Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University Students

Student life at EMU boasts diversity, and it blends easily with on and off campus opportunities. There are several student organizations and clubs such as Adventist Students for Christ (ASC), African Students Association (ASA), Campus Life Involvement Corps (IC), Muslim Student Organization, Phi Theta Kappa, Delta Sigma Phi (Delt Sig), Eagle Radio (WQBR) (Eagle Radio), Game Development Club (GDC), and Honors Student Association (HSA).

EMU has an active Greek life on campus. There are several fraternities and sororities governed by the National Pan-Hellenic Council, National Panhellenic Conference and Interfraternity Council. Some of them are: Delta Tau Delta, Iota Phi Theta, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Sigma Nu Phi, Sigma Sigma Sigma, and Zeta Phi Beta.

Media and Publications:

The Eastern Echo is the University’s independent student newspaper, and is published thrice a week during the fall and winter semesters, and once a week during the spring semester.

Eastern Magazine is an online magazine that gives you updates, information regarding the University, alumni relations, student life etc. EMU Today is the University newspaper and e-Edge is the weekly newsletter.

WEMU 89.1 FM is EMU’S public radio station, which started in 1965 as a 10-watt radio station. Over the years, it has evolved into a 16,000-watt and a 24-hour jazz station for southeastern Michigan.

Campus Facilities:

Eastern Michigan University houses more than ten on-campus residence halls, which includes Buell Hall, Putnam Hall, Sellers Hall, Phelps Hall, and Hoyt Tower. Nearly 10,000 students live off-campus in private rental homes, and multifamily apartment communities, situated close to the campus. While EMU is mainly a commuter campus, the school provides numerous co-curricular activities. Students can join the several on-campus organizations and clubs, some of which operate even during breaks.

EMU campus is strategically situated close to Depot Town, Ypsilanti’s historic shopping area where students can enjoy an ice cream, games of pool, and live music. Washtenaw Avenue, easily accessible from the south end of the campus, houses several coffee shops and restaurants where students like to study, eat, and participate in the live performances.

EMU houses several dining and satellite operations throughout the campus. The major dining facilities on campus include the Commons (DC1), the Eateries, Crossroads Marketplace, and the Student Center. There are satellite operations known as Eagle Cafes. The Eagle Cafes can be found in Marshall, Sill, Alexander, Mckenny Hall and the College of Business (COB). The University has several convenience stores situated across campus. It includes CrossRoads Marketplace, Lobby Shop, Eagle Café, and QuickFixx.

The popular campus hangouts are the Big Bob’s Lake House situated near the center of campus, the McKenny Lounge in McKenny Union, the Olds/ Robb Recreation and Intra-Mural Sports center, King Hall Multicultural Lounge, and the Student Center Sky Lounge. The off-campus hangouts are Depot Town, Frog Island, Riverside Park, and The Ugly Mug coffee shop.

Library:

The Bruce T. Halle Library is a four-storey facility on campus, and is situated within a ten-minute walking distance from all the residence halls. The library houses study spaces, computer labs, a distance-learning classroom, the Faculty Development Center, the Holman Learning Center, the University archives, the IT Help Desk, a theater, an auditorium, a multi-media area, the carillon tower, the Paradox Cafe, and the Eagle Radio studio. It has one of the largest collections of children’s literature in the nation. The building has full wireless connectivity.

Nightlife:

EMU offers a plethora of activities and events after the dark. Students can either participate or enjoy being a spectator. The campus life is fun with events like Lyric Lounge: Poetry Open Mic, Friday Night Movies, Campus Bash, Laugh Lounge, Indie Lounge, Sky Lounge, Storytellers Lounge, and Snack & Study.