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

  • EMU Finance 101: "Building Transparencies," the first in a series of EMU Finance 101 training sessions, is scheduled Tuesday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m., Student Center Auditorium. The session was developed to educate everyone about EMU's finances and budget development in an effort to promote transparency and trust within the community. This is an opportunity to learn and provide feedback for future topics. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call Business and Finance, 487-2031.
Treasure Island

TREASURE ISLAND: EMU Theatre's production of
"Treasure Island" begins Saturday, Dec. 2, 11
a.m. and 2 p.m.

  • Treasure Island: Ahoy mateys! Set sail for a slapstick adventure loaded with pirates and dames, song and dance, tricks and treasures in "Treasure Island," a musical for the young and old, the landlubber or the ship's mate. The EMU Theatre production, directed by Phil Simmons, is scheduled Dec. 2 and 9, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Dec. 3, 2 p.m.; and Dec. 8, 8 p.m., Quirk Theatre. For tickets, call 487-1221 or order online at www.emich.edu/convocation.
  • Youth basketball group outings: Attention, EMU faculty and staff members. Do you have a son or daughter playing youth basketball this winter? If so, EMU Athletics would love to host their team at an EMU men’s or women’s basketball game. Group ticket and concession discounts are available. For more information, contact the EMU Athletics Department, 487-1050.
  • Leapin' Lizards: Comic Art Returns to EMU: "Leapin' Lizards" is the inaugural exhibition of EMU's new art gallery in the Student Center. The third in a series of shows at EMU of original comic art, "Leapin' Lizards" celebrates the artistry, vitality and imagination of those who devote their careers to writing and drawing cartoons and comics. The exhibition is scheduled through Jan. 12. For more information, call 487-0465.
  • New bachelor's degree completion program: EMU is now offering a degree to help individuals who never completed their undergraduate degree to “return to learn.” The program allows students to transfer an unlimited number of credits from other institutions to EMU. Through the program, students earn a bachelor’s of science degree in cross-disciplinary studies. The program is currently available at EMU’s off-campus sites in Flint, Jackson and Monroe. Learn more at www.ce.emich.edu/degreecompletion.
  • Faculty Council scholarship: The University's Faculty Council is offering a $500 scholarship for the Winter 2007 term. The criteria are: (1) class standing of sophomore, junior, or senior, (2) GPA of 2.5 or better and (3) evidence of student leadership. Apply online at www.emich.edu/facultycouncil before Monday, Dec. 12. UFC President Daryl Barton will indicate the winner after the Wednesday, Dec. 13, meeting of the University Faculty Council Executive Board.
  • TCF Bank now open at EMU Student Center: TCF Bank opened its campus banking branch at the EMU Student Center Nov. 20. TCF Bank is the official EMU campus bank, which also operates two ATM machines inside the Student Center. Branch hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 1-800-TCF-BANK, or go to www.tcfbank.com. The branch email address is emu@tcfbank.com.