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March 18, 2008 Volume 55, No. 26
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Articles Eastern Michigan University honors its best and brightest during its annual "Salute to Excellence" Week, March 24-31. The celebration showcases EMU's outstanding faculty, staff and students. EMU's "Salute to A schedule of the Week of Excellence events follows. Excellence" Week Graduate Research Fair kicks off March 24 The kicks off Loppnow, faculty EMU's annual Week of Excellence discuss budget issues Monday, March 24. The Graduate cRegents authorize Research Fair, now in its 10th year, issuance and delivery showcases outstanding research and creative projects by EMU's graduate of revenue bonds; students. The fair will include oral approve AFSCME presentations or poster/display sessions contract of: dissertation research, thesis I Presidential Scholars research, independent study projects, have diverse dreams, capstone experiences or special interests projects, examples of art and music, Undergraduate and outcomes from practicum and Symposium: EMU internship experience. student studies Graduate School Interim Dean Deb effects of Ambassador delaski-Smith, is pleased to have a Bridge on his record number of participants, 185, SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND: Biology Canadian hometown from every college and almost all of the major Carolyn Brejey displays a crayfish Reich-o-Meter: departments. Delaski-Smith said that she observed as part of her study of "Aquatic Invertebrates" at last year's Reichenbach students learn and gain valuable feedback when they present their Undergraduate Symposium. This year's attempts biggest research to students and faculty who event, part of Eastern Michigan blindside in are not familiar with their discipline. University's annual "Salute to Excellence" "Survivor" history Week, is scheduled Friday, March 28, in cMaryland, Michigan "You are forced to carefully articulate in the Student Center Ballroom. State highlight 2008 order to explain to people who don't football road schedule understand your discipline. The ability to successfully break down the language Photo: Search for so the everyday reader can understand is really how individuals succeed as a CAS dean continues professional," she said. Photo: Bruce Weinstein gives Oral presentations begin at 9 a.m. and will take place throughout the Student Center. keynote during Ethos Poster presentations will be shown at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. Lunch and an Week awards ceremony is scheduled for 12: 15 p.m. Photo: EMU' Theatre's More on this story... "The Exonerated Photo: Andrew Keen .... discusses dangers of FOC i� Wikipedia cBy the numbers cBriefs c.Jobsline Why I work at Eastern Michigan University EMU HOME
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Eastern Michigan Universi:y honors its best and brightest during its annual "Salute to Excellence" We:k, March 24-31. The celebration showcases EMU's outstanding faculty. staff and students.
A schedule of the Week o; Excellence events follows. March 18, 2008 issue EMU's Salute to Excellence The Graduate Week kicks off March 24 Research Fair kicks off EMU's annual Week of Excellence Monday, March 24. By Krystin Jarrell The Graduate Research Fair, now in its 10th year, showcases outstanding research and creative projects by EMU's graduate I students. The fair will include oral presentations or poster/display sessions of: dissertation research, thesis research, independent study projects, capstone experiences or special pro ts j , MEDAL WINNER: Graduate student Emily examp ! es o r art and Wilson-Tobin proudly displays the Gerri Collins mus,c, and out comes _ Medal she was awarded at last year's Graduate f. r m p act ,cum an d � � Research Fair. She is flanked by Don Loppnow, in ern_s ,p EMU's executive vice president and provost; experience. and Deb deLaski-Smith, interim dean of the Graduate School Graduate School. Interim Dean Deb delaski-Smith, is pleased to have a record number of participants, 185, from every college and almost all of the departments. Delaski-Smith said that students learn and ;:iain valuable feedback when they present their research to students and faculty who are not familiar with their discipline.
"You are forced to carefully articulate in order to explain to people who don't understand your ciscipline. The ability to successfully break down the language so the everyday reader can understand is really how individuals succeed as a professional," she said.
Oral presentations begin at 9 a.m. and will take place throughout the Student Center. Poster xesentations will be shown at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. Lunch and an awards ceremony is scheduled for 12:15 p.m.
Jeanette Adams, a chenist from the Library of Congress, is the Sigma Xi keynote speaker. Adams will present, "Preserving the Nation's Cultural Heritage Through Chemistry: Analytical Materials Science at the Library of Congress," at 5:30 p.m., in the Student Center Auditorium. For more information, call 487-0042.
