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Wednesday Briefing for March 1

The Provost's Wednesday Briefing is a complement to the Provost's Update, intended to be a quick update on achievements and opportunities in Academic and Student Affairs. Please forward any comments or submissions to [email protected]

Inauguration of President Smith - March 2, 2017 (Revisited)

It is Inauguration Day! For faculty who are planning to attend, please gather in regalia in the Alumni Room at McKenny in time to line up at 1:15 p.m.. For people not planning to participate in the academic march and processional, doors to Pease open at 1:00 pm. Tickets can still be obtained; Will Call at Pease opens at 12:30 p.m. today. The Campus Celebration at 3:30 p.m. is in the McKenny Hall 3rd floor Ballroom. For more information, visit the Inauguration Web Site

Submit a Nomination: Distinguished Women in Higher Education Leadership Award - Deadline March 3

Presented by the EMU Michigan ACE Women's Network, the Distinguished Woman in Higher Education Leadership Award honors women who have distinguished themselves by providing outstanding leadership to women in their institutions, profession and society.

For more information visit: Award Criteria and Submission Nomination Form, or contact Chiara Hensley via email or phone, 734.487.6741.

Schedule of Remaining Campus Sessions to Visit with Candidates for the Director of Diversity and Community Involvement

Presentations and open sessions (1:30–2:30 p.m.) and student open sessions (2:30–3:30 p.m.) are scheduled as follows:

  • March 3: Shawn Wilson, Student Center, 301.
  • March 7: Steven Bryant, Student Center 352.
  • March 10: Mitzi Kennedy, Student Center, 330 (note room change from Alumni Room)

For more information, contact Michele Rich via email or at 734.487.5493.