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"Some of the leaders and social activists of the past are disconnected with much of America's youth," said EMU senior Victor Walker. "Jeff Johnson brings a sense of value and legitimacy to the voice of the hip hop generation while sharing the messages consistent with those of yesteryear."

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Eastern Michigan University will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 2008 with a weeklong celebration of discussion, performance, community service and a memorial march. Jan. 8, 2008 issue EMU to celebrate MLK with Events begin Thursday, Jan. 17, andJeff are scheduled through the actual MLK week worth of events Day celebration Monday,Jeff." Jan. 21, highlighted by the President's Luncheon, which will feature keynote speaker Johnson, advocate for social change By Kimberly Buchholz and BET's "Cousin

Johnson will present "Unclaimed Legacy: Who Will Lead the Next Social Movement?", a discussion about the importance of finding new leaders to continue the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., Monday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m., in the Student Center Grand Ballroom.

Johnson, chief executive officer of the lifestyle-consulting firm, Truth Is Power, based in Washington, D.C., has served as national youth director for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and as vice president of Russell Simmons' Hip-Hop Summit Action Network.

"Some of the leaders and social activists of the past are disconnected with much"Jeff of America's youth," said EMU senior Victor Walker. Johnson brings a sense of value and legitimacy to the voice of CONTEMPORARY MUSINGS: Jeff the hip-hop generation while Johnson, an advocate for social sharing the messages consistent change and "Cousin Jeff" on the BET with those of yesteryear." Channel, will present "Unclaimed Legacy: Who Will Lead the Next Social Movement?" at EMU's MLK The daylong celebration begins Day Celebration Jan. 21. Johnson is with breakfast at 8 a. m., this year's keynote speaker for the followed by performances, the event. keynote address, lunch and breakout sessions through 3:50 p.m. A march to the Martin Luther King, Jr., bust near Welch Hall begins at 4 p.m. in the Student Center. An afterglow is set for 5 p.m. in room 300 of the Student Center.

Tickets for the President's Luncheon are $19 for students and $29 for general admission, and may be purchased at the Ticket Office.

Additional events scheduled are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Thursday, Jan. 17

Kick-off Event, 4-6 p.m., Student Center, room 3108. Join in discussing "Social Movements and the Globalization of the Hip-Hop Culture: Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere." This forum explores the effect of hip hop on matters of race, gender and class.

Friday, Jan. 18

The 7th Annual Color of the Drums: Progress through Poetry, 8 p.m., Pease Auditorium. The Poetry Society presents "Life in the Pen: A Tribute to Social Justice," featuring guest performers Gerrard Allen and the Rebirth Collective, and Diversion Dance Troupe. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Lock-In 2008, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Rec/IM. Recess is in Session features basketball, Hustle and ballroom dance lessons, hopscotch, Double Dutch competition, jump rope and games of Spades. EMU identification required for entry.

Saturday, Jan. 19

Bowl-A-Thon, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ypsi-Arbor Bowl. Enjoy competition and good company while raising funds for Washtenaw County's Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Cost is $100 per team of five bowlers, which includes up to three games plus bowling shoes. Space is limited to the first 40 teams. To register, contact Cynthia Merritt at [email protected].

Ninth Annual Hip Hop Explosion, 7 p.m., Pease Auditorium. Take in a talent competition with performances that reflect the value and spirit of Dr. King. Entertainment provided by DJ MoBeats and the Diversion Dance Troupe. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 20

"Nothing Said ...", 4:30-7:30 p.m., Pease Auditorium. Enjoy a celebration of spirit and gospel with special guests Radical Praise, Joyful Children of Praise, God's Hands of Praise, Mr. Freddie Featherstone, Jr., M.V.0.B. Ministries, Flames of Glory Dance Ministry, Ekklesia Fellowship Ministries Praise Dancers, Victorious Life and more.

Monday, Jan. 21 (MLK Day Celebration)

All events are located in the Student Center unless otherwise noted.

Step, Song, Speech & Breakfast, 8-9:45 a.m. Patrice Suggs and Shanita S. Williams host the event. Rachel Mims of the Poetry Society will give a speech. Saxophonist Steven Mostyn will perform. Look and listen with the Step MPHC Unity Step Team and Diversion Dance Troupe. Lee and Nora Martin, as well as Margaret Crawford, will present the Trailblazer Award.

"Unclaimed Legacy: Who Will Lead the Next Social Movement?," 10- 11: 30 a.m. Hear a motivating discussion by leading social and political activist Jeff Johnson on the importance of finding new leaders to continue the legacy- of Martin Luther King, Jr.

, .---�-� • President's Luncheon, . ' '-I-�; ��t- i � e.,r • ..e. , .! ·i ·, 11 :45 a.m. to 1 :30 p.m., �, , �. ·_n Grand Ballroom.

-� ;I Deferred Dreams, Loans & Losses, 1: 30- 1: 50 p.m., Student PRESIDENT'S LUNCHEON: Eastern Center Auditorium. A Michigan University employees and series of original pieces students, as well as community guests, addressing racial enjoy the President's Luncheon in the EMU inequality. Student Center Grand Ballroom. This year's event is scheduled Monday, Jan. 21, Concurrent events, 2- 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the same 2:50 p.m . location. For Young People: Stories from the Soul, Kiva Room. Stories from Haiti, Zululand, South Africa and West Africa will fill the soul and minds of young children as they are transplanted across the globe. Participants are Drama/Theatre for the Young graduate students and Charlotte D. Sampson, graduate assistant for the Creative Scientific Inquiry Experience (CSIE) and the master of fine arts (MFA) program in the art department.