The Employee Service Recognition Breakfast is set for Tuesday, March 25, 8:30 a.m., Student Center Ballroom. The program begins at 8:30 a.m. with a breakfast. Retirees and employees of EMU will be recognized for 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service. Each honoree will receive a brochure from which tc order an individual gift. For more information, call
Jeanette Hassan at 487-3195 . �� ����� � .-��� � ��� ---����--,The Student Gold Medallion Awards are scheduled Tuesday, March 25, 3:30 p.m., Student Center Grand Ballroom. The ceremony celebrates excellence and honors students who have made significant leadership and community service GOOD AS GOLD: These EMU students were Gold contributions Medallion Award aominees/winners during 2007. within the This year's Student Gold Medallion Awards are Division of scheduled Tuesday, March 25, 3:30 p.m., Ballroom, Student Affairs, Student Center. as well as student organizations and student organization advisers who have made a positive impact on the University. Award cctegories include student ambassador, advocacy, leadership, mentorship, st:l.Jdent employee performance, volunteerism, graduate assistant i:;erfornance and service delivery. The Gold Medallion is the most prestigiou� awar:Jpresented by the Division of Student Affairs.
"These awards mean a lot to the students who win," said Mike Erwin, interim associate vice president of student affairs. "They give thank-you speeches and hugs, but what is most important is the recognition they get from their peers. That is V'lho they care about the most."
For more informatioo, call McClure at 487-2390.
The Celebration of Faculty Excellence Awards will be presented Wednesday, March 26, 2:30-4 p.m., Student Center Ballroom. A reception with hors d'ouvres will follow the ceremony. The Ronald W. Collins Distinguished Faculty Awards are the DISTINGUISHED COMPANY: These EMU faculty took highlight of the home the Ronald W. Collins Distinguished Faculty awards Awards last year. From left, Ann Orr, assistant ceremony. This profess,:>r of special education(Teaching I Award); is the highest Linda Lewis-White, professor of teacher education award that any (Teaching II Award); Gregg Barak, professor of faculty member sociology, anthropology and criminology can earn from (Scholarly/Creative Activity); and Jessica "Decky" Eastern Ah!xander (Service to the University), associate Michigan professor of communication and theatre arts. University. Awards will be presented in the categories of Teaching I (0-4 years of teaching), Teachin� II (fr;e or more years), Creative Activity, Research I (0-4 years of teact'ing), Research II (five or more years) and Service to the University. In additio,, faculty who have received sabbatical leaves, scholarly and artistic recognition awards academic service-learning fellowships and Provost's Research awards for new faculty also will be recognized. Faculty Colloquium For the first time, a will take place before the ceremony. This showcase will give faculty an opportunity to share their creative ard scholarly work in a conference-like setting with the EMU community. Presentations and poster sessions will precede the faculty excellence awards.
For more information, call Akosua Slough at 487-0889. Founders Day Breakfast/Staff Gold Medallion Awards The are scheduled Thursday, March 27, 8:15-10:30 a.m., Student Center Ballroom. This program honors persons or groups who have made significant, ongoing contributions to the success of divisional programs, activities or services.
"Winning a Gold Medallion is like winning an Academy Award," said Cathie McClure, executive secretary for the office of student affairs.
For more information, call Cathie McClure at 487-2390. College of Education Celebration of Excellence The is scheduled Thursday, March 27, 3:30 p.m., Student Center Ballroom A. Light refreshments will be served before and after the program. This event honors students from various fields of the COE. This event is by invitation only. For information, call Amy Eastman 487-7120, extension 2543. Undergraduate Symposium The is scheduled Friday, March 28, 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., at various locations in the Student Center. This event is free and open to the public.
Approximately 300 students and 157 faculty sponsors will participate in the event. All colleges and the majority of departments will be involved.
"Students view this opportunity as one of the most significant extracurricular activities during their college experience. They get a chance to illustrate their success in a conference-like setting that prepares them for future career paths. This is an honor for students to participate in and I hope they leave feeling proud of what they've achieved," said Wendy Kivi, communication and theater arts event coordinator.
Neeta Delaney, president and CEO of ArtServe Michigan, will be the keynote speaker. She will speak during the Symposium luncheon, scheduled 1-2:30 p.m., in the Student Center Ballroom.
Faculty and tutors who have helped the Holman Learning Center make a difference in theFacu liveslty of and students Tutor this Appreciation past year will be honored during the Eighth Annual Day, Monday, March 31, 3-5 p.m., Student Center Ballroom.
Faculty, lecturer, tutor and supplemental instruction leader awards will be presented. The Holman Learning Center provides supplemental instruction to students; tutors for a variety of subjects' skill-building workshops; testing accommodations; and has a first-year academic support program. For more information, call 487-2133. College Althoughof Business it falls outside the realm of the weeklong celebration, the has its annual awards banquet Friday, April 11, 5:30-9 p.m., Student Center Ballroom. Students with high academics, scholarships and awards will be honored. Faculty awards are given for Outstanding Teaching, Outstanding Research and Outstanding Service. A Staff Achievement Award also will be given. EMU HOME
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Eastern Michigan University's 2008-2009 budget outlook sounds familiar.
