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MONDAY, JULY 6
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Note: On this date in 1854, the Republican Party’s
first official meeting formed in Jackson, Michigan.
Fact: The Republican Party was originated in Ripon, Wisconsin,
by anti-slavery activists and modernizers who believed that
government should grant western lands to settlers free of
charge.
SPECIAL
NOTICE
ANN STREET LOT CLOSED: Since July 3, the
Ann Street Lot has been closed for a reconstruction project.
Ann Street Lot is anticipated to reopen in mid-August.
Signage will be in place directing traffic away from the
construction area. For more information, contact Travis Temeyer,
487-3427.
SHIRLEY OESTRIKE MEMORIAL SERVICE: Shirley Oestrike, an
EMU employee from 1974-1992 (she was a secretary when she
retired) and wife of former EMU baseball coach Ron Oestrike,
died June 28. She was 76. A memorial service to celebrate
Shirley's life will take place Thursday, July 9, 11 a.m.,
at the First United Methodist Church of Ypsilanti, located
at 209 Washtenaw Avenue. Visitation will take place at the
church Wednesday, July 8, 5-8 p.m., and from 10 a.m. until
the time of service Thursday, July 9. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to either the Ypsilanti
United Methodist Women's Organization or the Ypsilanti Senior
Center. Arrangements are being handled through Stark Funeral
Service and her guest book can be signed at www.starkfuneral.com.
For more information, call First United Methodist Church
of Ypsilanti, (734) 482-8374, or Stark Funeral Service, (734)
482-4900.
TODAY
HALLE LIBRARY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: The Bruce T. Halle Library
will have the following schedule in observance of the July
4th holiday: Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July
5, closed. The library will resume regular summer hours
today, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information,
contact Mary Murphy at mmurphy@emich.edu
SITEWORK TO IMPACT MARK JEFFERSON SOUTHEAST STAIRWELL: The
sitework contractor for the Mark Jefferson Science Center
will continue installation of a storm manhole and pipe in
the sidewalk area outside the southeast stairwell of Mark
Jefferson. Since this work is outside the construction fence,
it will require barricading portions of the sidewalk in the
construction work area. Barricades also will shut off access
to the southeast stair tower exterior doors. As a result,
emergency exiting from the first floor stairwell will be
temporarily directed into the east lobby of Mark Jefferson
and out of the building via the courtyard area doors. Emergency
exit signs and directional signs will be posted at the barricades,
in the stairwell and at the lobby. The entrance at the northeast
corner of the Terrestrial and Aquatics Building (greenhouse)
will remain open and accessible. This sitework should be
completed by TODAY, and all the areas will be restored.
For more information, contact Rick Gould, project manager,
(216) 978-6736.
VALVE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ADJACENT TO MCKENNY HALL: The
sitework contractor for the Mark Jefferson Science Complex
plans to install a double check valve for the Ypsilanti Community
Utilities Authority in the sidewalk and lawn areas northwest
of McKenny Hall, beginning today. Work will occur during
normal workday hours. Water service to the Terrestrial and
Aquatics Building (greenhouse) and Briggs Hall will be shut
down during the week of June 29th for approximately a two-day
period. Specific days will be identified in advance via a
separate notification. The sidewalk and affected portions
of the lawn area will be barricaded by the contractor to
isolate pedestrian traffic from the work area. This will
require detours for pedestrians approaching from the north
(the Mark Jefferson courtyard) and from the south (Washtenaw
Avenue and the McKenny lots). Pedestrian detour and directional
signs will be posted. The plan is for the entire affected
area to be restored and reopened by TODAY. For more
information, contact Rick Gould, project manager, (216) 978-6736.
STORM WATER DETENTION WORK AT SOUTH OAKWOOD LOT: The sitework
contractor for the Mark Jefferson Science Complex will continue
installation of the storm water detention system in the South
Oakwood Parking Lot. To safely install the new storm water
detention system, the contractor will install a temporary
barricade to separate the parking area at the north end of
the lot from the construction area. The South Oakwood Lot
parking entrance and exit off West Circle Drive will remain
open and accessible. Construction traffic access to the South
Oakwood Lot will be limited to the south entrance/exit. Signage,
barricades and flagmen will be employed to help direct traffic
and assure that non-construction vehicles do not enter the
construction area where the storm water detention work is
taking place. This work is expected to be completed by TODAY.
For more information, contact Rick Gould, project manager,
(216) 978-6736.
