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73-466: The Taylor Sportsplex is a sports facility owned by and located in the City of Taylor, Michigan. The indoor facility contains four arenas that host a variety of sporting events—especially ice hockey and soccer—and a variety of special events. The Taylor Sportsplex is a premiere sports facility owned by the City of Taylor, Michigan. It contains four arenas—two are used primarily for ice hockey and figure skating;

146-469: A National Pan-Hellenic Council , College Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council Interfraternity Council comprises eight fraternities, and the Panhellenic Council is made up of nine sororities. National Pan-Hellenic Council consists of 9 historically African-American fraternities and sororities, five fraternities and four sororities. Alpha Sigma Tau , a national Panhellenic sorority

219-427: A 2.0 overall grade point average (or better). The enrolled first-year class of 2027 had the following standardized test scores: the middle 50% range (25th–75th percentiles) of SAT scores was 910–1150, while the middle 50% range of ACT scores was 18–26. Eastern Michigan University offers degrees and programs at the bachelor's, master's, specialist's and doctoral levels. There are more than 200 majors and minors at

292-763: A joint doctoral program in Educational Leadership at the Eberhard Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan . The Eberhard Center facility is part of the GVSU downtown campus. This location is sometimes referred to as EMU–Grand Rapids but is not officially listed as a university site. EMU is considered "selective" by U.S. News & World Report . For the Class of 2027 (enrolled fall 2023), EMU received 20,351 applications and accepted 16,555 (81.3%). Of those accepted,1,898 enrolled,

365-409: A long-term renovation and addition to the campus' residence halls, including the renovation of all existing residence halls and the construction of two new residence halls. EMU former-President Susan W. Martin , Ph.D., took office as EMU's twenty-second president on July 7, 2008, just after the university was fined a then-record $ 350,000 for not reporting to students the sexual assault and murder of

438-630: A reference by the National Science Foundation in the United States. Its main and oldest feature is the premoderated electronic mailing list , now with thousands of subscribers all over the world, where queries and their summarized results, discussions, journal table of contents, dissertation abstracts, calls for papers, book and conference announcements, software notices and other useful pieces of linguistic information are posted. Eastern Michigan has several campus-wide traditions throughout

511-553: A school record for a 5-year span against Western and Central. Since the 1991 season, Eastern Michigan athletic teams have gone by the nickname "Eagles". Prior to the 1991 season EMU used the name "Hurons". EMU used the Hurons name and Indian logo from 1929 until 1991. Despite much controversy, support of the Huron tribes in Oklahoma and Quebec, and anger among its alumni, EMU changed the logo after

584-459: A student in her residence hall room. Eastern Michigan athletic teams have been successful on a national level, winning three NCAA Division II national championships and 13 NAIA Division I national championships in five different sports (baseball, men's cross country , men's swimming and diving, men's indoor track and field, and men's outdoor track and field). EMU has also been NCAA Division I national runner-up twice in 1940 and 1976. In 1940,

657-504: A system of interconnected multi-use trails connecting the cities of Mishawaka, Indiana, South Bend , and Niles. The trail runs through the aforementioned Riverfront Park. The two rail lines currently serving Niles are Amtrak's Blue Water and Wolverine services. The Blue Water line runs between Chicago and Port Huron , by way of East Lansing and Flint . The Wolverine line runs between Chicago and Pontiac , by way of Jackson , Ann Arbor and Detroit . Freight service provided by

730-437: A yield rate (the percentage of accepted students who choose to attend the university) of 11.5%. EMU's freshman retention rate is 68%, with 46% going on to graduate within six years. For fall 2023, EMU received 2,256 applications for transfer admission and accepted 1,603, an admission rate of 71.1%. Of those accepted, 814 enrolled, a yield rate of 50.8%. A transfer applicant must have a minimum of 12 credits completed and maintain

803-649: Is a 24-hour, yearly event held in University Park that started in 1985. The event is centered on supporting the American Cancer Society . The event brings in campus organizations from the entire campus. The event has been held at various times during the year but in recent times the event is held in early April before the school-year ends. Eastern Michigan University has 14 residence halls. As of Fall 2014 first-year only residence halls will include Putnam and Phelps. Upperclassmen student living options include:

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876-546: Is a five-time winner of the National Pacemaker award for design, an award often equated with the Pulitzer Prize for the college level, as well numerous other awards. EMU hosts two radio stations WQBR and WEMU 89.1 FM. WEMU is a National Public Radio member station. The radio station, which features jazz music, has many student employees and broadcasts many EMU athletic games. WQBR stands for Quirk Building Radio, where