Understanding Diversity Through Storytelling, room 350. A story that develops an understanding of diversity and differences with professional storytelling by LaRon Williams. This event is sponsored by the Kellogg­ Fleming Advisory Committee.

Montage, Student Center Auditorium. The classic poetry of Langston Hughes is interpreted in a unique stage experience. Participants are EMU senior Victor Walker and featured actors from across the EMU community.

A Different Conversation on Hip-Hop, room 300. Round table discussion about the hip-hop artists who seek to portray the totality of the black female experience in the United States. Participants are Dara Walker and Latoya Abraham, African-American Studies undergraduates; Ahmed Logan, a College of Education Hughes graduate student; and Professor Dyann Logwood, of the Department of Women's Studies.

African Americans, Women and the Civil Rights Movement, room 330. This panel, coordinated by the School of Social Work, will discuss the history of the policy change in America and the strained alliances between African Americans and women. What lessons does history have for the current presidential race; for eliminating competition for scarce resources, especially within universities; or, for rebuilding an alliance? Participants are Cynthia Edmonds, associate professor at Illinois State University; Derrick Jackson, assistant clerk, Washtenaw County; and, Sonia Ponce de Leon, school social worker, Ceasar Chavez High School.

A Dream Deferred: The South African Case, room 352. Based on the description of optimism for change in South Africa on the eve of the end of Apartheid, the betrayals of the post-Apartheid dream and its major obstacles toward progress will be discussed. Participants are Joseph Engwenyu, department of history and philosophy, and graduate student Kalonji Ato.

A Silent Disease: Diabetes and the Black Community, room 320. An informative discussion that looks at the causes, risks and preventions of diabetes within the African-American community. This event is sponsored by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and Eric Ward of the Snow Health Center.

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The T,;al of Ma,Un Luthe, K;ng, J,., and Ms � Co-Conspirators (1956), room 301. In a 1� I reenactment of this volatile trial involving the Montgomery bus boycott, undergraduate MLK students from the department of history will explore the inner workings of Jim Crow at the peak of its era. Participants are Mark Higbee, professor from the history department, and students from his History 315 course.

Community Book Discussion, EMU Bookstore. A discussion of a collection of Langston Hughes' poems from the text, "Hughes: Poems (Everyman's Library Pocket Poems)." Latasha Hailey, African-American Studies graduate assistant, facilitates this event.

Stories That Can't Wait, room 350. Six Figures Playback Company will perform an improvisation based on shared stories of social justice, working for nonviolent resolutions, triumph and overcoming oppressions. Participants are Anita Rich, an assistant professor in communication and theatre arts, and Six Figures Playback Theatre Company.

A Dream Deferred: The South African Case, room 352. Based on the description of optimism for change in South Africa on the eve of the end of Apartheid, a discussion of the betrayals of the post-Apartheid dream and its major obstacles toward progress. Participants are Joseph Engwenyu, professor of history and philosophy, and graduate student Kalonji Ato.

For Young People: Stories from the Soul, Kiva Room. Stories from Haiti, Zululand, South Africa and West Africa will fill the soul and minds of young children as they are transplanted across the globe. Participants are Drama/Theatre for the Young graduate students and Charlotte D. Sampson, a graduate assistant for the Creative Scientific Inquiry Experience (CSIE) and the master of fine arts (MFA) program.

A Different Conversation on Hip-Hop, room 300. A roundtable discussion about the hip-hop artists who seek to portray the totality of the black female experience in the United States. Participants are Dara Walker and Latoya Abraham, African-American Studies undergraduates; Ahmed Logan, a College of Education graduate student; and Professor Dyann Logwood, of the Department of Women's Studies.

Montage, Student Center Auditorium. The classic poetry of Langston Hughes is interpreted in a unique stage experience. Participants are EMU senior Victor Walker and featured actors are from across the EMU community.

March & Candlelight Walk, 4 p.m. Join the walk from the Student HIS LIGHT SHINES: Eastern Michigan Center to the MLK bust University students gather at the MLK bust near Welch Hall and back. near Welch Hall during a candlelight walk Alphi Phi Alpha in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, coordinates this event. Jr. This year's march and candlelight walk is scheduled Monday, Jan. 21, 4 p.m. Afterglow, 5 p.m., room 300, Student Center. Enjoy a post-march reception and an opportunity to mix, mingle and reflect on the week's events and the life of Dr. King. Music provided by Johnny Lawrence.

Tuesday, Jan. 22

"Little Rock Central: 50 Years Later," will be shown 4:30-7:30 p.m., Halle Library Auditorium. The film will be followed by discussion with EMU 111 professors Victor Okafor, Marian Dokes-Brown and Deborah Harmon, who 'f' will serve as panelists. Dawn Pearcy will moderate the event. Refreshments will be served.

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Don Anderson, Eastern Michigan University's director of access services since 2002, died Dec. 25. He was 54.

Jan. 8, 2008 issue His life's passion was working for the full inclusion of EMU's director of people with disabilities in all aspects of society. His access services dies career involved helping to provide access to higher over the holidays education for individuals with disabilities. By Ron Podell Anderson, an Ypsilanti resident, received his master's degree in counseling and his bachelor's degree in English, both from Michigan State University.

