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

Flu shots available: Flu shots are available at Snow Health Center, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with little or no wait from 8–11 a.m. The CDC strongly encourages those in the high risk category (CDC guidelines at www.cdc.gov) to be vaccinated. Cost is $20. Watch for dates for flu shot satellite clinics on campus. For information, call Snow Health Center, 487-1122.

Shell

Shell appointed interim assistant VP for enrollment management: Christina Shell, registrar at EMU, has been appointed interim assistant vice president for enrollment management. Her areas of responsibility will include the office of financial aid; records and registration; compliance, and Service EMU. Shell brings extensive experience in enrollment management to the position, having previously served as registrar and associate registrar at EMU. She also has worked as director of financial aid at Kettering University. Shell can be reached at 487-2382.

NOISES OFF: EMU Theatre's 2006-07
season opens with "Noises Off" Friday,
Oct. 13, 8 p.m., in Quirk Theatre.

Noises Off: EMU Theatre's 2006-07 season opens with Michael Frayn's comedy, "Noises Off" Friday, Oct. 13, 8 p.m., Quirk Theatre. Guest director John Seibert directs "Noises Off," a play-within-a-play that moves brilliantly at a breakneck pace. A very British troupe of not very good actors attempts to rehearse and perform a haphazard production of "Nothing On." Their director, the ultra-critical Lloyd, attempts to control the mayhem as doors slam, pants drop and sardines fill the stage. Chaos reigns as Lloyd finds himself deep in the tangle of shocking affairs, failed rehearsals and an explosive performance that audiences are not likely to soon forget. "Noises Off" runs Oct. 13 and Oct. 19-21, 8 p.m.; Oct. 14, 5 and 9 p.m.; and Oct. 15, 2 p.m., Quirk Theatre. Tickets are $6 for bargain Thursday performances; and $15 for weekend performances. For tickets, call 487-1221, or visit www.emich.edu/public/cta/ted

CREEPY CLOWNS: These clowns
are ready to greet patrons at the
CarnEvil at Cedar Point's
Halloweekends. Photo courtesy of
http://halloweekends.cedarpoint.com/

Cedar Point Halloweekends: Eastern Excursions will provide a trip to Cedar Point's Halloweekends Saturday, Oct. 14. Tickets are $35 for EMU students and $55 for faculty/staff. Cost includes an admission ticket, food voucher and transportation. Buses depart at 10 a.m. and return at approximately 12:30 a.m. For information, call 487-3045.

WEMU needs fundraiser volunteers: WEMU 89.1 FM needs volunteers to answer phones and take pledges during the annual on-air pledge drive, beginning Friday, Oct. 13, and running through Saturday, Oct. 21, at 4 p.m. Shifts are a minimum of two consecutive hours and run between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. daily, with the exception of the last day. Lots of great food and beverages are delivered from area restaurants and businesses, and student groups may use this time for community service credits. To sign up, call 487-2229 any time.

New student center move update: As of Friday, Oct. 5, Taco Bell and Freshens have closed in McKenny Union. Both food vendors will be moving to the new student center. The EMU Bookstore, Mail Boxes, Inc., Club Cappuccino, The Lobby Shop, Pumpernickel's and Wendy's will all remain open in McKenny Union until Nov. 3. The bookstore is currently selling EMU clothing and merchandise at 75 percent off. For more information, call the McKenny Union Information Center, 487-1157.

Paid poll worker positions available: The Office of Academic Service-Learning is recruiting EMU students to work the polls during the City of Detroit and the City of Ypsilanti/Ypsilanti Township elections Tuesday, Nov. 7. In order to qualify for a position, students must be registered voters in Wayne or Washtenaw County, be willing to attend two training sessions, and be able to work for large portions of the day Nov. 7. Students will be paid $9/hour. Interested parties should contact Kathy Stacey, 487-6570, or e-mail kstacey@emich.edu

Children of Children photo exhibit: Eastern Michigan University will host the nationally recognized Children of Children Portraits of Teen Pregnancy photography exhibit through Oct. 21, Multicultural Lounge, King Hall. The Children of Children exhibit, created by Michael Nye, is a collection of stories of men and women, ages 12 to 100, whose lives have been crucially affected by adolescent pregnancy. The powerful exhibit features 50 black and white photographs accompanied by audio stories told by the individuals in the portraits. For more information, call (734) 484-9865.