949-701: Is a week-long annual event occurring in March and is led by the COB. The event promotes business ethics and ethics education. The Gold Medallions Awards are split into two ceremonies. The Gold Medallion Awards started in 1982 and is organized by Eastern's Student Affairs Division to recognize faculty, students and staff. In 1996, the Student Gold Medallion Awards were established. The award ceremony recognizes student leaders, student organizations, divisional programs, activities or service. Eastern's Relay For Life event

1022-543: Is located at the eastern edge of the city; it is the location of the city's annual Fourth of July celebration. Near Niles to the northwest is Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve . Barron Lake and its adjacent community is to the east. The University of Notre Dame is six miles to the south in South Bend, Indiana. Niles is located on the northern end of the Indiana-Michigan River Valley Trail,

1095-1018: Is located downtown. The Riverfront Park in Niles stretches about a mile and a half of the St. Joseph River. The park and the immediate surrounding down town area is the main stage for many of the city's seasonal cultural events, including the Niles Riverfest, the Bluegrass Festival, the Hunter Ice Festival , and the Apple Festival Parade. The park also includes the Armed Forces Memorial, public stage, City's free skateboard park, playground, and sand volleyball courts. Niles includes two other smaller but notable parks. The Saint Joseph River Park, parts of which are now being excavated by archeologists,

1168-879: Is located in Ypsilanti , Michigan, comprising 122 buildings and spanning 800 acres (3.2 km ). EMU offers courses at 7 satellite campuses. The earliest off-site campus is EMU-Jackson. Courses have been offered in Jackson, Michigan since the 1970s. Course catalog records show courses have been offered at the Kresge Environmental Center dating back to at least 1976. EMU has held courses in Flint and Traverse City since 1987. EMU–Livonia began offering courses in 2000. In 2001, EMU–Detroit opened. EMU opened its Monroe location in 2002. The last off-campus site, EMU–Brighton, opened in 2003. EMU and Grand Valley State University offers

1241-776: Is named after Bruce Halle , founder of Discount Tire and a graduate of the Michigan State Normal College. Previously, Eastern Michigan University's library had been located in Ford Hall and then the Porter Building (now home to the Eastern Michigan University College of Education). Just like many large universities EMU has many student oriented facilities outside the classroom. The university has plays, musicals, student organizations, and various social activities for students. On-campus hangouts include

1314-488: Is on an island in the middle of the St. Joseph River. The park has been known to become completely submerged during high flood waters. In 2003, the City of Niles was awarded a MEDC Community Development Block Grant which, together with private and city funds, allowed for the removal of aluminum fronts from two blocks on Main St. Basic facade restoration along with streetscape improvements were also made, including brick sidewalks and numerous brick flower beds. Jerry Tyler Airport

1387-655: Is over 13,000 students. EMU has experienced a steady yearly decrease in total fall enrollment; in the fall of 1990, total enrollment was 25,954 students. In 1991, Eastern Michigan's athletic teams started competing as the Eastern Michigan Eagles and the school mascot, Swoop , was officially adopted by the university three years later in 1994. The Eagles compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference . EMU Athletics utilizes Rynearson Stadium for its football games, Oestrike Stadium for its baseball games, and

1460-475: Is rich and fertile. Crinoid and related fossils are easily found south of the city. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 5.95 square miles (15.41 km ), of which 5.79 square miles (15.00 km ) is land and 0.16 square miles (0.41 km ) is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 11,600 people, 4,806 households, and 2,836 families residing in

1533-885: Is run by Niles City Council and operated under contract by McDonald Transit. The agency is based in the same building as the city's Amtrak station. In addition to Dial-a-Ride service, it offers fixed route service via Route 2. The route runs through Niles throughout the weekdays. As of January 1, 2011, it also stops at South Bend, Indiana once every two hours. The route connects to South Bend TRANSPO Route 5 at Auten Road/Route 933 intersection. The Niles Community Schools consist of four elementary buildings: Northside (grades pre-K and K), Howard-Ellis (grades K-5), Ballard (grades K-5), and Eastside Connections School (grades K-8). The Niles District also has two middle schools: Ring Lardner (grades 6–8) and Eastside Connections School (grades 6–8). Niles High School (grades 9-12) and Niles New Tech Entrepreneurial Academy (grade 9) share students. In addition,