Before coming to EMU, Anderson was a hearings/privacy officer for Washtenaw Community Health Organization from 2001-2002; director of Anderson educational accessiblity services for Wayne State University from 1997-2001; and disability rights and educational coordinator for the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living from 1992- 1997.

Anderson was an active member of the Michigan Association on Higher Education and Disabilities.

Survivors include his father, Harold C. Anderson; his stepmother, Shelby Anderson; a sister, Rebecca Jamros; two sons, Trevor and Andrew Rose­ Hamblin; his ex-wife and friend, Michelle Rose-Armstrong; a niece and two nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to either the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation or to EMU, Division of Student Affairs.

Angelina B. Laycock, a former assistant director of placement services at Career Services, died Dec. 8. She was 75.

Laycock received her master's and bachelor's degrees in family life, both from Eastern Michigan University.

Laycock started her career as a Project Head Start teacher in 1969-1970. She served as a teacher/counselor in the University of Michigan's Adolescent Program from 1973-1975 and, from 1975-1977, she worked as a staff member on a consumer education research project at EMU.

In 1978, she was appointed field coordinator of EMU's Contemporary Parenting Project. As coordinator, her position until 1981, Laycock implemented and coordinated components of the project in a Wayne County suburb. The Contemporary Parenting Project features classes designed specifically for adoptive parents, single parents, step-parents, foster parents and parents of handicapped children.

Laycock later was coordinator of cooperative education and then interim cooperative education director in 1984. She was promoted to assistant director of placement services in 1985. She retired in 1999. Laycock was a member of the Michigan Council Family Relations, the National Council Family Relations and the International Childbirth Education Association. In that position, Laycock was responsible for administering, directing and supervising all on-campus placement activities of the Career Services Center.

Survivors include her husband, Daurcy "Will" W. Laycock; two sons, Gregory and Douglas; two brothers, Charlie Roma and Victor Roma; a sister, Anne O Shana; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Bushy; and a grandson, Andrew.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the University of Michigan Health System - Cardiovascular Centers.

Barbara Brackney, a former EMU professor of psychology from 1975 to 2001, died Oct. 18.

i:::---�--=;;;;;i Brackney received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Michigan and her bachelor's degree in clinical psychology from the University of California-Berkeley.

While at EMU, she received tenure in 1979 and classes taught included "The Psychology of Women" and "The Psychology of Sex." During a 1976 interview with FOCUS EMU, Brackney discussed the psychology of women and found it striking that "the difference between men and women is the need women have to Brackney get the approval of other people."

"If she does something, it's usually not worth much unless she has approval - and the approval usually comes from a male. If it's something competitive, she gets the double-whammy. She needs assurance that she has not overstepped her bounds, assurance that she is not unfeminine."

In 1988, Brackney received a Keal Fellowship from the EMU Women's Commission.

In her later years, Brackney, in partnership with her adopted Chinese brother, Zidong Zhao, raised funds to create a modern elementary school in the village of Zhao Duan, China. The school serves more than 700 children.

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Eastern Michigan University and the family and estate of Laura Leigh Dickinson, through their representatives - the law firm of Gee & Longstreet LLP, in Hastings, Michigan -Robert Dickinson and Debra Dickinson, parents of Laura Leigh Dickinson, have agreed to settle for $2.5 Jan. 8, 2008 issue million dollars the claim of the family and estate arising out of Laura Leigh EMU reaches Dickinson's tenure as a student at Eastern Michigan University and her settlement with unfortunate death. Dickinson family

By Ken McKanders The announcement was made Dec. 13.

Eastern Michigan University has agreed to the settlement without any admission of liability on the part of the University.

"Eastern Michigan University has reached an agreement with the Dickinson family and estate regarding the resolution of their claims. The Dickinson family remains in the thoughts and prayers of the entire campus community," said Don Loppnow, EMU's executive vice president and provost. Dickinson The family of Laura Leigh Dickinson wishes to thank the Eastern Michigan University Rowing Team, all of the friends, teachers and fellow students of Laura for their heartfelt expressions of concern, sympathy and prayers and ask that the family's privacy be respected. They also wish to thank the Hastings community for its support. Without a close family, the Dickinsons could not have survived this ordeal. The family and estate of Laura Leigh Dickinson will have no further public comment on the settlement, including the negotiations leading to the settlement or the terms of the settlement. 1 C) EASTl:RN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

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As expected, EMU has received fines from the Department of Education (DOE) regarding Clery Act violations. The fines total $357,500.

Jan. 8, 2008 issue As part of the DOE process, EMU will request a hearing. EMU had until Jan. EMU receives DOE 4, 2008, to appeal. fine decision on Clery Act violations "The ruling by the DOE is consistent with the Regents' internal report, as well as the DOE's Program Review By Ward Mullens Report," said Donald M. Loppnow, provost and l .,;,,,,-..: • executive vice president of EMU. "We expected this and -..- ...... we will accept the final outcome once we have . completed the process."

"It is very important to note that EMU has moved forward with its measures to improve campus safety and security," Loppnow said. �, Loppnow Those measures include:

• increasing police patrols on campus;

• hiring a security firm to augment the EMU Department of Public Safety;

• extending staff hours in the residence halls;

• enhancing the video surveillance system on campus;

• hiring TranSystems, of East Lansing, to conduct a comprehensive security audit;

• and conducting a national search for a new director of public safety.

