March 31, 2009 issue
News Briefs
By Ron Podell
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The following are news briefs about important
activities and events happening at Eastern Michigan University.
- Provost search under
way: Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin has
initiated a search for a new provost and executive vice
president. A new Web site has been launched that will provide
information about the search, the process and its progress.
The Web site includes the advertisement, the roster of
search committee members, a profile of EMU, the tentative
search schedule, a link to the regular updates page and
a link to the University's consultant, Storbeck/Pimente.
To view the site, go to www.emich.edu/provostsearch.
- EagleMail enhancements: EagleMail
feature enhancements are on the way. Collaboration tools
will be activated Tuesday, March 31. The features being
rolled out are EagleMail Documents and sharing of mail
folders, address books, task lists, briefcase folders
and document notebooks. EagleMail Briefcase and EagleMail
Tasks features also will be available. For information
on what these features are and how to use them, visit http://www.emich.edu/eaglemail.
Demonstration and training sessions will take place beginning
Monday, April 6, for three weeks. The calendar of sessions
is located at http://it.emich.edu/training/index.cfm?fuseaction=calendar.
For more information, contact Kathy Robertson at kroberso1@emich.edu or
487-2666.
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COMICS SHOW: The
University Gallery
hosts
the Michigan Comics Show
March 31-June
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Michigan Comics
Show: The
University Gallery hosts the Michigan Comics Show, an
exhibition of editorial cartoons, gag panels,
comic strips and comic book art by 50 contemporary creators
Tuesday, March 31, through June 5. A reception is set
for Tuesday, March 31, 5-7 p.m., with a panel discussion
to follow from 7-8:30 p.m., Student Center Ballroom B.
For more information, contact Larry Newhouse, 487-0465,
or larry.newhouse@emich.edu
- Dangerous assignment: Join
the EMU Friends of the Library and William Hanford at
a book signing and lecture Tuesday, March 31, 7 p.m.,
room 300, Halle Library. Hanford, a 1947 graduate of
EMU, will speak about "A Dangerous Assignment," a
book based on his personal experiences in the Army during
World War II. For more information, call Elaine Logan
at 487-0020, extension 2222.
- 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., Ballroom
B, Student Center. The Women of Excellence
Awards are designed to acknowledge those members
of the University community who enhance and make
a positive difference in the lives of women at EMU.
For more information, call 487-4283 or visit www.emich.edu/wcen.
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Vice president for student
affairs and enrollment management interviews scheduled: The
campus community is invited to attend presentations and
open forums for candidates for vice president for student
affairs and enrollment management. The schedule is as follows:
Katherine Zatz, Senior Consultant, Toolpack Consulting
LLC; and Vice President, Development, Allpar, LLC, New
Jersey, Thursday, April 2; Michael Laliberte, Vice President
for Student Affairs, Boise State University, Monday, April
6; Bernice Lindke, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
and Enrollment Management, Eastern Michigan University,
Wednesday, April 8; and Wade Robinson, Associate Vice Chancellor
for Academic and Student Affairs, University of Nebraska
at Omaha, Friday, April 17. Presentations are scheduled
from 2:30-3:15 p.m. and open forums from 3:15-4:30 pm in
room 310A, Student Center, except April 6 when the location
changes to room 310B. For more information, contact Morell
Boone, search committee chair, 487-2295.
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Kweder |
Distinguished
Speaker Series: The
EMU Clinical Research Administration Program Distinguished
Speaker Series continues Thursday, April 2, 7:30 p.m.,
Continuing Education Auditorium, St. Joseph's Hospital.
Rear Admiral Sandra L. Kweder, deputy director of the
Office of New Drugs for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,
presents, "Directions
for the FDA in an Era of Change." 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. The lecture is free and open to students, faculty,
staff and the general public. For more information, contact
Stephen Sonstein at stephen.sonstein@emich.edu
- Jazz Dinner Dance: Step
out on the town and enjoy an evening of jazz at EMU's Operation
JDD Jazz Dinner Dance Saturday, April 4, 6:30-10:30 p.m.,
Student Center Ballroom. This year's event will feature
a cocktail reception and silent auction at 6:30 p.m., followed
by dinner and dancing at 7:15 p.m. Guests will enjoy music
by The Couriers and the EMU Jazz Ensemble. Dress is semi-formal.
Tickets are $60 per person. For reservations, contact Don
Babcock at dbabcock@emich.edu or call 487-4380.
- MPSERS information
meetings: MPSERS
participants who are planning on retiring in the next
two to fours years are encouraged to attend an online
Preretirement Information Meeting (PRIM) for public
school employees. This two-hour live Webinar will
help you make informed decisions about your retirement
and your future. Topics include pension eligibility,
pension calculations, payment options, service credit,
how and when to apply for insurance, and a question-and-answer
session. Registration is required. Be sure to follow
the instructions online. Interested employees may
register at http://www.michigan.gov/orsschools
PRIM.
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OUTSTANDING LECTURER: Duane
Castanier
(standing) received the
2007-2008 EMU Full-Time
Lecturers
Outstanding Award. Nominations are
being taken for the 2008-2009
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Nominations sought for
Lecturers Outstanding Teaching Award: The Provost's Office is now accepting nominations for
the 2008-2009 EMU-FT Lecturers Outstanding Teaching Award.
This award provides the formal opportunity to honor outstanding
full-time lecturers for their dedication to students' education,
as well as demonstrate the value placed in them by the
institution. Nomination materials are available on the
Web at www.emich.edu/public/aa/Info_Faculty.htm.
- National Survey of Student
Engagement: Eastern Michigan University is participating
in the National Survey of Student Engagement. Selected freshmen
and seniors should have already received a survey invitation
e-mail from Don Loppnow, provost and executive vice president.
A follow-up e-mail about this survey will be sent out soon.
The survey will help EMU learn more about current students'
academic activities and experiences on campus. It also will
help EMU to provide improved educational opportunities for
future students. Selected students are encouraged to take
15 minutes to complete the survey. The suvey is accessible
through the e-mail invitation or at www.nssesurvey.org
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