Sept. 9, 2008
News Briefs

By Ron Podell

• Bistro open
• LGBT hosts welcome back celebration
• Posters of Discontent exhibit continues
• Homecoming office and door decoration contest
• Weight Watchers meetings
• Alumni tailgate scheduled Sept. 13
• New e-mail system information meetings
• Grant writing workshops available
• Bellamy Brothers in concert
• International student health insurance
• New billboard campaign
• Register now for new emergency text messaging system
• Ask a Librarian services expand

 

The following are news briefs about important activities and events happening on campus.

HEALTHY CHOICE: (above, from left) Christine Cadnus, a program coordinator for JumpStart and Kathrin Russette, a graduate assistant with JumpStart, order veggie dishes at the new GreenMarket Bistro, located in the Student Center.

• Bistro open: GreenMarket Bistro is now open at the Student Center. The Bistro features the first-ever, on campus all-vegetarian venue at the Vegetarian Bistro, complemented by an expanded menu at Sbarro. The menu introduces hot heros, pasta, soups and more, plus Jet green tea smoothies and Dog Daze gourmet hot dogs with a twist. A grand opening celebration occurred Sept. 8.

• LGBT hosts welcome back celebration: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center will welcome everyone back to campus with a luau celebration, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Big Bob's Lake House, University Park. Food, games and prizes will be included. For more information, call Kay Woodiel at 487-6790.

MAKE A DECISION: "Decisions, Decisions", a screen print by Tuan Phan, is part of the art exhibit, "Posters of Discontent", on display at the University Art Gallery through Oct. 9.

• Posters of Discontent exhibit continues: The art exhibit, entitled "Posters of Discontent", will feature artists from the U.S. and abroad who will attempt to enact change. Most of the pieces were produced using hard-rendered printing techniques, but posters printed using offset lithography also are included. Participating designers hail from the United States, Great Britain, Greece, Holland, Iran, Israel and Turkey. The range of poster media includes screen printing, stencil, digital and offset lithography. Copies of posters will be available for purchase with proceeds going to charity. The exhibit is scheduled through Oct. 9, with a reception scheduled Wednesday, Sept. 10, 4-7 p.m., University Art Gallery. Andrew Maniotes, exhibition curator, will present the gallery talk at 6 p.m. A local DJ will play music. For more information, call Larry Newhouse, 487-0465.

Weight Watchers meetings: Want to lose some pounds before Christmas? All Eastern Michigan University employees are welcome to Weight Watchers meetings that start Sept. 12, noon to 1 p.m., fourth floor conference room, near the admissions counter, Pierce Hall. If 15 or more people sign up, there will be a free week added for everyone. Cost is $135. Registration and payment by cash, credit and check are available Sept. 12. For questions, call Katherine Schindler, 487-1063, or e-mail kschindle@emich.edu.

SHOW YOUR SPIRIT: The Office for Alumni Relations hosts the office and door decorating contest that is traditionally part of Homecoming. Homecoming is Sept. 22- 27 this year.

• Homecoming office and door decoration contest: The Office for Alumni Relations will host the Homecoming office and door decorating contest. Gather your colleagues and show off your EMU spirit by competing against different offices. Departments can participate in two categories: best office or best office door. First place winners will receive a monetary donation to the department’s general fund, an office lunch and possession of the winner’s plaque for one year. Registration forms have been distributed through campus mail. For more information, contact the Office for Alumni Relations at 487-0250.

BOWL REUNION: Members of the 1987 EMU football team that won the California Bowl enjoy reminiscing at a tailgate last year. The first home tailgate this year is Saturday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m., at Rynearson Stadium.

• Alumni Tailgate scheduled Sept. 13: Show some "Eagle Pride" at the Office for Alumni Relations Tailgate Saturday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m., Rynearson Stadium. The Eagles will take on the Toledo Rockets with a noon kick-off. The public is welcome to attend. Donations for the Alumni Scholarship Fund will be collected at the tent. For more information, contact the Office for Alumni Relations at 487-0250 or e-mail alumni.relations@emich.edu.

• New e-mail system information meetings: Come learn about the new EMU e-mail system scheduled for implementation Oct. 3, 2008. Information sessions are being offered and include a Q&A section, along with a "sneak-peek" of the new EMU e-mail Web client. To register, go to https://ict.emich.edu/training/register and select the session you want to attend. September sessions are scheduled Monday, Sept. 15, 2-3 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 16, 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m.; Thursday, Sept. 18, 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 19, 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m.; Monday, Sept. 22, 2-3 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 23, 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m.; Thursday, Sept. 25, 2-3 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 26, 10-11 a.m; Monday, Sept. 29, 2-3 p.m.; and Tuesday, Sept. 30, 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. For more information, contact Kathy Robertson, krobertso1@emich.edu, or call 487-2666.

• Grant writing workshops available: The following grant writing workshops are available for faculty and staff: "The Essential Elements," Thursday, Sept. 11, 9:30-10:15 a.m.; "Intro to the World of Grants," Monday, Sept. 15, 1-1:45 p.m.; "Identifying Funding Sources," Tuesday, Sept. 16, 9:30-10:15 a.m.; "Professional Writing Tips," Wednesday, Sept. 17, 9-9:45 a.m.; "Technology Transfer at EMU," Thursday, Sept. 18, 9:30-10:15 a.m.; "The Evaluation Component," Tuesday, Sept. 23, 9:30-10:15 a.m.; "Developing the Budget," Wednesday, Sept. 24, 9-9:45 a.m.; and "The Review Process," Thursday, Sept. 25, 11-11:45 a.m. All workshops will take place in Starkweather Hall on the second floor. Registration is required because space is limited to seven. For more information or to register, call 487-3090 or e-mail mdargo@emich.edu.

• Bellamy Brothers

  Bellamy Brothers in concert: Country music legends Howard and David Bellamy take the stage Friday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m., in Pease Auditorium. General admission tickets are $20. For more information or tickets, call the Convocation Center box office at 487-2282.

• 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., Tuesday, Sept. 23. For more information, call Pat Short at 487-3048.

• New billboard campaign: Eastern Michigan University and the EMU-AAUP have teamed to create a billboard campaign to further promote awareness of EMU's brand slogan: "Education First". Nine billboards, located along major roads and freeways throughout Washtenaw County, have been placed and will appear during September and October. The billboards read: "EMU Faculty + EMU Students = Education First." For more information, call 487-2483.

• Register now for emergency text messaging system: EMU has initiated an emergency text messaging system for all students, faculty and staff. In the event of an emergency on campus, a short message would be sent via text message to everyone who registers his or her cell phone with the University. Users also can choose to have the emergency alerts sent to their e-mail. If you do not sign up, you won't be able to receive emergency text alerts. There is no charge to the University, but individual phone carriers assess a charge to users based on individual text messaging plans. Anyone interested in receiving emergency messages can sign up at http://www.emich.edu/alerts/.

• Ask a Librarian services expand: Halle Library's "Ask A Librarian" service now offers increased hours of research help through instant messaging: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.m. to midnight. Connect with librarians on the library Web site at http://www.emich.edu/halle/. EMU librarians also can be contacted in person, at the Information/Reference Desk, the Academic Projects Center in the library, by e-mail and phone. Find complete contact information on the "Ask A Librarian" page on the library Web site at http://www.emich.edu/halle/askalibrarian.html. For more information, contact Sara Memmott, 487-0020, extension 2107, or via e-mail, smemmott@emich.edu