Laughing, dancing, learning and helping others are all
part of the special dimension that Campus Life brings to
Eastern Michigan University students. With a wide array
of activities to choose from, new friends and experiences
are all within easy reach.
"Students who are involved in campus events get to meet
people and build relationships, develop communication skills,
mature socially, learn beyond the classroom, increase their
likelihood of graduation, and generally have a better college
experience," said John Cassedy, Campus Life's student coordinator
for arts and entertainment.
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NIGHT ACTIVITIES: To keep students involved
in
EMU after hours, EMU After Dark activities include
Laugh Lounge, Friday Night Movies, Snack and
Study,
Sky Lounge and more. |
To get the word out, Campus Life is stepping up use of
its social media sites on Facebook and Twitter, as well
as creating a new Web site.
"We want to interact with students and create a conversation
with our community to produce exactly what the community
wants," said Cassedy.
Campus Life Highlights for the fall include:
NEW! Students can put their luck or trivia
knowledge to the test at the new Game Show Night ,
tentatively scheduled Oct. 12, 8-10 p.m., in the Student
Center Auditorium. Stay tuned to see if contestants will
be in the hot seat for Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Wheel
of Fortune or a surprise selection.
NEW! Musicians, comedians and poets
can grab the spotlight during Open Mic Nights ,
tentatively scheduled Oct. 8, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10, 8 p.m.
to midnight, in the Student Center. Come see if some new
stars emerge.
Sky Lounge transforms room 300 of the
Student Center into a cool nightclub with local jazz and
dance bands. Students, faculty and staff can sit back and
listen as they enjoy mocktails, or jump up and dance. Join
the fun Sept. 17, Oct. 15 and Nov. 19, 9 p.m. to midnight.
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ENJOY A LAUGH: Local comedians will again
entertain at the Laugh Lounge, with events
scheduled Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and Dec. 3 |
Laugh Lounge was such a hit when it
debuted last year. It's back on the schedule Oct. 1, Nov.
5 and Dec. 3, 9 p.m. to midnight, room 300, Student
Center. Local stand-up comedians pull out their best routines.
Free snacks and beverages are available.
Film buffs should head over to the Student Center Auditorium
for free Friday Night Movies, with showings
at 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and midnight. This semester's features
include "The Hangover," "Milk," "Slumdog Millionaire," and "Harry
Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." Monday Matinees of the
movies will be shown at 4 p.m. in the same location.
For off-campus adventure, try an Eastern Excursion.
Cheer on the Detroit Tigers Sept. 29; get spooked at Cedar
Point's HalloWeekends Oct. 17; or enjoy the sounds of the
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Nov. 14. For other excursions,
check Campus Life's online calendar of events.
Celebrate Latino Heritage Month with Salsa Night,
sponsored by the Latino Student Association and the Center
for Multicultural Affairs, Oct. 14, 8 p.m., room 300, in
the Student Center. Come out and enjoy great music, salsa
dancing lessons and free food.
Help the less fortunate in the community during Hunger
and Homelessness Week, scheduled Nov. 15-21.
Activities include toiletry and food drives, volunteering
at local shelters, and a panel discussion on hunger and
homelessness issues.
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VIDEO ART: Geust lecturer Brody
Condon
presents a lecture, "Re-
purposing Video Games or
Game
Structures," Sept. 30, 7 p.m., in
Strong Auditorium. |
Guest lecturer Brody Condon will present "Re-purposing
Video Games or Game Structures" Sept. 30, 7 p.m., in Strong
Auditorium. Condon uses existing video games or game structures
to create sculpture, performance art and video installations.
Students can explore their interests through one of EMU's
many student organizations. Groups include
everything from Hockey Club to Gospel Choir to Student
Government. For a complete list of student organizations,
visit www.emich.edu/studentorgs.
Develop leadership skills through the Emerging
Leaders Series, Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m., beginning
Sept. 29. Students who complete the eight-week program,
designed for first-year students, will receive Learning
Beyond the Classroom credit for community service, citizenship
and leadership.
For more information or to see the complete calendar of
events, call Campus Life at 487-3045 or visit www.emich.edu/campuslife,
Facebook.com/campuslifeEMU or Twitter.com/campuslifeEMU.
