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

David Coverly

Coverly
  • "Speed Bump" on exhibit: A special show featuring the work of EMU alumnus Dave Coverly is on display Monday, March 22, through Friday, March 26, Student Art Gallery, in the Student Center. Come enjoy his unique perspective on life as illustrated through his "Speed Bump" cartoon panel. This exhibit is on loan from the Kalamazoo Institute of Art. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and then during the Undergraduate Symposium Friday, March 26. For more information, contact Wendy Kivi at 487-3198.
  • Grad Fair at EMU Bookstore: The Annual Graduation Fair at the EMU Bookstore is Tuesday, March 23, through Thursday, March 25. Students will be able to place cap and gown orders, view and order class rings and personalized graduation announcements, and learn more about April commencement. For more information, contact the EMU Bookstore at (734) 483-2850 or visit www.emich.bkstr.com.
Jeanette Hassan

Hassan
  • Goodbye, Jeanette: Please join Human Resources to celebrate Jeanette Hassan's 24 years of dedicated service to EMU during a reception Tuesday, March 30, 3:30-6 p.m., room 300, Student Center. If you have a favorite story or memory of Jeantte, please send it to Jada Wester at jada.wester@emich.edu or to Jada Wester, Human Resources, room 140, McKenny Hall, by Thursday, March 25. If you plan to attend the reception RSVP by calling Helene Neely at 487-3195 no later than Thursday, March 25.
  • 30th Annual Undergraduate Symposium: Some of the best and brightest of EMU's undergraduate students present at the 30th Annual Undergraduate Symposium, Friday, March 26, 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Student Center. The symposium features oral presentations and poster displays on diverse topics of research representing academic disciplines from across the University. For more information, contact Wendy Kivi at wkivi@mich.edu.
graduate student art exhibit

GRADUATE ART: (from left) MFA
candidates Lois Bryant and Marty
Somberg discuss the works on display
at the Graduate Student Art Exhibition.
The two also had their art on display.

  • Renew Your View: Eastern Michigan University faculty and staff are being asked to" renew your view" of EMU and share it with a prospective student at Explore Eastern in three easy steps: Visit EMU's Explore Eastern open house with a prospective student. Show your EMU ID at the Welcome Center (room 220 in the Student Center) to be eligible for the random drawing (receive an EMU-branded gift just for entering). Be present for the announcement of the winner Saturday, March 27, at 1 p.m. For more information, contact Admissions at 487-3060 or go to http://www.emich.edu/explore/.
  • Harvey Ovshinsky

    Ovshinsky
    How to produce a career in film, video production: Eastern Michigan University’s First Film Career Speaker Series continues with Harvey Ovshinsky presenting two sessions Saturday, March 27, 9 a.m. to noon or 1:30-4:30 p.m., Quirk Theatre. Ovshinsky will be covering the branding and entrepreneurial side to film and video storytelling and will provide participants with real-world examples and personal stories about how to start out, grow and sustain a career in Michigan. Both sessions are free and open to the public. For further information, contact Keith Damron at kdamron@emich.edu.
  • School of Engineering Technology campus comment: The school of engineering technology has completed its program review for 2009-2010. The campus community is invited to provide input and feedback to complete the review process. All interested faculty and staff are invited to review and comment on the school of engineering technology program review electronically, via the REPORTS tab on my.emich until Monday, March 29. Instructions for accessing and commenting on the reviews can be obtained by clicking the following link: "How to Access the Campus Comment Module." Further questions should be directed to Dondi Goerlitz at 487-0169 or by e-mail at dgoerlitz@emich.edu.
  • An Evening with Mark Twain: The Bruce T. Halle Library, along with the English and history departments, present a roundtable spring discussion on the 100th anniversary of Mark Twain's death, Tuesday, March 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Student Center Auditorium. Samuel Langhorne Clemens, well-known by his pen name, Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist. Twain is noted for his novels "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" (1884) and "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" (1876). English department faculty Jeffrey Duncan, Martin Shichtman and Andrea Kaston Tange, and Steven Ramold from the history department will give 15-minute presentations on Mark Twain from the unique perspective of their field of study. Sessions will be followed by questions. Joseph Csicsila is the moderator of this event. A reception will follow outside the Student Center Ballroom. For more information, contact Robert Stevens at 487-0020, extension 2132, or e-mail rsteven5@emich.edu or Mary Murphy at 487-0020, extension 2210; or e-mail mary.murphy@emich.edu.
  • Inkstains Summer Writers Camp: The Eastern Michigan Writing Project (EMWP) is pleased to present the Inkstains Middle and High School Writers Camp on EMU's main campus. For students entering grades 6-8, Inkstains Session 1 will take place Monday, July 12, through Friday, July 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For students entering grades 9-12, Inkstains Session 2 will take place Monday, July 19, through Friday, July 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registrations are now being accepted. For more information about the camp or to request a brochure and registration form, please contact Kim Pavlock at kpavlock@emich.edu.
  • Rodney Slater

    CAMPAIGN CHAIR: Rodney
    Slater, former secretary of the
    U.S. Department of
    Transportation during the
    Clinton presidency and a 1977
    EMU alumnus, will chair the
    University's comprehensive
    campaign, which kicks off April
    19.

    Latino Alumni Scholarship: Applications for the EMU Latino Alumni Association scholarship for 2010-2011 are now available. Pick one up in the Center for Multicultural Affairs office, room 358, Student Center. Applications are due Sunday, March 28, in the CMA office. To request an application via e-mail, e-mail emu_latinoalumni@yahoo.com. For more information, contact the CMA office at 487-2377.
  • The Campaign for EMU: The EMU Foundation, President Susan Martin and the Board of Regents invite students, faculty and staff to the kickoff of “Invest. Inspire. The Campaign for Eastern Michigan University,“ Monday, April 19, noon to 2 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. The comprehensive campaign will raise funds for University scholarships, academic programs and facilities. There will be food and refreshments at this free event, and speakers will include President Martin. The overall goal of the campaign will be announced at the reception. You also will hear how such a campaign works and how you can help. For more information, contact EMU Communications at 487-4400.
  • Tutors needed for spring, summer and fall semesters: Holman Success Center, located in room G04 of Halle Library, is currently hiring tutors for 100- and 200-level courses, especially in math, biology, chemistry, statistics, physics, and philosophy. Holman Success Center offers flexible hours and competitive wages. If you are interested, please fill out an employment application that can be found in the office (G04 Halle) or online at www.emich.edu/tlc.