It will largely be determined by enrollment numbers, which will, in turn, determine a tuition increase that could range anywhere from 5 percent to 9 percent, according to March 18, 2008 issue an early working draft of the budget. Loppnow, faculty discuss budget The University's draft budget was discussed during a meeting between faculty and planning for FY2009 Don Loppnow, EMU's provost and executive vice president, at the Student Center March 10.
According to numbers provided in a handout by Loppnow at the By Ron Podell meeting, Eastern Michigan's net shortfall for FY2009 could range anywhere from $2.4 million to $7 .6 million depending on scenarios that factor in various enrollment numbers and tuition increases. For example, if EMU enjoys a 1 percent enrollment increase for next fall, coupled with a 9 percent tuition increase, the budget deficit would be $2.4 million. If fall enrollment projections were minus 2 percent- the worst figure forecast - and tuition was raised 5 percent, the budget deficit would be $7.6 million.
"This is an example of where we are. The budget picture becomes clearer in the next couple of months as we sharpen our pencils," Loppnow said Janice Stroh, EMU's vice president for business and finance.
However, some faculty say they want the administration to be more proactive with the upcoming budget to avoid a repeat of last year when Academic Affairs was forced to take the brunt of a large budget cut at the eleventh hour.
"I want us to prevent what happened last July," said Howard Bunsis, an EMU professor of accounting and former AAUP president. "That is going to affect new faculty hiring."
Currently, EMU's enrollment and credit hour numbers are down approximately 2 percent for the current winter semester. While he was not sure what the reasons were, Loppnow surmised it was likely a combination of a sagging economy, campus safety and security concerns, and students taking fewer credits during a semester than they did previously.
"Our enrollment issues are what we worry about for the budget. More than 70 percent of our operating budget is based on tuition," Loppnow said.
The University is expected to receive approximately $77.8 million, or a 2.3 percent increase, from the state for FY2009 under Gov. Granholm's proposal. However, that 2.3 percent is the minimum all state universities are to receive. Some universities, including the traditional research universities - including the University of Michigan and Wayne State - are expected to receive upwards of a 3.2 percent increase in state funding.
Loppnow expecs that there will be some political "arm-wrestling" about the percentage differentials.
"We think the governor's proposal of 3 percent overall is fine," Loppnow said. "But, we believe every university should receive 3 percent. Three percent is just trying to keep up with costs. We feel everyone should get that, not just some universities."
On a bright note, Pray-Harrold is listed at the top of Granholm's capital outlay budget for next year. Under her proposal, EMU would receive $44 million of the $57 million needed to renovate EMU's oldest and largest classroom building. Pray-Harrold has been on the Board of Regents' capital outlay request list for at least the past eight years. Eastern Michigan hasn't received capital outlay dollars from the state since 1996.
While those numbers appear solid, the administration and faculty - based on
meeting comments - have to come to some understanding about what the real budget numbers are. Stroh indicated EMU is starting out in the hole going into the next budget cycle. Faculty say EMU's financial situation is not that dire and that the administration needs to factor in revenues to get a more accurate budget picture.
Jamin Eisenbach, an EMU professor of biology, suggested the University hire an outside firm to "come up with a reconciliation for where the budget stands."
"We're really bad off or not so bad off," Eisenbach said.
"We've had a recent history of talking past each other," Loppnow said. "We should all sit in the same room."
Despite that difference in the way each side views the budget numbers, it was made clear that no major budget cuts were on the horizon - at least not during the current fiscal year.
Eisenbach "I've been hearing rumors that there is going to be a mammoth cut. No, we're not cutting anything," Loppnow said. "Any rumors about some draconian cut this fiscal year; it will not happen. If there is any shortfall this year, it will be addressed in the next fiscal year budget." EMU HOME
The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents authorized the issuance and delivery of general revenue bonds at a special meeting March 14 at the Eagle Crest Golf Center. March 18, 2008 issue Regents authorize "The University will save hundreds of thousands of dollars in monthly interest issuance and delivery payments by issuing new bonds with a different bond structure," said Janice M. of revenue bonds; Stroh, vice president of business and finance at EMU. approve AFSCME contract Increasing defaults in the residential subprime mortgage market have had a severe negative impact on the bond insurance companies, which have provided credit enhancement to the University's Series 2001 and Series 2006A variable rate demand By Ward Mullens bonds.
The two insurance companies that insured the University bonds, XL Capital and Financial Guaranty Insurance Company (FGIC), have each had their ratings downgraded as a result of losses they -·--- have incurred and are expected to incur on securities tied to pools FOG �LiIIJ of residential subprime mortgages. Stroh In response, EMU is seeking alternative credit facilities to replace the existing credit structures.
In other business, the Regents approved the collective bargaining agreement between Eastern Michigan University and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 25 Local 3866.
AFSCME Council 25 Local 3866 represents approximately 200 skilled tradespersons, groundskeepers, dining service employees and custodians at EMU.
