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Eastern Michigan University is a tobacco-free campus. The policy applies to all university employees, students,

visitors, contractors, volunteers and service representatives while on EMU property. Smoking and the use of

tobacco is (are) prohibited in or on all university owned, operated, or leased buildings, facilities and grounds,

including (university or private) vehicles. This tobacco-free policy is intended to support a healthy learning,

living, and work environment for every student, employee and visitor. For more information, visit the EMU

Tobacco-Free Policy.

ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTING HOTLINE FOR EMU EMPLOYEES

The Ethics and Compliance Reporting Hotline is a 24/7 toll-free telephone number, and website where

individuals can report, anonymously if they choose, an ethical or compliance-related issue involving any

Eastern employee. The toll-free number is 866-213-4862. The website can be viewed at Compliance Helpline.

(encrypted password vault), absolutely free. You’ll also receive advice on other ways you can keep your data

sessions will be added to meet demand. Questions or concerns may be directed to Rocky Jenkins at

ATTENTION VPN USERS: VPN ACCESS REQUEST PROCEDURE HAS CHANGED: The new VPN

access request process:

 Using a computer connected to the WIRED network on the EMU main campus. Visit VPN Access

Process Information.

 Login with your NetID and password, if prompted.

 Click the “Request VPN Access” link.

that register will receive the standard welcome email, but you do not need to update your client software.

Effective October 1, 2015: VPN accounts without a renewal request on file will be purged from the system until

a request is received per the instructions above.For questions or concerns, contact Rocky Jenkins at

[email protected] or call 487-3145.

from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eagle Cafe in McKenny Hall. All muffins are made "In-house" everyday by

EMU's own pastry chef Nina Jones. The jumbo sized muffins are available everyday at any of our Eagle Cafes,

Eastern Eateries and the Lobby Shop. For questions, please call Mollie at 487-5570 or [email protected].

Series about "Starting a Small Business," facilitated by Anne Vandermade. Vandermade conducts research on

small to large businesses and how they utilize technology to their advantage, or downfall. She also conducts

research focused on the life cycle of growing businesses. LBC credit approved. If you have any questions or

NEW AND PROMOTED WOMEN ON CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE: Please join the Women's Resource

promoted women faculty and staff. Come see what the WRC has to offer and set the foundation for strong

relationships with other women on campus. All faculty, staff and students are welcome to help us show our

support for these outstanding women and their accomplishments. Light refreshments will be served. We hope to

see you there.

- 6 p.m. in the lower level of the Science Complex (by the rocks). You’ll get to meet CSIE faculty and students,

SUBMISSIONS FOR POSTING IN EMU TODAY: EMU Today is an internal daily e-blast sent to the faculty

and staff. To submit an announcement or post an event, please forward your entry electronically to

where the event will be held (room and building), the date and time, and a contact name, phone number and/or

e-mail address. For questions, contact Debra Johnson at 487-2484 or email at [email protected].

A DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE KEYNOTE AND LUNCHEON: The School of Social Work invites you to a

luncheon and a keynote speech by social justice advocate Yvonne Willis-Dulin, followed by an afternoon of

with the ASD population or plan to in the future. Learn about the characteristics of ASD and evidenced based

intervention strategies to help. The dates are:

facilitated by David Manville. Manville is a full-time lecturer in the School of Social Work. He will talk about

"Human Trafficking 101" and explain what human trafficking is, how prevalent it is in the country as well as

Michigan alone, and share information on UNMASKED. For questions call the WRC at 487-4282 or email at

[email protected].

monthly discussion group at the ACC-EMU, for parents, caregivers, brothers, sisters and family members to

share experiences and resources. This is a free community service. The dates are:

This year's lecture will engage students, alumni, faculty/staff and community members in a discussion about

end-of-life issues, reviewing the history of care and providing insights to the future. An interdisciplinary panel

response will follow the lecture along with a light hors d'oeuvres reception. This presentation is free and open to

the public; no tickets are required. For questions, please contact Andrea Zakrajsek at487-3220 or

[email protected].

CAMPUS SAFETY AWARENESS & HAZARD COMMUNICATION TRAINING: All new employees of the

University are required to participate in the Safety Awareness & Hazard Communication Training presented by

Environmental Health and Safety Department (EHS). Below is the schedule of the upcoming training sessions

which will be held in room 300 in the Halle Library.

Please register at [email protected] or call 487-0794. This training is now also available

online through "E-training." Please contact the EHS at 487-0794 for additional information.

CPR & AED TRAINING FOR FACULTY AND STAFF: Environmental Health and Safety will hold the

following CPR & AED training for faculty and staff as follows:

* THE SEARCH MARKETING WORKSHOP 2015: The EMU Center for Digital Engagement invites you to

This workshop will offer useful information to help you get the most out of digital marketing and make sense of

all the different possibilities available to you. You will learn powerful strategies from major thought leaders of

major companies, organizations, EMU faculty researchers and students. There will be a Q & A session. Visit

EMU students, that identify as a woman of color, to connect and discuss the unique experiences of being a

student and a woman of color while at EMU. The group will meet on the following dates from 2 - 3:30 p.m., in

the Kiva Room, located on the 3rd floor of the Student Center:

The group offers a safe, supportive and encouraging environment to learn more about yourself and be

empowered. Facilitated by Joi Rencher. The event is free and completely confidential. For questions, please

contact Joi Rencher at 487-0899 or email [email protected]. Please encourage your students to attend.

* CARNIVAL NIGHT AT THE COMMONS: Embrace the child in you at The Commons for Carnival Night

BANNED BOOKS WEEK: The Halle Library will celebrate the freedom to read by displaying some banned

books along with bookmarks and book lists of frequently challenged books on the first floor of the Library from

questions, please contact Judy Block at 487-2525 or jblock@emich.edu.

Study Abroad Fair from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom A. Sign up for a raffle to win a $500

award applicable to any 2016 EMU study abroad program fee. For more information, contact Academic

Programs Abroad at 487-2424 or [email protected].

* EXPLORE EASTERN UNDERGRADUATE OPEN HOUSE: Register now for the upcoming Explore

great way for high school and transfer students to learn about EMU and how an Eastern education can create a

path to your future. All students attending Explore Eastern can apply for admission FREE of charge—a $35

MEDIA & THEATRE ARTS DEPARTMENT HOSTS GALA FUNDRAISER: Please join the

Communication, Media & Theatre Arts Department for a gala fundraising event and strolling dinner (cocktail

$100 with proceeds going to purchase much needed equipment and technology to better prepare electronic

for MAINSTAGE patrons. Tickets are available in person at the Convocation Center, the Student Center ticket

there is an additional surcharge for tickets purchased by mail, phone or online. For more information, visit

www.EMUtix.com, by phone at 487-2282 or in person at any EMU Ticket Office.

487-2282.

 Click on the Update Employee Campus Address link. You will then see a table of your direct reports. To

edit, click on the EID or Phone links to edit. Once you have completed your edits, click the Submit

For non-supervisory staff, alternate update methods are explained on the Directory Information Updates page

at https://www.emich.edu/it/services/directoryupdates.php.

SEARCH SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:To find out about current scholarship opportunities, go to