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On this day...

In 2001 - NATO, for the first time, invoked a treaty clause that stated that an attack on one member is an attack on all members. The act was in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States.

Quote:

" The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have." -
Norman Vincent Peale

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Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.
Thomas Merton
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Fact:

Vernors ginger ale was created in Detroit and became the first soda pop made in the United States. In 1862, pharmacist James Vernor was trying to create a new beverage when he was called away to serve our country in the Civil War. When he returned, 4 years later, the drink he had stored in an oak case had acquired a delicious gingery flavor.

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SPECIAL NOTICES:

DEGREE COMPLETION/RETENTION PLAN: The campus community is invited to provide their feedback on the comprehensive Degree Completion/Retention plan being developed for our campus. Over the next few weeks, a number of focus groups are planned to provide the opportunity for you to provide feedback. If you cannot attend a focus group session, an online survey tool is available to everyone to make sure we gather your thoughts and comments regarding the initial draft proposals. We welcome your focus group attendance or online feedback on as many of the seven areas of concentration as hold your interest.

As a thank you for attending a focus group session, students will receive a $10 gift certificate to a local coffee shop. Attendees at faculty/lecturer and staff/administrator focus groups sessions will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card (one for each constituency).

DEADLINE FOR WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY GRANT IS OCT. 13: Women in Philanthropy at EMU will be accepting grant applications through Sunday, October 13 for the 2013 grant year. Applications must be submitted using the online template on the WIP-EMU website at http://www.emich.edu/wip-emu. For assistance, check the application guidelines on the website or contact Kelly Quilter at kquilte1@emich.edu.

OPEN FORUM FOR FINALISTS FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER POSITION: The Search Committee for the Director of the Disability Resource Center position would like to invite the campus community to interact with and provide feedback for the final three candidates for this important position. Each candidate will have a brief presentation and an open forum which will include a question and answer session. The times and locations for the sessions are:

Presentation/Open Forum for Students, Faculty and Staff:

Mr. Randall Ward: Thursday, October 3, 2:15 - 3 p.m., room 310B, Student Center
Dr. Robert Cunningham: Friday, October 4, 3:15 - 4 p.m., room 320, Student Center

REQUIRED MIOSHA TRAINING FOR ALL EMU AND STUDENT EMPLOYEES: MIOSHA has updated the Hazard Communication Standard (Employees Right to Know) by adopting the Global Harmonization System. These changes to the standard require all employees to receive updated training by the December 1, 2013 deadline. Please plan to attend one of the following mandatory training sessions:

Monday, October 7, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Strong Auditorium
Wednesday, October 9, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Strong Auditorium
Monday, October 14, 9 - 10 a.m., Strong Auditorium
Wednesday, October 16, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Strong Auditorium
Tuesday, October 22, 6 - 7 a.m., room 201, Pray-Harrold
Wednesday, October 23, 4 - 5 p.m., room 201, Pray-Harrold
Monday, October 28, 4 - 5 p.m., room 201, Pray-Harrold
Wednesday, October 30, 9 - 10 a.m., Strong Auditorium

If you would like to schedule a training session for your department, please contact Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) at 487-0794 or environmental_health_safety@emich.edu. EHS will work with departments to ensure all EMU employees are trained by the deadline.

CAMPUS SAFETY AWARENESS & HAZARD COMMUNICATION TRAINING: All new employees of the University are required to participate in the Safety Awareness & Hazard Communication Training presented by Environmental Health Safety (EHS). Please plan to attend one of the following sessions. All training sessions will be held in room 300, Halle Library.

Thursday, October 10, 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Thursday, October 24, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Monday, November 11, 8:30 - 10 .m.
Tuesday, December 10, 8:30 - 10 .m.

Please register at environmental_health_safety@emich.edu or call 487-0794.

OPEN FORUM FOR FINALIST FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER POSITION: The campus community is invited to interact with and provide feedback about Paul Ballard, one of the final candidates, today, October 2, 2:15 - 3 p.m., in room 310B, Student Center. There will be a brief presentation and then an open forum which will include a question and answer session.

EMU'S AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION MEETING: The College of Business welcomes Matt Warren, from Domino's today, October 2, 4 p.m., in room 110, in the COB. Please visit College of Business Events homepage for the complete list of events. For questions or additional information, please contact Lindsey Gothard at 734-891-0441 or email at lgothard@emich.edu.

UPWARD BOUND: HELPING HANDS: Come hear about "Upward Bound: Helping Hands", a new EMU student organization designed to assist local high school students who want to realize their dream of attending college today, October 2, at 5 p.m., at Bob's Lake House. Food and beverages will be served.

MUSLIM JOURNEYS SERIES PRESENTS DOCUMENTARY FILM: The Muslim Journeys Series presents the documentary film "Koran By Heart" tonight, October 2, 7 - 9 p.m., in room 300, Halle Library. In this 80-minute documentary, three 10-year old children leave their native countries to participate in one of the Islamic world's most famous competitions, a test of memory and recitation known as The International Holy Koran Competition. As the competition reaches its climax, Koran By Heart offers a compelling and nuanced glimpse into some of the pressures faced by the next generation of Muslims. Please contact Lisa Klopfer at 487-2521 or email at lklopfer@emich.edu with questions. Additional information can be found at http://guides.emich.edu/muslimjourneys. The event is free and open to the public and LBC approved.

SUBMISSIONS IN EMU TODAY: Please note, EMU TODAY is an internal daily e-blast sent to faculty and staff. To submit an announcement or post an event, please forward your entry electronically to emu_today@emich.edu. Please be sure to format your entry with a title and include a description of the event, where the event will be held (room and building), the date and time, and a contact name, phone number and/or e-mail address. For questions, contact Debra Johnson at 487-2484.

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