The four-year contract is retroactive to July 1, 2007, and runs through June 30, 2011. The union ratified the contract Feb. 6, 2008.
The new contract includes a compensation-wage adjustment package of a 2.5 percent across-the-board increase in the first year and wage-only increases, based on rank, in the second and third years of the contract. There is a 3 percent across-the-board wage increase for all members of the bargaining unit in the fourth year of the contract.
Also included are enhancements to health care and the employees' retirement plan. EMU HOME
Editor's Note: This is the first in a series of three articles profiling Eastern Michigan University's 14 Presidential Scholars.
The Presidential Scholarship is a four-year award that pays 30 credit hours (15 per MarchPresidential 18, 2008 Scholars issue semester) per year of in-state tuition, housing, food allowance and mandatory fees. have diverse dreams, Students who receive these scholarships must live in University residence halls the interests first two years of the award, complete at least 15 credit hours per semester and maintain a 3.5 GPA.
Scholarship recipients are selected during EMU's annual Presidential Scholarship By Krystin Jarrell Competition. Awards are based on a competitive exam. To compete, high school seniors must have either a 3.7 GPA or a 3.5 to 3.69 GPA, with a minimum 25 ACT or 1,150 SAT score. Each scholarship winner also must complete a successful interview.
This year, 14 students were found deserving of the honor. Profiles of the first five are provided below. Joanna Abeli
The scholarship was not the only reason Joanna Abeli had her eye on EMU. She committed to EMU mainly because of the Japanese program.
"Eastern has an amazing Japanese program," she said.
According to her plan, Abeli will receive her bachelor's degree in Japanese from EMU; relocate to Japan to teach English; come back to the United States to attend graduate school for a degree in marine archeology; and then head back to Japan to study.
Pirates from the early 1900s have influenced her interest in marine archeology. "I think they lived a very interesting lifestyle," she said.
Not surprisingly, Japanese is her favorite class. She joined the Abe Ii Japanese Student Association, Quest and Best Buddies. In the Best Buddies program, volunteers are paired with an emotionally or physically challenged individual and the two spend time together.
"My best buddy and I like to watch movies. It's a great program because you are getting volunteer hours for just hanging out with someone," she said.
In addition to academics and extracurricular activities, Abeli works Night Watch, checking students into Downing Hall. She usually works 1-4 a.m., and wakes up for Japanese class at 9 a.m.
"I only work a couple nights a week, so it's not bad. Plus I love waking up for Japanese," she said. Fatemeh Abdollah
Fatemeh Abdollah's parents have been preparing her for college since she was able to read.
"Every subject - from astronomy to zoology - with a little Nancy Drew in between could be easily found; you just had to look," she said about growing up in her house.
Reading paid off for this young woman. When she began ninth grade, she realized she had read every required book while she was in sixth grade. So, she tested out of the class and went on to a higher level. During her first semester at EMU, she took a graduate course in syntax because she had, while in high school, already taken four linguistics courses at the University of Michigan. While it was clear Abdollah was not challenged enough in high school, this does not Abd O II ah seem to be an issue at Eastern.
"When I finish something here, there's always something else for me to work on. I go stir-crazy without giving myself enough to do," she said.
Abdollah was accepted to work for the Linguist List, where she is the only undergraduate student employed. The aim of the Linguist List is to provide a forum where academic linguists can discuss linguistic issues and exchange linguistics information.
"It's a great accomplishment," she said.
A double major in linguistics and computer science, Abdollah hopes to start a film club and an undergraduate linguistics club while at EMU.
Kishavan Bhola
After he earned a first-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, at the age of 13, Kishavan Bhola realized he was unstoppable.
"I knew it was one of those unforgettable moments of life," he said.
He zipped through high school, maintaining a 4.3 grade point average. When it came time to decide where to attend college, Bhola visited EMU. After meeting the administrators, touring the campus and seeing his residence hall, Bhola decided EMU was the place for him.
"The biggest factor in my decision was the people," he said.
There is no doubt that Bhola wants to be involved around campus. He is vice president of the R.H.A. Leadership Board in Downing Hall, and started a chess club in Downing that he wants to become schoolwide. He is planning to join the Tae Kwon Do Club Bhola and anything math or physics-related.
Although, he is currently undecided about a major, Bhola enjoys math and physics. His honors class, "Quest for Power," is the highlight of his classes because the professors are able to interest him even though history usually does not.
Bhola is happy with his decision to attend EMU. He loves the environment and the small class sizes.
"You can always get one-on-one with a professor if you need to, and my floor, the second floor, is like a community. We all know each other," he said.
Benjamin Crumm
Benjamin Crumm has experienced more than some twice his age. Having his own radio show, producing a documentary film, writing reviews for the Detroit Free Press, and traveling around the world are highlights from this scholar's experiences.
