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December 2008
[ 12.22.08 ] Ron English is introduced as EMU's new head football coach
[ 12.17.08 ] EMU Student Wins Public Relations Award
[ 12.17.08 ] Healthy school meals help children during economic downturn
[ 12.17.08 ] Broadcaster Ed Gordon to be keynote speaker at EMU's MLK Day celebration
[ 12.12.08 ] 'Law and Order: Special Victims Unit' star to speak at EMU commencement
[ 12.12.08 ] EMU economic experts available to offer insights on economy
[ 12.02.08 ] New Shakespeare Online course gives EMU students look at great author
November 2008
[ 11.18.08 ] EMU regents grant emeritus status to five faculty, four staff members
[ 11.18.08 ] EMU's new science complex will focus on interdisciplinary research
[ 11.18.08 ] Eastern Michigan's new academic program puts students in gaming action
[ 11.18.08 ] Board identifies Strong Hall as top capital project; approves FY2010 request
[ 11.18.08 ] EMU regents approve 12 staff appointments
[ 11.18.08 ] EMU regents approve one new faculty member, one faculty promotion
[ 11.18.08 ] EMU regents approve two staff retirements
[ 11.18.08 ] EMU Regents approve two lecturer appointments
[ 11.17.08 ] Eastern Michigan University, The Parade Co. to celebrate Thanksgiving together; partnership helps make America's Thanksgiving Parade educational for kids
[ 11.17.08 ] Target grants $1,000 for student-run public relations conference, internship fair
[ 11.14.08 ] EMU welcomes Apple Authorized Campus Store
[ 11.12.08 ] Mystery writer Peter Leonard to speak Nov. 16 at Eastern Michigan
[ 11.11.08 ] Eastern Michigan University to break ground on new science complex Nov. 18
[ 11.11.08 ] Eastern Michigan University presidential inauguration set for Nov. 20
[ 11.10.08 ] Eastern Michigan University alumni to host social at Toledo Zoo holiday light display
[ 11.04.08 ] Dexter-area alumni to host EMU social Nov. 10
[ 11.03.08 ] EMU hosts Return to Learn open house Nov. 11
[ 11.03.08 ] EMU School of Nursing injects much needed help into nursing shortage
October 2008
[ 10.30.08 ] Judge dismisses Fallon lawsuit against Eastern Michigan University
[ 10.30.08 ] EMU alumni social scheduled in St. Clair Shores Nov. 3
[ 10.30.08 ] EMU receives Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation grant to help Ypsilanti schoolchildren lead healthier lives
[ 10.29.08 ] EMU makes transferring smoother for Macomb Community College students
[ 10.24.08 ] Record number of students participate in Explore Eastern program
[ 10.24.08 ] EMU gerontology program offers a look at family ties and aging Oct. 29
[ 10.24.08 ] EMU regents approve change in management of Eagle Crest facilities
[ 10.24.08 ] EMU regents approve Law & Order star as December Commencement speaker
[ 10.22.08 ] EMU hosts 'Masters of the Road' exhibit at Halle Library
[ 10.21.08 ] EMU alums create Web widget that is getting good word of mouth
[ 10.21.08 ] Outstanding faculty to be honored with Teaching Excellence Awards
[ 10.21.08 ] Eastern Michigan's Chicago alumni to meet Oct. 28
[ 10.16.08 ] EMU to host lecture about 2008 election and its effect on seniors
[ 10.15.08 ] Future area entrepreneurs to learn how to improve their business plans at EMU
[ 10.15.08 ] EMU alumna receives Michigan Council for History Education honor
[ 10.14.08 ] EMU's College of Business offers new online corporate ethics training program
[ 10.13.08 ] EMU's College of Business to offer dual MBA program with top India business school
[ 10.13.08 ] Corp! Magazine honors EMU President Sue Martin for efforts in diversity
[ 10.13.08 ] "A Ghostly Tour" brings Highland Cemetery to life Oct. 24
[ 10.13.08 ] Women's volleyball team to go 'all pink' for breast cancer Oct. 18
[ 10.08.08 ] EMU's College of Business one of nation's best according to the Princeton Review
