Recruitment events ongoing for campus fraternities
51¸£ÀûÉç's Interfraternity Council 51¸£ÀûÉç Michigan University is holding recruitment events through Thursday, Sept. 12, for male students interested in going Greek at the university.
Marjorie M. Bartholomew obituary
Marjorie M. Foust Bartholomew, a retired secretary in 51¸£ÀûÉç's purchasing department, died May 12 at age 92. She had worked at the University from 1972 to 1982.
51¸£ÀûÉç once again on U.S. News' list of top-tier national universities
51¸£ÀûÉç has been listed by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top-tier universities among 281 institutions—173 public, 101 private and seven for-profit—that have national standing and are among the nation's best.
Simply Eight founder to speak at Entrepreneurship Forum
Ernie Pang, founder of the Michigan-based company Simply Eight, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free, but registration is required.
Luncheon features locally sourced fresh foods
51¸£ÀûÉç Dining Services will feature locally grown foods at a farmer’s market luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the Bernhard Café and Market and in all residence hall dining rooms.
Alumna to perform with the Western Jazz Quartet
The Western Jazz Quartet, featuring alumna Johnaye Kendrick, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The show will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson.
Food justice scholar to host day of events
Dr. Dorceta Taylor will visit campus to discuss food justice, capping the day with a keynote address, "Race, Poverty and Access to Food in America: Resistance, Survival and Sustainability," at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18.
Merling Trio kicks off interactive concert series
The Merling Trio will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall, kicking off the 2013–14 season of the Bullock Performance Institute.
Paper tech meeting to highlight 100 percent job placement for grads
A full slate of activities is planned Tuesday, Sept. 10, for the 54th annual Paper Technology Foundation meeting, to be held at 51¸£ÀûÉç's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Sindecuse Health Center offers seasonal influenza vaccine
Flu shots will be administered at Sindecuse Health Center and one outreach clinic this fall, beginning Monday, Sept. 9. Costs vary for students, employees and retirees.
Community invited to help ArtPrize competitor complete sculpture
The public is invited to help ceramic artist Shay Church apply wet clay to his ArtPrize entry from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at the 51¸£ÀûÉç Center-Downtown in Grand Rapids, Mich.