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

  • all campus picnic

    PICNIC LUNCH: Two Eastern Michigan
     University students enjoy a hotdog and
    water during last year's all-campus picnic,
    hosted by EMU President John Fallon.

    President Fallon hosts all-campus picnic Sept. 12: Eastern Michigan University President John Fallon invites the campus community to join him at an all-campus picnic Tuesday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Mark Jefferson Mall, to celebrate the fall semester and welcome newcomers to campus. Bring your friends, colleagues and appetite, and help welcome the newest members to EMU's family. For more information, call Sheila Larnhart, 487-2483.
  • students lunch at Cady's

    LUNCH TIME: Eastern Michigan
    University students enjoy lunch at
    Cady's in historic Depot Town as part of
    YpsiFest. YpsiFest is part of new
    student orientation and allows students
    the opportunity to frequent restaurants
    in Ypsilanti and     Depot Town. Students
    use their "Ypsi Bucks" to enjoy lunch at
    reduced prices.

    New student orientation takes place Sept. 2-5: More than 2,200 new students will be welcomed to EMU Fusion, EMU's new student orientation program, scheduled Saturday, Sept. 2, through Tuesday, Sept. 5. Activities Sept. 2 include: residence hall move-in, commuter session, a family picnic, parent sessions, Eastern Expectations and an opening convocation. Activities Sept. 3 include: campus, library and class schedule tours; the Close-up Theatre Troup; McKenny Extravaganza and Playfair! Activities Sept. 4 include: transfer student orientation, Explore EMU, Places to Go and Fajita Fest. Activities Sept. 5 include: Fit for Fun, a 2-mile fun walk/jog around campus; Community Plunge, a community-service event for new students; and YpsiFest, where students have the opportunity to frequent restaurants in Ypsilanti and Depot Town. For more information about Fusion, visit www.emufusion.org or call Campus Life, 487-3045.
  • Karen Valvo

    Karen Valvo is
    chair of the
    EMU Board of
    Regents.

    Board of Regents to meet twice during fall: The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Sept. 19, and Tuesday, Nov. 14, this year. The committee schedule has changed this year. The schedule for the Sept. 19 and Nov. 14 meetings is as follows: Lunch for Board, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Room 204; Athletic Affairs Committee, 12:45-1:30 p.m., Room 201; Faculty Affairs Committee, 12:45-1:30 p.m., 205 Welch Hall; Student Affairs Committee, 1:45-2:30 p.m., 201 Welch Hall; Educational Policies Committee, 1:45-2:30 p.m., 205 Welch Hall; and Finance and Audit Committee, 2:30-4 p.m., 201 Welch Hall; Regular Board meeting, 4:15 p.m., 201 Welch Hall; Board dinner, 6 p.m.
  • Colleges schedule fall conferences: The College of Education Fall Conference is scheduled Sept. 5, 8 a.m.-noon, first floor, Porter Building. The College of Health and Human Services has scheduled its annual fall conference Sept. 5, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 108 Marshall. The College of Business has scheduled its fall conference Sept. 8, 9 a.m.-noon, 114 Owen. The College of Technology has set its fall conference Sept. 8, 9-11 a.m., Guild Hall, McKenny Union. The College of Arts and Sciences Fall Faculty Meeting is slated for Sept. 22, 2-3:30 p.m., Sponberg Theatre.

"The Office for Alumni Relations is pleased to sponsor five football tailgates this fall, both at home and on the road," said Vicki Reaume, director for alumni relations. "They are great opportunities to meet fellow EMU supporters, enjoy great food, and get filled with green and white spirit before kickoff."

tailgate

NEW TO THE NEST: These two young EMU
football fans enjoy refreshments at a tailgate
outside Rynearson Stadium last season. The
Office for Alumni Relations has scheduled five
"Go Green" tailgates this football season.

The tailgate schedule is as follows:

EMU vs. Michigan State University, Saturday, Sept. 9, 1:30 p.m. tailgate and 3:30 p.m. kickoff, East Lansing. The tailgate will take place at Demonstration Hall Field, approximately one-third mile northwest of the stadium. Advanced tailgate tickets required. Tickets are $15 per person, $5 for 12 and under, and free for children five and under.

EMU vs. Northwestern, Saturday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. tailgate, 1 p.m. kickoff, Evanston, Ill. The tailgate will take place at Peter Jans Golf Course (1031 Central St.) two blocks east of the stadium. Advanced tailgate tickets required. Tickets are $15 per person, $5 for 12 and under, and free for children five and under.

EMU vs. Central Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2 p.m. tailgate, 3:30 p.m. kickoff, Rynearson Stadium. Tailgaters will have an opportunity to meet Derrick Gragg, EMU's new athletic director. Donations for the Alumni Scholarship Fund will be collected at the tent.

EMU vs. Toledo (Homecoming), Saturday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m. tailgate, 4 p.m. kickoff. Donations for the Alumni Scholarship Fund will be collected at the tent.

EMU vs. Navy, Saturday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. tailgate, 1 p.m. kickoff, Ford Field, Detroit. The tailgate will take place at the Rooftop Suite (space is limited0. Advanced tailgate tickets are required. Tickets are $7 per person, $5 for 12 and under, and free for children five and under.

Tailgates will include food, spirit items and appearances by the EMU cheerleaders and Swoop, the team mascot. For more information or to R.S.V.P., call the Office for Alumni Relations 487-0250.

  • Meijer Madness

    PERUSING THE AISLES: Two EMU students
    search the aisles for good deals during last
    year's Meijer Madness. This year's event is
    scheduled Sept. 7, 7-11 p.m., at the
    Ypsilanti Meijer store on Carpenter Road.

