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Beer Lady: Tom Voorhees

ONE IN THE OVEN: "Oven Head"
is one of Tom Voorhees' digital
photo montages, which includes
the head of his infamous "Beer
Lady," who appears in many of
his other works. An exhibition of
his work is on display at the
University Art Gallery in the
Student Center.

  • Tom Voorhees: The Beer Lady exhibit runs through Sept. 26: The Art Department presents "Tom Voorhees: The Beer Lady," an exhibition of approximately 40 digital photo montages, through Sept. 26, University Art Gallery, Student Center. His work plays on tensions existing in American life, including between the marginalized and the affluent, and between religion and consumer culture. A reception for the artist is scheduled Tuesday, Sept. 11, 5-7 p.m., University Art Gallery. At 5:30 p.m. that day, Voorhees will discuss his work. The exhibition, reception and talk are free and open to the public. For information, contact Larry Newhouse, gallery program director, 487-1268, 487-1077, or e-mail him at larry.newhouse@emich.edu
  • Michigan Watercolor Society Exhibition: Ford Gallery presents the 60th Annual Michigan Watercolor Society Exhibition, beginning Sept. 4 and running through Sept. 27. With 60 works selected from 349 entries, the show highlights the best of contemporary watercolor in Michigan. An exhibition reception is scheduled Thursday, Sept. 6, 4-6 p.m., Ford Gallery. Many of the watercolors will be available for purchase. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Larry Newhouse, gallery program director, 487-1268, 487-1077, or e-mail larry.newhouse@emich.edu
Northwestern tailgate

EAGLE TAILGATE: Eastern Michigan University fans
enjoy last year's tailgate in Evanston, Ill., prior to the
EMU-Northwestern football game. Upcoming tailgates
are scheduled Sept. 8 and 23; and Oct. 27.

  • Football tailgates scheduled: The Alumni Relations Office has scheduled four tailgates for this football season. The first took place at the University of Pittsburgh Sept. 1. The upcoming schedule includes: EMU vs. Ball State, Saturday, Sept. 8, with a tailgate at 1:30 p.m. followed by kick-off at 3 p.m.; EMU vs. Howard University, Saturday, Sept. 23, with a tailgate at 1:30 p.m. followed by a 3 p.m. kick-off; and EMU vs. Western Michigan (Homecoming) Saturday, Oct. 27, with a 1 p.m. tailgate, followed by a 3 p.m. kick-off. The tailgate location at EMU is near the entrance gate on the west side of Rynearson Stadium. For more information or to R.S.V.P., contact Alumni Relations, 487-0250, e-mail alumni.relations@emich.edu, or visit www.emich.edu/alumni . For football tickets, call the EMU Ticket Office, 487-2282.
Thomas Sidlik

Sidlik
  • Board of Regents to meet twice during fall: The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents is scheduled to meet Friday, Sept. 21, and Tuesday, Nov. 27, this fall. The schedule for the Sept. 21 and Nov. 27 meetings is as follows: 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; and the Regular Board meeting, 4:15 p.m., 201 Welch Hall. For information, call Board Secretary Jackie Kurtz, 487-2410.
  • Colleges schedule fall conferences: The College of Education Fall Conference is scheduled Tuesday, Sept. 4, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., room 203, Porter Building. The College of Arts and Sciences Fall Faculty Meeting is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 4, 9:30-11 a.m., 310 A-B Student Center. The College of Business has scheduled its fall conference Friday, Sept. 7, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 114 Owen. The College of Technology has set its fall meeting Friday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m. to noon, room 310, Student Center. The College of Health and Human Services has scheduled its annual fall conference Sept. 21, 9-11 a.m., 108 Marshall.
  • Football plans fan bus trips: The Eastern Michigan University Athletics Department has five remaining fan bus trips planned for football road games during the 2007 season. Tickets to ride the fan bus are $10 each, while 2007 EMU football season ticket holders will receive two complimentary bus tickets. The bus ticket includes a boxed meal. However, riders still must purchase a game ticket for admission into the stadium.

Chartered buses will be available for games against Northern Illinois Saturday, Sept. 15 (departure time is 6 a.m.); Vanderbilt Saturday, Sept. 29 (departure time is 8 a.m.); Ohio Saturday, Oct. 13 (departure time is 7 a.m.); Toledo Saturday, Nov. 3 (departure time is 4:30 p.m.); and Central Michigan, Friday, Nov. 16 (departure time is 3 p.m.). The buses will depart from the Rynearson Stadium parking lot located off of Hewitt Road.

All trips, except the Vanderbilt game, return to Ypsilanti following the game. The Vanderbilt trip will be an overnight trip, leaving the morning of Sept. 29 and returning the evening of Sept. 30. Anyone taking the bus to this game will need to make his or her own hotel accommodations. EMU has reserved a block of rooms at the Drury Inn near the Nashville airport, which is where the fan bus will be parked for the night. Please call (615) 902-0400 to make a reservation under the EMU group. The bus will depart the Drury Inn, Sept. 30, at 8 a.m. CST, and arrive back in Ypsilanti around 6 p.m. EST.

Fans will need to reserve their spot on the fan bus no later than two weeks prior to the game, so that EMU Athletics can make a determination on how many buses will be needed. To reserve a spot, contact the EMU Ticket Office, 487-2282.