"To be honest, I decided to come to EMU because it was free," he said matter-of-fact. "But, I really am enjoying it. Eastern has the best history professors and really good faculty."
The history professors are important to Crumm because they are helping to carve the path for his future career. He is double majoring in history and area studies of Africa.
Traveling to Kenya, with his church's youth group, helped him decide his future career goals. Crumm had many realizations while in Kenya. One occurred when he met a young Kenyan boy while visiting one of the school buildings. The boy's passion for learning was evident when he enthusiastically taught Crumm the entire history of Africa.
"I realized this boy was like me in mind, but not in circumstances. He was in one of the country's poorest schools. I like to think he'll Crumm become a lawyer, but I know that's a high expectation," he said. Sadly realizing that this smart, young boy would probably be another mark on the poverty line, Crumm decided to pursue law school to work overseas with an international charity.
Crumm loves his "Culture in the Holocaust" class because it is broken up into three sections with three different professors covering different dynamics of the Holocaust.
Although Crumm is enjoying residence hall life, his classes are the best part of EMU. He may join the forensics team because speaking will be an important element of his future. Patrick Davis
A list of activities and positions of rank; community service obligations filled; numerous honors and awards; a 4.3 GPA and a 33 composite score on the ACT is the description of a "well-rounded" high school student. Patrick Davis defines the term.
His profound commitment to academics did not prevent his participation in extracurricular activities or community service. The dedication Davis displayed in high school followed him to EMU.
"In addition to the scholarship, I chose Eastern because of the guidance from the administration and the size of the university. It's perfect," said Davis.
A math major, looking at an economics minor, Patrick loves to perform. He has formed meaningful friendships as a member of EMU's Choir and Vocal Jazz Ensemble.
Davis smiles when discussing his future career path.
"I want to be a math professor at a university, but being an Davis actuary advanced accountant is a practical job. I want to leave my options open for now," he said.
Earning a perfect 36 on the math section of the ACT coincides perfectly with his chosen career path. Because of his love of performing, Davis has contemplated a minor in theater performance.
"I took an acting class and really enjoyed it and, eventually, I would like to do something in drama before the end of my college career," he said. His extensive list of achievements support the self-inflicted stress Davis endures. But, his perfectionism has most recently earned him the rank of Eagle Scout.
"Fortunately, over the years, I have been able to tone down my self-imposed stress. But, it is still a personal demon that I must face every day," he said. EMU HOME
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For most people, research begins in a formal environment; either in a laboratory or a classroom, for example. For EMU senior Don Lafreniere, research begins at home, in Sandwich, Ontario. March 18, 2008 issue In his first appearance at the Undergraduate Symposium, EMU student studies Lafreniere, representing the geography and geology department, effects of Ambassador will give an oral presentation, "The Settlement of Sandwich, Bridge on his Canadian Ontario, Canada: From Regional Capital to Blighted Urban hometown Vi llage." His presentation will be featured at 10 a.m. in room 304 of the Student Center during the Undergraduate Symposium March 28. By Amy Clark Sandwich, Ontario, located just southwest of Windsor, is Lafreniere's hometown. In his research, Lafreniere began to look at what possible changes could have occurred to affect the condition of Sandwich from past to present. Lafreniere "Forces on one particular location can be enormous," Lafreniere said. "You have demographic changes, environmental changes, sociological changes and many other factors."
Within the history of Sandwich, one specific condition - transportation - was a constant in his research findings.
According to Lafreniere, what made his hometown move from a regional capitol to a blighted village was the relationship it had, or lack thereof, with the city of Detroit. Transportation issues regarding streetcars, steam ferries, boats and the Ambassador Bridge have all played a part in the evolving of Sandwich into a village.
"The Ambassador Bridge is a physical barrier between Sandwich and Windsor, anj this effectively shut off Sandwich from the growth of Windsor," Lafreniere said.
Lafreniere's project will identify some possible explanations for the changes that Sandwich has gone through over the years, and also allow for future implications, such as the current discussion to construct a new bridge betweffl Windsor and Detroit. Lafreniere hopes to apply some of his research and findings to new and current situations, including the second bridge.
"I look at this modern discussion about where the road (for the projected new bridge) will go and it is impacting the same underrepresented populations that it has in the past," Lafrenie·e said. "We hope to represent everyone when making decisions that will impact communities and neighborhoods, but it's just not happening."
Only in his second semester at EMU, and a member of the Honors College, Lafreniere connected with his faculty sponsor, Chris Mayda, through a geography course and an honors contract.
