Flu vaccine shots will soon be available from the Health Service Center. The Health Services ordered about 1,200 shots which should be received on Oct. 1, said Lynette Drake, Eastern's Health Service Medical Director. She recommends that students get the shots. (0) comments
The number of research grants awarded to Eastern faculty this year is slightly higher than the last with 138 compared to last year's 128. Vincent Gutowski, professor in the geology/geography department said he has seen great improvements in the process of receiving research grants in his 23 years at the university. (0) comments
Additional funding for Homecoming is likely to be the main topic at tonight's Student Senate meeting. Two proposals submitted to the Student Senate would give University Board an additional $10,100 for events, including an appearance by Dennis Haskins of "Saved by the Bell" fame, to go with the TV Land theme. (0) comments
"It's Independence Day!" shouted one of Darrel Enck-Wanzer's students on Saturday afternoon. Saturday's lecture and documentary celebrated the day 138 years ago that Puerto Rico declared its independence from Spain. The presentation was part of Latino Heritage Month. (1) comment
Replace the gym floor or playground with tarps covered in oil. Instead of foam or rubber balls, opt for chocolate-pudding-filled balloons. Greek men and women will change the rules of dodge ball in an ooey-gooey attempt to raise money for a local charity. (0) comments
To determine the final candidates for the Presidential Search Committee the Faculty Senate went into executive session during Tuesday's meeting. Roger Beck, history professor, and Kathleen O'Rourke, assistant professor of family and consumer sciences, will join Assege HaileMariam, psychology professor and chair of Faculty Senate, to represent the faculty. (0) comments