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EMU TOBACCO-FREE POLICY
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.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
SPECIAL NOTICES:
SPECIAL HOURS FOR THE UHS SNOW PHARMACY: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the UHS Snow Pharmacy will be closing
early the week of December 14. The hours will be as follows:
Today, Dec. 16, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 17, CLOSED
Friday, Dec. 18, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
They apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please call the pharmacy at 487-1125 with any questions or concerns.
* ADOBE ACROBAT PRO AVAILABLE FOR UNIVERSITY-OWNED COMPUTERS: A new software agreement between EMU
Information Technology and Adobe allows for the installation of Adobe Acrobat Pro on all university-owned computers. Acrobat Pro
extends the function of Adobe Reader by allowing you to create and edit PDF documents. To request installation, contact the I.T. Help
Desk at 487-2120.
TICKETS ON SALE FOR THE 30
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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PRESIDENT’S LUNCHEON: The 30th annual Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. President's Luncheon will take place on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 in the EMU Student Center Grand
Ballroom. Doors will open at 11:15 a.m. The distinguished Keynote Speaker will be civil rights attorney, Barbara Arnwine.
Tickets for the luncheon are on sale NOW until the day of the event. Prices are $10 for students and $20 for faculty, staff, and
community members. Tickets can be purchased via phone at 487-2282, or in person at the EMU Convocation Center Ticket Office, the
Student Center Ticket Office located on the 1st floor, and the Quirk Building. Sorry tickets are not available online. For more
information, please contact Dar Mayweather (Center for Multicultural Affairs) at 487-2377 or Ron Reid (EMU Ticket Office) at 487-
2282.
MIDWEST INTERSTATE PASSENGER RAIL COMMISSION SURVEY: The Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission (MIPRC)
is a nine-state interstate compact commission that promotes, coordinates and supports regional improvements to passenger rail
service. MIPRC would like to gain a better understanding of how important passenger rail service is to the students, faculty and staff of
universities and colleges that are located along current Amtrak routes.
EMU is participating, and we appreciate you taking the time to complete this brief (10-minute) survey. Survey respondents will have the
opportunity to be entered into a drawing for the chance to receive a $150 Amazon gift card. Please visit the Eastern Michigan
University MIPRC Universities & Colleges Passenger Rail Survey.
DONATIONS TO SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN STEWARDSHIP COALITION WILL BE MATCHED: Until the end of this year, any gift
made to the Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition will be matched (up to $5,000) by an anonymous donor. SEMIS allows local
children the opportunity for hands-on, place-based learning experiences. To make a donation or to learn more about this initiative,
please visit the SEMIS Coalition donation website.
YEAR-END GIFTS: The end of the year is quickly approaching and the EMU Foundation is asking for your assistance so that they can
process year-end gifts in a timely manner. If you have any checks delivered to your office, be sure to include the envelope when
sending them to the EMU Foundation for receipting. The IRS requires EMU to prove delivery by Thursday, Dec. 31 in order to process
a 2015 tax receipt. All gifts that arrive to individual departments during the holidays should be delivered to the EMU Foundation on or
before the end of the business day, Wednesday, Jan. 6, to receive a 2015 tax receipt. Please direct any questions to Cherie
Burkheiser, Midge Elkins or Victor Stanescu at The Foundation at 484-1322.
CPR & AED TRAINING FOR FACULTY AND STAFF: Environmental Health and Safety will hold the following CPR & AED training for
faculty and staff. The training will be held in room 300 in Halle Library on the dates and times below:
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Mar. 24, 2016, 1:30 – 4 p.m.
Monday, Apr. 18, 2016, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 1:30 – 4 p.m.
Monday, June 13, 2016, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
To register, please send an email to Kathryn Wilhoff at [email protected] or call 487-0794.
TODAY'S EVENTS
FLU CLINIC AT THE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES: To support your well-being and to minimize the risk of getting the flu during
the holidays, or as we start the new year back at EMU, the University Health Services is offering a flu vaccination clinic today, Dec. 16,
from 5 - 7 p.m. in room 204 Snow Health Center. Other flu clinics will be offered in January. For those students who qualify, flu
vaccinations will be provided free of charge on a first come, first served basis until funds are gone.