[ 10.02.08 ] Bruce Springsteen to appear at EMU in support of Barack Obama
[ 10.01.08 ] EMU students receive ECHO Award for direct marketing project
September 2008
[ 9.30.08 ] EMU's College of Business leads next Michigan Women's Leadership Index
[ 9.30.08 ] Governor approves $31.5 million in capital outlay funding to renovate Pray-Harrold
[ 9.25.08 ] Fourth generation CEO of Chelsea Milling to offer insights into leadership at EMU College of Business breakfast series
[ 9.25.08 ] Explore EMU Oct. 18 and see how an EMU education can launch careers
[ 9.25.08 ] It's the first down, 50-yard drive for the Red Cross blood drive
[ 9.22.08 ] Internationally-known scholar Ali Mazrui named 2008-09 McAndless Distinguished Professor at EMU
[ 9.19.08 ] Conference to explore school, societal issues facing African American females
[ 9.18.08 ] BET's "Cousin Jeff" returns ro EMU Sept. 24 to speak to students
[ 9.17.08 ] EMU goes country in celebration of Homecoming Sept. 22-27
[ 9.16.08 ] EMU regents approve six new tenure-track faculty
[ 9.16.08 ] EMU Regents grant campus beverage rights to Pepsi Cola
[ 9.16.08 ] EMU Regents approve seven new lecturer appointments
[ 9.16.08 ] EMU Regents approve Nelligan Sports Marketing contract
[ 9.16.08 ] EMU Regents approve honorary baccalaurette degrees for Gervin, Florek
[ 9.16.08 ] EMU regents approve nine retirements
[ 9.16.08 ] EMU regents grant emeritus status to two faculty, four staff members
[ 9.16.08 ] EMU regents approve 26 staff appointments
[ 9.16.08 ] EMU enrollment picture continues to improve; housing, dining services see significant gains for new semester
[ 9.12.08 ] EMU Honors College receives $749,000 grant to provide scholarships for teacher education students
[ 9.11.08 ] Pulizer Prize winning columnist Thomas Friedman to speak at EMU
[ 9.08.08 ] EMU National Capital alumni to host two area alumni tailgates
[ 9.02.08 ] EMU alumni tailgate kicks off pre-game activities for EMU-Toledo match-up
August 2008
[ 8.28.08 ] Livonia student wins top scholarship from American Occupational Therapy Foundation
[ 8.28.08 ] EMU students receive Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation Student Award for Psychology research
[ 8.27.08 ] EMU student recognized as next generation nonprofit leader
[ 8.25.08 ] EMU internal audit program awarded $40,000 grant
[ 8.22.08 ] EMU welcomes 1,500 new students during orientation Aug. 30-Sept. 2
[ 8.11.08 ] EMU named among "Best in the Midwest" for sixth straight year
[ 8.11.08 ] EMU alumnus pledges $1 million to benefit at-need students
[ 8.05.08 ] EMU Historic Preservation group 'raisin' awareness of 1812 battlefield
[ 8.04.08 ] Innovative new web site debuts for EMU's College of Business
[ 8.04.08 ] Brighton resident appointed interim dean at Eastern Michigan University
July 2008
[ 7.30.08 ] EMU Regents approve budget, tuition and fees, and additional student financial aid for FY 2008-09
[ 7.29.08 ] EMU professor to speak at 7th Annual Great Lakes Bat Festival
[ 7.23.08 ] GetEducated.com ranks EMU's engineering program as "Best Buy"
[ 7.21.08 ] EMU alumni to host Aug. 21 event featuring the group Killer Flamingos
[ 7.18.08 ] EMU, Detroit Public Schools collaborate to help students explore opportunities in information technologies, geo-spatial fields
[ 7.17.08 ] Governor reappoints EMU president to State Hospital Finance Authority
[ 7.07.08 ] EMU Foundation announces record fundraising year
[ 7.02.08 ] Ohio student wins Eastern Michigan University's Presidential Scholarship
June 2008
[ 6.24.08 ] EMU-Livonia to host Return to Learn summer open house July 9
[ 6.24.08 ] EMU Society for Human Resource Management student program awarded national honors for sixth straight year
[ 6.19.08 ] EMU staffer set to work Olympic Games in Beijing, China