"Many people have been involved in the last year to help EMU improve campus safety and security. We all are committed to the goal of not only improving in these areas, but becoming a positive benchmark in campus safety," Loppnow said. I I EASTE RN M I CHIGAN UNIVERSITY EMU HOME

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A 1956 write-in candidate for the presidency and iconic symbol of Mad Magazine is the first feature in Eastern Michigan University's 2008 winter art series. Jan. 8, 2008 issue

appearing in Ford Winter Art Series "Alfred,Gallery Jan. We 8 Hardly through Knew Feb. 9, starts off "Mad" Thee,"highligh ts the evolution of fictional character Alfred E. By Kimberly Neuman from late Buchholz eightee nth-century English social commentaries to his reign as the mascot of America's longest-running humor magazine. A reception is scheduled Wednesday, Jan. 9, 4-7 p.m., with a gallery talk hosted by editor and publisher of the Journal of MadnJohness, atHett, 5:30 p.m.

The madness continues Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Halle Library Auditorium, where Hett will speak on the history of Alfred E. Neuman and on works from his extensive collection from 7:30-8 : 30 p.m. Hett will be joined by editor of Mad MAD ART: "Alfred, We Hardly Knew Magazine for nearly 30 yearAls, Thee," begins Jan. 8 in Ford Gallery. whoFeldstein, will talk about his The exhibit will highlight the evolution decision to showcase the of fictional character Alfred E. Neuman, character and Alfred's subsequethent app mascotearanc ofes "Mad" in the magazmagazine.i ne.

University Art Gallery will host a Jan. 12 through Feb. 15, with a reception Monday, Jan. 14, from 4-6 p.m. This annual event features the artwork of bothFaculty fu ll and Art adju Exhibitionnct faculty members. Photography, painting, watercolor, printmaking, drawing, graphic design, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, metalsmithing and mixed media are all represented, highlighting the work of EMU's diverse and talented fa culty.

will discuss their work with ThrJonathaneeWalls Rhodes, a nonprofit and contShannonempor ary Strattonarts organ ization Thursday, Jan. 17, 6 p.m., in the Halle Library Auditorium. Th ree W· a II s Founded in 2002, the Chicago-based ros,denc el(hibi ions oduca ,on '--'-'-'��...... ---'-'--�-'"'---'-'-'-'-...L..,;;�.;;..;;;.,;�'--' progra m strives to provide direct KNOCKNG DOWN WALLS: support for emerging artists at pivotal l Representatives from points in their careers. Favorably I")'- ThreeWalls, a nonprofit reviewed in Artforum and Flash Art contemporary arts organization, International, ThreeWalls seeks to will discuss how they support offer public access to innovative emerging artists. exhibitions and public programs.

The first of what is expected to be an annual event, the Senior Bachelor's of Fine Arts Exhibition, will display the work of art majors graduating during the 2007-2008 academic year Feb. 11 to March 7, Ford Gallery. A reception is set for Monday, Feb. 11, 4-6 p.m.

Each season - from fall 2006 through summer 2007 - a dozen EMU alumni traveled to the EMU Jean Noble Parsons Center to capture seasonal changes in an undisturbed natural environment in Benzie County, Mich.

"The Four Seasons," on display at University Art Gallery Feb. 19 through March 20, features paintings, sculpture, ceramics and textiles demonstrating artistic responses to the land as it changed through the passing of time. A reception is scheduled Tuesday, Feb. 19, 4-6 p.m., University Art Gallery.

In conjunction with the annual Graduate Research Fair, the art department will feature the work of graduate students March 10-23, with a reception Monday, March 10, from 4-6 p.m. All art is eligible for the Artistic Excellence Awards, with award-winning works being purchased as part of the Graduate School's permanent collection.

Vesta Daniel, professor of art education at Ohio State University, presents "Community-Based Art Education as an Intricate Act: For the People, By the People," Tuesday, March 4, 6:30 p.m., Halle Library Auditorium. Daniel publishes widely on topics relating to multicultural, community-based and service learning art education.

The Great Lakes are the subject of the "Great Lakes Drawing Biennial," set for March 25 through April 25, University Art Gallery. The exhibition is an expanded version of the Michigan Drawing Biennial, which was formerly hosted by Ford GREAT ART: Artists from states Gallery and sponsored by surrounding the Great Lakes will show local businesses for more their work at the Great Lakes Drawing than 20 years. This year, Biennial, scheduled March 25-April 25 in the competition is open to the University Art Gallery. artists from states surrounding the Great Lakes.

Detroit artist Charles McGee, whose works have been acquired by the Detroit Institute of Arts and other major museums, will jury the exhibition. A reception is set for Tuesday, March 25, 4-6 p.m.

"An Asian Journey: Collisions, Visions, Coexistence," celebrates Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This exhibit is scheduled March 31 through April 11 in Ford Gallery. Featuring pastel, acrylic and watercolor paintings by a diverse group of Asian artists, the exhibit runs concurrent with a panel discussion on "Reflections and Perspectives on the \ l'J..;; Asian/Pacific Islander Language, Culture and Identity." A date and time for the panel discussion and reception, which will include a sampling of international food showcasing a taste of Asia, is to be determined.

Photographer Catherine Chalmers, best known for her images of insects and small animals in controlled studio environments, will speak Tuesday, April 8, 6 p.m., in Halle Library Auditorium. By taking her subjects out of their natural context, Chalmers allows us to examine particular aspects of their existence in strange, unnerving ways. Chalmers' major projects include "Food Chain," "American Cockroach" and "Safari."

