June 12, 2007 issue
News Briefs

By Ron Podell

• Faculty Fulbright Scholarship competition
• Ypsilanti plans summer events
• English help for you and your students
• Summerquest 2007
• 89.1 WEMU makes programming changes
• One Hundred Years of Emil Weddige
• Board of Regents to meet June 19
• Tuition waiver deadlines
• Lockers available for use at EMU Student Center
• "Why I" feature subjects requested
• Free legal consultations available at Student Center
• Diamonds in the D
• Lucy Parker Golf Outing set for June 28
• Need help reading your finance statements?

 

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

• Faculty Fulbright Scholarship competition: The Fulbright Scholar Competition for Faculty for 2008-2009 is open. The deadline for the Traditional Scholar Program is Aug. 1. For information on all Fulbright Scholar Programs, see http://www.cies.org/Fulbright_programs.htm For more information, contact Carla Damiano, associate professor of German, campus Fulbright adviser, at cdamiano@emich.edu

SUMMER LINEUP: A number of Ypsilanti- based events dot the summer schedule, and are open to local residents as well as the campus community.

• Ypsilanti plans summer events: From a Michigan Camaro Fest to the annual Michigan ElvisFest to the traditional Heritage Festival, the City of Ypsilanti has a number of community events for local residents and the campus community to enjoy this summer. For more information, call (734) 483-4444, or go to www.ypsilanti.org

• English help for you and your students: The International Student Resource Center (ISRC) will be open for the spring semester. The ISRC offers one-on-one tutoring for EMU international students who need extra help with their English language skills. The ISRC will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and from 2-4 p.m., room 200, Alexander Building. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, e-mail esl@emich.edu or call 487-0370.

WHO ARE YOU?: Eastern Michigan University's SUMMERQUEST program offers a one-week institute in crime scene investigation.

• SUMMERQUEST 2007: 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, pre-law, or technology and African-American studies. Cost is $995 for the two-week institutes and $595 for a one-week institute. For information, visit www.emich.edu/summerquest.

89.1 WEMU makes on-air changes: Since June 4, WEMU has been implementing a series of on-air changes. The radio station debuted "Fair Game" from Public Radio International (PRI), which airs 7-8 p.m. weeknights, followed by "All Things Considered." "89.1 Jazz," with Michael G. Nastos, will now air 8-11 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. On Mondays, "Cuban Fantasy," with Marc Taras, airs 8-10 p.m., "Brazilian Sol," with Mary Catherine Smith, moves to 10 p.m. to midnight, and "The Outside Within," hosted by John Patrick, airs from midnight to 2 a.m.

On Saturdays, "The Roots Music Project," with Jeremy Baldwin, moves to noon, followed by "American Routes," hosted by Nick Spitzer, from PRI.   "89.1 Jazz," with Jessica Webster, moves to the 4-6 p.m. time slot, providing a gateway to a strong block of jazz that runs throughout the evening and overnight. On Sundays, veteran early morning jazz host, Wendy Wright, debuts with "From Memphis to Motown," from 5-7 p.m., in between "Big City Blues Cruise" with host, Joe Tiboni, which will now air from 3-5 p.m., and "Blues and Some Other Stuff!" with host, Michael Jewett, at 7 p.m. The syndicated program, "Beale Street Caravan," which aired Sundays at 6 p.m., will drop from the schedule. For a complete program schedule, visit wemu.org.

• A LOOK INSIDE: "The Window" is one of 35 original Emil Weddige lithographic prints to be exhibited during "One Hundred Years of Emil Weddige," a retrospective scheduled June 18-Aug. 10 in the University Art Gallery at the EMU Student Center.

  One Hundred Years of Emil Weddige: EMU's University Gallery presents "One Hundred Years of Emil Weddige" June 18 through Aug. 10, University Gallery, EMU Student Center. This exhibit is a retrospective of Weddige's life as a renowned printmaker and features 35 of his original lithographic prints. Many of these works are for sale to support the Weddige Scholarship programs at Eastern Michigan University and the University of Michigan. A special reception is scheduled Thursday, June 21, 4-7 p.m., University Gallery. Several of Weddige's friends and acquaintances will provide brief comments about him and his work at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 487-0465.