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1606-496: Is south of the French Paper Mill Factory Dam. It includes part of the original Fort St. Joseph. Archaeologists from Western Michigan University have uncovered numerous artifacts at this location. In the summer they host an "Open House" that allows patrons to visit the dig site, see displays of some of the artifacts, and also see demonstrations of historical reenactments. Niles also has a small park, Island Park, that

1679-675: The Air Line Branch . The final line through Niles was the southeast–northwest Benton Harbor Branch of the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway (also known as the Big Four), originally opened by the Elkhart, Niles and Lake Michigan Railroad in 1881. All of these lines were part of the New York Central Railroad system. The Air Line Branch was abandoned at Niles in 1937, and

1752-524: The Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued a report suggesting all schools drop such logos. During the Michigan State Normal College years the school went by the nicknames such as "Normalites" and "Men from Ypsi" and various other titles. The Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Esports program has grown significantly, relocating from a small space in the REC/IM building to a state-of-the-art facility in

1825-667: The Michigan Senate for eight-year terms. The university comprises eight colleges and schools: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, College of Health and Human Services, GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology, School of Music & Dance, the Honors College, and the Graduate School. The university is composed of an academic and athletic campus spread across 800 acres (3.2 km ), with over 120 buildings. As of 2023, EMU's total enrollment

1898-578: The National Register of Historic Places . Scenes in films such as Continental Divide , Midnight Run and Only the Lonely were shot here. Baggage cannot be checked at this location; however, up to two suitcases in addition to any "personal items" such as briefcases, purses, laptop bags, and infant equipment are allowed on board as carry-ons. Niles is served by Niles Dial-A-Ride Transportation System (DART). The service has been running since 1974. It

1971-668: The Norfolk Southern Railway . However, it was once served by several other lines. The Amtrak line was the Michigan Central Railroad 's main line, opened through Niles in 1848 and 1849. The St. Joseph Valley Railroad opened in 1870 as the Michigan Central's South Bend Branch , and the Michigan Air Line Railroad , leased to the Michigan Central, opened a line heading east from Niles in 1871, known as

2044-1032: The Student Center , The Rec/IM , Halle Library , and dining facilities like the Eastern Eateries and the Commons (DC1). EMU's office of Campus Life provides many co-curricular opportunities for both resident students and commuter students which include Friday night movies, Laugh Lounge and Sky Lounge. In addition to activities on campus, EMU's campus life office also organizes occasional "Eastern Excursions" to cities such as Detroit, Cleveland, and Chicago. Off-campus hangouts include Depot Town , Frog Island, Riverside Park, downtown Ann Arbor and The Ugly Mug coffee shop. Student Organizations at Eastern are housed under Campus Life. Most academic departments on campus have at least one student organization for students who are interested in that subject area. Students work with volunteer organizations such as Habitat for Humanity both during

2117-583: The men's cross country team finished second to the Indiana Hoosiers . In 1976, the baseball team was defeated by the Arizona Wildcats in the final game of the College World Series . The Eagles have the most MAC championships in a single sport, 29, in men's swimming and diving. For men's and women's Track and field (indoor and outdoor), collectively holds the record for most MAC titles out of all

2190-468: The Benton Harbor Branch (Big Four) was removed north of Niles in 1980. The South Bend Branch was removed later that decade. The Amtrak station is located along the main line east of the former Benton Harbor Branch crossing and west of the former junctions with the South Bend and Air Line Branches. Amtrak uses the old Michigan Central station; the current structure was built in 1892 and is listed on

2263-718: The EMU athletics teams. Eastern's men's basketball team has appeared in four NCAA Division I tournaments, and have a 3–4 record, tied for third best among Michigan colleges. In the 1996 men's basketball tournament , Eastern Michigan defeated the Duke Blue Devils in the opening round. The 2006–2007 season was a successful one for Eastern Michigan, as they won an EMU and Mid-American Conference record eight conference titles: Men's Cross Country , Men's Swimming And Diving, Women's Swimming And Diving, Softball, Men's Indoor Track, Women's Gymnastics , Men's Golf and Men's Outdoor Track. This beat

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2336-735: The Eastern Michigan University Honors College. More recently, extended programs were added, such as Continuing Education (which includes EMU Online), the Centers for Corporate Training, the World College, and numerous community-focused institutes. Most programs are undergraduate or master's level, although the university has doctoral programs in Educational Leadership, Technology, and Psychology. Prior to Michigan's 1963 State Constitution , Eastern Michigan University