Honors students and scholarship recipients from the art department CHALMERS COCKROACH: are recognized for their talent and Photographer Catherine dedication at the Art Department Chalmers, known for her Honors Exhibition, April 14 -25, in animal and insect images, Ford Gallery. Awards will be will speak April 8, 6 p.m., announced at a reception Monday, in the Halle Library Auditorium. April 14, 4-6 p.m., Ford Gallery.

Works by children enrolled in EMU's Children's Institute will be on display at the Children's Art Showcase, scheduled April 28 to March 2, in Ford Gallery. The brightly colored paintings and free-form sculptures by the hands of EMU tykes will be offered for auction, with proceeds benefiting the Family Scholarship Fund. A reception will be scheduled at a date to be determined.

A juried survey of American contemporary fiber art, "2008 Fibers," is set for May 6 through June 12 in University Art Gallery. The exhibition features a broad range of forms from textiles rooted in traditional processes and materials to sculpture, conceptual and installation art.

Graduate thesis exhibitions will be featured May through August in Ford Gallery.

Ford Gallery and University Art Gallery hours are: Monday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, visit emich.edu/fordgallery or contact gallery program director Larry Newhouse, 487-0465, or [email protected] r--�------...... _ ...... I�

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Winter music schedule offers diverse lineup of events, promotion of All-Steinway School initiative

By Kimberly Buchholz

From a musical tour of France and a jazz dinner dance to the rhythmic percussion of Africa and the fa mily-friendly imaginary world of "Fantasia," Eastern Michigan University's Department of Music and Dance presents 49 winter events sure to please.

New this season is a series of special events designed to promote the piano program and EMU's fi rst fu ll-scale opera production under the direction of lecturer Kathleen Segar.

"The department has launched an All-Steinway School initiative in an effo rt to upgrade its piano inventory," said Marsha Rinke, music coordinator and adjunct lecturer. "'Music Education First' means the department strives to offer our music students a world-class experience in a world-class environment."

Highlights from the series include:

The winter concert series begins Saturday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Alexander Recital Hall, with a vocal workshop geared especially for high school students preparing for solo and ensemble festivals. Topics include stage deportment and how to prepare for auditions. The following day, the area's finest high school band students - selected by audition this past \�

November - culminate a weekend of intense rehearsals and workshops with a concert for parents and friends, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2 p.m., in Pease Auditorium.

The EMU Dance Program presents Covering Ground, its 56th annual faculty and guest artist choreography concert Friday, Jan. 18, through Sunday, Jan. 20, Quirk Theatre. Julianne O'Brien Pedersen, Sherry Jerome and Phil Simmons along with guest artists Ojeya Cruz Banks, Daniel Gwirtzman, Lisa Johnson and Tim Smola stage dances based on covering the grounds of consciousness, fertile ground, geographical location, sacred territory, volcanic eruption and the streets of Broadway. Covering Ground tickets are $10 for general admission and $8 for students with ID. Performance times are: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 p.m .

Christina Jennings, guest flutist from the University of Colorado at Boulder and the Texas Music Festival, performs a solo recital and presents a master class Sunday, Jan. 20, 1-3 p.m., Alexander Recital Hall.

In support of the music department's new All-Steinway School initiative, faculty members Joel Schoenhals, Garik Pedersen, Anne Beth Gajda, Kathryn Goodson, Idil Ulgen and department head David Woike take the Pease stage for "Zero to Eight Hands." The four will play a surprising assortment of piano repertoires for one to four players Friday, Jan. 25, 8 p.m.

Enjoy a weeklong taste of France with the French Symphonic Organ Festival Monday, Jan. 28, through Friday, Feb. 1. Deborah Friauff takes the Pease organ on a tour of France with works written in honor of the heroic memory of Jehan Alain, as well as Alain's own magnum opus, "Trois Danses," Monday, Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m., Pease Auditorium. Jennings Friauff also leads EMU students in a master class of works by Jehan Alain Thursday, Jan. 31, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pease Auditorium. Jeremy David Tarrant will follow with a master class Friday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to noon.

Faculty cellist Diane L. Winder and Garik Pedersen, piano, present premieres and seldom-heard works, including the "Chopin Sonata," a tour-de-force for keyboard and cello, Saturday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m., in Pease Auditorium. EMU students, local students and professionals contribute to the premiere of the opening movement of Travel Modalities (2007) for 16 cellos by EMU alumna Laurie Jarski.

In support of the department's All-Steinway School initiative, Luis Sanchez, professor of piano at St. Petersburg College in Florida, will perform the music of Liszt, Mozart, Nazareth and Schubert, Thursday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m., in Pease Auditorium.

During Winter Winds, Director of Bands Miller Asbill directs the Wind Symphony in "Turnbridge Fair." Associate Director of Bands John Zastoupil conducts the Symphonic Band in a wind arrangement of Bach's "Prelude and Fugue in g minor," Charles Ives' "Old Home Days Suite," and "Bali" by Michael Colgrass. Percussionist Brian Young, one of two winners of the 2007 William Stewart competition, will perform the fifth movement of Sanchez Michael Daugherty's "UFO," with the Symphonic Band, Sunday, Feb. 10, Pease Auditorium, 3 p.m. Eastern Michigan sponsors a workshop for the high school Choral Invitational Monday, Feb. 11, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ten high school choirs will perform district festival selections, 7 p.m., in Pease Auditorium.

