April 28, 2009 issue
News Briefs

By Ron Podell

• Return to Earn
• Children's Art Showcase
• EMU alumni career building and resume workshop
• Aviation program fundraiser
• Fall Out Boy in concert
• Alumni Awards Dinner
• Rick Ross concert
• The Dyning Room
• Michigan Comics Show
• Life in the Classroom
• Tuition waiver notice

 

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

• Return to Earn: Career Services hosts Return to Earn, a job readiness fair for displaced workers, Wednesday, April 29, 5-9 p.m., Student Center. Career Services' goal is to assist displaced workers in making sure their resumes, interviewing skills and job search strategies meet the expectations and standards of what employers are looking for in 2009. There also will be a session on how to successfully work a job fair and attendees will have the option of having their resume reviewed that evening. The format will be short workshops and moderated employer panels. Participants will choose those sessions they're most interested in attending. Participants are encouraged to save their seat by calling Career Services at 487-0400. This event is free and not kid friendly.

FOR THE CHILDREN: Mohamed Okdie, an EMU Regent, and EMU President Susan Martin pose with children who will show their art during the Children's Art Showcase. The exhibit will run through May 1 in University Gallery.

• Children's Art Showcase: This showcase features the artwork of children enrolled in EMU's Children's Institute and shows through Friday, May 1, noon, Ford Gallery. The brightly colored paintings and free-form sculptures are a feast for the eyes. A silent auction will take place with all proceeds benefiting the Family Scholarship Fund. For more information, contact Larry Newhouse at 487-0465 or larry.newhouse@emich.edu.

• EMU alumni career building and resume workshop: Join fellow graduates of EMU to brush up your career building skills at an informational session featuring interview and resume tips, and networking basics Thursday, April 30, 4:30 p.m., room 300, Student Center. Ken Meyer, of the Career Services Center, will give the presentation. Following the presentation, put your networking skills to work as you mingle with fellow members of the Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) program at 6 p.m. This event is free of charge. However, reservations are required. For more information or to register, contact the Office for Alumni Relations at 487-0250 or alumni.relations@emich.edu.

• Aviation program fundraiser: Alpha Eta Rho, the Eastern Michigan University Aviation Program's professional fraternity, hosts their Fifth Annual "Pancake Breakfast Fly-in/Drive-in" fundraiser Saturday, May 2, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., EMU Aviation's Eagle Flight Center, west side of Willow Run Airport, 3299 Tyler Road, Ypsilanti. Come out for a great breakfast and the opportunity to view EMU's rapidly growing fleet of aircraft and their FRASCA International Inc. flight simulator. Attendees also will get to see many unique aircraft, including vintage military models courtesy of the Yankee Air Museum. A $5 minimum donation per person is requested. For more information, call Ryan Wisniewski at (313) 492-0603, or visit http://www.emuahp.org.

Fall Out Boy

• Fall Out Boy in concert: Grammy-nominated pop punk band, Fall Out Boy, will perform at EMU's Convocation Center, Friday, May 8, 6:30 p.m. Hit songs include "Sugar, We're Going Down" and " Dance, Dance." Their current album, "Folie à Deux," peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard 200. Tickets are on sale now. For tickets, call 487-2282 or go to www.emich.edu/convocation

• Alumni Awards Dinner: Seven accomplished Eastern Michigan University alumni will be honored at the 48th Annual Alumni Awards Dinner Saturday, May 9, at the Ypsilanti Marriott at Eagle Crest. David Blixt, Terrence J. L. Thompson, Allen D. Fazio, Nichole Francis Reynolds, Kenneth "Red" Simmons, Duane Zemper and Ken Stevens will be honored. The evening will feature a reception at 6 p.m., followed by a seated dinner and program at 7 p.m. Tickets for the awards dinner are $55 per person or $400 for a table of eight. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Alumni Relations at 487-0250.

• Rick Ross concert: Rap star Rick Ross and special guests will perform at EMU's Convocation Center, Saturday, May 9, at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. For tickets, call 487-2282 or visit www.emich.edu/convocation. For more information, call Marcy Szabo, assistant director, Convocation Center, 487-8198.

• The Dyning Room: Eastern Michigan University announces the arrival of Kris Rudolph's master of fine arts thesis exhibition, "The Dyning Room," showing May 11-22. This is the first art installation in EMU's history to be showcased in the EMU Student Center University Gallery. Dealing with issues about how cancer envelops our environment, Rudolph incorporates graphic design through a multi-sensory experience. The show offers a unique blend of collage and craft fused within a three-dimensional house. Hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. A reception with food is scheduled Friday, May 15, 7-9 p.m. This event is sponsored by the EMU Student Center. For more information, contact Rudolf at (734) 904-0128 or kristina.rudolph@gmail.com

COMIC ART: The Michigan Comics Show continues in University Gallery through June 5.

• Michigan Comics Show: The University Gallery hosts the Michigan Comics Show through June 5. The exhibition is composed of editorial cartoons, gag panels, comic strips and comic book art by 50 contemporary creators. For more information, contact Larry Newhouse, 487-0465, or larry.newhouse@emich.edu

• Life in the Classroom: Faculty are sought to deliver a "Life in the Classroom" session to this fall's freshman class. This presentation is part of Fusion: New Student Orientation. Numerous concurrent faculty are needed in order to deliver this content to all new students. The session will be offered Sunday, Sept. 6, 11 a.m. to noon (Labor Day weekend). The presentation content has been developed by EMU faculty and will be provided to all faculty volunteers, along with a brief training prior to the session. To learn more about Fusion: New Student Orientation, visit www.emufusion.org. Please confirm your willingness to present "Life in the Classroom," by contacting Campus Life, 487-2268, or e-mail Melissa Ginotti at mginotti@emich.edu.

• Tuition waiver notice: The deadlines for employee and employee spouse/dependents tuition waiver application submission for the spring term is Thursday, May 7. For summer term, the deadline is Thursday, July 2. Failure to turn in an application on time will result in the application being denied. Please submit them to Human Resources, 140 McKenny Hall. If you have any questions, please contact Karyn Jones, 487-3195.