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EMU professor promotes breast cancer screening among Asian American women in Featured southeastern Michigan Articles A woman in tears tells researcher Tsu-Yin Wu that she is so thankful to have learned how to do a breast self-exam. She found a lump in her breast that was in the early stages of cancer. She received treatment and is now a survivor. That was only two months after she learned the self-exam technique. :JEMU professor promotes breast cancer screening among Asian American This type of story tells Wu, an Eastern Michigan University associate professor of nursing, women in southeastern that her message of preventative health care associated with breast exams is "getting Michigan through." iJEMU offers admission to "displaced" students "My true reward is to have women learn to be self-motivated (about breast cancer ::iEMU "House Calls" detection). Breast cancer affects all women and early detection is the key to survival," Program welcomes said Wu. resident students :JM.U.S.I.C. plays cost­ Wu recently received a saving tune for EMU $249,096 grant from the "JEMYou Feature: Susan G. Komen Breast Tessmer pursues the Cancer Foundation to promote final frontier breast cancer screening iJDave Chappelle, My among immigrant Asian Chemical Romance American women. Wu coming to Convocation previously conducted a similar Center study for Chinese American ::Photo: Students move women. in to residence halls ::JPhoto: President Fallon participates in Cloesup Her goal is to reduce breast Theatre Troupe cancer by educating performance during new immigrant women, 40 years student orientation or older from southeastern ::iBy the numbers and southern Asia, about :JBriefs health education and breast :J.Jobsline cancer screening practices. :JWhy I teach at Eastern Michigan University This is where the main text THE WU FACTOR: Tsu-Yin Wu, an EMU associate goes for the cover story, sort professor of nursing, is working to promote breast of like a teaser leading into cancer screening among immigrant Asian American the main article. I recommend women. She recently received a $249,096 grant using the first couple of from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer paragraphs from the main Foundation to promote that goal. story, even adding a photo or two.

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A woman in tears tells researcher Tsu-Yin Wu that she is so thankful to have learned how to do a b-east self-exam. She found a lump in her breast that was in the early stages of cancer. She received treatment and is now a survivor. That was only two months after she learned the self-exam Sept. 6, 2005 issue technique. EMU professor promotes breast cancer screening This type of story tells Wu, an Eastern Michigan University associate among Asian American professor of nursing, that her message of preventative health care women in southeastern associated with breast exams is "getting through." Michigan "My true reward is to have women learn to be self-motivated (about breast cancer detection). Breast cancer affects all women and early detection is By Carol Anderson the key to survival," said V-.u.

Wu recently received a $249,096 grant from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to promote breast cancer screening among immigrant Asian American women. Wu previously conducted a similar study for Chinese ' American women. THE WU FACTOR: Tsu-Yin Wu, an EMU associate professor of nursing, is working to promote breast Her goal is to cancer screening among immigrant Asian American reduce breast women. She recently received a $249,096 grant cancer by from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer educating Foundation to promote that goal. immigrant women, 40 years or older from southeastern and southern Asia, about health education and breast cancer screening practices.

Immigrant women from the Philippines and Vietnam (southeast Asia) and India, Bangladesh and Pakistan (southern Asia) have unique needs in breast cancer screening, said Wu.

Breast cancer is the numter one diagnosed cancer in Caucasian, African American and Asian American women, but unique among Asian Americans is the detection timetable The disease is discovered in these women at a much later stage, which c.:in be life threatening, said Wu. In addition, their incidence rate for developing breast cancer is six times greater than that of women who remain in their native countries.

Understanding cultural barriers and the breast cancer screening practices of Asian American women and developing appropriate programs for them is particularly important since that population has been growing in southeastern Michigan, said Wu.

Asian American women need help in overcoming language and cultural barriers.

Without a good command of the English language, women aren't aware of the recommended cancer detection procedures so mammograms are not done, said Wu.

"Breast cancer screening is an effective early detection measure, but Asian American women are hesitant to see a doctor for preventative care," she said.

Thanks to the Komen grant, Wu is setting up an interdisciplinary team of nurses, doctors and social workers who will work together to introduce a culturally-sensitive screening program to Asian American women.

Team members will ask women about their experiences with breast cancer screening and services provided by the health system in their country of origin. They also will listen for cultural taboos such as fear of touching oneself during a breast exam or reluctance to see a male doctor.

"I really listen and try to bridge the gap. I ask them about their top priority in life (which is usually family) and tell them to look at the bigger picture," said Wu. "Their families and children are depending on them."