    Meijer Madness event set for students Sept. 7: Eastern Michigan University students can enjoy free samples and do some back-to-school shopping at Meijer Madness Thursday, Sept. 7, 7-11 p.m., at the Ypsilanti Meijer store on Carpenter Road. The event will include food, giveaways, X-Boxes and more. Free transportation from EMU to the Ypsilanti Meijer will be available from 6:45 p.m.-11 p.m. at the following bus stops: Ann Street (near the First-Year Center), Washtenaw Avenue (near McKenny Union) and Oakwood (near the Hill/Hoyt residence halls). Approximately 4,500 students are expected. To participate, you must present EMU identification, such as your current EMU student ID card, driver's license or fall course printout. For questions, or if you would like to volunteer, call 487-2226 or e-mail eric.ward@emich.edu.
  • EMU to participate in College Tour 2006: As part of College Tour 2006, Eastern Michigan University will receive one three-minute segment informing viewers about what it has to offer and how to receive additional information about EMU. The segment will include information about tuition and scholarship programs, available financing, fields of study, campus life, extra-curricular activities, housing, campus facilities, the application process, testimonials of current students and interviews with faculty and staff.

College Tour 2004 will be broadcast by Channel 7 WXYZ-TV Saturday, Sept. 9, 7:30-8 p.m.; and again Sunday, Sept. 10, 1-1:30 p.m. This program is designed for anyone, regardless of age or degree level, looking to further their education. For more information, go to www.wxyz.com

  • Fall Job Fair scheduled Sept. 12: A Fall Job Fair, sponsored by the Career Services Center, is scheduled Tuesday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., on the mall outside McKenny Union. Campus departments have until Friday, Sept. 1, to make their reservations. Space will be limited to one table and four chairs for each department. In an effort to offer more part-time job opportunities for EMU students, some local employers have been invited to participate in the fair. To reserve a space, call Mary Jones, 487-1005, or e-mail mary.jones@emich.edu

  • Student Organization Job Fair scheduled Sept. 12: A Student Organization and Volunteer Job Fair is scheduled 11 a.m.-2 p.m., outside of McKenny Union. The event is free. Registration forms are available at the front desk at Campus Life (11 McKenny Union) or e-mail campuslife@emich.edu. For more information, call Campus Life at 487-3045.

    Jeff Day of Caring

    A LITTLE CARE: Jeffrey
    Nesmith, assistant director of
    the Department of Public     Safety,
    helps clean up a site during
    last year's Washtenaw United
    Way Day of Caring.
    Approximately 260 EMU
    employees and students are
    expected to volunteer at this
    year's event Sept. 14.

    United Way Day of Caring scheduled Sept. 14: This year's Washtenaw United Way Day of Caring is Thursday, Sept. 14. EMU will be fielding a number of teams. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Washtenaw Community College. Approximately 260 EMU volunteers will be at various sites from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. NOTE: No more teams can sign up at this point. For questions, call Sheilah Larnhart, 487-2483.
  • WEMU named media sponsor at Detroit International Jazz Festival: For the second year in a row, 89.1, FM WEMU, has been named the media sponsor of the Pyramid Stage at the 2006 Detroit International Jazz Festival, Sept. 1-4. WEMU has been a sponsor of the Festival since it began 27 years ago. Renamed the 'Boogie Bayou/Pyramid Stage,' the stage will host several New Orleans-based and themed bands including Buckwheat Zydeco, Marcia Ball, and Beau Soleil with Michael Doucet.

"This is a perfect fit for WEMU," said Marketing and Development Director Mary Motherwell. "Not only does WEMU routinely play all the artists on the stage, but we also have special ties to New Orleans. Last fall, our listeners pledged $8,000 to support public radio in New Orleans, after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, as part of our pledge drive and we have been actively following developments in the city since and helping any way we can. We're thrilled to showcase these performers on the WEMU Boogie Bayou/Pyramid Stage and hope it reminds festival attendees that there is still a long way to go in New Orleans."

The Detroit International Jazz Festival begins with a special performance featuring the Funk Brothers and the Temptations Revue, starring Dennis Edwards, Friday, Sept. 1, and runs through Monday, Sept. 4, on six stages located in Hart Plaza, on Woodward Avenue, and at Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit. Headliners include Taj Mahal, Sergio Mendes, Ahmad Jamal, Dr. John and the Lower 911, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and Richie Havens. A complete festival schedule is available at www.detroitjazzfest.com

  • New faculty orientation scheduled Aug. 30-31: An orientation for newly hired, tenure-track faculty is scheduled Aug. 30-31 (both all-day sessions). Speakers include EMU President John Fallon, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Donald Loppnow and EMU-AAUP President Howard Bunsis, professor of accounting and finance.

The Aug. 30 session will include an introduction to EMU and the Ypsilanti community, a workshop on benefits and a resource fair with more than 30 exhibitors from various campus departments. The day will end with a picnic at the Lake House. The Aug. 31 session will include a review of best teaching and learning practices at EMU and conducting research at EMU. The orientation concludes with a performance by Close-Up, a student theatre troupe, in Pease Auditorium.

  • Instructional delivery report available: The Commission on the Future of Instructional Delivery has issued its final report. The Commission was created in 2004 by former interim EMU President Craig Willis to form recommendations on instruction. The Commission’s work resulted in final reports submitted by its five subcommittees, which can be accessed on the Commission’s website at http://www.emich.edu/cfid/. For more information, contact the Provost’s Office at 487-3200.