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Eastern Michigan University Reduces Athletics Programs

March 20, 2018 13:58 - 7 minutes - 464 Bytes

Eastern Michigan University has announced the elimination of four sports from their intercollegiate athletic program at the conclusion of the spring season as part of the University’s budget restructuring efforts.

Art & Soul - The Art Of Well Being: Finding Meaning And Purpose At Work

March 15, 2018 20:35 - 8 minutes - 515 Bytes

Thriving at work is crucial to many people's sense of well-being. People are spending more and more time in the workplace and Dr. Gretchen Spreitzer, faculty director for the Center For Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, says it is ever more important to who we are as individuals to feel fulfilled at work. She says we spend so much time on the job now, it's about more than just earning a paycheck for many people.

EMU Faculty Unions Protest Budget Cuts, Parking Privatization, Athletics Spending

March 15, 2018 19:53 - 51 seconds - 51 Bytes

Eastern Michigan University’s professor’s union held a rally on campus Thursday to protest budget cuts and the school’s plan to privatize its parking services.

#OTGYpsi EMU And WCC Give Back To Ypsi

March 14, 2018 11:56 - 14 minutes - 870 Bytes

In this week's #OTGYpsi, Patrick Campion and Brianna Kelly sit down with Decky Alexander from Eastern Michigan University. The conversation is about how Washtenaw Community College and EMU seek opportunities to "get involved." You can find Concentrate Media's full article here .

creative:impact-EMU Students In Washington D.C. For National Arts Advocacy Day

March 13, 2018 13:12 - 10 minutes - 627 Bytes

Eastern Michigan University has sent a 17-student contingent to Washington D.C. for National Arts Advocacy Day. It's part education and part functional plea for continuing investment in the arts and arts education. What are the hopes and expectations? That's the focus this week on 89.1 WEMU's "creative:impact."

Women's History Month: Establishing Libraries In Ypsilanti And Washtenaw County

March 13, 2018 10:48 - 5 minutes - 326 Bytes

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we take a close look the role women played in establishing some of the public libraries in Washtenaw County. This history is extra special for one district library in particular this year.

#OTGYpsi: Teaching Youngsters The Art Of Documentary Filmmaking

February 28, 2018 12:50 - 14 minutes - 845 Bytes

Ypsilanti has so many stories to tell, yet so few storytellers. A small production company intends to change that by training teens how to document such stories on video. In this week's "On the Ground-Ypsi," WEMU's Patrick Campion and Concentrate Media's Brianna Kelly talk to Ariel Moore and her team from the youth-driven media agency, Ward 1 Productions.

creative:impact-The Neutral Zone And Its 'Youth Owned Records'

February 27, 2018 12:49 - 9 minutes - 567 Bytes

The Neutral Zone has been doing great work with Ann Arbor-area kids for a long time. Did you know it has its own record label? 'Youth Owned Records' is teaching kids the ins and outs of the music business with some life lessons thrown in for good measure. Learn more in this week's edition of 89.1 WEMU's "creative:impact."

Civic Matters: Reporting Potholes, Border To Border Expansion Plans And More

February 26, 2018 13:10 - 9 minutes - 565 Bytes

Helping local agencies find and repair potholes, joining the Ann Arbor Citizens Academy or attending a town hall on education. Those are a few of the engagement opportunities you have this week and those are among the topics covered by WEMU's David Fair and the CivCity Initiative's Mary Morgan on this week's edition of "Civic Matters."

Art & Soul: The Performing Arts--The Poignant Purpose Behind Ann Arbor's Pointless Brewery & Theater

February 22, 2018 21:30 - 7 minutes - 478 Bytes

This week, Art and Soul is about the performing arts events happening around Washtenaw County. 89.1 WEMU'S Lisa Barry is joined by local writer, reviewer and blogger Jenn McKee and the co-creator of Ann Arbor's Pointless Brewery and Theatre Tori Tomalia.

