for her graduate thesis exhibition through Friday, May 22, University Gallery, Student Center. A reception is scheduled Friday, May 15, 7-9 p.m., University Gallery. This is the first art installation in EMU's history to be showcased in University Gallery. Dealing with issues about how cancer envelops our environment, Rudolph incorporates graphic design through a multi-sensory experience. For more information, contact Larry Newhouse, 487-0465, or larry.newhouse@emich.edu
  • Campus Emergency Response Team Training (CERT): The University Emergency Management Office hosts a CERT training program. This is a three-day course that provides participants with basic training to help support emergency response to emergency events on campus. The course will be conducted on three consecutive Thursdays: May 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; June 4, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and June 11, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. The course will take place in Room 350, Student Center. Space is limited to 24 participants for the training. Interested persons must complete and submit an application to Mark Wesley at mwesley3@emich.edu or send to the DPS office at 202 Bowen. The application for the training is available at: http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/HSforms/VolunteerApplication.pdf
    For questions regarding the CERT program, please contact Mark Wesley at 487-0799 or e-mail mwesley3@emich.edu.
Comic Art - superheroes

SUPER HEROES MURAL: This wall mural of D.C.
Comics superheroes is on display as part of
"Michigan Comics: Mirth, Mockery and Mayhem
From the Tri-Coastal State." The exhibit
continues in University Gallery through June 5.

  • Michigan Comics Show: The University Gallery hosts "Michigan Comics: Mirth, Mockery and Mayhem From the Tri-Coastal State" through June 5. The exhibition is composed of editorial cartoons, gag panels, comic strips and comic book art by 50 contemporary creators. For more information, contact Larry Newhouse, 487-0465, or e-mail him at larry.newhouse@emich.edu
  • Return to Learn Open House: A Return to Learn Open House is scheduled Wednesday, June 10, 3-7 p.m., Student Center Ballroom. If you are an adult who has never finished a college degree or someone who has completed a degree, but needs an advanced degree or certification, now is the time to return to school. Admissions personnel and academic advisers will be on site to answer questions. To register or more information, call 487-3060 or 1-800-GO.TO.EMU.
  • Swine Flu Web page: Eastern Michigan University has established a Web page to provide the University community with information related to the Swine Flu situation. It is located at http://www.emich.edu/uhs/swineflu. The site will be updated daily and will include the most recent information related to EMU, Washtenaw County and the state. The site also includes a frequently asked questions section and links to other relevant information.

A team of University health and safety officials continues to monitor the situation, keeping in contact with county and state health organizations.

Currently, EMU is taking several proactive measures to help protect the University community. They include: making hand sanitizer available in high contact areas such as computer labs; placing reminders to wash hands in restrooms; and posting fact sheets about Swine Flu around campus. Eastern Michigan also has canceled a study abroad program that was scheduled to go to Mexico in July. For questions, please send them to health.educator@emich.edu

  • Life in the Classroom: Faculty are sought to deliver a "Life in the Classroom" session to this fall's freshmen class. This presentation is part of Fusion: New Student Orientation. Numerous concurrent faculty are needed in order to deliver this content to all new students. The session will be offered Sunday, Sept. 6, 11 a.m. to noon (Labor Day weekend). The presentation content has been developed by EMU faculty and will be provided to all faculty volunteers, along with a brief training prior to the session. To learn more about Fusion: New Student Orientation, visit www.emufusion.org. Please confirm your willingness to present "Life in the Classroom," by contacting Campus Life, 487-2268, or e-mail Melissa Ginotti at mginotti@emich.edu.
Student Center day shot

STUDENT CENTER SCHEDULE: For the spring
and summer terms, the Student Center will be
open Monday through Friday, 7a.m. to 9 p.m.;
and 8 a.m. to 9p.m. on Saturday from now until
Aug. 23.

  • Student Center spring/summer hours: The Student Center's spring and summer hours continue until Sunday, August 23. Hours of operation are as follows: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, closed. Vendor hours will vary. For more information, please call 487-1157.
  • Host a private event at Ezone: The EZone Gaming Center, located at the EMU Student Center, is available for private events during the spring and summer semesters. For more information on availability and pricing, please contact the Event Planning Office at 487-4108.
  • EMU Community Music Academy: Discounts on summer music camps expire June 30. Three camps are available: Children’s Camp, ages 6-9; youth camp, ages 10-13; and Teen Camp, ages 14-17. Each camp is limited to the first 15 registrants. Week one runs from Aug. 3-7 and week two is scheduled Aug. 10-14. Camps starts at 9:30 am and end at 12:30 p.m. each day. EMU Music & Dance faculty/staff instruct at each camp. For a flier, visit www.emich.edu/music/html/cma.html or e-mail the director, Rachel Zirk, at rzirk@emich.edu or call 487-9750.
  • "Why I" feature subjects requested: If you know of an interesting faculty, staff member or administrator that you think would make an interesting "Why I" subject, please forward to Ron Podell at rpodell@emich.edu or call 487-4400. The employee must have worked at EMU for at least three years. Participants receive a green "FOCUS EMU" polo shirt.