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

  • Patricia Campbell lecture: Patricia Campbell, an Irish activist, will provide the keynote address, "From Birmingham to Belfast: The Long Reach of the African-American Civil Rights Movement," for Black History Month Tuesday, Feb. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Carillon Room, Halle Library. Campbell will discuss the profound impact the U.S. civil rights movement had on the modern history of Ireland and the continuing struggle there. During her keynote, Campbell will present the rare film, "Off Our Knees," about the Irish civil rights movement. The film will be followed by a question-and-answer session. For more information, call Diversity Affairs, 487-3118.
  • Online directory updates welcome: The online EMU Campus Offices Telephone List provides a listing of all campus offices, phone numbers and locations. The list can be accessed at http://www.emich.edu/telephones/. If there are any changes or updates, please report this through your department secretary to University Communications at shannon.hamel@emich.edu
  • Nominees sought for Merlanti Awards: Nominations are being sought for the Third Merlanti Ethics Best Practices Award, sponsored by the Ernest and Jeanne Merlanti Ethics Program at Eastern Michigan University. The award honors a businessperson who is committed to the highest ethical practices in both business and the community.

The 2006 award will be presented at the EMU College of Business' Annual Honors Banquet March 24 at the Ypsilanti Marriott Hotel.

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Nominations may come from individuals or businesses for a businessperson in the southeastern Michigan region who meets the following criteria: shows a strong commitment to and demonstration of ethical practices in business; has high standards of behavior toward customers, employees and suppliers as well as the community; practices accurate and truthful advertising and sales practices (where applicable); and possesses a positive ethical reputation among peers and the community.

Nomination forms are available online at http://www.emich.edu/public/cob/management/ethics/award.html or by contacting the Ethics Program Award Committee at COB_Ethics@emich.edu. Nominations may be sent via e-mail or faxed (details are provided at the Web site). The nomination deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 22.

The scholars enrolled in the EMU College of Business' Merlanti Corporate Ethics Seminar will review nominations. This group will interview the top candidates with the final choice made by the program's Ethics Advisory Board.

  • EMU social hour scheduled Feb. 24: Come join your University colleagues for a social hour from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the Eagle Crest Golf Club. A no-work-allowed policy holds, just a chance to come together as friends in a social setting. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. So, talk to your friends and colleagues on campus and come out and enjoy yourselves in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. There will be drawings for raffle prizes and each attendee will receive FREE tickets to the EMU women vs. Ball State University basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25. For details, contact Cathy Lower, 487-3122, or cathy.lower@emich
  • Halle Library schedules winter break hours: Halle Library's winter recess hours are: Friday, Feb. 24, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 26, noon-10 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 27 - Saturday, March 4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, March 5 (resume regular hours) noon-midnight. For more information, call 487-0020, extension 2100.
  • Writing Across the Curriculum hosts Spring Institute: The Writing Across the Curriculum program hosts a Spring Institute May 1-5. The institute covers all aspects of writing instruction within the disciplines, from assignment design to assessment writing, and everything in between. All faculty are welcome to apply; those who are preparing to propose or teach writing intensive courses (existing or new) will be given priority. For application details, e-mail Heidi Estrem, director, Writing Across the Curriculum, at heidi.estrem@emich.edu. Applications are due March 17.
  • John Kitzman

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    John Kitzman to perform at EMU: John Kitzman, principal trombonist for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, will perform with pianist Yu-Lein The during a recital March 10, 7:30 p.m., in Pease Auditorium. Selections include Ewazen's "Sonata," Stojowski's "Fantasie," Serocki's "Sonatina," and Bernstein's "Mippy II." Kitzman also will teach a master class March 11, 10 a.m., in Pease Auditorium. Both events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Donald Babcock, EMU professor of music, at 487-6842.
  • Nominations sought for Institutional Values Awards: Nominations for Institutional Values Awards are sought. Awards in each of six categories carries a $3,500 stipend provided by the EMU Foundation. Information about previous years' awardees and the nomination process can be found at www.emich.edu/iva/ Nominators should submit 10 sets of materials to 202 Welch by Friday, April 7. Honorees will be recognized at the 2006 University Convocation. For more information, call 487-2211.