Wu also is setting up a research team to work in Washtenaw and Oakland counties, and hopes to recruit about 160 participants from area churches, temples, restaurants and grocery stores. In the second year, the team will engage in counseling and education of breast cancer screening and, in the final year, there will be follow-up with each participant.

By the end of the three-year study, Wu hopes to decrease health disparities in cancer screening for Asian American women by increasing the number of women who do monthly self-examinations, get an annual checkup by a doctor and have an annual mammogram.

Wu, a resident of Ann Arbor, has a doctorate in health promotion and risk reduction; a master's degree in community health in nursing from the University of Michigan; and a bachelor's degree in nursing from the National Yang Ming University in Taiwan.

As a behavioral scientist, Wu became interested in why people exhibit positive behavior. She started her research in breast cancer with a study of Chinese American women and cancer screening through the National Cancer Institute in 2000. This study eventuall'I led to her current interest in Asian American women.

"Every group has its own unique needs and any advances in breast cancer screening technology are useless if women don't overcome the cultural and language barriers to early health screening," said Wu. "I'm trying my best to help them succeed." EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY EMU HOME

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Eastern Michigan University officials announced this morning that they are prepared to offer immediate guest admission to students whose studies have been interrupted as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Sept. 6, 2005 issue EMU offers "We have received calls from desperate parents whose children were admission to scheduled to start or return to universities affected by the hurricane," said "displaced" Courtney McAnuff, vice president for enrollment services. "We want to be students responsive to these parents and students by providing an opportunity for them to start or continue their studies without losing one or two semesters." By Ward Mullens McAnuff said guest student admissions are nothing new for EMU, so it can respond to these students immediately.

"Each year, we have a couple hundred guest students who take classes at EMU and then transfer credits back to their home institutions. Our academic advisers are prepared to work with students to help them get the classes they need," McAnuff said.

The University also is prepared to provide on-campus McAnuff housing for students and to help with financial aid.

"Hurricane Katrina left devastation in her wake. If we can help just one student avoid being another victim, we want to," McAnuff said.

Students should call 800.GO-TO-EMU for specific information regarding admission to the University for students affected by the hurricane.

"They will get priority service," McAnuff said. "The fall semester starts Wednesday, Sept. 7, so students still have time to get admitted, get housing and have a day or so to get settled before classes begin."

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A knock on the door may not be the local pizza delivery person, but Eastern Michigan University President John Fallon delivering a welcome message to randomly-chosen, first-year students. Sept. 6, 2005 issue EMU administrators Fallon, faculty and administrators will be visiting students in their residence make "house calls" halls as part of EMU's Fourth Annual House Calls Program Sept. 14 from 7- to new freshmen 9 p.m. residents "We're reaching out to first-year students to ease their transition (to campus life). Some students are homesick and feel better when they talk By Carol Anderson with an R.A. (resident assistant)," said Rebecca Figura, EMU d rector of housing and dining services. "Most students have positive responses about the program and express appreciation when we follow up with a phone call."

Pairs of volunteers will visit some of the 1,700 first-year students who live in Best, Wise, Walton, Putnam, Phelps and Sellers residence halls. The administrators and faculty will introduce themselves, ask how things are going, inquire as to whether they can help the students with anything and tell them about the many resources available on campus.

In previous years, students have asked about financial aid, maintenance issues and difficulty finding textbooks, said Figura. Figura

"Most students are happy to see that the administrators are ordinary people who are interested in how they're doing," said Gregory A. Peoples, EMU ombudsman, who is participating for the third year. "This also is my opportunity to introduce myself to new students and tell them about our services."

But students aren't the only people who benefit from the program.

A first-time faculty participant, D. Kay Woodiel, EMU associate professor in the school of health promotion and human performance, said the program will give her a new experience.

"I will have an opportunity to meet students who are not usually in my classroom," she said. "I mostly have nontraditional students who work full­ time and are not on campus very much. Meeting first-year students will give me a different perspective."

For more information, contact EMU Housing and Dining Services at 487- 1303. EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY EMU HOME

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A massive fire raged through Sherzer Hall March 9, 1989, causing $5.3 million in damages and claiming a spot as one of the most devastating events in Eastern Michigan University history. Sept. 6, 2005 issue M.U.S.I.C. plays cost-saving tune for While EMU's commercial insurer covered the damages and Sherzer was EMU restored and open for business 19 months after the fire, the incident was the catalyst for the University to seek out a more cost-eff cient coverage alternative to a commercial carrier. By Carol Anderson

The answer was a unique consortium called the Michigan Universities Self­ Insurance Corporation (M .U.S.I.C.) .

