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The following are briefs about important events and happenings at Eastern Michigan University.

  • COE dean candidate hosts open forum: EMU faculty and staff are invited to a presentation by a candidate for the position of dean of the College of Education. Rosalyn Templeton, associate dean of the College of Education at Ferris State University, will be on campus April 20-21. An open session with Templeton is scheduled Wednesday, April 20, 3:30 p.m., 108 Marshall. A reception will follow Templeton's presentation. Tom Smith, head of the department of teacher education at the University of Arkansas, visited campus April 14-15. Vernon Polite, dean of the College of Education at Bowie State University, was on campus April 18-19. Both also hosted open campus forums.
  • EMU Comerica night

     
    EMU Night at Comerica Park: Eastern Michigan University's Office for Alumni Relations, Admissions Office and the Division of Student Affairs sponsor EMU Night at Comerica Park, May 20, for EMU alumni, students, future students, faculty and staff. The Detroit Tigers take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at 7:05 p.m. with fireworks to follow if weather permits. There will be a private pre-game reception for EMU supporters to mingle and socialize from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Upper Deck Lounge inside of Comerica Park. Wear EMU logos and colors to show your spirit. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased through the Detroit Tigers order form available at www.emich.edu/alumni . For more information, call Alumni Relations, 487-0250, or e-mail alumni.relations@emich.edu. See you at the game!
  • Pray-Harrold

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    Campus building temperatures: Seasonal changes are once again upon us and the impact of these fluctuations on the comfort levels in campus buildings can be significant. With regards to air conditioning, the physical plant is unable to safely start up most of the chiller units at this time. It takes up to two weeks to properly fill all the chilled water loops and bring them online. Also, if the outside temperature falls below 32 degrees, the water can freeze and crack the coils, which are expensive to repair. The tentative start-up date for most of the campus cooling systems is May 13. Based on forecasted weather conditions, the HVAC/R shop will adjust heating systems requiring manual intervention. Response times may vary based on weather and workload. For more information, call HVAC Manager Bilal Sarsour, 487-3394.
  • Sidewalk closure near Rec/IM: The physical plant will be closing the sidewalk on the south side of the new student center construction site between the parking structure and the Rec/IM, beginning Tuesday, April 19. The construction fence will be relocated to secure this area. Call Scott Storrar, 487-3591.
  • Road closure notice: Dixboro Road between Geddes Road and Huron River Drive will be closed beginning at approximately 10:30 a.m. each morning and will reopen at dusk through Friday, April 22. These dates replace the previous dates provided. Access will be maintained for local residents and emergency vehicles. Call Aaron Berkholz, Washtenaw County Road Commission, (734) 761-1500, or e-mail berkholza@wcroads.org.
  • Add Web enhancements to your course: Continuing Education's EMU-Online Course Development Team invites all EMU faculty and instructors to use Web enhancements in the upcoming semesters. Web enhancements support the learning process and management of course materials by offering tools for informing students about assignments, facilitating discussions, tracking grades and much more. They are available for use with any EMU course. To set up a Web enhancement for your course, e-mail Andrew Burghardt (aburghard@emich.edu) requesting a course shell and, if needed, a training appointment. Web enhancement training typically takes 30-45 minutes and covers all the essential elements of the tool.
  • Student art show: The Annual Student Show, a juried exhibition sponsored by the Intermedia Gallery Group, is scheduled through Friday, April 22. The group invites all students from EMU's art department to submit slides of their work for selection in the exhibition, where artworks are chosen for monetary and in-kind rewards.