Aug. 11, 2009 issue
News Briefs

By Ron Podell

• FUSION: New Student Orientation
• New Faculty Orientation
• Colleges, Halle Library schedule fall meetings
• Holman Learning Center needs tutors for fall
• Mixed martial arts at Convo Center
• Football single-game tickets on sale
• Travel with EMU football to Arkansas
• EMU Resource Fair
• Spotlight on Education
• Ann Street Lot to reopen soon
• LeForge Road closure
• Student Center summer hours
• McNair Scholars Program
• Veterans Services relocated
• Meijer Madness set for Sept. 10
• Fall 2009 tuition waiver deadline

 

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

FUSION group

• FUSION: New Student Orientation: FUSION: New Student Orientation, a program designed to help show new EMU students the in's and out's of college life at EMU, is scheduled Saturday, Sept. 5, through Tuesday, Sept. 8. Orientation is a mandatory program for all incoming freshmen. Fall Transfer Student Orientation is scheduled Monday, Sept. 7, 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m., with optional activities to follow. For questions, call 487-1208 or e-mail emu_fusion@emich.edu

• New Faculty Orientation: New faculty orientation is scheduled Monday, Aug 31, through Thursday, Sept. 3. T2R: Terrific Teaching, Tantalizing Technology and Refreshing Research is scheduled Monday, Aug. 31, and Tuesday, Sept. 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., both days. This two-day series of 32 interactive workshops will acquaint new faculty with the e-mail system, putting books on reserve, writing a syllabus, redesigning courses and available research software. Sessions on using blogs and wikis in courses, and course management systems also will be offered. New Faculty Orientation is scheduled Wednesday, Sept. 2, and Thursday, Sept. 3, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. New faculty will be able to meet EMU President Susan Martin and Provost Jack Kay, sign up for benefits, apply various laws and policies to actual case studies, review syllabi for best teaching practices and meet new colleagues. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided both days. For more information, call Karen Busch, 487-0020, extension 2112, or e-mail kbusch@emich.edu

• WELCOME BACK: Faculty members from the College of Arts and Sciences applaud during last year's fall faculty meeting. Annual fall meetings for EMU's five colleges begin Sept. 8.

  Colleges, Halle Library schedule fall meetings: Eastern Michigan University's five colleges have scheduled their fall meetings. The College of Health and Human Services has scheduled its meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., room 108, Marshall Building. The College of Education fall meeting is scheduled Tuesday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., room 203, Porter Building. The College of Arts and Sciences fall meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2-4 p.m., room 310 AB, Student Center. The College of Business will have its meeting Friday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to noon, room 114, Owen Building. The College of Technology has set its meeting for Friday, Sept. 18, 1-4 p.m., room 143, Sill Hall. In addition, Halle Library has scheduled its annual fall retreat Tuesday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with a picnic in front of the Carillon Room. For more information, call each of the colleges individually.

• Holman Learning Center needs tutors for fall: Holman Learning Center (located in G04 Halle Library) is currently hiring tutors for Fall 2009. There is a high demand for tutors in 100/200 level math and science courses. The center offers flexible hours and competitive wages. Preference will be given to tutors with a letter of recommendation from faculty or previous employers. If you are interested in applying, please fill out a tutor application and attach a copy of your unofficial transcript. Applications are available in G04 Halle Library and on the HLC Web site at: http://www.emich.edu/tlc/employment/index.html.

• Mixed martial arts at Convo Center: Xtreme Kombat League (XKL), with support from the U.A.W. Region 1A and Teamsters Local 299, launches its premiere international Mixed Martial Arts sports entertainment event, "The Road to Dubai," Saturday, Aug. 15, Convocation Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. The event will serve as an international amateur qualifier for title fights that will take place in Dubai as part of a new reality TV show, "The Xtreme Fighter" in September/October. Tickets are $10 for upper bowl; $20 for lower bowl; and $50 on the floor. For tickets, call 487-2282 or go to www.emutix.com

• Football single-game tickets on sale: Single-game tickets for the 2009 football season are on sale now through the EMU ticket office. Fans can order tickets for any of EMU's five home games by calling 487-2282, online at emutix.com or in person at the ticket office in the Convocation Center.

FLY WITH THE EAGLES: For a chance to travel with the EMU football team to Arkansas for a game against the Razorbacks, fans who purchase 2009 season tickets will be entered into a raffle for a trip for two to Fayetteville, Arkansas Oct. 31.

