Focus EMU Online: People

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

MEET THE MANNEQUINS: Tonya Schultz,
an EMU senior from Lapeer, enjoyed
meeting (from left) Gerte and Rosie, a
mixed media work called "Sisters." The
work was created by Ryan Bogan, one of
the many exhibits on display at the
Student Art Show, which will continue
through April 20 in Ford Gallery and the
Student Gallery in the Student Center.

Student Art Show: The Student Art Show runs through April 20 in Ford Gallery and the Student Gallery in the Student Center. Open to the art department's undergraduates, this juried show provides a unique opportunity to present the work of EMU's talented students to the public. Works in painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, printmaking, metals, ceramics, textiles and graphic design will be shown. Award winners in various media and categories were announced at a reception April 3 in Ford Gallery. For information, call Larry Newhouse, 487-0465, 487-1077, or e-mail him at larry.newhouse@emich.edu

Hoops for Hope: A Hoops for Hope event is scheduled April 12, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Rec/IM. All money generated from the event goes toward Ypsilanti's SOS Community Services. Honors students will be teaming with EMU President John Fallon and James Knapp, director of the Honors College, to raise money for SOS. Thus far, $1,000 in donations has been raised. For more information, e-mail John Feldkamp at jfeldkam@emich.edu

Supplemental Instruction faculty wanted: Attention faculty who are looking to provide additional academic assistance to their students in 100 and 200 level classes. A Supplemental Instruction Leader (SIL) is a student who provides two collaborative study sessions per week for students enrolled in a class that they have successfully completed with a B+ or better. A SIL works closely with the professor and helps reinforce the material to students. Please consider working with an SIL in the spring, summer, and/or fall semesters. Faculty can recommend students with a 3.2 overall GPA or better. Applications are available at tlc.emich.edu or at Holman Learning Center. The deadline for student applications is April 13. Contact Sally Hattig, coordinator, 487-3189 or sally.hattig@emich.edu

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: Attention all faculty and staff. "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day" is scheduled April 27, in Student Center Ballroom B. The event — which for the first time will include bringing sons to the workplace — includes workshops, a luncheon and time "on the job." In order to participate in the day's events, it is necessary for faculty and staff to pre-register by April 16. The first 60 applicants received will be officially registered. Parents or sponsors are invited to attend the luncheon in the Student Center, Ballroom B. For more information, contact Joanne Hansen, chair, Women's Commission, 487-0020, extension 2115; or e-mail joanne.Hansen@emich.edu

ILIT Annual Fund Drive: The Institute for Language Information and Technology (ILIT), EMU's newest research center, is conducting its annual fund drive now through April 20. The drive started as part of The LINIGUIST List 14 years ago. The LINGUIST List is one of EMU's long-standing premiere programs, and was incorporated into ILIT when it opened in 2006. For more information on the drive or to make a contribution, visit http://linguistlist.org/donation/index.html.

Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me: 89.1 WEMU present a live taping of NPR's "Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me" May 17, Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor. Doors for the taping will open at 6:30 p.m., with the show to start at 7:30 p.m. The weekly game show is set for a nationwide broadcast on WEMU 89.1 the following Saturday at 11 a.m. The week's news is the nominal focus of the game show, but includes riffs on politics and pop culture. Reserved seats are priced at $20 and $35. Tickets are now on sale at ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets, including Macy's and the Michigan Union Ticket Office. To charge by phone, call (734) 763-TKTS or (248) 645-6666. Special donor tickets also are available, which include a post-concert reception with the show's cast. For further information, contact WEMU, 487-2229, or go to wemu.org

EAGLES IN THE BIG HOUSE: Tickets for
the Oct. 6 game between EMU and the
University of Michigan in the "Big House"
are now available exclusively to EMU
season-ticket purchasers.

Tickets available to EMU-Michigan football game: Tickets to the EMU football game versus the University of Michigan Oct. 6 at the University of Michigan are now available exclusively to EMU season-ticket purchasers. EMU has a limited allotment of tickets for the game and fans are encouraged to place their orders early. EMU football season tickets start at $64 and are currently on sale through the EMU Ticket Office. To order season tickets, fans may call 487-2282 or e-mail ronald.reid@emich.edu

ASK EMU: Have you noticed the ASK EMU box on EMU's main Web pages? Just type in your question and ASK EMU will take you to the Web page with your answer. And if it doesn't know your answer, it'll ask you to "e-mail the ASK EMU team" and we'll get back to you with your answer. We hope EMU prospective students, current students, faculty and staff will use ASK EMU to find their EMU answers on the Web. Participating offices are: Admissions, ICT Help Desk, Records and Registration, Student Business Services and Financial Aid. For more information, call Kathy Orscheln, 487-0239.

YOUR FUTURE THIS SUMMER: Registration
is now open for SUMMERQUEST, EMU's
annual pre-college learning experience for
high school students entering grades 10-
12.

Summerquest: Registration is now open for SUMMERQUEST, EMU’s annual pre-college learning experience for high school students entering grades 10-12. Students can choose from two-week institutes (June 17-30) in forensics or theatre, or one-week institutes (June 24-30) in crime scene investigation, health careers, technology and African-American studies, or pre-law. For information, visit www.emich.edu/summerquest.

Open spring/summer course registration: Open spring/summer course registration is underway. Taking courses during the spring and summer semesters is a great way to ensure students graduate on time. Students have the advantage of smaller classes, more faculty interaction, ability to find parking easier, retake difficult courses and accelerate their path to a degree. Students can register now by using their my.emich account or calling the Office of Records and Registration at 487-2300, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.