Faculty artists Kimberly Cole-Luevano and Kathryn Goodson present the world premiere of Roshanne Etezady's "Bright Angel", Francis Poulenc's "Sonate", and "Four Pieces for Clarinet and Piano" by Alban Berg. Guest artist Deborah Chodacki, a University of Michigan clarinet professor, joins in with Pochielli's "II Covegno," Wednesday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m., Pease Auditorium.

The All-Steinway School initiative series continues Thursday, Feb. 12, with Detroit-based violinist Kyoko Kashiwagi and EMU faculty Steinway Artist Joel Schoenhals performing three monumental and glorious Brahms violin sonatas, 8 p.m., in Alexander Recital Hall.

Percussion enthusiasts will enjoy an ensemble under the direction of John Dorsey Monday, Feb 18, 8 p.m., in Pease Auditorium. The Percussion Ensemble combines forces with the Flint Institute of Music Percussion Ensembles, directed by Delaina Oberman, to present an exciting and SCHOENHALS ON STEINWAY: Eastern Michigan rhythmically vibrant evening of University faculty pianist Joel Schoenhals sits at the works. Steinway Rhapsody piano. As part of EMU's All­ Steinway School initiative series, Schoenhals will Students compete for scholarship perform with Detroit violinist Kyoko Kashiwagi Feb. honors while displaying their 12 in the Alexander Recital Hall. musical achievements during the Graduate competition Friday, Feb. 22, 2 p.m., in Pease Auditorium.

Competitions continue Friday, March 7, with undergraduate music students competing for scholarship honors at the Barry Manilow competition, 4 p.m., in Pease Auditorium.

Presented by the Ann Arbor Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and the EMU Organ Program, hear Oberlin University's Sarah Moon, winner of the 2007 AGO Young Artist Competition, perform Friday, March 14, 7:30 p.m., in Pease Auditorium.

Pianists Anne Beth Gajda and Garik Pedersen present "Fantasia," designed especially for families. This concert takes the audience on a journey into the imaginary world of fantasy. Selections include musical fantasies by Mozart, Schubert, Haydn and the "Oz Fantasy" by Hirtz, Sunday, March 16, 4 p.m., in Pease Auditorium. \1

Saxophone enthusiasts will enjoy guest performer Lawrence Van Oyen of North Central College in Naperville, Ill., with assistance by EMU's Max Plank. The recital features the Michigan premiere of Whitney Prince's "Chiaroscuro" for saxophone and piano, along with works by Alfred Desenclos, Ryo Noda, Fisher Tull and Paul Hindemith Thursday, March 27, 8 p.m., in Alexander Recital Hall.

In their seventh annual collaboration, EMU trumpet students and alumni present music for trumpet ensembles Saturday, March 29, Pease Auditorium, 3 p.m., followed by the Symphony Orchestra Alumni Concert, featuring alumni guest conductor Geoff Benes, 8 p.m., in Pease Van Oyen Auditorium.

The EMU Dance Program hosts an annual Community Dance Day Saturday, April 5. Events include master classes taught by dance faculty and guest artists, concluding with a 4 p.m. concert highlighting southeastern Michigan dance studios and programs, 4 p.m., in Pease Auditorium. Tickets cost $6.

Randall Hawes of the Detroit Symphony collaborates with faculty pianist Kathryn Goodson in a recital of works for trombone and piano during Trombone Tuesday with Randall Hawes April 8, 7 p.m., in Pease Auditorium.

Trey Jacobs conducts the University Choir and the Chamber Choir in "Season of the Lark," a concert celebration of nature featuring works by Bernstein, Jannequin, Britten and Stanford, Friday, April 11, 8 p.m., in Pease Auditorium.

EMU Clarinet Days 2008 features a clinic, master class and two recitals. Nathan Williams, artist teacher at the Interlachen Arts Hawes Academy, presents a 10 a.m. master class, followed by a clinic on clarinet repair by Sam Merciers of Meridian Winds at 1:30 p.m. Area professional clarinetists perform in a potpourri recital at 3 p.m. The day concludes with a 7 p.m. recital by Nathan Williams. All events will take place in Alexander Recital Hall. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for non-university students and seniors, and includes entry into all events.

Dance with Al Townsend's The Couriers and the EMU Jazz Ensemble at the 2008 Annual Jazz Dinner Dance Saturday, April 12, 6 p.m., in the Convocation Center Atrium. Admission is $60 per person and includes food and dancing with a cash bar. Reserved tickets are required. For tickets, call 487- 0277.

John Dorsey and Kofi Ameyaw lead the Percussion Ensemble and African Ensemble in a diverse rhythmic program showcasing multi-ethnic percussion instruments and repertoire Monday, April 14, ALL THAT JAZZ: Al Townsend's The 8 p.m., in Pease Auditorium. Couriers and the EMU Jazz Ensemble will perform at the 2008 Annual Jazz Dinner The EMU Early Music Ensemble, under the Dance April 12, 6 p.m., in the Convocation direction of Deborah Friauff, performs the Center. world premiere of 16th to 18th century Spanish villancicos from the Guatemala City Cathedral during the Collegium Musicum Tuesday, April 15, 7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Student \ ct

Chapel, and Sunday, April 20, 4 p.m. at Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra soloist John Hagstrom performs a trumpet concerto by Hummel with the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Kevin Miller, during the Symphony Orchestra and Opera Gala Friday, April 18, 8 p.m., in Pease Auditorium. EMU opera workshop students, under the direction of Kathleen Segar, present memorable scenes from beloved operas in collaboration with the orchestra.

