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

  • Magdalen Hsu-Li

    Hsu-Li
    Smashing the Ceiling: Magdalen Hsu-Li, an internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, painter and cultural activist, presents a musical lecture entitled, “Smashing the Ceiling,” Tuesday, March 24, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Student Center Auditorium. Hsu-Li will share her personal experiences, while assisting the audience in finding ways to explore and redefine their own identities. This event is part of Women's History Month. For more information, call 487-1177 or visit www.emich.edu/wstudies
  • Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon: Eastern Michigan University's Women's Center hosts The Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon Wednesday, April 1, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Student Center Ballroom B. The Women of Excellence Awards are designed to acknowledge those members of the campus community who enhance and make a positive difference in the lives of women at EMU. Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, March 25. To RSVP, call the Women's Center at 487-4282 or e-mail caitlin.stolz@gmail.com. For more information and to download a nomination form, visit www.emich.edu/wcen. Nominations are due by Wednesday, March 25.
  • Michigan Theater

    LIVE DRIVE: 89.1 WEMU will
    broadcast part of its spring
    pledge drive from the
    Michigan Theater in Ann
    Arbor.

    WEMU to broadcast spring pledge drive from Michigan Theater: 89.1, WEMU, Eastern Michigan University’s public radio station, will broadcast part of its spring pledge drive live from Ann Arbor’s Michigan Theater, beginning at 6 a.m. Friday, March 27, with a special edition of its popular film segment, "Cinema Chat." Michigan Theater Executive Director Russ Collins and Artrain President Debra Polich will join WEMU’s David Fair in asking for pledges for three hours of NPR’s "Morning Edition." 89.1 Jazz, with Linda Yohn, will follow with special guest Tamara Real, from the Arts Alliance. Also on 89.1 Jazz, Michael Jewett will be joined by local author and playwright, OyamO.

    Live fundraising continues at the Michigan Theater Saturday, March 28, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday, March 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with Dr. Arwulf hosting "Sunday Best."

Live broadcasts continue at the Michigan Theater Monday, March 30, through Thursday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The live broadcast Friday, April 3, begins at 6 a.m. and includes special guests Ken Fischer from the University Musical Society and a live performance by Mr. B. The pledge drive concludes Saturday, April 4, with a live broadcast that begins at 8 a.m. and ends with Jeremy Baldwin and The Roots Music Project from noon to 2 p.m.

All other programs will broadcast from WEMU’s studios on EMU's campus and will include special pledge editions and guests. Volunteers, including many members from area businesses, will answer pledge calls at the theater. Another crew will take calls at WEMU. For more information, contact Molly Motherwell, 487-2229.

  • Eastern Excursion

    YOUR DETROIT PISTONS:
    Campus Life hosts an Eastern
    Excursion to the March 26
    Pistons-Lakers game.

    Eastern Excursion to Pistons game: Campus Life ventures out to see the Detroit Pistons take the court against the L.A. Lakers Thursday, March 26, 5:30 p.m., at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Tickets include transportation and admission. Tickets are $25 for EMU students and $55 for the general public. Each patron must fill out an insurance form, which can be found at the Center for Student Invovlement front desk, third floor, Student Center. To purchase tickets, call the EMU Ticket Office at 487-2282. For more information, call Campus Life at 487-3045.
  • LibQUAL library survey: The Bruce T. Halle Library is conducting research using the LibQUAL Survey to assess library service quality and identify best practices through March 27. Responses will help the library better understand information needs and establish priorities for improvement. Participation is confidential and voluntary. Survey participants may be eligible for the following prizes: (1) $500 undergraduate scholarship, (1) $500 graduate scholarship, Visa gift cards and 1GB flash drives. To access the survey, visit http://brand.emich.edu/LibQUAL/. For more information, contact Elaine Logan at elogan1@emich.edu or call 487-0020, extension, 2222.
  • AS-L logo

     
    Become an Academic Service-Learning Faculty Fellow: Attention, full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty. Are you interested in engaging your students in community-based learning? Become a fall 2009 Academic Service-Learning (AS-L) Faculty Fellow. Academic Service-Learning is a teaching methodology which engages students in community service as a means of helping them gain a deeper understanding of course objectives, acquire new knowledge and engage in civic activity. Applications are due by Monday, March 30. For more information, call the Office of Academic Service-Learning at 487-6570, or e-mail Jessica 'Decky' Alexander at jalexande1@emich.edu
  • Course Management System (MS) solution sought: The Course Management System (CMS) Selection Committee will conduct on-campus interviews with six vendors for a CMS solution that best meets EMU's online educational requirements. The interviews include a public morning session, to which all instructional staff, students, academic support staff and academic administrators are invited. The interviews are scheduled 9-10:45 a.m., room 216, Pray-Harrold. Vendors and dates are as follows: Blackboard (Vista), Monday, March 30; eCollege, Monday, April 6; and rSmart (Sakai), Monday, April 13. The remaining two vendors have not yet been scheduled. For more information, contact the Provost's Office 487-3200 or emuprovost@emich.edu
  • Mathematics department program review: The mathematics department, one of the Academic Review and Continuous Improvement Cycle's departments, has completed its program reviews for 2008-2009, and invites the campus community to provide input and feedback to complete the review process. All interested faculty and staff are invited to review and comment on the mathematics department's program reviews electronically through Monday, March 30. To access the Mathematics Department program review report, login to my.emich, click on the REPORTS tab, and click on the IRIM Reports. From the list, choose "How to Provide Comments for the Academic Review and Continuous Improvement Cycle." For more information, contact Dondi Goerlitz at 487-0169 or dgoerlitz@emich.edu
Sandra Kweder

Kweder
  • Distinguished Speaker Series concludes April 2: Rear Admiral Sandra L. Kweder, deputy director of the Office of New Drugs, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, presents "Directions for the FDA in an Era of Change," April 2, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph's Hospital Continuing Education Auditorium. Kweder has an outstanding reputation in the area of antiviral, especially HIV, drug development and has led the Division of Postmarketing Surveillance and Epidemiology at the Office of Antimicrobial Products. This is the final lecture in this year's Clinical Administration Distinguished Speaker Series. For more information, contact Stephen Sonstein at 487-1238 or e-mail him at stephen.sonstein@emich.edu
  • EMU Latino Alumni Scholarships available: The EMU Latino Alumni Association's Fall 2009-Winter 2010 alumni scholarships are now available to be picked up at the Center for Multicultural Affairs office, room 358, Student Center. Applications are due Monday, April 6, by 5 p.m. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. To request an application via e-mail, please e-mail emu_latinoalumni@yahoo.com . For more information, contact the CMA office at 487-2377.
  • Study Abroad applications extended: There's still time for students to apply for a Study Abroad program. Deadlines have been extended for most programs, but time is of the essence. Download applications and browse Study Abroad programs at www.emich.edu/abroad. For more information, call 487-2424 or visit Academic Programs Abroad, room 103, Boone Hall.