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

Open enrollment period for healthcare runs through Nov. 2: The annual open enrollment period for healthcare continues through Friday, Nov. 2. Eastern Michigan University employees were recently mailed their Healthcare Options booklets. For more information or if you have questions, call the Benefits Office, 487-3195.

Open forums scheduled with AVP College of Business candidates: Candidates for associate vice president for business and finance will host forums for the campus community. The schedule is as follows: Andrea Jaeckel, associate vice president for administration and finance, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, was interviewed Monday Oct. 15; Aldona Cytraus, associate and principal and senior operations consultant, Buffalo BioSciences, LLC, Tuesday Oct. 16; and Leonard Kogut, associate vice president for administration, Binghamton University, Thursday Oct. 18. All sessions are scheduled from 2:15-3:15 p.m., 205 Welch. For information, contact David Mielke, 487-4140, or e-mail dmielke@emich.edu

Open forums scheduled with director of admissions candidates: Candidates for director of admissions will host open forums for the campus community. The schedule is as follows: Kathy Orscheln, interim director of admissions, Eastern Michigan University, Tuesday, Oct. 16; Lincoln Morris, senior director of admissions, Oklahoma City University, Monday, Oct. 22; Cleveland James, director of recruitment and admissions, Albany State University, Tuesday, Oct. 23; and Rick Eber, senior regional director, Connect EDU, Wednesday, Oct. 24. All open forums are scheduled 2:50-3:30 p.m., 201 Welch Hall. For more information, contact Lynette Findley, assistant vice president, Retention and Student Success, 487-6694.

TO THE STUDENT CENTER:
Eastern Michigan University
students make the walk to the
EMU Student Center, a
gathering place on campus for
students to study, socialize and
grab a bite to eat.

Retention Webinar scheduled Oct. 16: A Webinar, "How We Retain More Students by Intervening Earlier: Three First-Hand Case Studies" is scheduled Tuesday, Oct. 16, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., room 300, Halle Library. Speakers will share how their institutions are strengthening student success and retention initiatives through early attention to incoming students' strengths and areas of need. The Office of Retention and Student Success, and the EMU Retention Council invite you to this Webinar, which includes a question-and-answer session. Please R.S.V.P. to Debbie Clearwater, 487-6694, or e-mail deborah.clearwater@emich.edu

World Scholars reception and open house: The EMU community is invited to the World Scholars Reception and Open House Wednesday, Oct. 17, 4-6 p.m., G11 Boone Hall, with a brief program at 4:30 p.m. The event is a recognition of EMU students who have studied abroad and faculty who have taught abroad, plus a preview of upcoming study abroad programs, For more information, call Academic Programs Abroad, 487-2424.

THEATRE MUSICAL: Eastern Michigan
University's theatre season begins with a
two-week run of "Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat."

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Eastern Michigan University's 2007-2008 season opens with an extended two-week run of the musical, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," with a preview performance Friday, Oct. 19, 9 p.m., Quirk Theatre. Phil Simmons, an EMU faculty member, directs with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. The play is based on the story of Joseph, his 11 brothers and father Jacob. The play runs Oct. 20, 25-27, 7 p.m.; and Oct. 21 and 28, 3 p.m. Special performances are scheduled Oct. 20. 2 p.m., which is high school Drama Day; and Oct. 24, 10 a.m., for school groups. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for students, $9 for MAINSTAGE patrons and $6 for children ages 5-12. For tickets, call 487-2282 or purchase them in person at the Convocation Center, Student Center ticket office or the Quirk Theatre Box Office.

Purchasing card exchange: The University has changed banks for the Purchasing Card program. Existing Comerica Purchasing Cards are valid through the end of October. New JP Morgan Chase Purchasing Cards will be distributed by the purchasing department at the following locations and dates: Friday, Oct. 19, and Friday, Oct. 26, 9-11 a.m., Student Center Auditorium, and 1-3 p.m., Halle Auditorium. The format will include an overview of the new program, user information gathering, Comerica card collection and distribution of Chase cards. If you are unable to attend one of the sessions, cards will be available at the purchasing department Monday, Oct. 29. New cards will be issued only to the cardholder identified on the card. Additionally, training for details about online access to cardholder account information for all cardholders and approvers is required. Training sessions will be offered by ICT training services. For information, contact Cynthia Palombit, purchasing card administrator, 487-6936.

Mark Jefferson

Architectural engineering firms to vie for Mark Jefferson Science Complex project: The Mark Jefferson Science Complex Executive Committee and Advisory Committee will host architectural engineering firm interviews Friday, Oct. 26, 205 Welch. The EMU community is invited to attend. Each interview will be two hours, with the first hour consisting of each firm's presentation and the second hour serving as a question-and-answer session. The schedules are as follows: Harley Ellis Deveraux: 8-10 a.m.; Holibird & Root, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and Lord, Aeck, Sargent, 2-4 p.m. For questions, contact Scott Storrar, 487-5249.

Order your "Flashback" Homecoming 2007 donuts: Taste Flashback Fever. Kick off Flashback Homecoming Week by ordering Krispy Kreme donuts for your office or department for free. Homecoming Committee members will deliver the free donuts right to your office beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 22. Quantities are limited. Provide your name, phone number, office name, office, location and number of staff members. All orders must be received by Thursday, October 18. To order, contact Cathie McClure at mmcclure@emich.edu

Teaching General Education workshops: All full- and part-time faculty teaching courses in or connected with the General Education Program (regular courses, Writing Intensive or Learning Beyond the Classroom) are invited to participate in a "Teaching Gen Ed" workshop. This workshop will provide an opportunity to think about and plan your Gen Ed course, and to interact with colleagues. The workshop also will focus on ways to make the new curriculum more intentional and will address ways to help students integrate and apply their learning. Assessment strategies will also be addressed. Workshops are scheduled: Tuesday, Oct. 23, 1-4 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to noon; or Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1-4 p.m. R.S.V.P. by e-mail at generaleducation@emich.edu. Space is limited to the first 30 respondents for each. For information, contact Chris Foreman at chris.foreman@emich.edu or 487-0439.

Explore Eastern scheduled Oct. 30: Eastern Michigan University's Explore Eastern is a great way for high school students, transfer students and graduate students to learn about EMU and how an EMU education can launch the path to their future. The next Explore Eastern event is scheduled Saturday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The day begins at the EMU Student Center. For more information, call 1-800-GO-TO-EMU. To register, go to http://www.emich.edu/admissions/register/eereg.html

Flu shots available: University Health Services is now offering flu vaccinations to the EMU community. The cost is $30. Vaccination hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m., Monday-Friday, in Snow Health Center. University Health Services accepts cash, check, credit cards or you may use your student account or payroll deduction. For more information, call 487-1122.

Thanksgiving dinner tickets on sale: Tickets for the 23rd Annual Thanksgiving luncheon are now on sale. Guests will enjoy roast turkey, carved to order, with all the holiday trimmings Nov. 13, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., EMU Student Center Grand Ballroom. This year, tickets must be purchased either in person or by phone (no e-mails). Cost is $12.50 for faculty and staff, and $11 for students. Tickets may be purchased Monday-Friday at the following locations: Convocation Center, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the Student Center Ticket Office, noon to 9 p.m.; or the Quirk-Sponberg Theatres Ticket Office, noon to 5 p.m. All ticket offices share the same phone number 487-2282 (as always, first-come, first-serve). Cash, check, charge card, banner numbers and requisitions will be accepted. Seatings are limited for each buffet. Fifty cents from each ticket will be donated to Food Gatherers. For more information, contact Linda Panzica, 487-4180.