Mayda, an associate professor of geography and geology, and Lafreniere, have come a long way BRIDGE TO NOWHERE: While since their initial meeting. Mayda recently many use the Ambassador finished a text in which Lafreniere provided Bridge as a way to commute maps and illustrations. This text inspired a between Detroit and Canada, special topics class that Lafreniere aided in EMU student Don Lefreniere creating and organizing. Their relationship and said the bridge created a understanding of the importance of geography as a discipline inspired Lafreniere's participation physical barrier between in the Symposium. Sandwich, Ontario, and Windsor, cutting off the growth of Sandwich from Windsor. The dilemma is the subject of Lefreniere's Undergraduate Symposium project. <'.\ ITlL, , � rr�::!z.r-qim , · f"" -·,J�-� ,.-"'fl'< II )f EMU HOME
Editor's Note: Chart the progress of Eastern Michigan University junior Erik Reichenbach on "Survivor Micronesia " each week at the "Reich-0-Meter. " Reichenbach is a member of the revised Mataka! tribe (a mix of Survivor" fa ns and March 18, 2008 issue fa vorites) who are squaring offagainst the Airia Tribe, also a fu sion of fa ns and Reich-0-Meter: fa vorites. Th e show usually airs at 8 p.m. Th ursday on CBS, but will be broadcasr at Reichenbach attempts 8 p.m. Wednesday this week due to the NCM To urnament. biggest blindside in The beginning of the sixth episode of "Survivor Micronesia" was a rude awakening "Survivor" history for Eastern Michigan University's Erik Reichenbach.
Returning to camp after just seeing his ally, Joel Wright, blindsided and voted the island, Erik realized, from this point forward, he wasn't going to to be able to off By Ron Podell maintain his core values and expect to win the $1 million prize.
"I felt pretty shafted to see Joel go. Those guys are as tough as nails. You cannot trust the ...... favorites. They're tanks. They have armor on. If the playing field has been lowered to lying and FOC I� just tricking people straight to their face, I think I may just have to do some of that," Erik said as he addressed the camera.
Reichenbach didn't lie, but he certainly did his best to blow the game wide open. With Chet Welch begging to go home because of a nagging ankle injury, Erik and fellow fan Tracy PL YING THE GAME: rik said they had Favorite Ami Cusack on their side, � � _ creating a prime opportunity to vote out Cirie Re1che�bach, an EMU 1un_ior, Fields, who had already masterminded two key tak�s t1m� out t� stra�eg1zE: d rmg e 1sode six of Sur 1vor votes. But, Erik upped the ante and threw out � � � .. the possibility of taking out Ozzy Lusth, the M1crones1a: Fans vs. Favorites. player Erik idolized as a TV viewer.
Erik pleaded with Chet to make the play happen.
"You can help take Ozzy down. He's not expecting it. It would be the craziest play ever in the history of this game if you help us do this," Erik said, with Tracy by his side. " ...If you would do this, it would be the biggest gift you could give us on the way out. Me and Tracy would be so grateful that you could use your last dying breath to do something for us in this game."
Chet said he would consider it. The ploy would have worked.
During Tribal Council, Ozzy told Survivor host Jeff Probst that everyone knows Olet is going home. Ozzy did not play the immunity idol when Probst asked if anyone wanted to use it before the vote.
In the end, Chet got his wish and was voted off the island.
Erik was likely motivated by a conversation he had with Tracy earlier in the episode. Tracy told Erik he's likely the next target and that the other tribe doesn't want to compete with him.
"That pisses me off," Erik said.
While Erik is looking like a future target to vote off, a number of other plot points developed. Jonathan Penner, a member of the revised Airia tribe, was forced to leave the game due to an infection in his knee. A medic told him the infection was spreading to his lymph nodes and was life-threatening if surgery was not performed. Penner's tribe was emotionally devastated to lose him.
Jason Siska, an original member of the Fans and now a member of the new Airia tribe, was sent, with Chet, to Exile Island after the reward challenge. While there, Jason found what he thought was the individual immunity idol. In reality, it is a -ake idol that Ozzy had carved and placed under the rock where he had previously found the real immunity idol. EMU HOME Feature
The Eastern Michigan University football team recently announced their 2008 schedule. The team will play an eight-game Mid-American Conference schedule and four non-conference games against Army, Indiana State, Maryland and Michigan State. The Homecoming game is against Northern Illinois Sept. 27. MarchMaryland, 18, 2008 Michigan issue State highlight 2008 The schedule is as follows. football road schedule INDIANA Thursday,STATE Aug. 28
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Army Saturday, Oct. 11 at GEARING UP FOR THE GRIDIRON: Eastern Michigan University recently announced AKRON* its 2008 football schedule. Highlights Saturday, Oct. 18 include non-conference road games against Army, Maryland and Michigan Ball State. State*Saturday, Oct. 25 at
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DEAN SEAROi: James Schiffer, professor and head of the English department at Northern Michigan University, makes a point during his open forum on campus March 13. Schiffer is one of si::: candidates for Eastern Michigan University's dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Yolanda Niemann, special assistant to the dean, Washington Stace University, was the first candidate interviewed. She came to campus March 10. Carol Richardson, a professor from the University of Michigan, interviewed March 17.