The consortium started in 1987 and initially covered general liability, and ...... - errors and omissions liability. Property insurance followed in October 1989, FOCUIJ;iill and automobile coverage was offered in 1991.

Eleven of the 15 public state universities are members that pool their resources and Michigan UniversitiesSelf-Insurance Corporation obtain low­ cost insurance coverage. Michigan State University and the three University of Michigan campuses have chosen to "go it alone," said Dan Salk, assistant di-ector of EMU's Risk Management Department.

Through M.U.S.I.C., EMU lowers the cost of insurance while maintaining the type of property coverage that rebuilt Sherzer Hall.

"The University is like a mini city. It's a specialized market with unique risks," said Salk. "The campus needs automobile and medical malpractice insurance in addition to general liability, errors and omissions liability, and property damage.

M.U.S.I.C. works similar to an individual's automobile insurance. The institution's claim history and a deductible help determine the annual payment made by each M.U.S.I.C. member. Any claim above the deductible is covered to a maximum amount by the consortium's pool of funds. An outside commerical carrier covers a third level of payment, above M.U.S.I.C.'s maximum amount.

Long-range planning to reduce risk and keep insurance costs down through the M.U.S.I.C. consortium continues to benefit EMU today.

Last year, EMU paid $24,145 for general liability insurance as a M.U.S.I.C. member. If it had to obtain the same insurance through an outside carrier, the premium would be $221,144, according to the organization's 2004-05 Premium Benchmarking Study.

"When it started, M.U.S.I.C. was an experiment. The members didn't know whether it would work," said Salk.

But work, it did.

After approximately eight years, any funds remaining in a year's pool are eligible to be distributed to members. Dividends are determined by the premiums paid and the annual loss history of each member. Since 1987, more than $1.8 million has been returned from M.U.S.I.C. to the University's general fund. In 2005 alone, $456,052 came back to EMU.

Creating an alternative to the commercial insurance market proved to be an EMU legacy of the late Mary Brooks, Salk said. Brooks tNas EMU's director of risk management and workers' compensation from 1978-2003. She was one of the initial forces behind M.U.S.I.C.

Brooks was an active member of Michigan Colleges and Ui1iversities Risk Management Officers (MCURMO), which met quarterly and served as a roundtable for university risk managers. Discussions at those meetings laid the groundwork for the development of M.U.S.I.C.

"EMU's goal is to efficiently utilize its funds and, with M.U.S.I.C., we maintain insurance coverage for the campus, while obtaining the lowest rates possible. This was a tremendous project that Mary helped create for the University," Salk said. EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY EMU HOME

Alvin Tessmer has had quite a series of adventures that few people ever experience. He has trained as a cosmonaut, participated in a Russian docking operation and competed in the United States to be the first Sept. 6, 2005 teacher in space. Tessmer pursues the final frontier Tessmer, a lecturer in the School of Technology Studies, taught public school for 38 years and hoped that participating in space as a teacher would give the profession more public visibility and respect. By Carol Anderson In 1984, he was chosen to be one of 15 Michigan ...... - teachers who FOCU§,WJ]J would compete nationwide for a chance to travel in space.

"It was just incredible. I knew I was part of something very rare," said Tessmer. SPACE MAN: Alvin Tessmer, a lecturer in Eastern Michigan University's School of Technology Studies, wants to see a teacher go into space again. In 1984, But he was he was one of 15 Michigan teachers who competed "lucky" nationwide for a chance to travel in space. enough to have lost his bid for space travel, since it would have been with the ill­ fated crew of the Challenger space shuttle. The Challenger exploded Jan. 28, 1986, killing its seven crew members, including the on-board teacher, Christa McAuliffe.

In 1988, Tessmer was again itching to become involved Nith space and he convinced the Air and Space Association to include teachers in their space experience program. The next thing he knew, he was invited to Huntsville, Ala., for the five-day program. One year later, he found himself in Russia, training to be a teacher in space.

United States and Russian representatives agreed to work on a joint mission to send one teacher from each country into space with a Russian crew. Eleven U.S. candidates trained in Russia for 10 days.

