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

  • Help EMU select a new Web site design: EMU is developing a new Web presence that it plans to launch later this year. This project includes a completely new design (look and feel), along with new information architecture, additional multimedia and interactive features, accessibility improvements, and updated methods for coding and creating web pages. The next step in this process is to ask for feedback from the university community. If you are interested in reviewing our new designs and providing your comments, please visit:
    http://webstage.emich.edu/webcomm/clickthrough/ and fill out the questionnaire. For questions, e-mail webcomm@emich.edu
text messaging on campus

 
  • Register now for emergency text messaging system: Eastern Michigan University has initiated an emergency text messaging system for all students, faculty and staff. In the event of an emergency on campus, a short message would be sent via text message to everyone who registers his or her cell phone with the university. Users also can choose to have the emergency alerts sent to their e-mail. If you do not sign up, you won't be able to receive emergency text alerts. There is no charge to the university, but individual phone carriers may assess a charge to users based on individual text messaging plans. Anyone interested in receiving emergency messages can sign up at http://www.emich.edu/alerts/
  • Warren Scholarship available: The College of Arts and Sciences reminds all students and faculty that the Francis R. Warren Scholarship is still available. Applicants must have: an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 overall and 3.4 in the major; a FAFSA for 2008-2009; a minimum 12 credits in Winter 2008; and 60 hours completed. Please review the requirements and application at: http://www.emich.edu/cas/stu-scholarships.html and apply if you are eligible. For questions, call the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office, 487-4344.
  • 2008 Fibers on display in University Gallery: A juried survey of American contemporary fiber art, "2008 Fibers", will feature a broad range of forms, from textiles rooted in traditional processes and materials, to sculpture and conceptual and installation art. The exhibition contains works selected by juror Patricia Malarcher, the editor of the "Surface Design Journal." Malarcher is a working textile artist and is recognized for her knowledge and understanding of current fiber arts. This exhibition runs through June 12 in the University Art Gallery, Student Center. For more information, call Larry Newhouse 487-0465 or 487-1077; or e-mail larry.newhouse@emich.edu
  • EMU Day at Comerica Park: EMU Day at Comerica Park is scheduled Sunday, Aug. 17. The office of marketing and communications has tickets available for the Detroit Tigers baseball game at 1:05 p.m. All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend. Tickets cost $12 each (limit four) and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To purchase tickets, contact Sheilah Larnhart, 487-2483.
Eagle Card discount program

 
  • Eagle Discount Card Program now includes 100 businesses: The Eastern Michigan University Eagle Discount Card Program is celebrating a milestone. You can now show your EMU identification card and save at 100 Ypsilanti-area businesses, offering discounts on food, retail, services and entertainment. EMU campus businesses include The Grille at Eagle Crest Golf Club, Eagle Crest Golf Club, Marriott at Eagle Crest, EMU Credit Union and Wendy's in the Student Center. For a list of participating businesses, visit www.emich.edu/eaglediscount. Show your ID card and save today.