#OTGYpsi: Accomplishing Anything With The Power Of Black Panther

February 21, 2018 12:50 - 15 minutes - 920 Bytes

The Marvel film "Black Panther" has shaken the pop culture landscape to its core. Among those leading the way in spreading the film's message is Ypsilanti artist Jermaine Dickerson. In this week's "On the Ground-Ypsi," WEMU's Patrick Campion and Concentrate Media's Brianna Kelly spoke with Dickerson about taking a group of Ypsilanti students to see the film, thanks to a crowdfunding campaign he started.

creative:impact-Neon Signs Illuminating Ann Arbor

February 20, 2018 12:50 - 9 minutes - 554 Bytes

Renovating the historic State Theatre was a huge undertaking, but it took a certain kind of artist to make its marquee light up the Ann Arbor streets again. In this week's "creative:impact," WEMU's David Fair and Arts Alliance CEO Deb Polich talk to Mark Chalou, who owns and operates Chalou Designs, which builds neon signs for local businesses.

Hidden In Plain Sight: Little Free Libraries Around Washtenaw County

February 19, 2018 11:48 - 3 minutes - 230 Bytes

Ever notice something that looks like a standalone mailbox located in front of a business or community organizations around town? Ever wondered what's inside? 89.1 WEMU'S Lisa Barry explains they're mini neighborhood book exchanges , hidden in plain sight around Washtenaw County.

Issues Of The Environment: Road Salt Making U.S. Lakes Saltier, Washtenaw County Monitoring Salinity

February 14, 2018 14:22 - 10 minutes - 615 Bytes

Road crews have worked extra hard this month to keep roads clear of ice and snow, but the extensive salt use may be damaging Michigan's lakes and streams. In this week's "Issues of the Environment," WEMU's Patrick Campion speaks to Ric Lawson, watershed planner for the Huron River Watershed Council, about how to remedy this situation.

#OTGYpsi Citizen Groups Seek To Evolve Our Democracy In Ypsilanti

February 14, 2018 13:02 - 18 minutes - 1.06 KB

A newly formed citizen coalition, Rising for Economic Democracy in Ypsilanti ( REDY ) is among a collection of citizen groups working to bring Ypsilanti into a new form of representative government. Concentrate Media 's Brianna Kelly brought Erica Mooney from REDY to WEMU to talk about how they "work towards an equitable public input process that broadens what is possible. We build relationships of mutual aid, solidarity, and together listen and learn how to build a healthy community. We valu...

creative:impact-Ann Arbor Business Makes Flowers Fashionable

February 13, 2018 13:16 - 8 minutes - 531 Bytes

Nature can provide a lot of artistic inspiration, especially when looking at flowers. In this week's "creative:impact," WEMU's David Fair and Arts Alliance CEO Deb Polich talk to Sue Mcleary, who owns and operates Passionflower, an Ann Arbor-based business that specializes in wearable floral arrangements.

Congresswoman Dingell Looks Back On Her Family's Fat Tuesday Traditions

February 13, 2018 12:28 - 7 minutes - 442 Bytes

Today is Fat Tuesday, which is the day before the 40-day period where Catholics make personal sacrifices known as Lent. This time of year is particularly special to 12th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell . She talks to WEMU's Patrick Campion how she and her family have celebrated Fat Tuesday over the years.

Type 2 Diabetes Affects Thousands In Michigan. Some Ann Arbor Residents Find A Way To Avoid It

February 12, 2018 21:40 - 4 minutes - 252 Bytes

Do you worry about type 2 diabetes ? Hundreds of thousands of people in Michigan have been diagnosed with the disease, but the Kidney Foundation of Michigan runs a diabetes prevention class intended to help people avoid dealing with the disease. 89.1 WEMU'S Lisa Barry shares what the class has meant to several Ann Arbor residents and what a difference it is making in their lives.

Civic Matters: Ann Arbor Police Survey, Neighborhood Watch Meetings, And More

February 12, 2018 13:36 - 10 minutes - 658 Bytes

In this week's "Civic Matters," WEMU's Patrick Campion talks to Mary Morgan, executive director of the CivCity Initiative, about the latest civic issues, including Ann Arbor Police looking for public feedback and how to get involved in your local neighborhood watch.

Art & Soul - The Visual Arts: Black History Month Celebrations

February 08, 2018 21:34 - 8 minutes - 495 Bytes

This week, Art and Soul is about the vibrant visual arts scene in Washtenaw County. 89.1 WEMU’s Lisa Barry and Omari Rush, the Executive Director of CultureSource and Chairman of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs , are joined by several guests focusing on the arts and local Black History Month celebrations.

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