"I was the first westerner to set foot in the Russian space center after the • ,/A� Wall (dividing East and West Berlin) EM-r- -- fell," said Tessmer. IL-�����---''--�����--' I He was in Baikonur, the Russian equivalent to Cape Canaveral, pushing buttons and watching, on gigantic screens, as the Soyuz and Mir came together in space. The Soyuz spacecraft was used to transport crews and cargo to and from the Mir Space Station.

In 1990, Tessmer was in Siberia discussing plans with career cosmonauts for an international flight to Mars. But fate intervened once again to prevent Tessmer from leaving Earth.

"Everything was ruined by the Russian revolution in 1991. The space program was scrapped with the end of the Gorbachev regime," said Tessmer.

The Russian revolution and the earlier Challenger tragedy ended the possibility of anyone, including teachers, from going into space for years to come, he said.

Although Tessmer isn't currently training for any space program, he hasn't quit trying to get a teacher into space.

"I would go (into space) in a heartbeat," said Tessmer.

It's not so much for the adventure, which he agrees would be incredible, but for teacher visibility, he said.

"Teachers must get into space again," he said. "Teachers need more visibility and they would achieve a higher status and gain more respect from the public and for themselves." EASTERN MICHIGAN UN IVERSrTY EMU HOME

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MTV viewers won't need a special introduction to some of the bands appearing at the Convocation Center and Pease Auditorium this fall. My Sept. 6, 2005 issue Chemical Romance, Alkaline Trio, Nickel Creek and Deanna Carter are just Dave Chapl)elle, some of the concerts students can look forward to during the school year. musical guests coming to In addition, comic David Chappelle ("The Chappelle Show' ) recently Convocation Center announced he also is coming to the EMU venue.

"The versatility of the Convocation Center allows us to host a multitude of By Abby Palmer events, which provides entertainment to the students and the community," said Cheryl Swanson, director of the Convocation Center.

Catch My Chemical Romance headlining at ...... _ the EMU Convocation FOCU§JlMJ] Center Saturday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m., with Alkaline Trio and Reggie and The Full Effect serving as the opening acts. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Based in New Jersey, My Chemical Romance is an alternative pop-rock and punk-pop band that has been compared to the band Thursday and, to a lesser degree, Cursive. Many of their songs are loud, fast, hyper and aggressive, but My CONVO CHEMISTRY: My Chemical Chemical Romance's work Romance comes to the EMU Convocation tends to be melodic and Center Saturday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. pop-minded. The five- Tickets are now on sale. man lineup got started in the early 2000s, when lead singer Gerad Way and drummer Matt Peliser tried to write songs together. In 2002, Eyeball Records released MCR's debut album, "I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love." Lyrically, the album is just as introspective as it is cathartic. In 2003, the band signed with Reprise/Warner Bros. and released their second album, "Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge," in late 2004. Their first single "I'm Not Okay (I Promise),"was a surprise hit and put MCR in the spotlight almost overnight.

Alkaline Trio is a dynamic mix of the typical "punk who cares" attitude tinged with a heavy dose of emotional tragedy and personal politics. The music of Alkaline Trio has a unique sound all its own and a diverse lyrical content to match. The band released their first full-length album, "Goddamnit," in 1998 and, after much local success throughout the Midwest, the band was able to put out another album. Entitled "From Here to Infirmary," the album was released in 200 1 and was the first major release on their newly signed deal with Vagrant Records. Alkaline Trio gained a national following when the album hit shelves, but it wasn't the breakthrough they were hoping for. The breakthrough came in May 2003 when they released their latest album, "Good Morning." Reggie and The Full Effect combine infectious melodies, sappy love songs; good-natured, offbeat shyness; and comic sensibility like virtually no other band before them. Their albums are full of skits, hooky pop songs and chunky guitar playing that appeal to fans of punk rock, emo (emotionally charged punk-rock) and hardcore alike. In 1998, Second Nature Recordings released their first album, playfully entitled, "Greatest Hits 1984-1987." Reggie and The Full Effect's new album - full of love, loneliness, lobsters, Canadians and Lionel Richie - is scheduled for release Feb. 18, 2006.

Tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations or www .ticketmaster.com, Tickets.com and the EMU Convocation Ticket Office, 487-2282.

Comic Dave Chappelle will perform his unique brand of humor Friday, Sept. 30, 8 p.m., at tne Convocation Center. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Chappelle entered the movie business via standup comedy. He honed his skills as a laid-back, yet socially attuned, comic in Washington, D.C. 's comedy clubs.

