Campus Messages
Messages by President James Smith
2024
- Interim structure and leadership for Human Resource operations - Sept. 19, 2024
- Welcome to the new academic year! - Aug. 26, 2024
- Celebrating Juneteenth - June 19, 2024
- Save the date: All-employee picnic lunch on June 11! - May 22, 2024
- Looking ahead - April 30, 2024
- A look back at the 2023-2024 academic year - April 26, 2024
- Washtenaw County Heart and Stroke Walk, May 5 - March 6, 2024
- The EMU United Way Workplace Campaign starts today! - Feb. 15, 2024
- Empower You, Build Us — Upcoming Employee Survey - Jan. 24, 2024
- EMU’s Commitment to Campus Safety - Jan. 9, 2024
- Campus resources available to you: Message from EMU President Smith, Dean of Students Ellen Gold, Police Chief Matthew Lige - Jan. 8, 2024
2023
- End of semester message from President Smith - Dec. 15, 2023
- Supporting our community in times of crisis: Message from President Jim Smith - Oct. 18, 2023
- Campus resources available to you: Message from EMU President Smith, Dean of Students Ellen Gold, Police Chief Matthew Lige - Sept. 14, 2023
- Selection of Maher Salah as Vice President for Advancement - Aug. 31, 2023
- Welcome to the 2023-24 academic year! - Aug. 28, 2023
- You're invited: New employee welcome reception - Aug. 18, 2023
- New Chief Diversity Officer - Aug. 17, 2023
- Happy Juneteenth! - June 19, 2023
- Reminder: All-employee picnic on June 21 - June 14, 2023
- You’re invited to an all-employee picnic lunch on June 21! - May 16, 2023
- Supporting the Michigan State University community, EMU support resources - Feb. 14, 2023
- EMU United Way Campaign 2023 - Feb. 1, 2023
- Death of Tyre Nichols - January 30, 2023
- Campus resources available to you: Message from EMU President Smith and Police Chief Lige - Jan. 4, 2023
2022
- 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Celebration, Keynote Speaker, Scholarships and Awards, and Call for Programs - Nov. 9, 2022
- Campus Update - Oct. 6, 2022
- Campus Update - Sept. 22, 2022
- Message to all students from President, Dean of Students, Police Chief: Campus resources available to you - Sept. 6, 2022
- Campus Update - Sept. 1, 2022
- Juneteenth campus community involvement - June 21, 2022
- Campus update: Mass shootings in Texas and Buffalo; faculty receive Fulbright awards; new director of Jewish Studies; football hosts Victory Day for cognitive and physically impaired community members - May 26, 2022
- External review of University Title IX practices completed - May 20, 2022
- Campus update: Spring Commencement highlights; new Dean for College of Education; Center for Jewish Studies 10-year Anniversary; National Nurses Week; celebrating Eastern excellence - May 12, 2022
- 61st Annual Alumni Awards this Saturday, May 7, 6 p.m. - May 3, 2022
- New housing plan campus engagement, status of COVID-19 policy adjustments, examples of Eastern excellence - April 7, 2022
- Updates to EMU Safe policies - March 24, 2022
- American Heart Association and EMU: We’re looking for leaders by April 1 - March 23, 2022
- Updates about EMU Safe data and policies - March 22, 2022
- Undergraduate Symposium, Amazon Career Choice, Campus Vote Project, COVID-19, Eastern Excellence - March 10, 2022
- International Women’s Day: Message from Interim Chief Diversity Officer Doris Fields and President James Smith - March 8, 2022
- Ukraine Update: March 7, 2022
- Planning for summer/fall semesters, update on COVID-19 mitigation and vaccination rates, Black History Month remaining events, celebrating Eastern excellence - Feb. 24, 2022
- State budget, new free menstrual products program, Black History Month update, PBS NewsHour feature: Feb. 10, 2022
- Black History Month message: Feb. 1, 2022
- Campus Update: Jan. 27, 2022
- Regular class schedule beginning Jan. 24 2022 [posted Jan. 24, 2022]
- Campus Update: Jan. 14, 2022
- Remote classes through Jan. 23, 2022 [posted Jan. 10, 2022)
2021
- Remote classes through Jan. 17, 2022: posted Dec. 31, 2021
- Campus Update: Dec. 16, 2021
- Message from President Smith and Student Body President/Vice President regarding Afghan refugees: Dec. 13, 2021
- Campus Update: Dec. 2, 2021
- Campus Update: Nov. 22, 2021
- Campus Update: Oct. 28, 2021
- More winners in EMU's Vax to Win program: Oct. 27, 2021
- More winners in EMU's Vax to Win program: Oct. 14, 2021
- Important Campus Updates: Oct. 11, 2021
- Campus Update: Oct. 7, 2021
- Campus Update - 100th Homecoming!: Sept. 30, 2021
- Campus Update: Sept. 23, 2021
- More winners in EMU's Vax to Win program: Sept. 22, 2021
- Sexual assault awareness, training, new initiatives and fraternities review: Sept. 16, 2021
- Meet the first winners in EMU's Vax to Win program: Sept. 9, 2021
- Campus Update: Sept. 2, 2021
- Students Stay Safe Program: Vaccination or testing of all students: Aug. 24, 2021
- Overview of vaccination mandates, policies and initiatives: Aug. 19, 2021
- COVID-19 vaccine requirement for on-campus housing residents; Vaccine incentive program: Aug. 12, 2021
- EMU Chief of Police/Executive Director of Public Safety announcement: Aug. 9, 2021
- Indoor face mask requirement/Campus update: Aug. 6, 2021
- Fall policies for physical distancing and masks: Aug. 4, 2021
- Campus Update: July 23, 2021
- Campus Update: July 8, 2021
- Campus Update: June 24, 2021
- Celebrating Juneteenth - a new federal holiday: June 18, 2021
- Campus Update: June 11, 2021
- Campus Update: May 27, 2021
- Work Share Program: May 21, 2021
- Campus Update: May 19, 2021
- Campus Update: May 13, 2021
- Campus Update: May 6, 2021
- Statement from President Smith: Tragedies in India, Israel: April 30, 2021
- Campus Update: April 29, 2021
- Campus Update: April 23, 2021
- Statement from President Smith: Derek Chauvin found guilty: April 20, 2021
- Campus Update: April 15, 2021
- Campus Update: April 8, 2021
- Campus Update: April 1, 2021
- Campus Update: March 25, 2021
- Campus Update: Title IX Investigation - March 24, 2021
- Campus Update: March 18, 2021
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: March 11, 2021
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: March 4, 2021
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: Feb. 25, 2021
- EMU United Way Campaign: Feb. 22, 2021
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: Feb. 11, 2021
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: Feb. 4, 2021
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: Jan.28, 2021
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: Jan. 21, 2021
- Winter semester 2021 - helpful information and reminders: Jan. 12, 2021
