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

  • Safety and security open forums: Eastern Michigan University will host two open forums about campus safety and security. The forums are scheduled Tuesday, Nov. 13, 6-7:30 p.m., Ballroom B, Student Center ; and Thursday, Nov. 15, noon to 1:30 p.m., Room 310, Student Center. Don Loppnow, executive vice president for EMU, will lead a team of University representatives to provide updated information about safety and security, and answer questions. For more information, please call 487-4400.
  • Faculty and Staff Giving Program underway: Your gift. Your choice. The EMU Foundation's Faculty and Staff Giving Program is underway. Please go to the Faculty and Staff Giving Web site at http:www.emufoundation.org/fsg_index.asp. You will find frequently asked questions about the program and a link to their online gift form. This form makes it easier than ever to designate your gift to any accounts, programs or scholarships that you choose to support. You can make a gift online with a credit card or choose to pay by check or payroll deduction.
Your gift Your choice

 

Remember, 100 percent of your gift goes to wherever it is designated. To take advantage of the maximum number of pays in 2008, complete the online form by Friday, Dec. 7, 2007. If the form is received after this date, your pledge can be divided among the remaining pay periods in calendar year 2008. Your gift receipt will be mailed in January 2009. Please make your gift today at https://secure.ias.net/emufoundation/fs_start.asp. Thank you for your support and service.

  • David Victor

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    Sustainable development and global business: The College of Business and the College of Technology present, "Sustainable Development and Global Business: A Panel Discussion," Tuesday, Nov. 13, 5-6 p.m., room 317, College of Business. Pradeep Chowdhry, associate professor of management, presents "Global Sustainable Development: An Overview." Louise Jones, program coordinator of the interior design program, presents "Sustainability and Responsible Interior Design in a Global Perspective." William Moylan, coordinator of the MS construction management program, presents "Sustainability in International Construction Projects." David A. Victor, director of international business programs, presents "Sustainability and the Eradication of Extreme Poverty." For more information, call 487-4140 or e-mail dmielke@emich.edu.This event is part of International Education Week.
  • Graduation Fair: Are you graduating in December? If so, don't miss the Graduation Fair, Tuesday, Nov. 13; and Wednesday, Nov. 14, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., EMU Bookstore, Student Center. EMU students will be able to place cap and gown orders, view and order class rings and personalized graduation announcements, and learn more about December commencement and the EMU Alumni Association. For more information, call the EMU Bookstore, (734) 483-2850, or visit www.emich.bkstr.com.
  • Annual poinsettia sale: The EMU Women's Association sponsors its annual poinsettia sale through Nov. 14. All orders for poinsettias and wreaths must be prepaid. Profits from this sale will be added to the association's scholarship fund, ensuring more scholarships for more students each year. Pick-up is scheduled Nov. 29, room 121, Halle Library. Send check and order forms to: Diane Browning, 114 Halle Library, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. For more information, contact Diane Browning, 487-0020, extension 2116, or e-mail her at diane.browning@emich.edu
  • Pancake breakfast scheduled Nov. 14: 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.
  • Campus Camp Wellstone: Know any student activists? Campus Camp Wellstone is a 1 1/2-day training program taking place on campuses around the country. It is nonpartisan and welcomes both seasoned activists and campus leaders as well as those who are completely new to progressive activism. Skills that will be taught include: leadership development, understanding power, strategic campaign planning, how to work with the media, motivating and mobilizing people for action and more. Campus Camp Wellstone is scheduled Nov. 30, 3-9 p.m.; and Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., room 300, Student Center. Applications are due Friday, Nov. 16, in the VISION suite, room 346, Student Center. Only 50 spaces are available. For more information, call the VISION office, 487-1313, or visit the Wellstone Action Web site at www.wellstone.org/.
  • Children's Institute fundraiser: The EMU Children's Institute Savory Sweets cookie dough and popcorn sale continues through Monday, Nov. 26. The 3-pound, ready-to-bake cookie dough costs $10 per tub, due with the order. Proceeds ($4 per tub) will go toward a new toddler gym floor. Items will be available for pickup Wednesday, Dec. 12, after noon, in 103 Rackham. For more information, call Beth Kahl, 487-2348.
  • family film series

    FAMILY FILM: "Akeelah
    and the Bee" is the next
    film in the Family Film
    Series presented by
    Campus Life and the
    Children's Literature
    Program.

    Family Film Series continues Dec. 2: Campus Life and the Children's Literature Program will sponsor a series of family-friendly movies based on great works of children's literature. Showings are scheduled: The Night of the Hunter," Sunday, Dec. 2; "Akeelah and the Bee," Sunday Feb. 3, 2008; "Bridge to Terabithia," Sunday, March 2, 2008; and, "Meet the Robinsons," Sunday, April 6, 2008. Admission is free and all movies begin at 2 p.m. in the Student Center Auditorium. For information, call 487-3045.
  • 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.
  • Faded ID card replacement: Attention, faculty and staff. Is the photo on your new ID card fading? The Eagle Card office recognizes that, due to a problem with the card printer, some photos on the new IDs have begun to fade. The printer has been fixed and we would like to replace these cards for free. If you would like your faded card replaced, please bring your current ID to the Eagle Card office and we will print a new card while you wait. The Eagle Card office is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For questions, call 487-3176.