EMU Today

YPSILANTI --  The latest episode of EMU Today TV takes an in-depth look at the University’s Advising and Career Development Center. The segment discusses the resources available to students to help them prepare resumes, meet with potential employers for internships or careers once they graduate, how to prepare for interviews and even how to dress for success. The guest for the segment is Crystal Walrath, the University’s assistant director for career development.

The second segment features an inside at the EMU Marching Band, known as the Pride of the Peninsula. The Marching Band recently completed a gospel-oriented football halftime show, “Take Me to Church,” featuring the EMU Marching Band, the EMU Gospel Choir, the Wayne State University Choir, and local vocalists. Director of Athletics Bands Nick Smith is the featured guest.

Entering its sixth season, EMU Today TV, produced by the University’s Division of Communications, highlights positive programs, events and initiatives at Eastern.

Mark S. Lee, host of CBS Radio’s Small Talk with Mark S. Lee, is the host of EMU Today TV. Lee is an Eastern Michigan University alumnus, and part-time lecturer of Marketing at Eastern. He is an entrepreneur, Crain's Detroit blogger and frequent contributor to various Detroit-area media outlets on business topics.

In addition to viewing on the University's YouTube channel, the program airs on the following days/times through the month on Xfinity CN900:

• Thursdays at 11 a.m.
• Fridays at 11 a.m.
• Saturdays at 8 a.m.
• Sundays at 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Xfinity customers also can access the program by the following: Using their remote press Xfinity>On Demand>XFINITY Services>Get Local.

About Eastern Michigan University

Founded in 1849, Eastern is the second oldest public university in Michigan. It currently serves more than 15,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; and its graduate school. National publications regularly recognize EMU for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education. For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visit the University's website. To stay up to date on University news, activities and announcements, visit EMU Today.