Living-Learning and Theme Communities 2012-13

Reacting to the World Learning Community - (First Year Halls)
This is a First Year Seminar and Living/Learning Community.  Enrollment in this First Year Seminar is restricted to entering first year students.  Students will study three critical historical periods and some of the classic texts that are crucial to these histories.  Students will draw on their knowledge and understanding of these periods to play three "Reacting to the Past" historical role-playing games.  In each game students will represent historical figures and make historically informed arguments in order to influence other players and achieve predefined victory conditions.
Fulfills the Humanities requirement of the General Education Program.

Available Sections:
HIST  179   Reacting to the World   TR   15:30p - 16:45p   Egge
HIST  179   Reacting to the World   MW  9:30a - 10:45a    Higbee
HIST  179   Reacting to the World   MW 11:00a - 12:15p   Higbee
HIST  179   Reacting to the World   TR   12:30p - 13:45p   Olwell
HIST  179   Reacting to the World   TR    9:30a - 10:45a    Whitters

Leadership/Service Community (First Year Halls)
Housed in the First Year Center, the Leadership and Service Community will challenge you to learn more about yourself and develop your leadership potential through service to others.  You will have opportunities to connect with resources across campus, meet other students who are aspiring leaders, learn about and develop your leadership style and participate in volunteer service opportunities.  Be a part of a floor that strives to enhance the EMU and local communities.

WGST 200  Intro to Women's Studies          MW 9:30a - 10:45a     Mihaly  (CRN# 12422)
PLSC  112  Intro to American Government    TR 11:00a - 12:15p     Laverty  (CRN# 16438) 

International & Multicultural Community (First Year Halls)
This community provides an opportunity to live with students who come from different backgrounds and cultures.  This living experience encourages student collaboration and a broad range of perspectives.  Students living in this community will create an environment where they respect, understand, and preserve diversity, learn from other students' experiences and develop life-long friendships.  This first year residential community is a living opportunity that will provide the chance to explore and experience different cultures through everyday living.

GEOG 107  Intro to Geography                  MW  11:00a -12:15p   Zhou  (CRN# 15246)
GEOG 100  World Regions                        MW   9:30a -10:45a   Victor-Burke (CRN#11570)
ARTH  100  Art Appreciation                         F    9:00a -10:50a    Lechner (CRN# 15470)
GERN 179  Intro to German Language and German-Speaking Cultures 
   MW 12:00p-1:15p   Damiano   (CRN#17415)
SPNH 179  Intro to Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultures 
   TR 11:00a-12:15p   Mihaly       (CRN#17415)

Fitness and Wellness Community (First Year Halls)
Fitness and Wellness is more than exercise and healthy eating.  It promotes balance and a holistic approach to the student experience.  The Fitness and Wellness Community is organized around concepts that promote growth and development in living a balanced lifestyle through purposeful programs and activities.

PEGN 177    Kung Fu Strength & Conditioning    MW 11:00a-11:50a      Aquirre
PEGN 177    Bullyproofing                        F 4:00p - 9:00p,   S 9:00a - 5:00b 9/14 &9/15  Gerlitz
PEGN 180    Yoga                                      MW 4:15p - 5:05p                Jahn
PEGN 210L  Wellness & Fitness             TR 11:00a -11:50a               Zelnik-Geldys 

CTAC 124  Fundamentals of Speech   TR 2:00p-3:15p  Foreman  (CRN#15071)

Arts Learning  (First Year Halls)
The Arts Learning Community is open to any major for residents interested in the arts.  Students will share their interest with other students who enjoy and have an appreciation for dance, theatre, visual arts, music, poetry, or creative writing.

CRTW 201  Intro to Creative Writing   TR 9:30a -10:45a   Ivanoff       (CRN#12746)
ENGL 121                                       TR 9:30a -10:45a         Sansburn   (CRN#11114)

First Year Experience  (First Year Halls)
Students will be supported with programs to assist in the transition to college life.  It will lay the foundation for your success at EMU.  Opportunities are provided to promote personal and academic success.  Students will learn to live with others, understand university expectations and develop social networks.  This community recognizes that freshmen will need help in some aspect of their first year and programs addressing transition issues are offered.  Students will be encouraged and supported to practice healthy behaviors, to develop confidence and self-respect as well as develop relationships and enjoy people and cultures that are different from themselves.

