Eastern Michigan University

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.

Arts and Entertainment

| Wednesday, October 02, 2013

* PHOTO EXHIBIT IN REC/IM FEATURES LGBT ATHLETES: Photographer Jeff Sheng’s “Fearless” project begins its month long exhibition in EMUs Rec/IM facility beginning Tuesday, October 1 through October 31. The exhibit features photos of out lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered athletes. “Fearless” been appeared at over 50 high schools and colleges, ESPN World Headquarters, the Vancouver Olympic Games, and Nike World Headquarters, amongst others. The exhibit is free and is LBC Approved. Please direct any questions to equality_humanrights@emich.edu.

HISTORY OF TRACK AND FIELD EXHIBIT: The University Archives will be exhibiting a brief history of track and field at Eastern, in Halle Library on the third floor outside Archives until the end of the year. The exhibition takes a look at the evolution of the sport on campus, its athletes and coaching staff.

JUSTIN MOORE IS COMING TO THE CONVOCATION CENTER: Tickets will go on sale in February 2014 for the Justin Moore's "Off the Beaten Path" tour scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the EMU Convocation Center. Also starring Randy Houser, with special guest John Thompson. For more information on Justin Moore visit www.moorejustinmusic.com.