Upcoming candidate interviews include:: Robert Ulin, professor and chair, department of anthropology, Western Michigan University, Wednesday, March 19; Thomas Venner, professor and head, art department, Eastern Michigan Univers:ity, Tuesday, March 25; and Jude Nixon, director, The Honors College, Oakland University, Monday, March 31. With the exception of Nixon, all forums are scheduled 3:30-4:30 p.m., in 20 1 Welch Hall. Nixon's open forum will take place in room G03, Halle Library. For more information about the search, contact David Woike, department head of music and dance, 487-0244, or e-mail [email protected] ....FOC ilWJJ 17
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ETHICS ADVICE: Bruce Weinstein, known as the "Ethics Guy", makes a point during his presentation before a large crowd in the Eagle Crest Conference Center at Marriott March 14. Weinstein, the ethics columnist for Businessweek.com, was the keynote speaker for the College of Business's Ethos Week celebration, which took place March 10-14. Weinstein has appeared on a number of national programs, including "The Today Show", "Good Morning.... America " and "Anderson Cooper 360." FO ,JiJD EMU HOME
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THE EXONERATED: During this scene from EMU Theatre's production of "The Exonerated," Sunny Jacobs (seated, played by Allison Porta, a junior from Gaylord) is a suspect being interrogated by two Florida police officers played by (above, from left) Steffen Dziczek, a senior from Dearborn; and Tom Foley, a junior from Tennessee. The production, directed by Lee Stille, concluded its run in Quirk Theatre March 16. .... FOC IJJjD EMU HOME
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WORRIED ABOUT WIKIPEDIA: Andrew Keen makes a point during his presentation, "The Dangers of Wikipedia," in the Student Center Ballroom March 6. Keen, author of "The Cul: of the Amateur: How Today's Internet is Killing Our Culture," discussed the anarchism of an apen-source knowledge system in which there is an absence of central intellectual authorities. Marshall Poe, who has published several articles about Wikipedia and is this year's Thelma McAndless Scholar, p ovided a counterpoint. The discussion was part of the Wikipedia Lecture Series, sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences, and Campus Life. Photo by Babs Rambold FOC.... I� EMU HOME EMU by tl1e 11tnnbers :
Eastern Michigan University undergraduate students will present their research topics through oral and poster presentations at the 28th Annual Undergraduate Symposium Friday, March 28, 8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., in the EMU Student Center. Participating students have been supported and mentored throughout the year by EMU faculty. Below, Michael Camilleri presents "Temporal Variation in Activity among Species of Bat" at the 2007 Undergraduate Symposium.
Undergraduate students presenting 313
Oral presentations 178
Poster presentations 77
Faculty sponsors 157
Departments/programs/schools represented 28 5 (all) Colleges Source: Wendy Kivi, Event Coordinator, Undergraduate Symposium EMU HOME News Briefs
The following are news briefs about important activities and events happening at Eastern Michigan University. • Biology department roundtable discussion: MarchNews 18,Briefs 2008 issue The roundtable discussion By Ron Podell for the biology department program review is Tuesday, • Biology department March 18, 2-4 p.m., room roundtable 300, Halle Library. The discussion roundtable discussion is BIOLOGY ROUNDTABLE: A roundtable • Self-service finance open to interested parties discussion for the biology department tab on my.emich on campus, and is the program review is Tuesday, March 18, 2-4 • The Four Seasons mechanism for clarification p.m., room 300, in Halle Library. • Academic of any points of oversight, Service-Learning confusion or disagreement Faculty members in the department's sought program reviews. If you • Women of have any questions, please Excellence Awards contact Dondi Goerlitz, Luncheon 487-0 169, or e-mail • Annual Graduate Art [email protected]. Show • Self-service finance tab on my.emich: • Sit-Down Saturdays A new tab on my.emich, a • Jazz Dinner Dance self-service finance tab, is designed to make budget monitoring, scheduled April 12 development and analysis much simpler. The introduction of the system is a • Eat. Drink and Be big step in the business and finance division's plan to increase transparency Larry and access to financial information at EMU. Demonstrations of the new tool • Budget available are scheduled: Wednesday, March 19, 9-10 a.m.; Monday, March 24, 3-4 • Spring and summer p.m.; and Wednesday, March 26, 10-11 a.m. All demonstrations will take tuition waivers place in the Halle Library Auditorium. • The Four Seasons: University Gallery presents, "The Four Seasons," an exhibit that showcases the responses of a dozen EMU alumni who traveled to the Jean Noble Parsons Center to experience seasonal changes in an undisturbed natural environment in rural Benzie County, Mich. