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THURSDAY, JULY 3

NOTES AND QUOTES

On this date in 1775, George Washington took command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Mass.

Quote of the day: “To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace." — George Washington

Notes on Nutrition: Cantaloupe is a fragrant fruit related to cucumbers and squashes. The orange color inside the melon is a great source of beta-carotene – 100 percent of your daily value is in a single cup. Cantaloupe also has an abundance of vitamin C, with 113 percent of daily needs per cup. Other melons, such as honeydew, are also good choices though lower in both beta-carotene and vitamin C. For more information on cantaloupes, go to FDA News vailable at: www.fda.gov. (Note: This nutrition note is brought to you by EMU’s Office of Nutrition Services, located in 108 Roosevelt. To contact them, call 487-6572 or e-mail chhs_nutrition@emich.edu)

SPECIAL NOTICES

*MAIL SERVICE SCHEDULE CHANGE: Mail services will start a trial mail delivery/pick-up schedule for central campus Monday, July 7. Departments should expect pick-ups to occur earlier in the day. An established delivery schedule should be realized within a week or two. Patience is appreciated while a more efficient and greener process is the goal. For more information, contact Malcolm Marts, 487-3111.

WARNING SIRENS TESTED: The Washtenaw County Emergency Management Division will be testing the 38 warning sirens located across Washtenaw County, Saturday, July 5, at
noon. These sirens are tested at noon on the first Saturday of the month from March through September. If there is a threat of severe weather July 5, the test will be canceled. Fro questions, contact the Health and Safety Office, 487-0794.

PROFESSOR DITZHAZY SERVICES: Helen Ditzhazy, an EMU professor of leadership and counseling who recently retired, died June 22. Visitation is scheduled Monday, July 7, 5-8 p.m. (family 4-5 p.m.), Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 W. 6 Mile, in Livonia. A memorial service is scheduled Tuesday, July 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ward Presbyterian Church, 40000 W. 6 Mile, in Northville. The family will be at the church beginning at 10 a.m. that day. Following the service, the church will provide light refreshments. Send cards to the family in care of: Joseph Ditzhazy, 41110 Foz Run, Apt. 310, Novi, MI 48377. For more information, call the funeral home, (734) 591-0838.

TODAY

TUITION WAIVER DEADLINE: The deadlines for employee and employee spouse/dependents tuition waiver application submission for Summer Term 2008 is TODAY. Failure to turn in an application on time will result in the application being denied. Please submit them to Human Resources, 140 McKenny Hall. For questions, contact Karyn Jones, 487-1052.

EMU EVERYWHERE: Eastern Michigan University has launched a summer student enrollment marketing push. New radio ads will begin airing on area stations WDTW-1310 AM, WXYT-97.1 FM, WDRQ-93.1 FM, WDVD-96.3 FM and WWWW-102.9 FM; and a new billboard, titled “1 Smart Move,” will be placed along 11 major freeways and roads in Wayne, Washtenaw, Oakland, Livingston and Macomb counties. EMU is airing a new 30-second TV ad on cable stations MTV, VH1, BET, E!TV, A&E, Bravo and ESPN. For more information, contact Ted Coutilish, 487-2483.

FOCUS EMU ON THE WEB: Susan Martin starts as Eastern Michigan University’s next president July 7. Read about her odyssey from being educated in a one-room schoolhouse to
becoming EMU’s first-ever female president. In faculty news, Tom Venner was named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and one EMU professor and her former students took hip-hop and integrated it into the curriculum of a reservation school. In a concerted effort to have more students live on campus, EMU is offering housing incentives and creating healthier menus in its 20 on-campus dining venues. Find out more. Eastern Michigan athletics enjoyed recent success, with the overall men’s athletics program capturing the Reese Cup in the Mid-American Conference and the baseball team winning the MAC Tourney to earn a regional berth. Be sure to check it out. And this month's "Why I" is a leasing coordinator in Housing. Guess who it is. For these and many other stories, check out the June 10 issue of FOCUS EMU at www.emich.edu/focus_emu/

LECTURES AND MEETINGS

 

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

*ELEARNING TRAINING - DEVELOPING ONLINE COURSES AND CONTENT: Learn more about the exciting possibilities of eLearning in a relaxed,informative and collaborative setting at training offered once a week for three consecutive weeks. The training is designed for instructors who have never used an online course management system and are interested in
developing a Web-enhancement, hybrid course or 100 percent online course. No specialized technical skills or abilities are needed to take part in the workshop or for instructors to develop an online offering. Participants who successfully complete the series are awarded a certificate of completion and typically implement their newly-developed course shell in the upcoming academic term. Workshops are scheduled Wednesdays, July 9-23, 1:30-3 p.m., Room G05, Boone Hall. For more information or to R.S.V.P., contact 487-1081 or e-mail emuonline@emich.edu

RETURN TO LEARN: Adults interested in earning a college degree, an advanced degree or certification can explore the opportunities at EMU during the Return to Learn open house in Livonia, Wednesday, July 9, 3-7 p.m., at EMU-Livonia, 38777 W. Six Mile Rd, west of I-275. Information will be provided about admission, academics, registration, financial aid, career services, veteran services and more. For more information or to register, call (734) 542-0866. To register online, go to http://www.emich.edu/returntolearn/. Walk-ins are welcome.

