March 29, 2005 issue

A BIRTHDAY WISH: Eastern Michigan University President Craig Willis blows out the candles on his birthday cake March 22. Willis was treated to a surprise party in Welch Hall to commemorate his 70th birthday. A special cake — triple-layer chocolate with chocolate frosting and chocolate-covered strawberries, complemented by vanilla ice cream — was prepared by Dining Services' Joanne Consiglio in his honor. President Willis will remain on campus until July 15 as he concludes his successful and active year as EMU's president. "I didn't know it was going to be this much fun," he said of his time at EMU.

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