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New podcast episode explores significance of student self-care post-pandemic

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 18, 2024

YPSILANTI — Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans did not consider self-care a priority. However, as of 2020, almost 70% of respondents in a survey conducted by wellness software company Vargo said they were planning on doing more self-care the following year.

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Bosch Community Fund awards $75K grant to enhance Eco-STEM education

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 18, 2024

The Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition (SEMIS) at Eastern Michigan University has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Bosch Community Fund. The funding will support the Coalition’s mission to broaden the reach of Eco-STEM place-based learning, engaging more students and educators in the region with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education to improve local environmental conditions and practices.

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Detroit Bookfest returns with alumni leadership

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 17, 2024

Eastern Michigan University alumnus Ryan Place has transformed his vision of celebrating books “Detroit-style” into the Detroit Bookfest. This year’s event is scheduled for July 21, 2024, at Eastern Market (Shed 5), promising to be a vibrant gathering for book enthusiasts.

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Central and Riverside Academies win top honors at EMU's Math Facts Challenge

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 13, 2024

In a display of friendly competition, a few hundred students from grades first through eight gathered at Eastern Michigan University’s campus for the annual Math Challenge. Central Academy in Ann Arbor took home the first-place elementary school trophy, while Riverside Academy clinched the middle school trophy. The challenge is hosted by EMU’s Charter Schools Office.

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Eastern Michigan University's Forensics team secures fourth place at AFA National Speech Tournament

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 12, 2024

Continuing its legacy of excellence, the Eastern Michigan University Forensics team achieved a fourth-place finish at the American Forensics Association (AFA) National Speech Tournament. This tournament was the first of two national tournaments for the team and the first national tournament under Bill Heinze, director of EMU Forensics.

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Collaborative art wall pays homage to MLK Jr.’s legacy

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 12, 2024

The ‘Walk to Freedom’ Exhibit, initially displayed at the EMU Student Center Gallery, has been relocated to its permanent home at the EMU Honors College. The exhibit includes a LEGO mosaic and photo boards depicting the historic 1963 Walk to Freedom event in Detroit.

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Michigan Dance Council honors Sherry Wilkinson as Dance Educator of the Year

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 11, 2024

YPSILANTI — The Michigan Dance Council has awarded Eastern Michigan University professor Sherry Wilkinson the Dance Educator of the Year in Higher Education award. The Council’s board voted unanimously to honor Wilkinson with this recognition.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Washtenaw County in week ending June 8

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 11, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Eastern Michigan University reintroduces Communication & LGBTQ Community course after five years

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 11, 2024

Eastern Michigan University will reintroduce the Communication and the LGBTQ Community (WGST 265) course in the fall of 2024, marking its return for the first time since 2019. The course aims to explore communication patterns both about and within the LGBTQ community, providing students with insights into LGBTQ culture and social dynamics.

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Eastern Michigan University hosts lecture on "Why Juneteenth Matters" featuring Mark Fancher

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 11, 2024

Eastern Michigan University’s Department of Africology and African American Studies will present a special Zoom-based lecture titled “Why Juneteenth Matters,” featuring speaker Mark Fancher, Esq. on Wednesday, June 19, from noon to 2 p.m.

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Eastern Michigan University hosts computing camp for high school girls

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 11, 2024

Eastern Michigan University is taking significant steps to address the gender gap in computer science by introducing high school girls to computer programming and related occupations. Following a successful first year, EMU will host the Gigabytes Summer Computing Camp, an all-day, week-long program from July 22 through July 26. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Eastern’s campus, aiming to inspire young women to pursue fields related to computer science.

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Eastern Michigan University celebrates Pride Month at Motor City Pride

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 11, 2024

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) marked Pride Month with significant participation at Detroit’s Motor City Pride festival and Ypsi Pride on June 8. EMU's sponsorship of Motor City Pride included the launch of its “Grow With Us” theme, emphasizing the connections between flowers and the pride community.

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Eastern Michigan University hosts TRUEMU Night doubleheader with Detroit City FC

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 10, 2024

Eastern Michigan University will host its first TRUEMU Night with the Detroit City Football Club (DCFC) on Saturday, June 15, at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. Fans purchasing tickets through the Eastern Michigan University special ticket website for the game will receive a co-branded EMU 175th anniversary scarf at no additional cost. Additionally, every ticket purchased will provide a $5 donation to the EMU Student Emergency Fund.

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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 6, 2024

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, Michigan, continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Washtenaw County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 1

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 4, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Washtenaw County in week ending May 25?

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 2, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Washtenaw County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 25

By Ann Arbor Times | May 31, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Washtenaw County in week ending May 18?

By Ann Arbor Times | May 30, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Washtenaw County in week ending May 25

By Ann Arbor Times | May 27, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2022: 4.9% of Washtenaw County students played sports on collegiate teams

By Ann Arbor Times | May 27, 2024

Washtenaw County universities had 4.9% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.