Kristy Meretta, professor of oboe, and her students perform a variety of works for oboe and English horn during the Oboe Studio Recital Sunday, April 20, 2 p.m., in Alexander Recital Hall.

The EMU Women's Chorus concludes the series with a salute to Ernest Brandon as he bids fond farewell in his final concert as director following a long, well-respected career as a beloved vocal instructor at EMU since 1973. The concert is scheduled Sunday, April 20, 8:30 p.m., in Holy Trinity Student Chapel.

For additions and changes to the winter 2008 music and dance series, visit or call 487-4380. Brandon EASTE RN MICH IGAN UN IVERSITY

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Jan. 8, 2008 issue

DOWN THE AISLE: This Eastern Michigan University student was all smiles as he flashes his degree during Eastern Michigan University's winter commencement Dec. 17 in the Convocation Center. Approximately 1,800 EMU student were eligible to participate in the ceremonies. The commencement, originally scheduled Dec. 16, was postponed a day due to a major snowstorm that dumped up to a foot of snow in some areas of southeastern Michigan .

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Of approximately 1,800 students who were eligible to walk in Eastern Michigan University's Dec. 17 commencement ceremonies, 593 were eligible to receive master's degrees or certificates. The following is a breakdown - by college - of the number of students who received graduate degrees or certificates.

Arts and Sciences

164 Education

119 Business

104 Health and Human Services

89 Technology 78

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EMU HOME News Briefs

The folllowing are briefs about important activities and events occurring at Eastern Michigan University.

Jan. 8, 2008 issue • EMU's COB to offer undergraduate degree program at Livonia site: News Briefs Eastern Michigan University's Livonia campus is now offering its first undergraduate program in business administration. The Bachelor of By Ron Podell Business Administration (BBA) program is a degree-completion program geared to transfer students from Schoolcraft, Henry Ford, Oakland, Wayne, Delta, Lansing, Monroe, Macomb and Washtenaw community • EMU's COB to offer colleges. undergraduate degree program at Livonia site "This is the first time we've • MLK Honor awards offered this program in Livonia • Board of Regents to accommodate students who meeting Jan. 15 live near the area," said • MLK Humanitarian Amelia Chan, assistant dean Award for undergraduates in the announcement College of Business. "It's the • MLK Celebration perfect opportunity for community service community college students project who want to earn a bachelor's • Call for proposals degree in management or • Faculty and tutor general business. Students appreciation award may transfer up to 82 nominations community college credits." sought LOOK TO LIVONIA: EMU's Livonia campus is now offering its first undergraduate • Undergraduate EMU's BBA program requires program in business administration. Symposium 124 credits to graduate. deadline is Jan. 16 • VA education The program's first four classes, which began this week, are business statistics, benefit reminders principles of marketing, organizational behavior and theory, and human • Tigers Winter resource management. For more information, e-mail Chan at [email protected] Caravan to visit or go to http://www.emich.edu/admissions/apply EMU • EMU basketball hosts winter EMU-Livonia is located at I-275 and Six Mile Road. semester welcome back party • MLK Honor awards: Nominations for the 2008 Martin Luther King, Jr. • Calling University Honor Awards are currently being accepted. Nominations should include communicators biographical information as well as a statement that provides the rationale for the nomination. The award recognizes individuals from within the University and the local community who exemplify the values and ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Nominations are due in the Office of Government Relations, 202 Welch Hall, by Thursday, Jan. 10. For questions, call Freman Hendrix, 487-7048.

• Board of Regents meeting Jan. 15: The EMU Board of Regents meets Tuesday, Jan. 15. The schedule is as follows: Athletic Affairs Committee, 1J_

12 : 45-1:30 p.m., Room 201, Welch Hall; Faculty Affairs Committee, 12:45-1:30 p.m., 205 Welch Hall; Student Affairs Committee, 1:45-2:30 p.m., 201 Welch Hall; Educational Policies Committee, 1:45-2:30 p.m., 205 Welch Hall; Finance and Audit Committee, 2:30-4 p.m., 201 Welch Hall; and the Regular Board meeting, 4: 15 p.m., 201 Welch Hall. For information, call Board Secretary Jackie Kurtz, 487-2410.

MLK Humanitarian Award announcement: The Office of Financial Aid is accepting applications for the 2008 Martin Luther King, Jr., Humanitarian Award. Awards are $1,000 and $750 and will be presented at the President's Luncheon Jan. 21. Full-time students may submit their own application or be nominated by another individual or group for commitment to promoting the ideals of Dr. King and for service to EMU and the southeast Michigan community. Application materials must be received by Thursday, Jan. 10, 5 p.m., Office of Financial Aid, 403 Pierce. Applications are available at Service EMU, Financial Aid, College of Business and Campus Life. For information, 487-3442.

••••• MLK Celebration community service HUMANITARIAN AWARD: project: The EMU MLK Planning The Office of Financial Aid Committee hosts a "Bowl 'n' Stroll" is accepting applications bowling fundraiser to benefit a local for the 2008 Martin Luther Washtenaw County charity. Please come King, Jr. Humanitarian and support this effort. The event is set Awards. for Saturday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ypsi-Arbor Lanes. Cost is $100 per team of five bowlers, which includes up to three games and bowling shoes. The event is limited to the first 40 teams. Reservations will be taken through Jan. 10, 2008. For more information or to make a donation, contact Cynthia Merritt, 487-3147, or [email protected]; or Caroline Sanders, (313) 342-2731, or [email protected].

