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

  • Detroit Tigers Caravan to visit EMU: The Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan will bring coach Jim Leyland, several players and the American League Championship Trophy to Eastern Michigan University's Convocation Center Thursday, Jan. 18, 6-7:15 p.m. Free tickets are available by calling the EMU Convocation Center, 487-2282. Dan Dickerson, the voice of the Tigers, will emcee a question-and-answer session with Leyland and the players. There also will be free giveaways and the showing of a highlight video.
Tigers Caravan logo

TIGER TRAIL: The Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan
will bring coach Jim Leyland, several players and
the American League Championship Trophy to
EMU's Convocation Center Jan. 18, 6-7:15 p.m.

A ticketed VIP reception will follow the program in the Stadium Club. Tickets are $75 (limit two) and include reserved main floor seating for the program and beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres at the reception. A portion of the proceeds will go to the EMU baseball and softball programs. Ticket sales for the annual TigerFest also will be available. For more information, call 487-2282.

 

  • Financial Aid Extravaganza: Learn everything you need to know about financial aid by attending Eastern Michigan University’s Financial Aid Extravaganza Thursday, Jan. 18, 5:45-8:15 p.m., EMU Student Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. This program is geared toward high school seniors and their families regardless of the college or university they plan to attend. Experts will be available to answer questions about financial aid and how to apply for it. Information about Michigan scholarship and grant programs also will be presented. For more information, call 1-800-GO-TO-EMU.
  • Board of Regents meeting: The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents meets Friday, Jan. 19, in Welch Hall. The committee schedule is as follows: Athletic Affairs, 12:45-1:30 p.m., Room 201; Faculty Affairs, cancelled; Student Affairs, 1:45-2:30 p.m., Room 201; Educational Policies, 1:45-2:30 p.m., Room 205; Finance and Audit, 2:30-4 p.m., Room 201; and Regular Board meeting, 4:15 p.m., Room 201. For more information, call Jackie Kurtz, 487-2410.
  • Get Going Fridays: Eastern Michigan University will host "Get Going Fridays" for high school seniors Jan. 19 and 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. These on-campus admission events will give potential EMU students the opportunity to tour campus, meet admissions counselors and get an onsite admission decision. Radio spots to promote "Get Going Fridays" continue through Jan. 25. The 15-second spots can be heard on Detroit-area radio stations CIMX-FM 88.7, WKQI-FM 95.5 and WLJB-FM 97.9; WWWW-FM 102.9 in Ann Arbor; Cleveland radio stations WXRK-FM 92.3 and WAKS-FM 96.5; and Toledo radio stations WVKS-FM 92.5 and WRWK-FM 106.5.
Arcs and Orbits

AIRBORNE: Amy Hanseman, a
senior from Traverse City,
soars during a dance program
at EMU last year. Photo by Brian
Hobbs

  • Arcs and Orbits: An EMU dance program, "Arcs and Orbits," is scheduled Jan. 19-20 at 8 p.m., and Jan. 21, 2 p.m., in EMU's Quirk Theatre. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $8 for students with ID. The concert features modern dance, contemporary ballet and jazz performed by EMU students. Choreography showcases the works of guest artist Tom Smith, a former member of the Martha Graham Dance Company; and EMU faculty members Holly Hobbs, Sherry Jerome, Joanna McNamara and Julianne O'Brien Pedersen, among others. For more information, call the Quirk Theatre Box Office at 487-1221.
  • Ohio residents employed at EMU: Attention, Ohio residents employed at Eastern Michigan University: In 2007, you will now have the opportunity to have State of Ohio employment tax withheld from your payroll check. If you are interested in having this tax withheld in lieu of the State of Michigan employment tax, please come to the payroll office and request the "Ohio Employee's Withholding Exemption Certificate IT 4" or go to the following link http://tax.ohio.gov/documents/forms/employer_withholding/Generic/WTH_IT4_Final_2006_GEN_FI_112206.pdf to complete the form and return it to the Payroll Department, Room 104, Hover Building. For more information, call Kim Hill, 487-2392Kim Hill, Kim Hill, 487-2393.