After making his movie debut as one -..-....., of the merry men in Mel Brooks' "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" (1993), Chappelle concentrated primarily on his comedy career ard appeared regularly on late nigtitand cable .:;.;...:..\!-.;.,-I television. He returned to films with small, yet key partsin two summer blockbusters: "The Nutty Professor" COMIC SENSE: Comic David and "Con Air." He also has lent his Chappelle will bring his humor voice to Comedy Central's puppet to the Convocation Center reality show ,"Crank Yankers." His Friday, Sept. 30, 8 p.m. characters on that show were a hit.

The following year, Comedy Central gave him his own program, "Chappelle's Show." The program offered searing social commentary while frequently pushing the boundaries of good taste. Season one of "Chappelle's Show" became the all-time best selling television show on DVD with 2 million units sold in 2004.

Starting Friday, Sept. 9, approximately 1,000 tickets designated only for EMU students are available for $32.50 each. Tickets are a11ailable ONLY at the EMU Convocation Center ticket office. No tickets will be sold by phone or through the Internet.

Country music enthusiasts will enjoy Deanna Carter Saturday, Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m., and Nickel Creek, Saturday, Oct. 22, 8 p.m., both at the Convocation Center.

At the age of 23, Carter picked up a guitar and attended endless writers' nights to pitch her songs. In 1992, her songs caught the attention of Jimmy Bowen, then head of Capitol Nashville. An album was recorded and released in Europe in early 1995 with a U.S. release date set. However, the album was never released. In August 1996, another album, "Did I Shave My Legs For This," had four number one hits and went quadruple platinum. She released another album in 1998, which went gold and was followed by two more Carter albums in 2003 and 2005.

Ticket information for Carter has yet to be announced.

Bluegrass revivalists, acoustic innovators and youth grass are just some of the terms that have been used to describe Nickel Creek in the past year. Since the release of their self-titled debut album two years ago, �,. •i s::..r.iiil,,:-·u,;, _. the band has received two Grammy 1 nominations, had a Top 20 spot on Billboard's Country Album chart, had three hit videos play on the Country Music Channel and was named in TIME Magazine as one of five "Music .-.ai!� Innovators for the Millennium." Most recently, they were honored with two Country Music Award nominations, Nickel Creek Horizon Award and Vocal Group of the Year.

The Ditty Bops will open for Nickel Creek. The Ditty Bops, the acclaimed duo of Amanda Barrett (vocals, mandolin and dulcimer) and Abby DeWald (vocals and guitar), have followed up the release of their self-titled debut album with a string of high-profile activities. Four of the duo's songs were featured on the new ABC-TV series, "Grey's Anatomy," and they started a new national tour last March. A stint band that played '20s covers in period costumes inspired the duo to make the Ditty Bops just as theatrical, if not as strictly traditional. Puppet shows, illustrations, fancy dresses and wigs give their live shows a hint of cabaret.

Doors for Nickel Creek and The Ditty Bops open at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $28.50 for reserved seating and are available at the Pease Auditorium and EMU Convocation Center box offices, 487-2282; Ticketmaster, (248) 645-6666; online at tickets.com, the ark.org or www.frankproductions.com.

For more information about the performances and tickets, call the Convocation Center at 487-2282. EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERS ITY EMU HOME

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DOUBLE LIFT TWINS: (from left) Twins Brittney and Brandi Hildreth, freshmen from Farmington Hills, lift a mini-refrigerator during student move-in day Sept. 3 .

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READY FOR YOUR CLOSEUP, PRESIDENT FALLON: (above left) Eastern Michigan University President John Fallon emotes during a scene with two EMU students from the Closeup Theatre Troupe, which performed a skit Sept. 4 as part of Fusion, EMU's new student orientation activities. The Closeup performance explored issues, choices and decisions that college students make.

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The Eastern Echo, Eastern Michigan University's student newspaper, celebrates its 125th anniversary this year with retrospectives on important events covered over the years, including (below) Sen. Robert F. Kennedy's visit to campus in 1967. In addition, Echo alumni are invited to a Homecoming tailgate Oct. 1 and a banquet is planned for the spring. The following are some interesting numbers about the Eastern Echo.

Circulation 10,000

Web hits 30,000 (per month)

Number of pages viewed 600,000 (per month)

Student staff Approximately 100

Cost to produce a regular issue $3,000

State/national/professional journalism awards 40-plus (since 2000)

Source: Kevin Devine, Director, Student Media

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The following are news briefs about important activities and events at Eastern Michigan University.

