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

CAs fall meeting 2008

FACULTY FALL MEETINGS: Eastern Michigan
University's five colleges host their annual fall
meetings, with three scheduled Tuesday, Sept.
8.

  • Colleges, Halle Library schedule annual 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 noon, 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 fall meeting Friday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m., room 114, Owen Building. The College of Technology has set its fall 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.
  • Baseball to host open tryouts: The Eastern Michigan University baseball coaching staff will host open tryouts Wednesday, Sept. 9, 8:30 p.m., at Oestrike Stadium. All persons who plan to attend tryouts must see the athletic training staff in the lower level of the Convocation Center to pick up an insurance form and present a current physical. Forms must be completed and turned in the day of tryouts. Those trying out must have been accepted for admission to EMU. For more information, call 487-0315.
sweatshirts Meijer Madnesss

START THE MADNESS: During last year's
Meijer Madness event, Toledo freshman
Jante Williams and Alyssa Miller, a
freshman from Auburn, Ind., shop for EMU
sweatshirts.
  • 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
football tailgate

PRE-GAME ACTIVITIES: The Alumni Relations
Office has scheduled two tailgates this season.
One is before the Northwestern road game Sept.
12 and the other is Oct. 3 before EMU's
homecoming game against Temple University.
  • Two football tailgates scheduled: The Alumni Relations Office has scheduled two tailgates for this football season. The schedule includes: EMU at Northwestern, Saturday, Sept. 12, 9-11 a.m., Frank McGovern Memorial Golf Course, 1031 Central Street, in Evanston, Ill. The golf course can be accessed by train by getting off at the Central Street purple line. Kick-off is at 11 a.m. at Ryan Stadium, which is within walking distance of the golf course. Tickets are $15 if purchased by Sept. 10 and $20 at the gate. The Eagles' Homecoming tailgate is scheduled Saturday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., west side of Rynearson Stadium. The Homecoming kickoff against Temple University is scheduled at 1 p.m. Donations will be collected at the tailgate to benefit the Alumni Scholarship Fund. For more information or tickets for the Northwestern tailgate, contact Alumni Relations, 487-0250, e-mail alumni.relations@emich.edu, or visit www.emich.edu/alumni.
  • Fall tuition waiver deadline set: The deadline for the fall 2009 tuition waiver and the last day for 100-percent refund is Friday, Sept. 12. For more information, call records and registration at 487-4111.
  • Student Employment Job Fair scheduled Sept. 17: The Student Employment Job Fair is Thursday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Student Center Patio. 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, some local area employers will be present. Employers need to register on the Career Services job postings site. For information, call Mary Jones at 487-0400. She will explain how employers can register on EMU's system.
Board of Regents

COME TO ORDER: The EMU Board of Regents
meets three times this fall. The dates are
Tuesday, Sept. 22; Friday, Oct. 20; and Tuesday,
Nov. 17.

  • Board of Regents to meet three times this fall: The EMU Board of Regents is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Sept. 22; Friday, Oct. 20; and Tuesday, Nov. 17. The schedule for the 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., Welch Hall. As a result of a time gap between the finance meeting and the board meeting, the board meeting may start 15 minutes earlier. Roy Wilbanks is the board chair and Fran Parker is vice chair. For more information, call Jackie Kurtz, 487-2410.
  • Student Org, Volunteer and Student Employment Fair scheduled Sept. 23: Campus Kickoff: Student Organization, Volunteer and Student Employment Fair is scheduled Wednesday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Student Center Ballroom. 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. Students seeking an opportunity to help others in the community are encouraged to attend. Dress appropriately. For more information, call 487-2419.
  • International student health insurance: All registered international students with an "F" or "J" visa will be billed for student health insurance, UNLESS the student has received an "approved" waiver from Snow Health Center, no later than 4 p.m., Sept. 30. For more information, call Pat Short at 487-3048.
  • Improve your skills for free: The e-Training Web site contains more than 4,000 online courses, 6,000 online books, abundant job aids, online mentoring for IT certification courses and simulations. These self-paced enrichment courses — offered free to faculty, staff and students — can be taken on a PC anytime and anywhere, either online or downloaded to your computer. To begin improving your skills, enter http://etraining.emich.edu in Internet Explorer's address bar and then log in with your my.emich username and password. For questions, contact Diane Lawrence at 487-3995 or e-mail her at diane.lawrence@emich.edu
  • Holman Learning Center needs tutors: 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.
  • Delta Dental logo

     
    Delta Dental expands coverage: Eastern Michigan University's Delta Dental Plan has expanded its benefits. Delta Dental's long-standing policy on coverage for dental fillings has changed. For years, dental amalgam (silver) fillings have been the choice for routine restorations on back teeth. Effective July 1, 2009, composite resin (white) fillings on back teeth will become a standard benefit for EMU's plan. Amalgam restorations will continue to be covered. EMU wants to offer its employees the option to select between a composite or amalgam filling on posterior teeth. The benefit level of coverage will remain the same at 75 percent for restorative services. Delta Dental recognizes that the use of composite material for restoration of back teeth is now considered to be within generally accepted dental standards. Composite materials have evolved to become as durable as amalgams. For more information, call the Benefits Office, 487-3195.
  • Flu shots available: Flu shots for seasonal flu are now available at Snow Health Center. No appointment is necessary. Cost is $25. For more information, contact Mandy Lefeld at 487-1107.
  • Promotional space on new digital billboard available: Eastern Michigan University provides content for the new digital billboard, located on I-94 at exit 183, from September through April each year. Members of the EMU community who wish to request advertising/promotional space on the billboard are encouraged to use the online form at emich.edu/digitalboards. There is no charge for advertising on the signs. Placement is not guaranteed. All placements are made at the discretion of the Marketing office in the Division of Communications. For questions, e-mail branding@emich.edu or call 487-2483.Flu shots for se