LECTURES
AND MEETINGS
SEMINARS
AND WORKSHOPS
ACTIVITIES
AND EVENTS
VETERANS SERVICES RELOCATED: The Veteran Services Office
has relocated to 246 McKenny Hall (across from Career Services).
Due to the move, Veteran Services is experiencing difficulties
with its telephone system. If you are in need of assistance,
please contact Shaftone Dunklin, assistant director of Veteran
Services, at sdunklin@emich.edu.
The goal is to have the office up and functional
by the end of next week. Dunklin will be out of the office
July 3-9. If anyone has items to drop off, they can leave
them at the Career Services front desk in McKenny Hall.
YPSILANTI GOING DIGITAL: Representatives from Eastern Michigan
University, Adams Outdoor Advertising, the City of Ypsilanti
and the Ypsilanti Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will
celebrate the launch of Ypsilanti's first digital billboard
Tuesday, July 7, 10 a.m., at the billboard site located at
Exit 183 facing 1-94 near Huron Street. The event will include
a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a public reception
with light refreshments at Adams Outdoor's offices at 880
James L. Hart Parkway, Ypsilanti. The new sign will stand
65 feet high and will provide new advertising opportunities
for Ypsilanti, the YCVB and EMU. For more information, call
487-4400.
ARTS
AND ENTERTAINMENT
ATHLETICS
EAGLES HOST TIGER CAMP JULY 24-25: Eastern Michigan University’s
baseball team and head coach Jay Alexander team up with Detroit
Tigers bullpen coach and former major leaguer Jeff Jones
for the EMU Baseball Tigers Camp July 24-25 at Oestrike Stadium.
The camp is designed to teach fundamental instruction on
hitting, pitching, fielding, catching and base running to
players, ages 7-18. Current Detroit Tigers’ Brandon
Inge, Rick Porcello and Nate Robertson are expected to make
special appearances. The camp costs $140 for both sessions
or $80 for each individual session. Each player should be
prepared to work out. They will need to bring their own glove,
bat, helmet, baseball shoes, catcher’s equipment (if
needed), T-shirt and sweatpants/baseball pants. To register
online, go to http://www.RegisterMeFast.com/events.taf?TAB=ParticipantView&EventNumber=SP-57131051A For
more information, call Aaron Hepner, 487-0315, or e-mail
ahepner@emich.edu
FOOTBALL SINGLE-GAME TICKETS ON SALE: Single-game tickets
for the 2009 football season are on sale now through the
EMU ticket office. Fans can order tickets for any of EMU's
five home games by calling 487-2282, online at emutix.com or
in person at the ticket office in the Convocation Center.
EMU FOOTBALL 101 SKILLS CLINIC FOR WOMEN: Join EMU Head
Football Coach Ron English and the rest of the Eagle coaching
staff for a skills and strategy session just for women. The
event is Saturday, July 25, 10 am. to 3 p.m., Rynearson Stadium.
The cost of the clinic is $30 and will include skill instruction,
lunch, a Football 101 T-shirt, a season ticket to the 2009
season and a $5 donation to EMU Volleyball ‘s “Dig
Pink” fundraiser in
support of breast cancer awareness. For more information,
please visit emueagles.com/promotions or
contact Katie Thompson at 487-7859.
TRAVEL WITH EMU FOOTBALL TO ARKANSAS: Have you ever wanted
to experience what it is like to travel with the Eastern
Michigan University football team? Any person that purchases
2009 EMU football season tickets will be entered into a raffle
for a trip for two to Fayetteville, Arkansas, to watch the
Eagles and the Razorbacks battle Oct. 31. The trip includes
bus and airline transportation, hotel lodging and game tickets.
Food is not included in the package. Season ticket holders
will receive one raffle entry for every season ticket purchased.
Season tickets start at $45 for adults and $15 for youth.
Special rates apply for EMU alumni, faculty and staff. Members
of these groups are encouraged to contact the EMU Ticket
Office to take advantage of this opportunity. The winner
will be announced at the EMU home opener Saturday, Sept.
5, when the Eagles battle Army at 7 p.m. in Rynearson Stadium.
For more information, contact the EMU Ticket Office at 487-2282
or visit EMUEagles.com.
REMINDERS
FOCUS EMU ON THE WEB: Jack Kay has been selected EMU's new
provost and executive vice president. Find out the details.