SUBMIT AN EVENT TO THE EMU EVENT CALENDAR: To submit an event to the EMU event calendar, click on Submit an Event, or
go to the EMU homepage, click on "calendars," then click the green button labeled "Submit an Event" (located on the bottom left) and
enter your event information. All events are subject to approval.
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 [email protected]. Please be sure to format your
entry with a title and include a description of the event, 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
NOTE: An asterisk denotes a new item.
LECTURES & PRESENTATIONS
EARLY COLLEGE ALLIANCE INFORMATION SESSION:The Early College Alliance (ECA) at EMU will hold an informational session
for its enrollment cycle for the 2016-17 school year on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom B.
All interested parents, students, family and friends are welcome to attend to learn more about the great educational opportunities the
ECA has to offer. The information session is open to all students, regardless of which district they reside in. Students who are currently
in the 9th or 10th grade, and in any public school district, charter, independent, parochial school or home schooled, are eligible to enroll
for the 2016-17 academic year at Early College Alliance. For more information, contact Crystal Jackson 487-4290 or email at
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.
Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, 10:30 a.m to 12 p.m.
Monday, Mar. 14, 2016, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wednesday, Apr. 13, 2016, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Thursday, May 19, 2016, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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.
HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY GUEST SPEAKER: Takashi Yoshida will speak about the “Nanjing Massacre in American, Chinese and
Japanese History and Memory,” on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. in the Halle Library Auditorium. Yoshida’s presentation
will examine how social and political contexts influenced the understanding of the Nanjing Massacre in Japan, China and the U.S. from
1937 to present. The discussion will include analysis of American and Japanese propaganda and the role that Allied occupation played
in the democratization of Japan. Using visual images to engage the audience, Yoshida's presentation underscores the importance of
critical thinking skills in evaluating historical sources and their biases. This event is free and LBC approved.
2015-16 STAR LECTURE SERIES: The Honors College is pleased to present the 2015-16 Star Lecture Series "A Life Well Lived:
Improving Race Relations on Campus, within the Community and in the Workplace." The lectures are as follows:
Doris Fields, professor of communication history will talk on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Halle Auditorium.
Fields will discuss how to improve communication messages in the university setting can lead to successful communication
opportunities in the workplace, personal lives and the community. This lecture will examine of the influence of mass media on
racial/ethnic identities and the link between interracial/interethnic communication and friendships.
Cheyenne Luzynski will talk on "Leadership is a CHOICE" on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Halle Auditorium.
Luzynski will talk about leadership skills and abilities have been increasingly critical for college students to explore and develop as
they prepare for post college endeavors. This lecture will provide an upbeat approach to leadership and practical concepts to help
make positive daily improvements. It is through the lens of leadership that students will gain an understanding for the relational
aspects and formal and informal roles of pursuing a life well-lived. In this interactive and thought-provoking lectures students will
engage in critical reflection, small group discussion, and activities designed to empower and inspire.
Daniel Seely will present "The Language that Separates Us" on Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2016, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Halle
Auditorium.In one sense, language separates us: speakers of different languages generally don’t understand each other, and
speakers of the same, but different ‘dialects’ of a language may make (conscious and unconscious) judgments about each other
as ‘different.’ But, in another sense, language unifies us: at a deep level of abstraction, and considered from a biological
perspective, there is just one human language, i.e. there is the human capacity for language, which all humans share and which
seems to distinguish humans from other species. Seely's talk will explore current linguistic research about the nature of language,
providing students with the opportunity to learn more about language and how it can both divide and unite us.
For more information and/or questions, contact the Honors College at 487-0341 or visit the Honors College homepage.
2016 EQUALITY KNOWLEDGE PROJECT SPEAKER SERIES: The lineup for the 2016 Equality Knowledge Project Speaker Series
will feature the following topics and guest speakers:
Elizabeth Coston, from Stonybrook University will speak on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in room 310A in the Student
Center. Coston will talk on "LGBT Rights and their Impact on Anti-LGB Violence.”