• Travel with EMU football to Arkansas: Have you ever wanted to experience what it is like to travel with the Eastern Michigan University football team? Any person that purchases 2009 EMU football season tickets will be entered into a raffle for a trip for two to Fayetteville, Arkansas, to watch the Eagles and the Razorbacks battle Oct. 31. The trip includes bus and airline transportation, hotel lodging and game tickets. Food is not included in the package. Season ticket holders will receive one raffle entry for every season ticket purchased. Season tickets start at $45 for adults and $15 for youth. Special rates apply for EMU alumni, faculty and staff. Members of these groups are encouraged to contact the EMU Ticket Office to take advantage of this opportunity. The winner will be announced at the EMU home opener Saturday, Sept. 5, when the Eagles battle Army at 7 p.m. in Rynearson Stadium. For more information, contact the EMU Ticket Office at 487-2282 or visit EMUEagles.com.

• EMU Resource Fair: The EMU Resource Fair is scheduled Wednesday, Sept. 2, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Student Center. Sections will include Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, and community and other resources. For more information, call 487-0020, extension 2113; or e-mail aavp_fdc@emich.edu

• Spotlight on Education: Eastern Michigan University and WXYZ-TV have teamed to create "Spotlight on Education," offering educational advice to help parents extend the learning their kindergarten through college children receive in school. The partnership program is scheduled to air 6:30-7 a.m. Mondays, 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays, and 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays from September through April on WXYZ-TV, Channel 7. Beginning in September, additional resources will be available at wxyz.com/educationfirst. Program topics will include extending and enhancing classroom curriculum, real-world education applications, decision making, social and financial responsibility, and the importance of goal setting, positive attitudes and earning a college degree. The program complements the EMU/WWJ Education Minute radio program, which airs weekdays 9:22 a.m., 12:23 p.m., 5:40 p.m. and 9:53 p.m. on 950-AM. Both community-based programs showcase EMU's faculty expertise, knowledge, leadership and education-first approach to teaching and learning.

LOT RECONSTRUCTION: The Ann Street lot was torn up this summer and is being reconstructed from scratch. The lot is expected to reopen in mid-August.

• Ann Street Lot to reopen soon: The Ann Street Lot is closed for a reconstruction project, but is anticipated to reopen in mid-August. Signage is in place directing traffic away from the construction area. For more information, contact Travis Temeyer, 487-3427.

• LeForge Road closure: The Ypsilanti Department of Public Works closed the bridge (both north and southbound lanes) on LeForge Road. The bridge will be closed through Aug. 30. For more information, contact Nan Schuette, executive secretary, city manager's office, City of Ypsilanti, (734) 483-9646.

• Student Center summer hours: The Student Center's summer hours will continue until Sunday, Aug. 23. Hours of operation are as follows: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday - closed. Vendor hours will vary. For more information, please call 487-1157.

• McNair Scholars Program: Applications for the McNair Scholars Program are now available. Benefits include a summer research stipend, faculty research mentor, travel expenses for presenting research or graduate school visits, advising and graduate school preparation. The application deadline is Sept. 21. For eligibility requirements and an application, go to http://www.emich.edu/honors/mcnair/

• Veterans Services relocated: The Veteran Services Office has relocated to 246 McKenny Hall (across from Career Services). If you are in need of assistance, please contact Shaftone Dunklin, assistant director of Veteran Services, at sdunklin@emich.edu.

Meijer Madness

• Meijer Madness set for Sept. 10: Eastern Michigan University students can enjoy free samples and do some back-to-school shopping at Meijer Madness Thursday, Sept. 10, 7-11 p.m., at the Ypsilanti Meijer store on Carpenter Road. The event will include food, music, giveaways and more. Free transportation from EMU to Meijer will be available beginning at 6:45 p.m. (last bus leaves Meijer at 11:30 p.m.) at the following bus stops: Ann Street (near the First-Year Center), Washtenaw Avenue/McKenny Hall parking lot (AATA stop) and Oakwood (the Student Center circle drive). For questions, or if you would like to volunteer, call 487-2226 or e-mail eric.ward@emich.edu

• Fall 2009 tuition waiver deadline: The deadline for submitting tuition waivers for fall 2009 is Friday, Sept. 18. All tuition waivers must be submitted to the Benefits Office. Tuition waivers submitted after Friday, Sept. 18, will not be submitted for approval. Please contact Karyn Jones at 487-3195 with any questions.