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

COMMON READ SELECTION: Campus Life announced the selection of "Autobiography of a Face," by award-winning author Lucy Grealy, as this year's common read selection for all new freshmen. Faculty members who teach 100 and introductory courses, general education, honors and UNIV courses are encouraged to consider ways of incorporating the book into their fall semester classes. A variety of campus events related to the book's subject matter have been planned throughout fall semester. For more information or to participate in the program, call 487-3045, or go to http://www.emich.edu/campuslife/nsp/commonread.php

DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC SERVICE LEARNING POSITION: Academic Affairs is accepting nominations and applications for the director of Academic Service-Learning (ASL). A tenured faculty member with experience in ASL and/or other activities that connect community engagement to academic coursework is desired. The ASL Director receives 50-percent release time from teaching during the academic year (fall and winter terms), and the standard term is three years with the possibility of renewal. If interested, submit a brief (one-to-two pages) statement highlighting qualifications, curriculum vita and a brief note of support from a department head or school director. Materials should be sent to Akosua Slough at aslough@emich.edu no later than the end of the day, Monday, July 7. For any questions about the position, contact Akosua Slough, 487-0889.

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

 

ATHLETICS

 

REMINDERS

2008 MILEAGE RATE INCREASE EFFECTIVE: Under Issue Number IR-2008-82 from the Internal Revenue Service, effective since July 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008, the standard mileage rate has increased from 50.5 cents per mile to 58.5 cents for all business miles. The University will reimburse up to the 58.5 cents per mile for business miles during these months. For questions, please contact the Accounts Payable Department, 487-0022.

LIBRARY FINES AND FEES CHANGED JULY 1: For the first time since the 1960s, Halle Library has increased the overdue fines and lost materials replacement fees charged to students and visiting patron borrowers. The new fines and fees are intended to encourage the return of library materials in good condition and in a timely manner so that others needing the materials can use them. The new fees will permit the library to actually replace materials which have been lost or damaged. New fines and fees are 25 cents per day ($10 maximum); reserve overdue $1 per hour per day ($50 maximum); lost replacement cost, $62 or actual cost if higher; and lost item processing fee, $15. Fines and fees will be billed 21 days after overdue notices have been sent. For questions or concerns, contact Elaine Logan, 487-0020, extension 2222, or e-mail lib_circulation@emich.edu

OFFICE NAME CHANGE: Access Services, located in room 240K of the Student Center, officially changed its name to Students with Disabilities Office. For more information, call Lorraine Hallinen, 487-2470.

LIBRARY INDEPENDENCE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: The library wiill be closed Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5. It will reopen Sunday, July 6, 1-6 p.m. Regular summer hours will resume Monday, July 7, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call 487-0020, extension 2100.

A COMMON NAME: Dining Commons ONE has a new name. It is now known as The Commons. Enjoy an enhanced all-you-care-to-eat menu by Chef Tom. For more information, call 487-2442.

TROOP SUPPORT: EMU'S Counseling Clinic in the College of Education is now offering free, short-term counseling services to veterans and civilian support staff who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Services include counseling to help veterans or support staff return to civilian life, job problems, career counseling and assessments, and coping with depression and anxiety. Counseling is provided by advanced graduate students in a counseling program in the College of Education Clinic, Porter Building. All counseling is supervised by experienced faculty who are licensed professional counselors and psychologists. For more information, contact Dr. Perry Francis, 487-4410.

OFFICE OF NUTRITION SERVICES OPEN THIS SUMMER: The Office of Nutrition Services, located in 108 Roosevelt Hall, will be open to serve faculty, staff and students during the summer semester. The office will be open every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services include individual nutrition counseling, body composition and nutrient analysis. Student fees are $5 and faculty fees are $10. For more information or to make an appointment, call 487-6572 or e-mail chhs_nutrition@emich.edu

"WHY I" FEATURE SUBJECTS REQUESTED: If you know of an interesting faculty, staff member or administrator that you think would make an interesting "Why I" subject, please forward to Ron Podell at rpodell@emich.edu or call 487-4400. The employee must have worked at EMU for at least three years.

SCHOLARSHIPS

WARREN SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE: The College of Arts and Sciences reminds all students and faculty that the Francis R. Warren Scholarship is still available. Applicants must have: an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 overall and 3.4 in the major; a FAFSA for 2008-2009; a minimum 12 credits in Winter 2008; and 60 hours completed. Please review the requirements and application at: http://www.emich.edu/cas/stu-scholarships.html and apply if you are
eligible. For questions, call the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office, 487-4344.

LINK TO OPPORTUNITIES: To find out about current scholarship opportunities, go to www.emich.edu/finaid/schols/schols.htm

The deadline to submit events for consideration for EMU TODAY is noon the day before the event is to occur. For inclusion in EMU TODAY, entries should be formatted in the EMU TODAY style and forwarded electronically to emu_today@emich.edu. Most events will only be able to appear for three days. For more information, call the Office of University Communications at 487-4400.