Focus EMU Online: People

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

Wilbanks

Board of Regents: The EMU Board of Regents is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Sept. 22. The schedule for the meeting 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.

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. Seasonal flu shots also will be offered at satellite clinics as follows: Tuesday, Sept. 22, 4-6 p.m., Walton/Putnam Lounge; and Wednesday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., room 104, Student Center. For more information, contact Ellen Gold at egold@emich.edu

Lindke

Meet the VP: Bernice Lindke, vice president for student affairs and enrollment management, will host a "The VP is In" program for EMU students Wednesday, Sept. 23, 4:30-6:30 p.m., and Thursday, Sept. 24, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Student Center lobby. Lindke will conduct office hours. Students are encouraged to stop by for a cup of coffee and chat about their experience at EMU. For more information, call Cathie McClure, 487-2390, or e-mail mmcclure@emich.edu.

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.

ELearning Training-Developing online courses and content: Learn more about the exciting possibilities of eLearning. The training is designed for instructors who have never used an online course management system and are interested in developing a Web-enhancement, hybrid course or 100-percent online course. No specialized technical skills or abilities are needed to take part in the workshop or for instructors to develop an online offering. Participants who successfully complete the series are awarded a certificate and typically implement their newly-developed course shell in the upcoming academic term. Workshops will take place Tuesdays, Sept. 22, and 29, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Wednesdays, Sept. 23, and 30, 2:30-4 p.m., Room G05, Boone Hall. For more information or to RSVP, contact 487-1081 or e-mail elearning@emich.edu

Jay-Z

Jay-Z in concert at Convo Center: Rapper Jay-Z performs in concert Wednesday, Oct. 21, 8 p.m., Convocation Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets to see the multiple Grammy Award winner are $25 with a valid EMU student I.D. Limit two tickets. Tickets for the general public are now on sale, Convocation Center. Tickets are $75, $50 or $35. For tickets, call 487-2282 or go to emutix.com

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.