Logan Casey, from the University of Michigan will talk on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in room 300 in the Student
Center. Casey will speak on "Disgust and the Dynamics of LGBT Politics."
Courtney Caviness, from the University of California-Davis will talk on Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in room 310A in the
Student Center. Caviness will talk about "Organizational Inequality and Policing of LGBTQ Sexual and Gender Identities Post-
Don't Ask Don't Tell."
Brandon Robinson, from the University of Texas-Austin will talk on Thursday, Apr. 14, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in room 320 in the
Student Center. Robinson will discuss "OUTcasts: LGBTQ Homeless Youth Surviving in the South."
Sponsored by the EMU Equality Center. For questions, contact the Equality Center at 487-3032 or visit the Equality Center
homepage.
CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS
SOUL SPEAK, SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN OF COLOR: Soul Speak provides a safe space for all 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 Thursday, Dec. 17 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. The event is free and completely
confidential. For questions, please contact Joi Rencher at 487-0899 or email[email protected].
BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN CONFERENCE: The Behavior Analysis Association of Michigan (BAAM) will
hold a 2-day conference on Thursday, Feb. 18 and Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the 3
rd
floor of the Student Center.
The BAAM conference has been organized to support and promote scientific research on the basic principles of behavior and the
extension of those principles to create demonstrably effective and humane outcome-based therapies with the primary goal of
establishing and enhancing functional independent living skills. For questions, contact Ambreen Shahabuddin
at [email protected] or visit the BAAM homepage for more information.
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
MLK DAY OF SERVICE: EMU VISION will host a morning of volunteering on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as a part
of EMU's MLK Celebration. Participants will meet in the Student Center Ballroom B. Sign up to volunteer at the MLK Day of Service
Registration. Expect the unexpected as you'll be assigned a service site at random. Please dress prepared for the weather because
some of our community partners work outdoors. If you are under 18 years of age, you must stop by the VISION office, located in room
346 in the Student Center to retrieve a liability waiver so that your parent/guardian may sign it prior to January 15, 2016 in order to
participate. For questions, call the VISION Center at 487-1313.
2016 MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY CELEBRATION: The EMU 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration will be held onMonday,
Jan. 18, 2016. The theme is “And Justice For All?” The Pledge of Allegiance ends with “one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty
and justice for all.” How do we, as a society, come together to achieve the ideal behind this pledge? Do we, as a nation, believe justice
for all can be achieved? Reverend, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. did believe and he marched a nation forward towards that ideal. For more
information, visit the 2016 MLK homepage.
ARTS, FILM & ENTERTAINMENT
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS: The EMU Convocation Center will welcome the Harlem Globetrotters on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016at 7 p.m.
Celebrating 90 years of providing smiles, sportsmanship and service to millions of people worldwide, the world famous Harlem
Globetrotters are bringing their unrivaled brand of family entertainment to Louisville during their 90th Anniversary World Tour. After the
game, Globetrotter stars will sign autographs and take photos with fans. Ticket prices range from $17 - $78. Visit the EMU Ticket
Office homepage or call 487-2282. This event is for all ages.
ELLIE GOULDING COMES TO THE EMU CONVOCATION CENTER DURING HER DELIRIUM WORLD TOUR: Ellie Goulding will be
at the EMU Convocation Center on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Friday, Nov. 6. Tickets range from $35 -
$59.50. Visit the EMU Ticket Office homepage at EMUTIX.com or by phone at 487-2282.
ATHLETICS
GO EMU EAGLES: Please visit the EMU Athletics homepage for more information about all Eagles athletic games, schedules,
rosters and much more. For ticket information, go to EMU Tickets or call the ticket office at 487-2282.
REMINDERS
NEW EASTERN EXPERTS WEBSITE: The Division of Communications is excited to announce that it has established a new, robust
Eastern Experts website. The EMU Experts Directory will highlight the wide variety of expertise and insight on our faculty, with the goals
of enabling journalists to quickly secure experts to comment in stories and interviews and of helping community organizations find
speakers for their events. If you are an EMU faculty or staff member with an area of expertise that might be of interest to the media or
an area organization, we hope that you will consider becoming a part of the Eastern Experts Directory. The process is simple. Simply
log on to the Eastern Experts Directory. There you will find easy tips on how to join the directory, along with tips on writing your bio
and completing the expert form. First, click "Join the Directory" and read the text there. After reading the text there, click "Complete the
EMU expert form" and then log in using your my.emich credentials.