[ 6.17.08 ] EMU Board of Regents grants emeritus status to five faculty and one staff member
[ 6.17.08 ] EMU Regents approve nine retirements
[ 6.17.08 ] EMU Regents approve 35 faculty promotions, grant tenure to 19
[ 6.17.08 ] EMU Regents approve one lecturer appointment, six lecturer promotions
[ 6.17.08 ] EMU Regents approve 21 staff appointments
[ 6.17.08 ] EMU Regents approve 19 new tenure-track faculty
[ 6.17.08 ] EMU Regents approve five administrative professional appointments
[ 6.17.08 ] EMU Regents give approval to sign construction management agreement
[ 6.17.08 ] Regents approve new degree program; public safety project
[ 6.09.08 ] Music therapy students awarded scholarships
[ 6.09.08 ] EMU human resource program earns national recognition
[ 6.06.08 ] EMU agrees to Department of Education settlement
[ 6.06.08 ] EMU offers free counseling services for returning veterans, civilian support staff
[ 6.05.08 ] EMU director appointed examiner for Baldrige national quality award
May 2008
[ 5.27.08 ] Venner selected as dean of EMU College of Arts and Sciences
[ 5.21.08 ] Area educators bring hip-hop performances into classroom, during visit to Kickapoo Nation School in Kansas
[ 5.19.08 ] EMU alumni to cheer on the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park June 8
[ 5.14.08 ] Regents appoint Martin as first female president of EMU
[ 5.11.08 ] EMU Board of Regents to vote May 14 on University’s first female president
[ 5.06.08 ] Banner days ahead at Eastern Michigan University
[ 5.06.08 ] Eastern Michigan University, Michigan Education Association salute state school employees and their role in åpromoting education first
April 2008
[ 4.21.08 ] EMU to honor seven outstanding alumni at annual awards dinner May 10
[ 4.17.08 ] EMU Regents announce finalists for presidential search
[ 4.11.08 ] Students win $40,000 in prizes in EMU's Education First essay contest
[ 4.08.08 ] Eastern Michigan University hosts Michigan's largest teacher job fair
[ 4.04.08 ] Mega Millions winner returning to finish degree at EMU in fall
[ 4.03.08 ] Fifth Third Foundation gives $100,000 grant to Eastern Michigan University
[ 4.02.08 ] Eastern Michigan University and WWJ Newsradio 950's Education Minute helps parents help their children succeed
[ 4.01.08 ] EMU regents approve 28 staff appointments
[ 4.01.08 ] EMU Board of Regents grants emeritus status to three faculty, one staff member
[ 4.01.08 ] EMU regents approve six retirements
[ 4.01.08 ] EMU regents approve 2008-09 general fund total financial aid request
[ 4.01.08 ] EMU regents approve 2008-09 rental rates for apartments
[ 4.01.08 ] EMU regents approve collective bargaining agreement for Local 1975
[ 4.01.08 ] Chairman of American Electric Power Co. to speak at Eastern Michigan University's commencement ceremonies April 27
March 2008
[ 3.26.08 ] Students compete for $40,000 in EMU essay contest prizes
[ 3.25.08 ] ASIMCO chairman to discuss business in China at EMU breakfast series
[ 3.25.08 ] EMU initiates emergency text messaging system
[ 3.14.08 ] Symposiums spotlight variety of undergraduate, graduate projects
[ 3.14.08 ] EMU Salute to Excellence Week recognizes contributions to University
[ 3.14.08 ] EMU Regents authorize the issuance and delivery of revenue bonds
[ 3.14.08 ] EMU Regents approve collective bargaining agreement for AFSCME Council 25, Local 3866
[ 3.13.08 ] Alumni Relations, Graduates of the Last Decade get "The Scoop on Swoop"
[ 3.12.08 ] EMU's Explore Eastern program scheduled April 5
[ 3.12.08 ] Enjoy an evening of jazz, dancing at EMU's dinner dance fundraiser
[ 3.10.08 ] Michigan Collegiate Job Fair offers increasing opportunities
[ 3.07.08 ] State politicians, EMU professors to discuss "Can/should there be a woman in the Oval Office?"