- Call for peace and unity: Jan. 6, 2021
2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: Dec. 18, 2020
- Personal wellness days for the winter semester: Dec. 18, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: Dec. 7, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: Dec. 3, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: Nov. 19, 2020
- Important announcements about changes to University operations and class schedule: Nov. 15, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: Nov. 12, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: Nov. 5, 2020
- 2020 election, opportunities for engagement: Nov. 4, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: Oct. 29, 2020
- Call for Suggestions - Building and Theatre Name: Oct. 27, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: Oct. 23, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: Oct. 15, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: Oct. 8, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: Oct. 1, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: Sept. 25, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: Sept. 18, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: Sept. 10, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: Sept. 3, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: August 28, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: Move-In Delay, Transition to Online Classes - August 24, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: August 21, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: August 14, 2020
- Fall Sports Postponed to Spring 2021
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: August 7, 2020
- Recent sexual assault cases involving former students - August 7, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: July 31, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: July 24, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: July 17, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: July 10, 2020
- Statement in response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement policy change regarding international students - July 8, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: July 2, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: June 26, 2020
- Campus Town Hall Meetings: June 23, 2020
- Juneteenth - a time for learning, reflection - June 19, 2020
- Faculty Senate Task Force on Campus Climate, Race and Diversity - June 16, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: June 15, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: June 8, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: June 1, 2020
- Message from President James Smith, Provost Rhonda Longworth, and Director of Diversity and Community Involvement Steven Bryant - May 29, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: May 22, 2020
- Update: Fall Semester Planning Process - May 21, 2020
- Budget Message - May 15, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: May 8, 2020
- Fall Semester Planning Process: May 7, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: May 1, 2020
- Budget Message - April 29, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: April 24, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: April 17, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: April 14, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: April 9, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: April 8, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: April 6, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: April 3, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: April 1, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: March 30, 2020
- EMU Instructor Tests Positive for COVID-19 (March 28, 2020)
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: March 27, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: March 26, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: March 25, 2020
- EMU Student Tests Positive for COVID-19 (March 25, 2020)
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: March 24, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: March 23, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: March 20, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: March 19, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: March 18, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: March 17, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: March 16, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: March 15, 2020
- Message to Parents and Families: Update on COVID-19, March 14, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: March 13, 2020
- COVID-19 Update to Campus: March 12, 2020
- New actions regarding COVID-19 response (3/11/2020)
- Coronavirus Update - March 2, 2020 - from President Smith
- Coronavirus Update - January 31, 2020 - from President Smith
- New Employee Welcome Reception
2019
- 34th Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
- President’s Message for EMU Today: Jan. 16, 2019
- Campus resources available to Eastern Michigan University students
- Welcome to the Fall Semester!
- Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Plan update
- Update regarding Monday's racist act
2018
- President Smith's Monthly Message – EMU Today
- 2019 Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Awards Nominations
- Statement regarding attack in Pittsburgh
- President Smith's message: EMU Today
- Welcome to the 2018 - 2019 Academic Year
- President's Report to the Alumni Board -- Budget & Athletics [PDF]
- 2018 Budget
- 2018 EMU United Way Campaign
2017
- Community Message from EMU President James M. Smith
- 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Awards Nominations
- An invitation to participate in Eastern's comprehensive evaluation for reaccreditation
- Welcome to the 2017–2018 Academic Year
- Business card advocating hate and racism found in Halle Library
- Upcoming Survey for The Chronicle's Great Colleges to Work For program
- President James M. Smith Inauguration Remarks
- Standing together to support our community
- Support for international students and scholars at Eastern Michigan University
- Welcome to Winter Semester 2017
2016
- Inaugural members of the President's Commission on Diversity and Inclusion
- Support Giving Tuesday tomorrow
- President's Commission on Diversity and Inclusion
- Racist graffiti incident
- Update on racist graffiti incident
- Statement from President Smith on racist graffiti incident
- Welcome to the 2016–2017 Academic Year!
- First week on campus