Former NFL quarterback helps distribute thousands of meals ahead of holidays at Eastern Michigan University
Thanksgiving came early for the Washtenaw County community as on Thursday, Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti hosted its annual Thankful for You event at its George Gervin GameAbove Center.
Eastern Michigan University event delivers Thanksgiving meals to those in need
Hosted by the Hundley Foundation, Eastern Michigan University and Chartwells Higher Education, the two-part โThankful For Youโ event will see meals delivered by community partners and a Thanksgiving feast on Easternโs campus.
Students protest Eastern Michigan Universityโs handling of sexual assault reports
YPSILANTI, Mich. โ Eleven women are involved in a lawsuit against Eastern Michigan University that alleges the university turned a blind eye to reports of sexual assault. READ: More victims come forward in Eastern Michigan University sexual assault investigationAdAccording to the lawsuit, EMU is currently investigating 30 โbrutal rapes that occurred at Eastern Michigan University and in the surrounding area from 2015 through 2020.โOn Thursday, hundreds of students gathered on campus to demand better of the school. They said that there have been reports of similar incidents circulating around campus for years and that now is the time for justice. AdWe share studentsโ concerns over sexual assaults and fully endorse the expression of their views in this public manner. The university stands with all survivors of sexual assault and is committed to supporting them.
Eastern Michigan University students to get a head start on Thanksgiving break
YPSILANTI, Mich. โ Eastern Michigan University students will be starting their Thanksgiving break two days earlier this year. The Ypsilanti university is canceling classes on Monday, Nov. 23, and Tuesday, Nov. 24 in order to extend the holiday break and give students additional time to wellness, according to a release. We encourage students to take full advantage of this extended recess by focusing on their physical and mental wellness," said Eastern Michigan University President James Smith in a release. Students will now be on break from the end of the day on Friday, Nov. 20, through Monday, Nov. 30. In an email, the university also informed students of the suspension of in-person classes due to Sundayโs statewide mandates on colleges and universities.
Eastern Michigan University president planning for reopening of campus in fall
YPSILANTI โ In a letter to the Eastern Michigan University community, president James Smith revealed that plans are in place to reopen campus in the fall for in person instruction and activities, safety permitting. Smith said university officials are planning for several different scenarios since the future of COVID-19 in Michigan remains unknown. โOur number one priority is the health, safety and well being of our students, faculty and staff,โ wrote Smith. Instead, we will model different scenarios with varying timelines and contingencies.โRead: Eastern Michigan University: Standardized tests now optional for fall 2020 applicantsHe asked the campus community to โremain patientโ as school officials aim to make the best decisions for the community moving forward. A steering committee that was established as part of the schoolโs crisis response efforts will now shift to future planning.
Atatiana Jefferson's Dad Condemns Police Shooting of Daughter in Her Home: 'It's
Had her whole life in front of her," Marquis told CBS DFW. "No domestic violence, no arguing, nothing that they should have been concerned about as far as them coming with guns drawn to my neighbors house, Smith told WFAA. Though Smith said he feels somewhat responsible for Atatiana's death, Marquis said it is not his fault. I have nothing against the neighbor, Marquis told CBS DFW. Thats my one and only daughter, Marquis said.
Here's what we know about the Fort Worth police shooting
A white police officer shot and killed Atatiana Koquice Jefferson, a 28-year-old black woman, through her window early Saturday morning in Fort Worth, Texas. Police are investigatingThe Fort Worth Police Officer's Association said in a statement that they're "deeply saddened" by the shooting. "We are urging the Fort Worth Police Department to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation, and through that investigation we hope to gain clarity and understanding of what transpired." Saturday's shooting is the ninth in 2019 by Fort Worth Texas Police, seven of which were fatal, he said. "We don't think that Fort Worth police should be investigating it on their own," attorney Lee Merritt told CNN Sunday.
Body Cam Video Shows White Texas Cop Fatally Shooting Black Woman Who Was in Her Home
A 28-year-old black woman was shot and killed in her Texas home by police early Saturday morning. "No domestic violence, no arguing, nothing that they should have been concerned about as far as them coming with guns drawn to my neighbors house, Smith told WFAA. When Fort Worth Police Department cops showed up, they searched the perimeter of Jeffersons home. Authorities did not identify the officer who fatally shot Jefferson but said he is white and joined the department in April 2018. InsideEdition.com reached out to the Fort Worth Police Department and has not yet received a response.