• Call for proposals: The Michigan Women's Studies Association 2008 Conference, "Raising Our Voices: Power, Politics and Gender," takes place at EMU's Student Center March 14-15. The conference seeks a diversity of presenters who study issues related to women and gender. Presentations may include individual papers, panels and workshops, as well as a poster session for undergraduates. Electronic proposal forms, program information and registration materials are available at www.emich.edu/wstudies/mwsa/ For questions, contact Elizabeth Comer, assistant coordinator, at [email protected]; or Linda Pritchard, coordinator, at [email protected]

• Faculty and tutor appreciation award nominations sought: Holman Learning Center (HLC) is now accepting nominations for the 2007-08 Faculty and Tutor Appreciation Day, scheduled March 31. This program will recognize and reward faculty, lecturers, HLC tutors and Supplemental Instruction leaders who have demonstrated outstanding teaching and learning strategies both in and out of the classroom. The deadline for all nominations is Friday, March 14, at noon. To learn more about Faculty and Tutor Appreciation Day and how students can nominate someone for this award, visit http://tlc.emich.edu/programs/facultytutor.html. For general questions about this program, call 487-2133.

• Undergraduate Symposium deadline is Jan. 16: Students, with the support of their faculty sponsors and who are ready to submit a nomination to present at the 2008 Undergraduate Symposium, may now go to http ://dbl .emich .edu/symposium08 to complete the online process. Nominations must be completed online by the deadline of Jan. 16. NOMINATIONS DUE: The Undergraduate Symposium is Nominations for students to scheduled Friday, March 28, 2008, present at the 2008 in the Student Center. For more Undergraduate Symposium are information, contact Wendy Kivi, due Jan. 16. 487-3198, or [email protected]. Office, • VA educational benefit reminders: Students receiving VA educational benefits must submit an "EMU Form 1" to the Veterans 303 Pierce, to avoid any interruption in benefits. If you are receiving Army National Guard Tuition Assistance, you have until Tuesday, Jan. 15, to submit your grades to Sgt. Ochoa (State Education Office, 2500 S. Washington Ave., Lansing, MI 48913-5101). For information, contact Shaftone Dunklin, 487-3119.

• Tigers Winter Caravan to visit EMU: The Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan is coming to the EMU Convocation Center Monday, Jan. 14, 5:30-8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Marcy Szabo at [email protected]

• Winter semester welcome back party: Eastern Michigan University hosts a winter semester welcome back party Saturday, Jan. 12, 2 p.m., Convocation Center. The EMU women's team will take on Toledo at 2 p.m., followed by a men's matchup against Western Michigan at 4 p.m. Students with a valid ID get in free. The event includes a free, catered Buffalo Wild Wings spread; a raffle for three credit hours of tuition; special offers and giveaways from sponsors; take your picture with Swoop; and plenty of Eagle Nation T-shirt giveaays throughout the game. The Student Hospitality Area will open at 1 p.m. for the women's game and close at tip-off. It will then reopen between games and close prior to tip-off of the men's game. For more information, call 487-2282.

• Calling University communicators: Learn more about how Eastern Michigan University's new identity system, branding and advertising campaigns, and tips for more effectively getting your message out. Attend EMU's first University Communicators Conference, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 12:45-4:30 p.m., at the Student Center. It's the perfect opportunity for meeting fellow communicators and learning about EMU's integrated marketing and communications strategies. Ellen Hill Meringue, director of marketing for the Detroit Tigers, will be the keynote speaker, followed by breakout sessions on communications, marketing, Web communications, University logos and identity standards, and photography, videography and multimedia services. For more information, call Pamela Young, Office of Marketing and Communications, at 487-4400. EASTE RN M I C H l (� AN U N I VERS I TY

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Jan. 8, 2008 issue

"Online students are keenly aware of what they want from a class and how that fits In their already full lives."

I thought so when I took a job teaching legal studies in 1974, and I still think so today: Eastern Michigan University students are some of the brightest, most motivated students you'll find on any campus, anywhere.

After earning a master's degree and graduating from law school, I considered my career opportunities. I had taught computer science as a graduate assistant and enjoyed working with students. When I saw an ad looking for law professors at EMU, I was excited at the opportunity to use my skills and experience to help foster higher learning.

Thirty-three years later, I continue to be amazed by our students' passion for education and the opportunities it will bring them. Eastern students know who they are; they know where they want to go in life; and they know to come to EMU for the education and skills employers want.

Nine years ago, I began teaching online, which I love. Through online courses, the emphasis is on student learning. Online students are keenly aware of what they want from a class and how that fits in their already full lives.

The student that impresses me is the student juggling two jobs and family responsibilities while keeping academic and professional goals in sight. I find that very inspiring. I look forward to advances in technology that will further online learning and the expanded opportunities they will bring to our commuter and nontraditional students.

Another reason I work at EMU is the diversity. I love being surrounded by different ages, races, genders and viewpoints. An environment where everything is more of the same doesn't appeal to me. Give me the diversity of EMU any day.

I teach at Eastern Michigan University because it's fun to see a world of opportunity opening up for our students. Their success is my success.