U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis led a panel discussion
about plans for automotive recovery in the state. Read about
more federal aid designated to Michigan and how EMU is helping
retrain workers. Eastern Michigan biology, and geography
and geology faculty are working together to help the Detroit
River International Wildlife Refuge handle an invasive species
there. Discover what those faculty are doing. And this week's "Why
I" feature works in the physical plant. Guess who it
is. For these and many other stories, be sure to check out
the June 9 issue of FOCUS EMU at http://www.emich.edu/focus_emu/
TEMPORARY PARTIAL LOT CLOSURE: The southern half of the
Oakwood South Lot will be closed until Tuesday, July 7, for
work associated with the Mark Jefferson project. Thank you
for your patience. For information, call parking 487-3450.
PORTER ELEVATOR SHUTDOWN: Eastern’s physical plant
has reported that the elevator in the Porter Building (College
of Education) is shut down due to a hole in its hydraulic
jack. The repairs will be done as quickly as possibly.
However, it most likely will take through the end of July
to complete the job. The delay is due to a special part that
is needed.
Although the first and second floors in Porter are accessible
through exterior entrances, the third floor will only be
accessible by stairs. Spring and summer classes that need
accommodations for students or faculty have been or will
be relocated. Required technology has been relocated to the
second floor. Minimal office space for faculty-student conferences
also will be available.
We apologize for the inconvenience and will keep the campus
updated on any changes. For further information, please call
Sylvia Bethea at 487-6567 or e-mail sbethea@emich.edu.
FEDERAL STIMULUS FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENT HELP: Thanks
to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Washtenaw
County will receive funds to help stimulate the economy and
a portion of these funds will be specifically to help students
(between the ages of 14-24) find paid employment. As a result,
EMU now has paid job and internship opportunities in a variety
of departments that are available
to eligible students through Sept. 30. The program is called
the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) and EMU is proud
to partner with Washtenaw County in making these job opportunities
available to eligible students.
Eligibility guidelines and general information about the program are available
at: http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/etcs/syepyouth.html The
EMU Career Services Center will post on-campus SYEP opportunities at http://eaglecareers.erecruiting.com and can also assist with answering questions at 487-0400 or career.services@emich.edu.
WASHTENAW AVENUE ROAD WORK: The Michigan Department of Transportation
is working on M-17 (Washtenaw Avenue) between Carpenter Road
and Normal Street in Ypsilanti. Repairs include three miles
of concrete patch work, along with joint and crack sealing.
Construction is at Carpenter Road and heads east. There will
be single-lane closures in each direction on M-17 as part
of the project, which is expected to last through August.
For up-to-date information on this project, go to the list
of statewide lane closures at www.michigan.gov/drive.
For more information, contact Ypsilanti Deputy City Clerk
Ed Golembiewski at (734) 482-9741 or e-mail egolembiewski@cityofypsilanti.com
"WHY I" FEATURE SUBJECTS REQUESTED: If you know
of an interesting faculty, staff member or administrator
that you think would make an interesting "Why
I" subject, please forward to Ron Podell at rpodell@emich.edu or
call 487-4400. The employee must have worked at EMU for at
least three years. Participants receive a green "FOCUS EMU" polo
shirt.
SCHOLARSHIPS
MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM: Applications for the McNair Scholars
Program are now available. Benefits include a summer research
stipend, faculty research mentor, travel expenses for presenting
research or graduate school visits, advising and graduate
school preparation. The application deadline is Sept. 21.
For eligibility requirements and an application, go to http://www.emich.edu/honors/mcnair/
FULBRIGHT GRANT COMPETITION FOR FACULTY: Faculty interested
in applying for a 2010-2011 Fulbright grant can visit www.cies.org for
general information. For other Fulbright programs, faculty
can go to www.cies.org/us_scholars/us_awards/ApplicationDeadline.htm.
For questions, e-mail Carla Damiano, Fulbright Program adviser,
at cdamiano@emich.edu.
The application deadline is Aug. 1.
LINK TO OPPORTUNITIES: To find out about current scholarship opportunities, go to www.emich.edu/finaid/schols/schols.htm
The deadline to submit events for consideration for EMU TODAY is noon
the day before the event is to occur. For inclusion in EMU
TODAY, entries should be formatted in the EMU TODAY style
and forwarded electronically to emu_today@emich.edu.
Most events will only be able to appear for three days. For
more information, call the Office of University Communications
at 487-4400.
