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

  • Take the 2006 Health and Fitness Challenge: Get fit, stay motivated and have fun! There's no time like the present to set goals and reach them. The REC/IM, the Office of Nutrition Services and the Health Education team bring you the 2006 Health and Fitness Challenge. The challenge is open to faculty, staff or students. Individuals or teams (made up of 2-5 people) are invited to participate in a 10-week competition where participants set weekly health, fitness and personal wellness goals. Participants win points to earn prizes, through any of the following: meeting exercise and/or weight loss goals and attending health and wellness seminars. Cost is $5 to participate and the individual or team captain must attend ONE of the mandatory information meetings. Information captains meetings are scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 31, noon, fifth floor, Rec/IM or Wednesday, Feb. 1, 6 p.m., fifth floor, Rec/IM. Registration for the program runs through Thursday, Feb. 1. The program runs Feb. 6-March 31. For more information, contact Barb Figurski at the Rec/IM, 487-1338, or the Office of Nutrition Services, 108 Roosevelt at 487-6572.
  • Study Abroad Fair

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    Study Abroad Fair is scheduled
    Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., McKenny
    Union Ballroom.

    Go away for credit: The Office of Academic Programs Abroad/World College announces the Winter Study Abroad Fair Wednesday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., McKenny Union Ballroom. The fair will feature program directors, returning study abroad students, a financial aid adviser, a travel agent and a chance to enter a free raffle for two $250 study abroad awards, applicable to any spring/summer or fall 2006 EMU study abroad program fee. For more information, visit www.emich.edu/abroad or call Justin Meilgaard or Benita Goldman at 487-2424.
  • Faculty/staff academic advising training: The Academic Advising Center in 301 Pierce has scheduled additional academic adviser training. The training is designed to update faculty and staff who are involved in advising undergraduate students. Sessions will cover policy and procedures as they relate to general undergraduate academic advising. Topics will include an outline of the current general education requirements, updates on recent changes in satisfying the requirements, an outline of the current advising structure and services, and others. Please forward this message to the appropriate people in your department and encourage them to attend one of the sessions scheduled Feb. 8, 1-4 p.m., or Feb. 21, 9 a.m.-noon. Both sessions are scheduled in Room 111, Halle Library. Additional sessions may be added as demand dictates. Space is limited, so please R.S.V.P. Bob Salisbury at robert.salisbury@emich.edu or call 487-2171.
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  • President for a Day applicants sought: President for a Day is a one-day exchange program that creates a unique learning opportunity for one EMU student and EMU President John Fallon. Each will reverse their roles for a day and gain valuable insight into the everyday experiences of a typical student and the University's leader. Exposure to these different perspectives will expand networks, stimulate empathy, generate ideas and facilitate greater understanding of the strengths, weaknesses and opportunities of the institution. For more information and an application, go to www.emich.edu/campuslife/president or call 487-3045. The application deadline is Friday Feb. 10. The actual event is scheduled March 7.
  • Call for Teaching Excellence nominations: EMU's Alumni Association is beginning the selection process to determine professors who will be honored at the 16th Annual Teaching Excellence Awards. Please help us identify faculty members who have most impacted students during their years at Eastern Michigan by submitting a nomination. You may review criteria and download an application at www.emich.edu/alumni/awards/tea. When nominating, please provide a complete application and a letter of nomination. Additional letters of support also are welcome. Please forward your nomination to the Office for Alumni Relations, 1349 S. Huron Street, Suite 2, no later than Friday, March 3. For questions, call 487-0250.