The fall lineup at EMU's Convocation Center offers music
and dance, career opportunities, spiritual enlightenment
and just plain fun. Take advantage of these wonderful opportunities
right in your own backyard.
Start the year out with an Icebreaker Friday,
Sept. 18, at 9 p.m. The event is sponsored by the National
Pan-Hellenic Council, the umbrella council uniting EMU's
nine national black fraternities and sororities. Come meet
new people and dance the night away as a DJ plays your
favorite music at the Convocation Center. The event is
free.
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INSPIRATION TO WOMEN: The Extraordinary
Women
Conference, with a mission of helping women
draw
closer to God, is scheduled Oct. 9-10 at the
Convocation Center. |
Develop your spiritual side at the Extraordinary
Women Conference Oct. 9-10. The Extraordinary
Women Association sponsors these conferences all across
the country with the mission of helping women draw closer
to God. The conference will include award-winning entertainment
and five inspirational speakers, including Julie Clinton,
president of Extraordinary Women and author of 'Extraordinary
Women: Discovering God's Dream for your Life." For more
information or to order tickets, visit www.ewomen.net.
Tickets also are available through the Convocation Center.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9; and 7:30 a.m. Saturday,
Oct. 10.
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CONVO RAP: Rap star Jay-Z brings his act
to the
Convocation Center Oct. 21. Tickets for
the
Grammy-winning singer's concert are now on
sale. |
Multiple Grammy Award-winning rap artist Jay-Z is
coming to the Convocation Center Wednesday, Oct. 21,
at 8 p.m.. Jay-Z, whose hits include "Run This Town," "Swagga
Like Us" and "Hard Knock Life," has sold more than 40 million
albums. His latest album, "The Blueprint 3," debuted Sept.
11. The Convocation Center has teamed up with Campus Life,
Student Government and Housing to present this concert.
Tickets for EMU students are on sale for the reduced price
of $25. There is a two-ticket limit with valid EMU ID.
Tickets for the general public are on sale for $35, $50
and $75. Tickets can be purchased at emutix.com or by phone
at 487-2282.
The 19th annual Mid-American Dance and High Kick
Championship, sponsored by Mid-American Pompon,
is scheduled Sunday, Nov. 8, beginning at 9 a.m. Dance,
pompon and drill teams — from elementary through
collegiate level — compete
in five categories: hip hop, contemporary pom/dance,
jazz/technique, hick kick and girl/guy.
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UNDER CONSTRUCTION: The Washtenaw
Contractor's
Association hosts JUST BUILD IT!
Construction Career
Expo Nov. 10 at the
Convocation Center. |
Learn about the wide variety of careers in the construction
industry at the Washtenaw Contractors Association's JUST
BUILD IT! Construction Career Expo Tuesday, Nov.
10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Exhibitors from construction professions
and skilled trades — such as architects, civil engineers,
carpenters and electricians — will be on hand to
answer your questions.
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital's Holiday Ball,
with the theme of Paris - City of Lights, begins at
6:30 p.m. Saturday, December 5. Guests
will enjoy an evening in the grand style of one of the
world's most celebrated cities while supporting the hospital.
Proceeds will benefit the new Mother/Baby Unit, ensuring
a remarkable experience for families, and especially mothers,
who are bringing a new life into the world. For information
or reservations, please contact St. Joseph's Office of
Development at (734) 712-4040.
For more details or ticket information for these events,
call the Convocation Center at 487-5386 or visit www.emich.edu/convocation or emutix.com