Sept. 6, 2005 issue • Meijer Madness event for students scheduled Sept. 8: Eastern News Briefs Michigan University students can pick up all kinds of free school supplies during Meijer Madness Thursday, Sept. 8, 7-11 p.m., at the Ypsilanti By Ron Podell Meijer store on Carpenter Road. This year's event will have a theme of College Survivor Night, reminiscent of the television show "Survivor." • M�r Madness Free transportation from EMU to the Ypsilanti Meijer will be available from event for students the following bus stops: Ann Street (near the First- Year Center), scheduled Sept. 8 Washtenaw Avenue (near McKenny Union) and Oak.vood (near the • Get registered to Hill/Hoyt residence halls). Last year, more than 6,000 EMU students vote participated. To participate, you must present EMU dentification, such as • On-Campus Fall your current EMU student ID card, driver's license or fall course printout. Job Fair �checttJled For questions, or if you would like to volunteer, call 487-2226 or e-mail Sept. 13 eric. [email protected]. • EMU Faculty/Staff AJ)_preciation N_lqh t • Get registered to vote: Free, non-partisan registration drives will be • 2005-06 student available to students who need to register to vote during the first two directo[Y weeks of school. The registration dates are: Thursd3y, Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-3 exch.1_sion� p.m., McKenny Union Atrium; Friday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Pray­ • World Colle� Harrold; Tuesday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., outside McKenny Union update (part of Student Organization Fair); and Thursday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Pray-Harrold. For more information, call Ed Golembiewski, elections coordinator, Pittsfield Twp., at (734) 822-3123.

• On-Campus Fall Job Fair scheduled Sept. 13: The On-Campus Fall ...... Job Fair is scheduled Tuesday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., outside _ McKenny Union. All campus departments are invited to attend. The event FICO�� is sponsored by Career Services. For more information, call Mary E. Jones at 487-1005.

• EMU Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night: The EMU Athletic Department invites all EMU faculty and staff to attend the football home opener versus Louisiana at Lafayette Saturday, Sept. 10, 6 p.m., Rynearson Stadium. Faculty and staff members have the opportunity to purchase as many tickets as they want for the discounted price of $5, and are encouraged to bring family and friends. A $5 chicken dinner will be available from University Dining Services. Grilling begins at 3:30 p.m. To order tickets or for more information, contact Scott Schultz in athletics, 487- 7859, or via e-mail at A LITTLEAPP RECIATION: [email protected]. EMU faculty and staff can attend the Sept. 10 home • 2005-06 student directory opener against Louisiana at exclusions: If you would like to be Lafayette for $5 and can excluded from the printed 2005-2006 buy as many tickets as they Eastern Michigan University Telephone want for that low price as Directory, please fill out a Student part of EMU Faculty/Staff Telephone Directory Exclusion form. Appreciation Night. These forms can be picked up at University Publications, McKenny Union Information Center, Campus Life, Records and Registration, Academic Advising Center, Admissions and University Communications. This form also can be found online at http://www.em ich. edu/telephones/stdntexcldirfrm .htm . Once completed, please send the form to Shannon Hamel, 18 Welch Hall, by Sept. 15, 2005. For more information call 487-4400.

• World College update: The activities of the World College are now being administered by the Office of Academic Programs Abroad. These include travel grants, academic exchanges with foreign institutions and the International Cultural Competence Institute. The World College is located in 103 Boone Hall. The phone number, fax number and e-mail address have not changed. For more information, please visit http://www.emich.edu/worldcolleqe/ EA STERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY EMU HOME

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"... It's so rewarding when I see students do well In upper-level mathematics classes after they have taken Math 97 or 98."

Jo Warner Teacher Placement Speclallst ...,;=--,. Developmental Mathematics

I love to teach at Eastern Michigan University because of each student's unique background and the amount of diversity on campus. Learning about the different cultures allows me to gain a new perspective on the way I teach my students that may even help improve the class.

I attended undergraduate and graduate school at Eastern, which is part of the reason why I was drawn back here. Even before I started attending or teaching here, I would talk to other people about their math experience at other universities, and none of them were as positive or had learned as much.

Some of the professors that I had during my college career were still teaching when I came back to the University. I was actually one of the first to teach the developmental mathematics program and it's so rewarding when I see students do well in upper-level mathematics classes after they have taken Math 97 or 98.

The people in the mathematics program are truly a great group of people to work with. I have never seen a group