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

  • 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.
  • Colleges schedule fall conferences: The College of Education Fall Conference is scheduled Tuesday, Sept. 5, 8 a.m.-noon, first floor, Porter Building. The College of Health and Human Services has scheduled its annual fall conference Tuesday, Sept. 5, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 108 Marshall. The College of Business has scheduled its fall conference Friday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m.-noon, 114 Owen. The College of Technology has set its fall conference Friday, 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.
Meiher Madness X-Box

START THE MADNESS: Eastern Michigan University
students enjoythe X-Box Thunder Zone at a prior
Meijer Madness event. This year's event is scheduled
Sept. 7, 7-11 p.m., at the Ypsilanti Meijer 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-Box Thunder Zone 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.
  • Alumni tailgate scheduled at Michigan State: Come show your green and white spirit at the Office for Alumni Relations Tailgate. Join fellow alumni and friends for food and fun, as they prepare to root the EMU Eagles on as they tackle the MSU Spartans. The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 9, in East Lansing at Demonstration Hall Field starting with a 1:30 p.m. tailgate, followed by the game kickoff at 3:30 p.m. Friends and guests are welcome to attend. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for ages 12 and under, and free for ages 5 and under. Advanced tailgate tickets are required. For more information or to R.S.V.P., contact the Office for Alumni Relations, 487-0250, or alumni.relations@emich.edu
football

FOLLOW THE TEAM: Eastern
Michigan University football fan
bus trips are scheduled for road
games against Michigan State,
Northwestern and Bowling
Green State University.

  • Football fan bus trips: EMU Football fan bus trips are scheduled for road games Sept. 9 against Michigan State University (bus leaves at noon); Northwestern University, Sept. 16 (bus leaves at 9 a.m.) and Bowling Green State University, Oct. 14 (bus leaves at noon). Fans must purchase a $5 bus ride ticket from the Convocation Center ticket office, 487-2282.
  • Student Organization Job Fair: A Student Organization and Volunteer Job Fair is scheduled Tuesday, Sept. 12, 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.
  • Fall Job Fair: 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
  • Michigan's new minimum wage law: For employers of student employees, Michigan's new minimum wage of $6.95 pr hour becomes effective Oct. 1. Please consider hiring students at the new minimum wage for fall term. All students not at the new minimum wage by Oct. 1 will automatically be increased to comply with the law. For more information, call Mary Jones, 487-1005, or e-mail mary.jones@emich.edu.