Meijer Madness

SAMPLE THE MADNESS: Eastern Michigan
University students stock up on school
supplies at last year's Meijer Madness. This
year's event is scheduled Sept. 6, 7-11
p.m. , at the Ypsilanti Meijer store on
Carpenter Road.

  • Meijer Madness set for Sept. 6: Eastern Michigan University students can enjoy free samples and do some back-to-school shopping at Meijer Madness Thursday, Sept. 6, 7-11 p.m., at the Ypsilanti Meijer store on Carpenter Road. The event will include food, giveaways, music and more. Free transportation from EMU to the Ypsilanti Meijer will be available from 6:45-11 p.m. at the following bus stops: Ann Street (near the First-Year Center), Washtenaw Avenue (near McKenny Hall) and Oakwood (the Student Center circle drive). Approximately 4,500 students are expected. For questions, or if you would like to volunteer, call 487-2226, or e-mail eric.ward@emich.edu.
  • EMU Athletics plans five fall sports luncheons: Eastern Michigan University sports fans will get a chance to get an inside look at the Eagles' football, volleyball, soccer and basketball programs at a luncheon series during the 2007-2008 season. The Eagle Nation Fall Sports Luncheons are scheduled Sept. 7, and 21; Oct. 18 and 26; and Nov. 8, noon, in the atrium of the Convocation Center. EMU Head Football Coach Jeff Genyk and Scott Hall, head coach of the EMU's women's soccer team, will speak at the first luncheon. The cost of each luncheon is $10 and tickets can be purchased at the door upon arrival at the Convocation Center. A free shuttle bus will run from the Marshall Building at 11:45 a.m. and return to campus by 1:30 p.m. For information, call 487-1050.
  • Student Employment Job Fair set for Sept. 11: The Student Employment Fall Job Fair is Tuesday, Sept. 11, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., New Student Center (patio/outside). The fair allows on-campus employers the opportunity to meet, interview and hire incoming freshmen and currently enrolled students for job positions in their departments. In an effort to offer more part-time job opportunities for EMU students, some local area employers have been invited to participate in the fair. You may reserve a space by e-mailing to mary.jones@emich.edu or by calling 487-1005.
  • Fall tuition waiver deadline set: The deadline for fall 2007 tuition waiver and the last day for a 100-percent refund is Friday, Sept. 14. For more information, call the Benefits Office, 487-3195.
  • Baseball Alumni & Friends Golf Outing scheduled Sept. 17: The 13th Annual Varsity Baseball Alumni & Friends Golf Outing is scheduled Sept. 17, at The Majestic at Lake Walden in Hartland. Proceeds raised will be used toward the 2008 EMU baseball spring trips, Oestrike Stadium renovations and the pro-grass infield. The golf package is $125 per person and includes 18 holes of golf with shared cart, open driving range, breakfast with beverages, beverage cart, gifts and raffle prizes, plaques for winners, longest drive and closest to the pin contests; a million-dollar shootout, and a dinner and program. To register, call 487-0315, FAX 487-4568, or e-mail rcoryell@emich.edu. You also can send your registration form to: Roger Coryell, EMU Baseball Office, 200 Bowen Field House, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Please register no later than Sept. 13.
  • Baseball hosts open tryouts Sept. 19: The Eastern Michigan University baseball team will conduct open tryouts for walk-ons Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m., Oestrike Stadium. Those interested must pick up a walk-on information packet from the baseball office, 200 Bowen Field House. Forms are to be completed and returned by Friday, Sept. 14. Potential players must be eligible per NCAA Clearinghouse high school standards, enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours, and be finished with all classes by 2 p.m. daily. Recommendation letters from college, high school or summer coaches should be sent to the EMU Baseball Office, 200 Bowen Field House, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Letters also can be faxed to (734) 487-6898 or e-mail to rcoryell@emich.edu
  • Bob Dylan at Convo

    DYLAN AT THE CONVO: Bob
    Dylan and Elvis Costello, plus
    Amos Lee, will perform     Friday,
    Oct. 12, 7 p.m., at the
    Convocation Center.
    Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello concert announced: Bob Dylan and Elvis Costello, plus Amos Lee, will perform live Friday Oct. 12, 7 p.m., Convocation Center. Costello is performing solo for the first time in 12 years. Reserved seats are $69.50, $59.50, $39.50 and $29.50. Ticket sales begin Friday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m., at the EMU ticket office, by phone, 487-2282; or online at www.emich.edu/convocation
  • Nomprofit Volunteer Career Fair scheduled Sept. 26: The Nonprofit Volunteer Career Fair is scheduled Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Student Center patio area. This event is for students to explore careers with nonprofit agencies, meet face-to-face with agency representatives, and ask what it's like to work in the nonprofit organization. This event is a joint effort presented by Career Services, the VISION office and the American Humanics Program.

"Students, regardless of major or year in school, are encouraged to attend and meet nonprofit agency representatives to learn about career and volunteer opportunities," said Barbara Jones, assistant director of Career Services. "While volunteering in the community, students will be able to gain valuable networking experience which can be listed on their resumes."

The rain location is the Student Center Ballroom. For questions, call 487-2419.