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

  • Intellectual property and technology transfer workshop: Come learn how Eastern Michigan University can assist you in transferring your innovations to the marketplace for the public good, or in leveraging additional dollars to support your research program Wednesday, Sept. 26, 3-4:30 p.m., room G03, Halle Library. To register, contact Margie Dargo,   487-3090, or mdargo@emich.edu.
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    City income tax proposal to be discussed: The Eastern Votes Coalition hosts a a panel discussion about the proposed City of Ypsilanti income tax and its impact on EMU employees and students, Thursday, Sept 27, 6:30 p.m., Roosevelt Auditorium. Ypsilanti Mayor Paul Schreiber, City Manager Ed Koryzno, EMU Student Body President Greg Jones, Residence Hall Association President Alli Sheppard, and representatives from both the "pro" and "anti" tax   proposal organizations wil be attending. The event is open to the public and there will be an opportunity for audience members to ask questions of the panelists. For more information, call Michael Haynes, Eastern Votes Coalition coordinator, 487-1313, e-mail vis_easternvotes@emich.edu or go to http://www.easternvotes.org
  • Cell phone drive: Have an old cell phone you don't know what to do with? Donate it to the Women's Resource Center. Cell phones will be collected and donated to SafeHouse Center to be used in case of an emergency. Phones will not carry a service, but will be used to dial 911. Collection boxes are located at the Women's Resource Center in room 356 of the Student Center; in front of the welcome center at Halle Library; Student Center information desk, The Village front desk, Hoyt Hall front desk, and Putnam Hall's Student Success Office. For more information, contact the Women's Resource Center: 487-4282, e-mail emu_womenscenter@emich.edu or stop by 356 Student Center. Donate a phone. Save a life.
  • Regional marching band competition planned: More than 30 nationally recognized high school marching bands from across the Midwest entertain and compete in the Bands of America Ypsilant Regional Contest for the chance to perform in the evening's regional championship finals Saturday, Sept. 29, Rynearson Stadium. This all-day event features a guest performance by EMU's Marching Band. General admission for preliminaries or finals competitions is $14. Admission to both competitions is $21. For information and advance tickets, go to www.bands.org.
  • Campus Life sponsors Chicago excursion: Chicago is a big, gutsy Midwestern marvel, sweeping along Lake Michigan's shore. Come explore the cultural aspects of the Windy City, and leave room for some Navy Pier fun during a Campus Life excursion. It all happens October 6-7. A ticket ($125 and $150) includes transportation, to, from, and around Chicago, three small meals, hotel, and passes to area attractions including Shedd Aquarium, The Field Museum and Underground Adventure, Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, Museum of Science and Industry and OMNIMAX, The Hancock Observatory, and Navy Pier. For more information, contact Campus Life 487-3045, e-mail campuslife@emich.edu, or go to www.emich.edu/campuslife
#1 ad campaign

BILLBOARD MESSAGES: These
billboard messages are part of
EMU's brand launch, which
commenced earlier this month.

  • Brand launch in high gear: The Eagle has landed. Eastern Michigan University's external brand launch is in high gear. The campaign began with an unveiling of EMU's tagline, "Education First." The campaign includes print, radio, television, billboards, campus signage, signs on Coke trucks and SMART/AATA buses, and advertisements on the scoreboards at Comerica Park and The Palace. The video played at the internal brand launch is now online. For more information, call 487-2483 or go to http://www.emich.edu/branding/.
  • Nutrition Services offers healthy advice: The Office of Nutrition Services offers nutrition counseling on topics such as healthy eating, weight management, and sports nutrition. The office also performs body fat and muscle mass analysis, and much more. A registered dietitian and student dietitians are available to answer your nutrition questions. Student fees are $5 and faculty fees are $10. Come by or call for an appointment today. Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Office of Nutrition Services, 108 Roosevelt Hall. For more information contact 487-6572 or chhs_nutrition@emich.edu.
Switchfoot and Relient K

TWO BANDS PERFORM:
Switchfoot and Relient K will
perform at the Convocation
Center Nov. 12.

  • Carlos Falcon Scholarship announced: The Office of Diversity and Community Involvement announces the Carlos "El Jefe" Falcon Scholarship. This $1,000 award will be equally distributed during the fall and winter semesters. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and demonstrate student leadership involvement in the Hispanic/Latino community or student organizations. Preference shall be given to students who have involvement with Hispanic/Latino community/student organizations. Applications are available in 340 C Student Center. The deadline to apply is Oct. 8. For an online application, please e-mail Kay Woodiel at dwoodiel@emich.edu or Charnesse Paige at cpaige@emich.edu.
  • Roy Casonova Scholarship announced: The Office of Diversity and Community Involvement announces the Roy Casanova Scholarship. This $500 award will be equally distributed during the fall and winter semesters. Graduate students must be enrolled in eight credit hours and undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Preference shall be given to students who have roots from a migrant family background. Applications are available in room 340 C, Student Center. The deadline to apply is Oct. 8. For an online application, please e-mail Kay Woodiel at dwoodiel@emich.edu or Charnesse Paige at cpaige@emich.edu