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

Short Term Disability open enrollment for CS employees: The Open Enrollment Period for the Short Term Disability benefit for CS employees is scheduled Monday, Nov. 5, through Friday, Nov. 16. During this time, Clerical/Secretarial employees who did not enroll in the Short Term Disability benefit when initially offered will have the opportunity to enroll, with coverage becoming effective Jan. 1, 2008. CS employees who are interested in this benefit should complete an enrollment application and turn it in by Nov. 16, 2007. There is a cost to the benefit of $13.87 per month. CS employees who are currently enrolled in the plan need to do nothing. This benefit is administered by MetLife, which offers a dedicated customer response center; a toll free number to initiate claims (1-800-858-6506); and seamless transition from Short Term Disability to Long Term Disability. For questions, call Karyn Jones, 487-1052, or the Benefits Office, 487-3195.

Anyon

Underfunding of Urban Education: Dr. Jean Anyon, a social activist and acclaimed education researcher, will present "The Underfunding of Urban Education: Problems and Radical Possibilities," Thursday, Nov. 8, 7:30-8:30 p.m., auditorium (Room 203), John W. Porter College of Education Building. This event is free and open to the public. A reception and book signing will follow the presentation. This event is presented by the John W. Porter Distinguished Chair in Urban Education and is sponsored by Teacher Education and the Office of Urban Education and Educational Equity. For additional information, go to www.emich.edu/coe/chairmrich1@emich.edu.

MEET MEDLOCK: The athletics department
invites all faculty and staff to lunch with
the men's basketball team Friday, Nov. 9,
noon, at the Convocation Center.

Athletics hosts brown bag lunch: The Eastern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics invites all faculty and staff to have lunch with the Eagles Friday, Nov. 9, as the men's basketball team opens the 2007-08 campaign at noon against Brown University in the Convocation Center. Watch the campus mail for a discounted ticket voucher via campus mail along with a coupon for a free lunch catered by Buffalo Wild Wings. Faculty/staff can purchase the $5 tickets by calling the EMU Ticket Office, 487-2282, or in person at the Convocation Center.

HEADING FOR PAYDIRT: Eagles
quarterback Andy Schmitt runs
the ball against Western
Michigan during this year's
Homecoming game. The
Athletics Department hosts
Eagle Nation Fan Appreciation
Day when the Eagles take on
Bowling Green State University
Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m., at Rynearson
Stadium.

Eagle Nation Fan Appreciation Day set for Nov. 9: Eagle fans can see the final home football game between EMU and Bowling Green State University for only $5 Friday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m., Rynearson Stadium. Throughout the game, fans will have the opportunity to take home various EMU Athletics items, ranging from apparel to signed footballs.The game also will be designated Senior Day with EMU's 11 seniors being honored prior to the game. The Eagles will say farewell to tight end Ken Bohnet, defensive back Julius Brown, defensive back Zedrick Bryant, defensive back Aaron Glenn, defensive lineman Jason Jones, wide receiver Travis Lewis, linebacker Darran Matthews, long snapper Jerry Topolinski, tailback Pierre Walker, offensive lineman Khalid Walton and defensive lineman Eric Young. Tickets can be purchased by calling 487-2282 or visiting the EMU Ticket Office in the Convocation Center. Fans also will be able to purchase tickets at the gate on game day. The game will be televised nationally on ESPNU.

COB at EMU-Livonia campus hosts open house: The College of Business at EMU-Livonia will host an open house Tuesday, Nov. 13, 4-8 p.m., 38777 W. Six Mile Road, Suite 400, Livonia (near Six Mile and I-275). Explore graduate, undergraduate and non-credit training and certification programs with professors and advisers. EMU-Livonia offers degrees for working adults with courses offered evenings and weekends. For information, contact 877-818-4368 or visit http://www.ce.emich.edu/cob/

Broadway or BUST: Spotlight Students at EMU present this live stage musical, Nov. 15-17, 8 p.m., Student Center Ballroom. Cost is $10 general admission, $8 students. Bonus shows benefiting Relay for Life will run Saturday, Nov. 17, noon and 4 p.m., at a discounted cost of $5. For information, contact Laura Tache, AIGA Design Studio, 487-3045, extension 22087. This production explores contemporary material that may not be suitable for all audiences.

Pancake breakfast: Eastern Eateries hosts a pancake breakfast Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7 a.m. to noon, Eastern Eateries. The menu includes pancakes with assorted toppings, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, fresh fruit salad, muffins and a large beverage of choice. The breakfast is open to the campus and all invited guests. Eastern Eateries is located between Phelps-Sellers and Walton-Putnam residence halls. Cost is $6.10. Forms of payment accepted: cash, check, meal plans, flex, Eagle Express, e-dollars. For information, call 487-0444 or 487-0122.

Online department directory revisions: If you want your department information to be included in the online campus directory, just follow these easy-to-use instructions: Copy the department listing of the online directory you need revised; paste it to a Word document to make the revisions; and e-mail the revised document as an attachment to: dept_directory@emich.edu and show the department name as the "Subject" of the e-mail, without making reference to "department, directory, or re:". For further information, please contract Marion Laskowski, senior secretary, marketing and communications, 487-4402.

Upward Bound cookie dough and brownie sale: Upward Bound is having a cookie dough and brownie sale to raise funds, which will provide college textbook scholarships to make the transition from high school to college easier for these students. Order something yummy and help out at the same time. Upward Bound is a pre-college program for low-income/first generation high school students. This event is sponsored by the parent organization, P.I.E. (Parents Involved in Education). For more information, call 487-0488 or stop by the Upward Bound offices in room B-4, Goddard Hall.

Evans-Strand Diversity Award available: The College of Arts & Sciences announces the Evans-Strand Diversity Award. This $1,000 nomination-based award is modeled after the Nobel Peace Prize, annually awarded for activities or projects or scholarly papers, which enhance understanding of and promote unity among diverse populations at EMU. This award is open to students currently enrolled. Application deadline is Nov. 26. For information, contact the Center for Multicultural Affairs, 487-2377, or the College of Arts & Sciences, 487-4344.

Presidential search update: The Compass Group of Birmingham, Michigan, was recently retained by the Board of Regents to assist in the presidential search process. On Nov. 2, the Presidential Advisory Search Committee (PASC) met for the second time with the Compass Group. The PASC was presented a preliminary draft of the criteria and profile sought by the Regents with respect to the characteristics ideally required for EMU's new leader. The draft was a byproduct of initial comments provided by the members of the PASC at the first meeting with the Compass Group and incorporated the thoughts of the Regents through the PASC's co-chairs. The committee reviewed the draft and provided further input to be re-presented by the Compass Group at the PASC's next scheduled meeting (Friday, Nov. 9). At the conclusion of the meeting, the Compass Group remained on campus for a good majority of the day and began conducting individual, one-on-one meetings with members of the PASC to further obtain each member's thoughts on all aspects of the prospective search process.
Individual meetings will continue with all members until each member has
had an opportunity to meet individually with Compass.