EMU CAMPUS DIRECTORY FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF: The directory is touch compatible and features a responsive
design for optimized display and functionality on desktop, tablet or mobile devices. Users can search for students, faculty or staff via a
single search box with results being cleanly displayed in expandable/collapsible rows. The new campus directory can be accessed
directly at www.emich.edu/directory or by using the single search box at the top of any EMU webpage. For more details, please read
the press release about the new EMU Campus Directory. Please contact Darcy Gifford at 487-5375 or dgiffor2@emich.edu if you
have any questions.
PERSONAL DIRECTORY CORRECTIONS/UPDATES: Personal Directory listings are populated through the Banner system. To check
your personal listing for accuracy, please visit http://it.emich.edu/service/online/directory/index.cfm?fuseaction=main. If a listing
needs to be updated, an employee’s supervisor should update the information through a link located on the supervisor’s My.Emich
Employee tab. Instructions are as follows:
Visit My.emich.edu
Click on the Employee tab
Click on the Employee link below the row of tabs
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 button. NOTE: it may take up to 24 hours for your
change to take effect.
For non-supervisory staff, alternate update methods are explained on the Directory Information Updates page
at https://www.emich.edu/it/services/directoryupdates.php.
EMU ONLINE DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY CORRECTIONS: Please take the time to check your department directory listing
at http://www.emich.edu/telephones/ for accuracy. If the information needs to be updated, please send the information to:
[email protected]. For questions, contact Debra Burke at 487-6895 or by e-mail at db[email protected].
EMU PUBLIC SAFETY TIPS AND REMINDERS: The EMU Police Department provides a variety of community service programs
focused on safety awareness for our residential halls, classrooms and campus. These include crime prevention seminars, and training
sessions and programs on sexual assault and alcohol awareness for faculty, staff and students.
The EMU Police Department use high visibility foot patrols, mobile patrols, bicycle patrols and an extensive video monitoring system to
help deter crime. It is important to report crimes or suspicious activities immediately -- police have a better opportunity to apprehend
suspects and solve crimes. Please review the information below and report any crimes or any suspicious activities. Reporting a crime or
suspicious activity can be done anonymously.
To report an incident, or information anonymously, please call 487-4847 or send an email to [email protected].
Call Crime Stoppers at (800) SPEAKUP (800) 773-2587 or email at www.1800speakup.org or visit the Crime Stoppers
homepage.
For more information on public safety, please visit the EMU Public Safety Tips homepage.
EMU publishes a Daily Crime Log of all crimes reported to the EMU Department of Public Safety. This information can be viewed
at EMU Daily Crime Log homepage. EMU also publishes the Daily Crime Log for the City of Ypsilanti.
Online, real-time crime mapping covering EMU and the City of Ypsilanti is available
at: http://geodata.acad.emich.edu/Crime/Main.htm.
Telephone numbers and email accounts listed above are set-up specifically for those who wish to report a crime or information related
to a crime. Your identity will remain anonymous.
For questions pertaining to EMU Safety Tips or crime prevention, please contact Police Officer Candace Dorsey, Crime Prevention
Coordinator at 487-0987 or by email at cdorsey@emich.edu. The Crime Prevention office is located within the EMU Police
Department at 1200 Oakwood Street. Police Dispatch at 487-1222. For emergencies, call 911.
SCHOLARSHIPS
ROAD TO COMPLETION SCHOLARSHIP: The $2500 Road to Completion Scholarship for winter semester is available for current or
previous Detroit residents with 110 credit hours by the end of this semester. Other requirements include a 2.5 GPA and completion of
core classes including math. Applications are due by Tuesday, Dec. 1. Contact Regina George at [email protected] for additional
information.
SEARCH SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: To find out about current scholarship opportunities, go to search scholarships.
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