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

  • Executive director of University Marketing and Communications interviews: Three finalists for the position of executive director of University Marketing and Communications have been scheduled for on-campus interviews beginning the week of Nov. 13. Staff, faculty and students are invited to the following open sessions with the finalists: Michael Wright, senior vice president/group account director, Cadillac, Leo Burnett, Detroit, had his forum Monday, Nov. 13, 3:30-4:30 p.m., 201 Welch. Ted Coutilis, director IV, Office of Marketing and Communications, Wayne State University, is scheduled Friday, Nov. 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m., 201 Welch; and Ruth Borger, vice president for college advancement, Lansing Community College, hosts an open forum Monday, Nov. 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m., 201 Welch. For information, call Becky Figura, 487-1300.
  • Board of Regents meeting: The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents meets Tuesday, Nov. 14. The committee schedule is as follows: Athletic Affairs, 12:45-1:30 p.m., Room 204; Faculty Affairs, 12:45-1:30 p.m., Room 205; Student Affairs, 1:45-2:30 p.m., Room 201; Educational Policies, 1:45-2:30 p.m.; Finance, 2:30-4 p.m.; and regular Board meeting, 4:15 p.m. For information, call Jackie Kurtz, 487-2410.
EMU graduate

CAPS AND GOWNS: Those who are
graduating in December can purchase caps
and gowns at the Graduate Fair Nov. 14-
15.

  • Graduate Fair scheduled Nov. 14-15: A Graduate Fair is scheduled Tuesday, Nov. 14; and Wednesday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., EMU Bookstore, new Student Center, where December graduates can purchase their caps and gowns. Prices are as follows: Undergraduate (purchase only), $23.40, which includes cap, gown and tassel. Honors graduates must go to 313 Pierce Hall to pick up their gold tassels. Master's (purchase only), $45.40, which includes cap, gown and hood. Doctoral (rental only), $119.80, which includes cap, hood and tam, which is customized to the doctoral program. Please note that these are special prices for the Graduate Fair only. Prices will go up approximately 20 percent after the fair.
EMU Student Center

BUILDING DEDICATION: The EMU Student
Center will be dedicated Friday, Nov. 17, 8-
11 p.m. with a brief ceremony. Samples
from food vendors and desserts will be
available and visitors can tour the facility
at their leisure. Photo by Randy Mascharka

  • EMU Student Center dedication set for Nov. 17: A dedicaton of the EMU Student Center takes place Friday, Nov. 17, 8-11 p.m. There will be a public dedication event, including a brief ceremony, samples from food vendors, and desserts. Tour the building at your leisure. Please plan to join us at the Student Center for the official dedication at 8 p.m. For information, call Melissa Ginotti, 487-2268.
  • Open enrollment for Short-Term Disability benefit: The open enrollment period for the Short-Term Disability benefit for clerical/secretarial employees is scheduled through Friday, Nov. 17. 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 effective Jan. 1, 2007. Clerical/secretarial employees who are interested in this benefit should complete an enrollment application and turn it in by Nov. 17. The cost to the benefit is $13.87 per month. Clerical/secretarial employees 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.
  • 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. UHS is now administering flu vaccine to those in the high-risk category. It will send out an updated schedule for vaccines for the general population. Cost is $20. Watch for dates for flu shot satellite clinics on campus. For information, call Snow Health Center, 487-1122.
  • Distinguished Faculty Award nominations sought: The Provost's Office is accepting nominations for the 2006 Ronald W. Collins Distinguished Faculty Awards. These awards recognize faculty who excel in teaching, scholarly activity or service to the University. Teaching I, Teaching II, Scholarly/Creative Activity and Service to the University are the four award categories. The awards, each worth $3,500, embody Academic Affairs' commitment to recognizing and promoting faculty excellence. The awards will be presented at the Faculty Awards Ceremony March 28, 2007. Nomination forms and supporting documents must be submitted to the appropriate department head by Jan. 5, 2007. For more information or a nomination form, call 487-3200.

MPSERS meeting: Those who are considering MPSERS retirement may want to attend a Pre-Retirement Meeting Nov. 27, Washtenaw ISD, 1819 S. Wagner Road, Ann Arbor, 5:30 p.m. in the Vogel Rooms A B & C. Preregistration is necessary. To register and for more information regarding PRIMs, visit http://www.michigan.gov/orsschools/0,1607,7-206-36528---,00.html