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

  • EMU President Samuel Kirkpatrick

    SEARCH THE STARS : Norbert Vance, scientific
    instrument technician in the department of
    physics and astronomy, peers through a
    telescope atop Scherzer Hall. EMU's
    Astronomy Club hosts a number of stargazing
    sessions this month.
    Astronomy Club hosts stargazing sessions: The Eastern Michigan University Astronomy Club will host public stargazing sessions this month following its 7:30 p.m. meetings March 9, 16, 23 and 30 in 402 Sherzer Hall. For more information, call 487-3033 or visit the Astronomy Club's Web site at www.physics.emich.edu/astrclub.
  • Board of Regents meets March 15: The Board of Regents will meet Tuesday, March 15. The schedule, which has been slightly revamped to avoid committees meeting simultaneously, is as follows: Faculty Affairs Committee, 8 a.m., 205 Welch; Student Affairs Committee, 9 a.m., 201 Welch; Educational Policies Committee, 10 a.m., 205 Welch; Finance Committee, 11 a.m., 201 Welch; Regular Meeting, 12:30 p.m., 201 Welch; Recess for lunch, 1 p.m.; and reconvene regular meeting, 2 p.m., 201 Welch. Call Dana Aymond, 487-2410.
  • EMU President Samuel Kirkpatrick

    Alexander
    Speaker Series continues: Eastern Michigan University's Distinguished Speaker Series in clinical research administration continues Thursday, March 10. Duane Alexander, director of the National Institutes of Child Health and Development at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), presents "The NIH Roadmap and Clinical Research," 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 4936 W. Clark Rd., Superior Twp. Alexander will discuss the cooperative effort or "roadmap" among all NIH facilities to work together and expedite the progress of their research.
  • Call for volunteers: Student volunteers are needed for a one-day science event, "Science is for Girls!," a Pfizer grant-funded collaboration between the American Humanics Program and the Girl Scouts Huron Valley Council. Approximately 70-80 Girl Scouts will be on campus Saturday, April 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., to participate in four workshops led by EMU female faculty in biology, chemistry, physics and technology. Ten student volunteers are needed the day of the event to greet visitors as they arrive on campus, guide groups to various campus buildings/labs and to help distribute lunch. For more information, contact Kim Creasap, project coordinator, at 487-1612 or e-mail her at kcreasap@emich.edu.
  • Graduate Student Exhibition: The Graduate Student Exhibition runs through Friday, March 11, at Ford Gallery. This non-juried exhibition features a large range of artwork of MFA, MA and MAE candidates. Graduate students submit one to two current artworks for the exhibition and Dean's Purchase Awards are awarded to outstanding artworks. Approximately $2,200 worth of artwork is purchased each year and selected works will become part of the Graduate School's permanent collection. For more about the exhibition and Ford Gallery hours, call Larry Newhouse, 487-0465.
  • Benefit name change: One of Eastern Michigan University's 403 (b) options, Kemper Advantage II, will now be referred to as Chase Insurance Advantage III. Chase Insurance purchased Kemper and its parent company, Zurich Life, last year. The name change completes the terms of the purchase. The investment funds remain the same. Comprehensive Planning Group Insurance remains as the financial advisers for this account. For investment information, call Ken Walker at 1-800-358-9567.
  • Earn EMU credit abroad: Applications are still being accepted for EMU spring and summer Study Abroad programs. Visit up to 10 countries this summer and earn 12 credits toward your degree. Call 487-2424 or go to www.emich.edu/abroad/springandsummer.html.
  • FSA Ceridian customer service delays addressed: Due to the increased volume of claims submissions and the implementation of a new system, which will provide digital imaging and improved claims processing, Ceridian Benefits Services, the University's FSA administrator, has issued an apology for any delays in customer service response time. The Benefits Office has been assured that these issues are being addressed and that normal service levels will return by mid-March. The Benefits Office will continue to monitor the situation and asks for patience and understanding during this time. For more information, call Jeanette Hassan, 487-3195.