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

  • Myles Brand, president of NCAA, to visit EMU: Myles Brand, president of the NCAA, will speak Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2 p.m., Room 201, Welch Hall. The visit has been coordinated by the Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents, in collaboration with the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. For information, call the Board of Regents' office, 487-2410, or Athletics, 487-1050.
Halle Library

Halle Library

  • Halle Library announces new schedule: The Halle Library is implementing new regular hours for the Fall/Winter 2007-2008 semesters: http://www.emich.edu/halle/halle_calendar_20072008.html. The new schedule is focused to provide top-notch information and access services during primetime for student and faculty research. A schedule for extended hours for the end-of-semester exam time will be published in the near future. Library hours will not affect access to the Computing Commons. For more information, call Elaine Logan, 487-0020, extension 2222; or elogan1@emich.edu
  • Honors College relocates: The Honors College offices moved to the first floor of Starkweather Hall, effective Sept. 4. The former offices in Wise Hall are closed. The phone number remains the same, though some calls may be directed to voice mail due to the high phone volume early in the semester. For more information, call 487-0341.
  • Student employment job fair: 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. Reserve a space by e-mailing to mary.jones@emich.edu or call 487-1005.
  • Electronic reserves workshops: "Ereserve" workshops are scheduled Tuesday, Sept. 11, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, September 12, 1 p.m.; Thursday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.; and Friday, Sept. 14, noon. All workshops are one hour and will take place in Room 111, Halle Library. No registration is required. For further information, contact Rita Bullard, 487-0020, extension 2141; or rbullard@emich.edu
EMU football

CATCH THE EAGLES ON TV: The
EMU football team will be
televised four times on either
Comcast Local (Channel 8) or
on ESPNU.

  • EMU football TV times changed: Eastern Michigan University's football game against Howard Sept. 22 has been moved from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Comcast Local (Channel 8). The Homecoming game against Western Michigan Oct. 27 also has been moved from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Comcast. Games against Northwestern Oct. 19 at Ford Field and a home game against Bowling Green will be televised on ESPNU. The 7 p.m. kick-off time for the Northwestern game remains unchanged, but th Bowling Green start time has been switched to 7:30 p.m. rather than 7 p.m.
  • High school baseball camp scheduled Sept. 15-16: A September Eagle Baseball Camp (for the high school age group) is scheduled Sept. 15-16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., both days. Players will be evaluated in running, throwing and hitting at the beginning of camp Sept. 15. Campers will be divided into four teams of 15 players for simulated games to be played both camp days. Weather permitting, each camper will play three games during the weekend. Campers will receive instruction on hitting, fielding, and throwing and base running. Cost is $100. Make all checks payable to: EMU Baseball. For questions, contact Roger Coryell, 487-0315, or e-mail roger.coryell@emich.edu.
  • Fall tuition waiver deadline set: The deadline to apply for a 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.
  • Fulbright U.S. student program competition: Attention, students. You can study or teach abroad for free. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program Competition for 2008-2009 is now open. The program awards approximately 1,300 grants annually and currently operates in 140 countries worldwide. Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships are now available in 26 countries. Students interested in applying should explore scholarship opportunities, application procedures and information at www.us.fulbrightonline.org and then contact Carla Damiano, Campus Fulbright Adviser, at cdamiano@emich.edu The campus application deadline is Sept. 17.
Thomas Sidlik

Sidlik
  • Board of Regents meeting scheduled Sept. 21: The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents is scheduled to meet Friday, Sept. 21. The schedule 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.