May 9, 2006 issue
News Briefs

By Ron Podell

• Continuing the Conversation
• Visioning Task Force Web site available
• Spring/summer alternative format courses offered
• Improve your skills for free this spring and summer
• Oakwood sidewalk closed
• Honoraria for faculty
• Spring into fitness
• University Health Services sponsors walk
• Young alumni/career skills workshop offered May 16

 

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

• Fallon

  Continuing the Conversation: An additional budget "Conversation with the President," is scheduled Thursday, May 11, 8:30-9:30 a.m., McKenny Union Ballroom. This session will focus on budget "fire-breathing dragons," not covered at the last session. These include: MPSERS, enrollment and financial aid. All interested persons are encouraged to attend. For information, call 487-4400.

• Visioning Task Force Web site available: To keep up with what's happening in terms of creating a University Visioning Statement for campus, go to www.emich.edu/visioning. The Visioning Statement will be a five-to-seven-page document that will represent a clear vision of EMU's future and what the University plans to pursue with great vigor to define itself. To enter the intranet site, enter your "user name" and "password." To send comments to the Visioning Task Force, e-mail visioning_taskforce@emich.edu

• Spring/summer course bulletin

  Spring/summer alternative format courses offered: Alternative format courses are still available for the spring and summer 2006 semesters, including courses offered on evenings, weekends and in one-week accelerated formats, both on and off campus. For a complete list of courses available, visit www.ce.emich.edu/bulletin. For additional questions or assistance, e-mail continuing.education@emich.edu.

• Improve your skills for free this spring and summer: The e-Training Web site contains more than 4,000 online courses, 6,000 online books, abundant job aids, online mentoring for IT certification courses and simulations. Courses in the following categories are included: Microsoft, Web design, software development, operating systems, server technologies, Internet and network technologies, enterprise data systems, management and leadership, finance, human resources, administration, strategy and operations, project effectiveness, professional effectiveness, sales and customer facing skills. In addition, you can e-mail or have a live chat with subject matter experts. These self-paced enrichment courses — offered FREE to faculty, staff and students — can be taken on a PC anytime and anywhere, either online or downloaded to your computer. To begin improving your skills,visit http.etraining.emich.edu in Internet Explorer and log in with your my.emich username and password. Mac users will not be able to access courses, but may be able to access the 6,000 online books. Contact Diane Lawrence, 487-3995, or Diane.Lawrence@emich.edu

• Oakwood sidewalk closed: The Oakwood sidewalk from Mayhew to Parking Structure Drive will be closed due to construction through June 15. Pedestrian traffic will be detoured through University Park. For information, call Scott Storrar, 487-3591.

• Honoraria for faculty: Honoraria for faculty to participate in the Creative Scientific Inquiry Experience (CSIE) Spring/Summer Institute are available. Science and mathematics faculty should submit applications to the CSIE Program Office in 215 Rackham. Insititute workshops are scheduled May 15, June 19 and July 24 from 9 a.m.-noon. For more information, go to http://www.emich.edu/csie/faculty-benefits.html; or call 487-0281.

• Spring into fitness: The Rec/IM announces the new spring aerobics and fitness schedule. Schedules are available on the Rec/IM Web site or flyers are available at the front counter. If you are in need of some help with a fitness program, let the fitness instructors help you get into shape. The program is $45 for unlimited classes (certain classes are offered on certain days). You must be a member or a current student to participate in the fitness classes. For more information, call 487-1338.

• University Health Services sponsors walk: As part of “Get Active Ypsi Week,” University Health Services is sponsoring a walk May 15, 11:30 a.m., The Lake House. Health information and prizes will be given away. Faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to participate in this and other fun opportunities promoting physical activity scheduled in town throughout the week. Bring your whole department. For more information, go to www.GetActiveYpsi.org or call 487-2226.

• Young alumni/career skills workshopoffered May 16: Eastern Michigan University Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) are invited to attend a young alumni life/career skills workshop hosted by the Office for Alumni Relations Tuesday, May 16, at EMU's McKenny Union, 850 W. Cross Street, Ypsilanti. The evening begins with a hors d'oeuvres reception from 6-6:30 p.m., followed by two 45-minute workshops beginning at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person and includes session materials and the reception. This informative program is designed to provide practical information to help successfully manage the demands of life after graduation. Session topics for participants to choose from include self-marketing and personal effectiveness, handling finances, and managing time, stress and professional relationships. Speakers include Dr. Megan Endres, from EMU's MBA program; Richard Griffin, of Merrill Lynch of Ann Arbor; and EMU staff from the Career Services and Health Education departments. To register, contact the Office for Alumni Relations at 487-0250 or e-mail alumni.relations@emich.edu