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

  • No flu vaccine available: University Health Services does not have any flu vaccine at this time as its supply was ordered from Chiron and will not receive flu vaccine through any manufacturer this year. If we are able to obtain flu vaccine, the campus community will be notified. As a result of the shortage, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has recommended that only "at-risk" individuals be given flu vaccine. At-risk is defined as: all children 6-23 months; adults 65 years and older; persons 2-64 years old with underlying chronic medical conditions; all women who will be pregnant during the influenza season; residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities; children ages 6 months to 18 years on chronic aspirin therapy; health-care workers involved in direct patient care; and out-of-home caregivers of children under 6 months of age.
  • Public opinion, polling and presidential politics: Jeffrey Bernstein,
    EMU President Samuel Kirkpatrick

     
    professor of political science, presents "Public Opinion, Polling and Presidential Politics" Tuesday, Oct. 19, 3-4:30 p.m. Room 300, Halle Library. Bernstein will discuss how public opinion polls are done, how accurate they are (and are not), how to interpret them and the impact they have on candidates and voters. He will discuss how presidential races are increasingly treated like "horse races" and will explore implications of this phenomenon for civic education and engagement and for our ability to choose "good" people to lead the country. Halle Library and the Department of Political Science sponsor this event, which is part of the American Democracy Project on campus. Call Julia Nims, 487-0020, extension 2139.
  • Learn how to prepare and win government grants: Dr. David Bauer, a nationally-known speaker on grant seeking, presents ""Quality Circles," Tuesday Oct. 19, 8:30 a.m.-noon; and "Collaborative Research," 1-3 p.m. Both sessions will take place in the Tower Room, McKenny Union. Participants will learn team-building skills and how to improve proposals before submission. Several EMU faculty will share their experiences in working collaboratively on grants. Space is limited for each event, so register today by e-mailing donna.noffsinger@emich.edu, or call 487-3090.
  • The great political debate: College Democrats, College Republicans and Student Government, in conjunction with various student organizations, host a public debate regarding issues relevant to the 2004 presidential election, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m., Ballroom, McKenny Union. This event is part of Eastern Michigan University's American Democracy Project. For more information, call 487-6570.
  • International perspectives in democracy: Seven visiting Ukranian educators will discuss their perspectives on democracy and democratic citizenship education during "International Perspectives on Democracy," a special Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series scheduled Wednesday, Oct. 20, noon-1 p.m., Room 320, Halle Library. Joe Bishop, professor of teacher education, will moderate. The World College and The American Democracy Project present this event. All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend. For information, call 487-2414.
  • EMU President Samuel Kirkpatrick

    Churasia
    Hariprasad Churasia in concert: The International Students Association and Child Relief and You (CRY) present Hariprasad Churasia Friday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m., Pease Auditorium. Churasia, a flute maestro, is known for making the bamboo flute popular among music buffs with his classical instrumental music. He also was the recipient of the Sangeetha Nataka Academy Award and Padma Vibushan in 2000. Tickets are on sale and range from $15-$50. For tickets, call 487-2282.
  • Children's Institute organizes cookie dough and popcorn sale: The EMU Children's Institute Fall 2004 cookie dough and popcorn sale continues through Monday, Oct. 25. The dough and popcorn costs $9 per tub, due with order. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of a new play structure for the preschool playground at Rackham. For more information, call Beth Kahl, 487-2426.