Honors Housing  (Downing Hall)
Downing Hall is the residence hall for the Honors College, providing a unique opportunity to enter a community of honors scholars in a close-knit living and learning community.  A variety of Honors College activities and some honors classes are held in Downing.  In addition, Downing is the site of choice for many Honors Student organization meetings.

Marching Band Community  (Downing Hall and First Year Halls)
Marching Band members make a significant and vital contribution to the spirit and sense of community at EMU.  The band performs at all Eagle home football games and many other events.  This Downing Hall community is based on space availability and will be open to all current members who have been admitted to the Honors College.  A second cluster will be considered in the First Year Halls if enough interest exists.

Living Wise Sustainability Community  (Wise Hall)
The Living Wise community is an opportunity for you to immerse yourself in a comprehensive sustainability living experience.  More than just being green, Living Wise will expose you to and challenge you to participate in the conservation of a variety of resources, including learning about fiscal responsibility, social justice, and protection of the environment.  Living Wise is a student driven community where residents help to contribute not only to the hall itself, but to the university and surrounding city as a whole.  Exploring a wide range of sustainability topics, Living Wise is an opportunity for you to look towards the future of the sustainability movement and be on the forefront of a sustainable living experience in the residence halls.  This community is located in Wise Hall.

McNair Scholars Cluster  (Wise Hall)
Named for Ronald McNair, astronaut on the Challenger space shuttle, the program provides advising, faculty mentoring, research training and experience through a Summer Research Institute.  Included is information about all aspects of applying for, and coping with graduate education leading to a Ph.D degree.  Activities are designed to inform and support undergraduates who intend to pursue a Ph.D degree in any discipline.  These clusters will be located in close proximity to the McNair Scholars Program Office in Wise Hall.  Students within the McNair Scholars Program will have easy access to McNair staff and faculty.  For information on the McNair Scholars Program visit http://www.emich.edu/mcnair/.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC  (Hoyt Hall)
The ROTC/NROTC/AFROTC floor is located in Hoyt Hall and is an arrangement between the Residence Life & Residential Services office and the Eastern Michigan University and University of Michigan Military Science programs.  It is designed for any EMU student interested in perusing a career as an officer in the Army, Navy/Marine Corps, or Air Force.  This floor is open to ROTC members, regardless of scholarship status and class level and will be filled based on availability.

Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, & Allies (LGBT&A)  (Hoyt Hall)
LGBT&A if for those who desire to live in an environment where people are able to express themselves freely in a multitude of ways including identity, sexuality, and gender.  Friends and Allies are welcome!  Collaborative programs between Residence Life and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center will enhance individual exploration and foster community, knowledge, and personal growth.  This community will have single and double room options in Hoyt Hall.

Veterans (Hoyt Hall)
Single and double room options in a Hoyt Hall setting for Armed Forces Veterans who are enrolled at Eastern Michigan University.

Substance Free Living  (Hoyt Hall)
Although there is an expectation for the entire community that residents in campus housing comply with all state, federal, and local regulations regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs, the substance-free housing option offers an additional measure of support for people who choose not to drink, smoke, or use other drugs.  An increasing number of students are making the choice to be substance free.  If you wish to be with like-minded people, this community is for you. 

International/Study Abroad House (The Village)
A community open to international and domestic students who wish to interact with students from around the world. This is an ideal location for domestic students who plan to or are returning from a study abroad experience to live with many international students who are coming to the United States to study for the first time.

Fraternity and Sorority/Student Organization Housing (The Village)
Fraternities, sororities, and student organization members now have the option of grouping together by organization in both single and double room options in The Village.  A variety of special arrangements can be arranged based on group size, space availability, and advance notice. Contact Residence Life and Residential Services for more information at housing@emich.edu.