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

Children of Darfur: Picturing Genocide: Learn more about genocide in Darfur at "Children of Darfur: Picturing Genocide," an exhibition of artwork from children in refugee camps in Darfur. The exhibition is scheduled Monday, Sept. 25-Sunday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Faculty Commons, Halle Library. Students Take Action Now Darfur (STAND) sponsors this event. For more information, contact Ginny Mitchell at ginnymitchell1@hotmail.com

Swanson

So long, Cheryl: The campus community is invited to give their best wishes to Cheryl Swanson, director of the Convocation Center, at a farewell reception Wednesday, Sept. 27, 5-7 p.m., Frenchie's in Depot Town. Swanson has taken the position of director of the Breslin Center at Michigan State University. For more information, call Student Affairs, 487-2390.

Salyer retirement reception: Judy Salyer, assistant director of student business services, is retiring after 22 years of dedicated service to EMU. The Business and Finance Division invites you to join them in wishing her well Thursday, Sept. 28, 3 p.m., 205 Welch Hall. Presentations will at 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact Susie, 487-2031.

FALL CONVO: EMU President John Fallon
addresses the crowd in Pease Auditorium
at last year's Fall Convocation. This year's
event is Friday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m., in Quirk
Theatre.

Fall Convocation set for Sept. 29: The 2006 University Convocation is scheduled Friday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m., Quirk Theatre. President John Fallon will give a State of the University address, and the University will celebrate the winners of the 2006 Institutional Values Awards in six categories. For information, contact 487-2483.

Beaugrand retirement reception: A retirement reception for Gerri Beaugrand is scheduled Friday, Sept. 29, 2-6 p.m., McKenny Union Ballroom. R.S.V.P. to Toni Taylor at 487-3129 by Tuesday, Sept. 26.

International student support group: A weekly support group for international students is being established to help students successfully adjust to EMU. The group is co-facilitated by a licensed professional counselor and advanced graduate students in counseling at the COE Counseling Clinic. The group will meet Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m.,135 Porter. Participants will share experiences and discuss aspects of culture, customs, skills and strategies in making a successful adjustment. A maximum of 10 participants will be accepted. If interested, call 487-0255 or e-mail dibya.choudhuri@emich.edu

Tigers game: Campus Life hosts an Eastern Excursion to the Detroit Tigers' final regular season home game Saturday, Sept. 30. EMU student tickets are now on sale for $22. Cost includes a game ticket, food voucher and motor coach transportation. The bus will depart at 6 p.m. and return at approximately 11 p.m. For information, call 487-3045.

2006 National Health Care Policy Forum: The future of health care in Michigan and the nation will be discussed at a 2006 National Health Care Policy Michigan Forum Saturday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m., EMU Convocation Center.

Join Gov. Jennifer Granholm, gubernatorial candidate Dick DeVos, Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, Michigan Congressman John Dingell, health care policy expert Henry Simmons and Richard Douglass, EMU's own health care policy expert, for this forum sponsored by EMU.

The national health care policy forum represents collaboration between the National Health Policy Council, the AARP, and the National Coalition on Health Care to create an opportunity for gubernatorial candidates, as well as a panel of health care policy experts, to discuss the future of health care.

Tickets are free, but must be obtained in advance at www.emich.edu/healthforum/

CATCH THE BUS: A football fan bus
trip is scheduled for a road game
against Bowling Green State
University Oct. 14.

Football fan bus trip: A football fan bus trip is scheduled for a road game against Bowling Green State University, Oct. 14 (bus leaves at noon). Fans must purchase a $5 bus ride ticket from the Convocation Center Ticket Office, 487-2282.

Office of Nutrition Services open: Do you want to learn how to eat healthier on campus? Do you want help with making your diet work more effectively for you? Let's see what your body is made up of? The office can offer individual nutrition counseling sessions with a registered dietician; a body composition analysis, which measures your weight in fat and lean muscle tissue; or a nutrient analysis of a three-day food record and gain information about your caloric and nutrient intake. Prices for each service are $5 for EMU students and $10 for faculty, staff and community members. For information, call 487-6572, or e-mail Chhs_nutrition@emich.edu

HR professional development program: Ever wonder why Generation X employees work differently than the baby boomer generation? Or how your department will be affected by Generation Y entering the work force? Diane Syner, from Ceridian Lifeworks Employee Assistance Program, will present a Human Resources Professional Development Program Oct. 19, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., room 300, Halle Library. The program will offer training on how to manage the University's growing inter-generational work force. Class space will be limited to the first 25 employees who register. For additional information or to register, contact Doug Bunce, 487-4999, or dbunce@emich.edu