2409-589: The Graduate School, College of Business, College of Health and Human Services, and College of Technology (now GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology) were formally organized and established. In the early 1970s, international student exchange schemes were organized, including one with Coventry College of Education (later part of the University of Warwick ) in Britain. In 2005, the Honors Program officially became

2482-453: The Honors College, and the Graduate School. Eastern Michigan University has offered graduate courses since 1939. The Graduate School has over 2,000 graduate students enrolled in post-baccalaureate, certificate, master's, and doctoral programs. The two oldest colleges at the university are the College of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). The College of Arts and Sciences is also

2555-506: The Michigan State Normal School became the first normal school in the nation to offer a four-year curriculum; the college became a university in 1959. EMU is one of the eight research universities in the state of Michigan and is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". It is governed by an eight-member board of regents whose members are appointed by the governor of Michigan and confirmed by

2628-478: The Student Center. This new location features over 20 computers, enabling competitive teams and community members to practice and connect. The facility allows EMU Esports to host in-person events and tournaments, such as a scholastic invitational for Valorant and Rocket League on November 9 and 10, 2024, while expanding its presence through weekly student outreach and social media . With improved facilities,

2701-620: The Village, Buell, and the three apartment complexes. Sellers, Wise, Walton, Downing, Wise, Hill, Hoyt, Pittman and Best house all students, regardless of class ranking. Honors students are housed in Downing and Best Halls. Past locations included Jones and Goddard Halls. Eastern also offers faculty, staff and family housing options in Cornell Courts, and Westview apartments. According to the university, approximately 5,000 students live on campus. In

2774-405: The average family size was 3.02. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.9 males. The median income for a household in the city

2847-558: The child first and then opened fire on the mother, and then turned and shot and killed himself," according to Taylor Police Chief Mary Sclabassi. Obeshaw was a family friend who actually lived with Emma, Watson, and Emma's father for the past year or so in nearby Belleville . He had recently moved to a home in Taylor, where police say he lived with at least one other person. Witnesses and family members told police Obeshaw had recently displayed signs of mental instability, and that he believed someone

2920-431: The city. The population density was 2,109.5 inhabitants per square mile (814.5/km ). There were 5,531 housing units at an average density of 956.0 per square mile (369.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 82.19% White , 12.36% African American , 0.66% Native American , 0.52% Asian , 0.08% Pacific Islander , 1.26% from other races , and 2.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.97% of

2993-422: The city. The population density was 2,003.5 inhabitants per square mile (773.6/km ). There were 5,428 housing units at an average density of 937.5 per square mile (362.0/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 80.3% White , 12.4% African American , 0.6% Native American , 0.6% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 1.5% from other races , and 4.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of

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3066-535: The fall of 2010, EMU began housing some full-time students in the Village Complex from Washtenaw Community College , which is less than half a mile away, however the program ended in 2011 when housing enrollment went up. In 2011, Eastern Michigan became the first university in Michigan and the eighth nationwide to offer a targeted program to house single parents with their children on campus. Called "Keys to Degrees",

3139-575: The fort but it was not re-garrisoned and served as a trading post. During the American Revolutionary War , the fort was held for a short time by a Spanish force. The occupation of the fort by the four nations of France, Britain, Spain, and the United States has earned Niles the nickname City of Four Flags. The town was named after Hezekiah Niles , editor of the Niles Register , a Baltimore newspaper. The town of Niles as it exists today

3212-495: The general excellence category. The newspaper, which is funded through advertising revenue and university funds, is not under the editorial control of the university. Also part of the EMU Student Media Office is Cellar Roots , the school's student-run literary and fine arts magazine. Cellar Roots celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2006 with a week of events that highlighted the history of the publication. Cellar Roots

3285-522: The hope of contributing to the redevelopment of the area. In 2020, EMU announced its decision to move the COB back to its Main Campus. The COB's current home is Boone Hall, located next to Cross Street in South Campus. The College of Business is known for having the first Ethos Week and Ethos Honor Society in the country. Eastern Michigan University established the College of Human Services in 1975. Eventually

3358-572: The largest academic college at Eastern Michigan University with 125 programs of study. The CAS also occupies the most buildings on campus including Pray-Harrold, Sherzer Hall , the Kresge Environmental Education Center, the Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Research Facility, and Pease Auditorium . Eastern Michigan University has had a long history of developing educators since its founding in 1849. EMU prides itself as being one of

3431-460: The largest producers of educational personnel in the country since 1991. Eastern Michigan University's Department of Special Education is also among the oldest special education program in the United States, being started in 1923. The College of Business (COB) was established in 1964. In 1991, a new College of Business campus was constructed in Downtown Ypsilanti on Michigan Avenue with

