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

Presidential search listening results: Summary results of the presidential search listening sessions are now online. Find out what has been discussed and what themes have emerged at the more than 40 sessions to date. For summary results, go to http://www.emich.edu/presidentialsearch/listening_results.html

Board of Regents meets Jan. 18: The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents meets Tuesday, Jan. 18. The committee schedule is as follows: Faculty Affairs Committee, 8 a.m., 205 Welch; Student Affairs Committee, 8 a.m., 201 Welch; Educational Policies Committee, 9 a.m., 205 Welch; Finance Committee, 10:30 a.m., 201 Welch; Regular meeting, noon, 201 Welch; recess for lunch, 12:30 p.m.; Reconvene regular meeting, 1:30 p.m., 201 Welch. Call Dana Aymond, 487-2410.

Winter break courses still available: Earn up to four EMU credit hours during winter break (Feb. 27-March 4) by enrolling in one of more than 15 accelerated format courses offered at Otsego Club and Resort in Gaylord. For information or a registration form, stop by 101 Boone Hall, call 487-9045 or visit www.ce.emich.edu/winterbreak.

WEMU Mardi Gras scheduled Feb. 4: Tickets are now on sale for WEMU's annual Mardi Grad Party Friday, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m., Convocation Center. Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas, and Lagniappe will perform. Beads, masks and other favors will be available for purchase. This year, there is a $20 general admission ticket and a $40 ticket that includes a Louisiana-style dinner. Dinner parties of eight will receive a $5 discount per ticket. General admission tickets will be available at the door. Dinner party ticket sales will end Feb. 1. For tickets, call 487-2282.

World College international travel grants available: International travel support is available to full-time faculty and staff through the World College. Special consideration will be given to those who have not previously received a travel grant. The deadline for receipt of your application is Feb. 14. For details and procedures, go to the World College Web page at www.emich.edu/worldcollege or call 487-2414.

Resolution solution: The Rec/IM hosts a week of free aerobics through Saturday, Jan. 22. To participate, you must be a current member of the Rec/IM or purchase a day pass. To see the schedule, visit the Rec/IM Web site and click on "aerobics and fitness" for the winter 2005 schedule. For further information, call the Rec/IM, 487-1338.

Graduate Research Fair nominations due: Nomination forms for graduate students to present their academic research at the March 28th Graduate Research Fair are available from the Graduate School, department heads and graduate adviser, and the Graduate School Web site at www.gsr.emich.edu, or department heads and graduate advisers. The deadline is Friday, Jan. 21. Call the Graduate School, 487-0042.