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

  • Goodbye, Larry: The Business and Finance Division presents a celebration in honor of Larry Ward Thursday, March 29, 3 p.m., Student Center Ballroom A-B. Please join us in celebrating Larry's retirement and 37 years of dedication to the physical plant and EMU. For more information, call Susie Ervin, 487-2031.
  • The Good Person of Setzuan: EMU Theatre presents "The Good Person of Setzuan," written by Bertolt Brecht, adapted by Tony Kushner and directed by Wallace Bridges. A soul struggles against the mores of society in this poignant play charged with theatricality, humor, song and poetry. EMU guest artist and McAndless Scholar N. Scott Hofmann has designed the set and lighting, incorporating multi-media into this non-traditional production. Performances will continue Thursday, March 29, through Saturday, March 31, 8 p.m., in Quirk Theatre. For tickets, call 487-1221.
  • Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Educators' Day: Camile Skubik-Peplaski, lead author of "Applying the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: The Cardinal Hill Occupational Therapy Process," will be the keynote speaker at this year's Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Educators' Day Friday, March 30, 9:15 a.m., at Eagle Crest Conference Center. Skubik-Peplaski, a 1984 EMU graduate, will describe use of the framework during her presentation. This forum provides an opportunity for fieldwork educators and faculty to share current practice issues and resources. For more information, call EMU's Occupational Therapy program, 487-4096.
  • Massage fundraiser: The EMU Student Nurses Association and the School of Nursing host a fundraiser in which a massage therapist will offer a massage April 4, noon to 5 p.m., room 201, Marshall Building. Cost is $10 for a 10-minute session. Add $1 for each additional minute. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can R.S.V.P. Lori at 487-2310. For more information, e-mail EMU Student Nurses Association Program Director Eman Dahmani at edahmani@emich.edu
  • Poetry Slam: The Seventh Annual Poetry Slam Invitational, also known as the National Collegiate Poetry Slam, is scheduled April 5-7, Student Center. Approximately 20 teams from across the U.S. are expected. The Poetry Society at EMU will field a team. This is an interactive event where the audience judges who is the best. Volunteers (ushers and sale table attendants) are needed for April 5 and the April 7 final event. Credit for attendance could be encouraged. For more information, contact Rayona Young, president of The Poetry Society, 487-3118
  • football running back

    SPRING ON THE GRIDIRON: Eastern
    Michigan University's football team will
    host its spring game Saturday, April 7,
    noon, at Rynearson Stadium.
    EMU Football Spring Game: The 2007 EMU Football spring game is scheduled Saturday, April 7, Rynearson Stadium. The spring game schedule will feature: "Stretch with the Eagles" (ages 12 and under) 11:30 a.m.; Spring Game, noon; and a post-game cook-out with the team and coaches, 2 p.m. Kids will have the opportunity to get autographs and pictures taken with Swoop in an official EMU football uniform, and meet the EMU Cheer and Dance Team. The spring game also will be the first opportunity to purchase 2007 season tickets. Reserve your ticket to the spring game by calling the EMU ticket office at 487-2282. The first 350 people who R.S.V.P will receive a voucher for a complimentary barbecue meal at the cookout.
Fashion Show logo

PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ:
"Tempted," a fashion show, is
scheduled Friday, April 13, 7
p.m., Quirk Sponberg Theatre
Building.

  • Fashion Show: Eastern Michigan University's Apparel, Textile and Merchandising program, and Communication and Theatre Arts present the Ninth Annual Fashion Show, "Tempted." Friday, April 13, 7 p.m., Quirk Sponberg Theatre Building. The show will highlight the work of EMU's talented designers. Tickets are $5 for students, $7 for general admission and $25 for V.I.P. tickets, which include stage seating and a pre-show reception at 6 p.m. in Sponberg Theatre. For tickets, call the Quick Box Office, 487-1221, or go to www.cot.emich.edu/fashionshow
  • Pease Auditorium reservations: The Convocation Center Staff would like to remind everyone that all requests to book or reserve Pease Auditorium for events external to the EMU Department of Music and Dance should go through Marcy Szabo, director of marketing, at the Convocation Center. To contact her, e-mail her at mszabo1@emich.edu or call 487-8198. All department of music and dance events will still be reserved through the Music and Dance Events Office by contacting Kristy Meretta at kristy.meretta@emich.edu or 487-0482.
  • Student Center coupon books available: Nearly 40 coupons are in the Student Center Winter ’07 Coupon Book, featuring all food vendors and retail businesses inside the EMU Student Center. Most coupons are good through the end of April. Pick up your free copy at the University Information Center desk (located on the second floor of the Student Center), while supplies last. For more information, call the Student Center, 487-1157.