3504-898: The multipurpose George Gervin GameAbove Center for its basketball games. Influenced by similar academies in Europe, the Michigan Legislature founded the Michigan State Normal School in 1849 with its campus in Ypsilanti. There was a significant contest among municipalities across Michigan to become the home of the state's first normal school. These other contending villages and towns included Niles , Jackson , and Marshall . The school officially opened its doors for classes on March 29, 1853, with 122 enrolled students. American normal schools were intended to be institutions to improve

3577-543: The opportunity for students, staff and faculty to participate in service in the Ypsilanti community. During Eastern's winter semester campus traditions include: Ethos Week; The Gold Medallion Awards; Relay For Life; and Martin Luther King Jr. Week, held in conjunction with the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, with speakers, community building events and awards in celebration of King and his dream. Ethos Week

3650-460: The other two are used primarily for indoor soccer. The Belle Tire Hockey Program and Eastern Michigan University are the main hockey tenants. The facility also is used for trade shows, high school graduation ceremonies, mixed martial arts and major sporting events, such as the national roller hockey championships. In March 2012, the ice arena at the facility had to be evacuated due to over 80 people, including around 30 hockey players participating in

3723-442: The population. There were 4,806 households, of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.8% were married couples living together, 17.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.0% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

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3796-410: The population. There were 5,096 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and

3869-669: The program aims to strengthen its community connections and establish a national reputation in collegiate esports. Niles, Michigan Niles lies on the banks of the St. Joseph River , at the site of the French Fort St. Joseph , which was built in 1697 to protect the Jesuit Mission established in 1691. After 1761, it was held by the British and was captured on May 25, 1763, by Native Americans during Pontiac's Rebellion . The British retook

3942-489: The program will house single-parent families near each other in one of Eastern Michigan's on-campus apartment complexes, and will offer extra academic and personal support to enrollees. Dining services at EMU are operated by Chartwells Higher Education . Facilities include one buffet-style dining hall, two à la carte dining halls, the Student Center food court, and convenience stores across campus. In June 2022, Eastern Michigan finalized plans to invest $ 200 million into

4015-436: The quality of the burgeoning common school system by producing qualified teachers. Adonijah Welch , a University of Michigan graduate, served as the Normal School's first principal. He later became the first president of Iowa State Agricultural College , now Iowa State University . The university's Georgian Revival -style Welch Hall bears his name. Constructed in 1895, Welch Hall is the second-oldest surviving building on

4088-512: The school district has Cedar Lane (alternative education), Southside (special education), and Westside (adult education and administration). The Brandywine School District serves Niles Township and portions of Bertrand, and Milton Townships. Its name is derived from the Brandywine Creek which is a tributary to the St. Joseph River. The schools consist of Merritt Elementary (grades pre-k - 2), Brandywine Elementary (grades 3–6), and Brandywine Middle/High School (grades 7–12). The school district also hosts

4161-451: The school officially became Eastern Michigan College . This was mostly due to the expansion of the school's programs and increased enrollment following the Second World War. In 1959 the school became a university, gaining the title Eastern Michigan University after establishing the Graduate School (graduate classes had been offered for two decades, since 1939). Between 1959 and 1980 the College of Education, College of Arts and Sciences,

4234-500: The school year and on breaks. Other clubs include the Muslim Student Association, Eastern Michigan Smash Club (EMUSC) and the LGBTA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transsexual Association). Eastern Michigan University has over 340 student clubs and organizations. EMU offers a variety of Greek organizations on campus. The Greek system provides fraternities and sororities students can join, many of which have houses within walking distance of campus. Just like most universities EMU has

4307-449: The school year. Longstanding traditions include Homecoming , Martin Luther King Jr. Week and the use of the Pray-Harrold Kiosk by students. The Pray-Harrold Kiosk (or Pillar) is a large cement pillar outside the Pray-Harrold Building and the Rec/IM. The Pillar is painted by various organizations for campus awareness, advertisements and organization unity. The legend is that it started as a flagpole and layers of paint have accumulated over

4380-444: The school's previous record of five titles as well as the previous MAC record of six. In 1987, EMU won its first Mid-American Conference title then defeated 17 1 ⁄ 2 -point favorite San Jose State in the California Bowl . There have been small successes though, such as a 6–4 record against rivals the Western Michigan Broncos and the Central Michigan Chippewas in the 5 years under coach Jeff Genyk from 2004 to 2008, setting

