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

  • My.emich password expirations: To improve system security, ICT will implement password expirations for my.emich passwords over the next few weeks. Once you are notified, your my.emich password must be changed within 180 days or your password will expire. Reminder e-mails will be sent to your my.emich email address prior to its scheduled expiration date. These messages will include the password expiration date, the number of days remaining before your password expires and instructions for changing your password. Your new password will need to meet stricter security guidelines. The guidelines are available for your review at: http://ictpolicy.emich.edu/policies/password-guideline-current.pdf Questions about my.emich password expirations can be directed to Rocky.Jenkins@emich.edu
  • Mathwon Howard

    Howard
    Planning the campaign: The EMU Foundation will host the first in a series of Campaign Conversations Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2-3 p.m. at McKenny Union's Alumni Room. All students, faculty and staff are invited to learn more and to share their ideas about the upcoming comprehensive campaign for the University. For more information, contact Mathwon Howard at (734) 481-2306.
  • EMU Theatre performs "Pinocchio": EMU Theatre presents "Pinocchio" Friday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m.; and Saturday, Dec. 10, 11 a.m and 2 p.m., Quirk Theatre. The world-renowned children's tale is brought to the here and now in this new adaptation by local playwright and EMU professor Jeff Duncan. For tickets, call 487-1221.
  • Holiday reception: President Fallon cordially invites the campus community to a light holiday reception Monday, Dec. 12, 1-3 p.m., 201 Welch Hall. Come join your colleagues in wishing one another a happy holiday season. For more information, call Cathy Lower at 487-3122, or e-mail her at cathy.lower@emich.edu.
  • Cellar Roots seeks submission: Cellar Roots' submission drive is in its final days! All EMU students are encouraged to submit their poetry, prose, creative non-fiction and visual artwork. Students have the potential to be published in EMU's award-winning literary and fine arts journal, which will be celebrating its 35th year in 2006. Students must have their writing and art submissions turned into the Cellar Roots office by Dec. 12. Submission forms are available in the Cellar Roots office in 18B Goddard Hall or students can find submission information at www.emich.edu/cellarroots/2006%20anthologyissue%20guidelines.htm. For more information contact crsubmit@hotmail.com or visit the Cellar Roots Web site at www.emich.edu/cellarroots
  • Holiday sale: The Competitive Edge Pro Shop's annual holiday shopping sale continues through Dec. 14. Save 20 percent on all regular-priced merchandise. Shop early for best selection. Located in the main lobby of the Rec/IM. Shop hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 487-4204 for additional information.
  • Pick up new University ID card: Attention all faculty and staff. If you have not yet visited the Eagle Card office to get your new University ID card, please stop by before Thursday, Dec. 22. As of Jan. 1, 2006, all old cards will no longer work. Please bring a current ID or a driver’s license with you. The Eagle Card office is located at 21 McKenny (lower level), and is open Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, contact the Eagle Card Office, 487-3176.
  • Rec/IM bikes

    SPIN INTO THE NEW YEAR: All faculty and
    staff who purchase or have purchased a
    current annual membership with the
    Rec/IM will be able to also enjoy unlimited
    access to all aerobic and spinning classes
    offered during the winter semester.

    New Year's Rec/IM resolution: Happy holidays to all EMU faculty and staff from the Rec/IM Department. In support of the health and wellness initiative at EMU, all faculty or staff who purchase or have purchased a current annual Rec/IM facility membership will have unlimited access to all aerobic and spinning classes offered by the Rec/IM Department. This new Rec/IM membership package will begin with the 2006 winter semester. For more information, call 487-1338, or e-mail Barb Figurski, Donna Schubert or Lou Gianino.
  • Harlem Globetrotters: The Harlem Globetrotters, a comic basketball team that combines athleticism and comedy to create one of the best-known sports franchises in the world, will bring their unique skills to the Convocation Center Jan. 23, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are now on sale and range from $18-$66. For group sales, call Cyndee Young, (330) 262-9790.