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics and textiles will be on display. The exhibit runs through Thursday, March 20. For more information, call Larry Newhouse, 487-0465. • Academic Service-Learning Faculty members sought: The Office of Academic Service-Learning is accepting applications for full-time tenure track faculty members who are interested in becoming a fall 2008 academic service-learning faculty member. As an AS-L faculty member, faculty would receive one course released time for fall 2008; attend a weekly, two-hour semester-long seminar of sharing, exploring and learning about AS-L with four to five other faculty members; and revise a course syllabus which integrates an AS-L experience. Deadline to apply is March 21. For more information, call or e-mail Kathy Stacey, 487-6570, or [email protected] • Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon: The Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon, sponsored by the EMU Women's Center, is scheduled Wednesday, April 9, 1-2:30 p.m., Ballroom B, Studert Center. The awards are designed to acknowledge those members of the campus community who enhance and make a positive difference in the lives of women at EMU. Nominations are due to the Women' Center by March 28. For more information, call 487-4282, or e-mail emu [email protected] • Annual Graduate Art Show: The Annual Graduate Art Show, which features the work of the art department's graduate students, runs through March 28, Ford Gallery. A variety of media and subject matter will be represented. The exhibit coincides with the Graduate Research Fair. For more information, call 487-1268. Sit-Down Saturdays: • Sit-Down Saturdays provide a opportunity for graduate students and transfer students (new undergraduates are welcome, too) to talk directly to an admissions counselor about admission and enrollment at EMU. The normal application fee will be waived for all students who apply for admission during Sit-Down Saturdays. The next one is scheduled March 29, 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the Welcome Center, second floor, EMU Student Center. Everyone who enrolls also will be entered into a drawing for three free credit hours for fall term 2008. For questions, call 1-800-GO-TO-EMU or visit www.emich.edu/admissions. Jazz Dinner Dance scheduled April 12: • Step out on the town and enjoy an evening of jazz at Ea stern Michigan University's annual Jazz Dinner Dance, Saturday, April 12, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Student Center Ballroom, 900 Oakwood Street, on EMU's main campus in Ypsilanti. This year's theme is a luau. Guests will enjoy music by The Couriers and the EMU Jazz Ensemble. Student ballroom dancers also will perform and provide dance instructions. Dress is semi-formal. The event benefits the jazz program in EMU's Department of Music and Dance, and the Al Townsend Endowed Scholarship in the College of Arts and Sciences. Tickets cost $60 per person. For reservations, contact Heather Chasey, [email protected], or call 487-0277. Eat, Drink and Be Larry: • The man who added the catchphrases, "Git-R-Done" and "Lord, I Apologize," is coming to EMU. Dan Whitney, known better as "Larry the Cable Guy," performs his stand-up brand of comedy Saturday, April 19, 8 p.m., Convocation Center. Tickets cost $42.75 (plus applicable fees). Tickets for $32.75 and a $20 student price with student ID have been added. For tickets, call 487-2282. Budget available: • Business and finance has made the General Fund 2003-2007 budget vs. actual report available. The re:iort reflects actual spending by division, area of concentration, department and class expense. To view the report go to, GIT-R-DONE: Larry https ://www.emich.edu/budget/files/index.php the Cable Guy For questions, call financial services, 487-3328. performs live at the Spring and summer tuition waivers : Convocation Center • The April 19. deadlines for employee and employee spouse/dependents tuition waiver application submission for Spring Term 2008 is Thursday, May 8, and Summer Term 2008 is Thursday, July 3. Failure to turn in an application on time will result in the application being denied. Please submit them to Human Resources, 140 McKenny Hall. For questions, contact Karyn Jones, 487-1052. EMU HOME \Vhv r \-\'Ork at ' L.1slen1 l\lichigan University ·,
March 18, 2008 issue
"There is nothing that makes my day bette� than seeing someone, who is ready to throw their computer out the window, grateUI because e were able to r-esolve the issue.
When I was offered the opportunity in 2000 to work at Eas:ern Michigan University, I felt like I was coming home. I received my undergraduate degree in secondary teaching from EMU in 1986.
I enjoy working as the associate director of the division of information technology because I like helping people. Everyone on campus is a potential customer of the IT departnent. We always are running around helping students use my.emich and fixing computers for faculty members.
Computers are so integrated into almost everything people do on campus. So, we take our support role very seriously at the Help Desk. There is nothing that makes my d3y better than seeing soneone, who is ready to throw their computer out the window, grateful because we were able to resolve the issue.
My favorite day of the year is freshman move-in day during Labor Day weekend. Walking around and interacting with the new students and their families is rewarding. I spend most of my day talking to parents and assuring them that their sons and daughters are in good hands at EML.