• Board of Regents to meet June 19: Eastern Michigan University's Board of Regents meets Tuesday, June 19. The schedule is as follows: Athletic Affairs Committee, 12:45-1:30 p.m., 201 Welch; Faculty Affairs Committee, 12:45 -1:30 p.m., 205 Welch; Student Affairs Committee, 1:45-2:30 p.m., 201 Welch; Educational Policies Committee, 1:45-2:30 p.m., 205 Welch; Finance and Audit Committee, 2:30-4 p.m., 201 Welch; and regular meeting and communications section, 4:15-5 p.m., 201 Welch. For information, call Jackie Kurtz, 487-2410.

• Tuition waiver deadlines: Eastern Michigan University employees who are taking courses should remember the following tuition waiver deadlines: summer term, July 6; and fall term, Sept. 14. For information, call Karyn Jones, 487-1052.

• Lockers available for use at EMU Student Center: EMU students can reserve a locker for FREE for the duration of the spring term at the EMU Student Center. Lockers are located on the second floor near the vending machines (north end of building). Students must complete and sign a locker agreement, and provide their own locks (available for purchase at the EMU Bookstore). To reserve a locker, stop by the Commuter Central desk, located next to the Computer Lab on the second floor of the EMU Student Center. For more information, please call Commuter Central at 487-0846 or send an e-mail to commuter.central@emich.edu.

WHY NOT?: FOCUS EMU is always looking for interesting faculty, staff and administrators for its popular "Why I" feature. If you have a suggestion, call FOCUS EMU Editor Ron Podell at 487- 4400.

• "WHY I" feature subject requested: If you know of an interesting faculty, staff member or administrator that you think would make an interesting "Why I" subject, please forward to Ron Podell at rpodell@emich.edu or call 487-4400. The employee must have worked at EMU for at least three years.

• Free legal consultations available at EMU Student Center: Need some legal advice about tenant/landlord issues? EMU offers students free, half-hour legal consultations with an attorney two Wednesdays per month, 4-6 p.m., room 204, EMU Student Center. Upcoming dates are: June 27; July 11 and 25; and Aug. 8 and 15. Consultations are available by appointment only by calling Commuter Central, 487-0846, or stopping by the Commuter Central desk, located next to the computer lab on the second floor of the EMU Student Center.

WHO'S YOUR TIGER?: Seniors Jamie Weeder, Lorenzo Tola and Jenny Tocco perform a scene from "Diamonds in the D." The EMU Theatre's production continues June 14-17, 7 p.m., Sponberg Theatre.

• Diamonds in the D: EMU Theatre celebrates America's favorite pastime with the spring musical, "Diamonds in the D." The production is inspired by the musical revue, "Diamonds," a comedy featuring the New York Yankees. "Diamonds in the D" brings the focus home to Detroit and the city's American League champion Tigers. The production features a potpourri of music and dance, song and sketch comedy, all based on the Tigers and the Motor City's love of the game. The play is conceived and directed by Ken Stevens, with original lyrics and additional arrangements by R. Mackenzie Lewis, as well as lyrics and book by Jeff Duncan and several traditional favorites. "Diamonds in the D" continues its run June 14-16, 7 p.m, Sponberg Theatre. Ticket prices are $6 for bargain Thursday performances and $15 general admission for Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances. Additional discounts are available for students, group and MAINSTAGE members. For tickets, call 487-2282 or go to www.emich.edu/public/cta/ted or www.myspace.com/emutheatre

• Lucy Parker Golf Outing set for June 28: The 19th Annual Lucy Parker Women's Athletic Endowment Golf Outing is scheduled June 28, Eagle Crest Golf Club, in Ypsilanti. Proceeds will benefit women's sports programs at EMU. The event begins with registration and a continental breakfast, 7:30 a.m.; a shotgun start, 8:30 a.m.; a luncheon, 2 p.m.; and a program, 2:30 p.m. Cost is $125 and includes 18 holes of golf, cart, range balls, food and beverage, golf favors and one set of 2007 football season tickets. To register, mail a registration form and make a check payable to the EMU Foundation to: Carol Carrico, EMU Athletics, 799 Hewitt, Convocation Center, Ypsilanti, MI. For questions, call Carol at 487-4458, or e-mail ccarrico@emich.edu

• Need help reading your finance statements: Come to Banner budget training to learn how to keep track of your department budget. "Department Budget 1 — Eprint Reports" covers general funds and designated funds. Call for a session on grants. There will be six session times to choose from during June and July. To view dates and register for a session, go to the Banner Training Web site at http://www.emich.edu/banner/layout/sch.php. For questions, call Drew Daniels, 487-4317.