4453-482: The state midget major championships, became sick with flu -like symptoms. Investigators concluded the symptoms were caused by a norovirus and closed the facility for three days until it had undergone a professional cleaning. On December 3, 2015, a shooting took place in the arena parking lot. 57-year-old Timothy Nelson Obeshaw opened fire with a handgun on the car of Sharon Elizabeth Watson, wounding her and killing her 7-year-old daughter, Emma Watson Nowling. "He struck

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4526-404: The station was once hosted in Quirk. Today WQBR is named Eagle Radio and is no longer hosted in Quirk. Eagle Radio broadcasts from Halle library and is an Internet only radio station at www.eagleradio.org. The LINGUIST List is a major online resource for the academic field of linguistics . It was founded by Anthony Aristar in early 1990 at the University of Western Australia , and is used as

4599-446: The undergraduate level, and more than 170 graduate programs. EMU has six Academic Divisions and eight University Sites which include satellite campuses. Just like many other large universities EMU does offer online courses and degrees. The university has seven colleges and schools: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, College of Health and Human Services, GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology,

4672-625: The university changed the name to the College of Health and Human Services on April 21, 1982. The most recent college of the university is the Honors College founded in 2005. Its predecessor program, the EMU Honors Program, was founded in 1984. Its most popular undergraduate majors, by 2023 graduates, were: The Bruce T. Halle Library , opening to students in 1998, houses a collection of more than 1,000,000 items that includes extensive reference, periodical, and circulating materials such as books, microform, microfilm, sound recordings, and other items to aid students in their course work and research. It

4745-399: The university's Greek Standards and Assessment Program (GSAP). The Eastern Echo , EMU's independent student newspaper, is published three times a week during the fall and winter semesters and once a week during the spring semester, as well as publishing content online. The paper won eight awards in the 2005 Division 1 Michigan Collegiate Press Association contest, including second place in

4818-506: The university's campus and an Eastern Michigan University Historic District contributing property . In 1899, the school became the Michigan State Normal College when it developed the first four-year curriculum for a normal school in the nation. The Normal College began the twentieth-century as Michigan's premier teacher-preparatory school. The school continued through World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II, and continued to expand further. In 1956, under President Eugene Elliott,

4891-431: The years. During Eastern's fall semester, traditions include EagleFest, Community Plunge, and Homecoming . EagleFest occurs during the school's orientation and welcoming weekend in September. The event brings more than 300 campus offices, and student organizations together in University Park & Bowen Field House to showcase campus organizations and services. Community Plunge also occurs during orientation and offers

4964-416: Was $ 31,208, and the median income for a family was $ 38,870. Males had a median income of $ 31,395 versus $ 22,991 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,584. About 9.9% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.8% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over. Chapin Mansion , built by Henry A. Chapin and formerly serving as Niles City Hall,

5037-439: Was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age in the city was 36.1 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 12,204 people, 5,096 households, and 3,052 families residing in

5110-490: Was founded at EMU on November 4, 1899. Sigma Nu Phi, a local sorority, was founded on Eastern's campus September 30, 1897. It is the oldest Greek organization on campus as well as the oldest continually-functioning local sorority in the nation. Greek Life at EMU hosts a yearly event called Greek Week. Greek Week is a week of events centered on Greek unity and spirit. The week often occurs in the beginning of April. Other traditions include Greek Awards. The yearly awards are based on

5183-416: Was governed by Michigan's elected State Board of Education . Since the ratification of the 1963 constitution, EMU has been governed by an eight-member Board of Regents. These regents are appointed by the Governor of Michigan with the advice and consent of the Michigan Senate , and serve eight-year terms. The regents, in turn, elect the president of the university. Eastern Michigan University's main campus

5256-414: Was out to 'get him'. Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan University ( EMU , EMich , Eastern Michigan or simply Eastern ) is a public research university in Ypsilanti, Michigan , United States. Founded in 1849 as the Michigan State Normal School , it was the fourth normal school (teachers' college) established in the United States and the first outside New England . In 1899,

5329-574: Was settled in 1827. Between 1820 and 1865, Niles was an integral part of the Underground Railroad , helping slaves escape from as far south as New Orleans through the Heartland , and eventually into Canada . The city is situated on the St. Joseph River and is mostly surrounded by Niles Township . Glacial deposits of large boulders and smooth stones mingle with heavy sedimentary deposits, producing rolling hills and steep river banks. The soil

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