Oct. 6, 2009 issue
News Briefs

By Ron Podell

• Annual Security and Fire Safety reports available
• Contemporary Sculpture exhibit
• Contemporary Painting Exhibit
• German-American Day
• Safety and Security Forum scheduled Oct. 8
• Elderquest Conference set for Oct. 12-14
• Parents and Family Weekend
• Distinguished Faculty Awards nominations sought

 

The following are news briefs about important activities and events occcuring on campus.

A WATCHFUL EYE: Greg O'Dell, chief of EMU's Department of Public Safety, keeps watch during a home football game at Rynearson Stadium. The annual security and fire safety reports are now available.

• Annual Security and Fire Safety reports available: A copy of Eastern Michigan University's Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report is now available.  The security report contains crime statistics for the previous three years (2006-2008) concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Eastern Michigan University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from campus. The report includes institutional policies relating to campus safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault and other matters. The report also includes the fire safety report which contains statistics for the reported fires in University housing units and fire safety systems in these buildings. Additionally, the report contains policies and information concerning fire safety and reporting procedures. A copy of this report can be obtained by contacting the University's Department of Public Safety or by accessing the following Web site: http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/current_yearly_crime_stats.pdf

WOODEN SCULPTURE: This piece is one of many on display as part of the "Contemporary Sculpture" exhibit, which runs through Nov. 5 in University Art Gallery, which is located in the Student Center.

• Contemporary Sculpture exhibit: "Contemporary Sculpture", which shows the work of eight established and emerging sculptors who address current issues, will be exhibited through Nov. 5, in the University Art Gallery. The work will address consumption, waste, science, the body, war and commodization. A reception is scheduled Tuesday, Oct. 6, 4-6 p.m., University Art Gallery. Exhibit curators John DeHoog and Brian Nelson will give a gallery talk, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 5 p.m., University Art Gallery. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, call Jennifer Locke, 487-0465, 487-1077, or e-mail jlocke1@emich.edu

WARM COLORS: This painting of a folded blanket is part of the "Contemporary Painting" exhibit, which runs through Nov. 5 in Ford Gallery.

• Contemporary Painting exhibit: "Contemporary Painting", an exhibit featuring artists working in a variety of media and approaches, is scheduled through Nov. 5 in Ford Gallery. Curated by EMU faculty Michael Reedy and Amy Sacksteder, and featuring the work of local, regional and national artists, the exhibition will investigate the role of painting in today's art world with no restrictions on scale, media and subject matter. A reception is scheduled Wednesday, Oct. 7, 4-6 p.m., Ford Gallery. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, call Jennifer Locke, 487-0465, 487-1077, or e-mail jlocke1@emich.edu

• German-American Day: The 5th Annual EMU German-American Day will take place with a program Wednesday, Oct. 7, 4 p.m., at the Student Center. This year's event commemorates the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, which led to the reunification of the two Germanies. The program will be followed by an authentic German dinner with music in the Student Center Ballroom. For more information, contact Margrit Zinggeler, 487-0130, extension 1995.

• Safety and Security Forum scheduled Oct. 8: A Safety and Security Forum is scheduled Thursday, Oct. 8, 4:30-6 p.m., room 310A, Student Center. The forum will include opening remarks from EMU President Susan Martin; a public safety department update from Police Chief Greg O'Dell; a RAVE System update from Pam Young, with University Communications; a flu vaccine discussion with Ellen Gold, director of University Health Services; and an emergency management office update from Mark Wesley, director of the Emergency Management Office. For more information, call the Department of Public Safety, 487-1222.

• ELDERLY ISSUES: EMU Elderquest will host its inaugural conference on issues related to senior citizens Oct. 12-14 in the Student Center.

  Elderquest Conference set for Oct. 12-14: EMU Elderquest will hosts its inaugural conference on issues that relate to senior citizens, Oct. 12-14, in the Student Center. Speakers include members from various community and professional organizations, such as Elderwise and Catholic Social Services, as well as EMU faculty. Topics include: "The Changing Status of Senior Centers," "Images of the Elderly in Film" and "Volunteerism." The conference is free and open to the public. For further information, contact IWAndrews at iwojcik@emich.edu or 487-0227.

• Parents and Family Weekend: Parents and family members of EMU students are invited to enjoy a taste of a classic fall weekend at college, Friday, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 25. Enjoy a wide array of free campus cultural and athletic events. Attend special activities, including a 'Get Skooled' mini-lecture series offered by some of EMU's best faculty and designed particularly for parents and family members. Top it all off with a warm welcome and a hearty meal at an EMU Family Welcome Tailgate and football game. For more information, call 487-2268 or go to http://www.emich.edu/campuslife/?p=orientation-parents

DISTINGUISHED COMPANY: Distinguished Faculty Award winners proudly display their awards at the 2009 Faculty Excellence Awards Luncheon in March. Nominations are currently being sought for Distinguished Faculty Awards in six categories.

• Distinguished Faculty Awards nominations sought: Nominations for the 2009 Ron W. Collins Distinguished Faculty Awards are now being sought. These awards give the University community the opportunity to recognize outstanding faculty who excel in their professional academic life. Awards are granted in the categories of: Teaching I, Teaching II, Research I , Research II, Service to the University and Creative Activity. The guidelines, deadlines and nomination forms for the 2009 Ronald W. Collins Distinguished Faculty Awards can be found on line at http://www.emich.edu/public/aa/faculty.html. Please share this information with the appropriate people and/or committees within your department or area. The awards will be presented at the Faculty Awards Ceremony March 24, 2010. For questions, contact Akosua Dow at adow3@emich.edu or call 487-0889.