[ 3.03.08 ] Urban education expert to address use of education to transform impoverished communities
February 2008
[ 2.29.08 ] EMU athletics receives largest gift in program history
[ 2.28.08 ] Executives share strategies at student 'Success Stories' conference
[ 2.28.08 ] EMU's College of Business hosts nation's only Ethos Week, March 10-14
[ 2.28.08 ] Author and critic of Internet to speak on dangers of Wikipedia
[ 2.28.08 ] Panel of nationally-known speakers to address intergenerational feminism in honor of Women's History Month
[ 2.27.08 ] EMU selected as regional hub for sustainability education and Great Lakes stewardship
[ 2.27.08 ] EMU, county offer innovative program to allow students to earn college credits while in high school
[ 2.26.08 ] EMU to host college admissions, financial aid workshop
[ 2.20.08 ] Sen. Stabenow Honors EMU Grant Writing Community
[ 2.20.08 ] EMU's Miller honored as Teacher of the Year by Michigan Chapter of the ASTA
[ 2.19.08 ] EMU lecture series focuses on issues of information assurance
[ 2.13.08 ] EMU student wins national music therapy scholarship
[ 2.13.08 ] EMU's Barak receives ASC's Critical Criminology Division's Lifetime Achievement Award
[ 2.13.08 ] EMU creates program to help nonprofits with Web exposure through Google
[ 2.12.08 ] EMU professor receives Michigan Campus Compact award
[ 2.11.08 ] EMU's Distinguished Speaker Series explores regulatory, compliance aspects of clinical research
[ 2.08.08 ] EMU joins 'Gift of Life' to increase organ donor registry
[ 2.07.08 ] Area CEOs share success stories at Entrepreneurs' Organization conference Feb. 15
[ 2.05.08 ] EMU receives largest estate gift in school history
[ 2.01.08 ] The Struggle for Democracy in Education' topic of next Porter lecture
[ 2.01.08 ] EMU event focuses on "Democracy in Our Wiki-World" features keynote by co-founder of Wikipedia, Feb. 7
January 2008
[ 1.29.08 ] Eastern Michigan to host Tucson, Phoenix alumni events
[ 1.29.08 ] Eastern Michigan to host Florida alumni social
[ 1.28.08 ] Annual conference gives high school students opportunity to explore diverse job opportunities in accounting field
[ 1.25.08 ] Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Partnership Foundation awards grant to Eastern Michigan University public relations student
[ 1.24.08 ] Gov. Granholm calls for EMU campus renovation Pray-Harrold project would bring 120+ jobs to eastern Washtenaw
[ 1.17.08 ] EMU's presidential search progresses
[ 1.16.08 ] Assessment conference targets area educators
[ 1.15.08 ] EMU adds bachelor's degree in international affairs
[ 1.15.08 ] EMU adds master's degree in English studies for teachers
[ 1.15.08 ] EMU adds master's degree in Autism Spectrum Disorders
[ 1.15.08 ] EMU regents approve 15 staff appointments
[ 1.15.08 ] EMU Board of Regents grants emeritus status to three faculty
[ 1.15.08 ] EMU Regents approve four retirements
[ 1.11.08 ] EMU Alumni Relations to host San Diego social
[ 1.11.08 ] San Francisco alumni social scheduled
[ 1.09.08 ] EMU names Ann Arbor Deputy Chief as new head of public safety
[ 1.03.08 ] EMU's College of Business hosts nation's only Ethos Week
[ 1.02.08 ] All 2007 press releases and news briefs
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