Newsletter Notes

By Bud Howard (su) on 9/11/2012 8:24 PM
University brings back divisive logo to honor its history, pride From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120907/SCHOOLS/209070376#ixzz26DMGHgOn 
By Bud Howard (su) on 5/18/2012 6:23 AM
Former Michigan track coach Red Simmons dies at age 102 Kenneth "Red" Simmons, the first women's track and field coach at the University of Michigan, died Friday. He was 102. After a 25-year career with the Detroit Police Department, Simmons started the...
By Bud Howard (su) on 5/15/2012 7:52 AM
The Saga of the Eastern Michigan University Huron’s By Jack D. Minzey

In 1991, an event took place at Eastern Michigan University that was to shake the foundations of the institution and to become a dividing force for years to come.  The beginning...
By Bud Howard (su) on 3/15/2012 6:19 PM

Homecoming at Eastern Michigan University is a time for all EMU graduates to return to campus.

EMU Alumni show their Huron pride at last year's Homecoming.

Go Hurons!  Once a Huron - Always a Huron!

By Bud Howard (su) on 2/6/2012 9:38 AM
On January 28, 2012, the students at Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center showed their true EMU spirit by purchasing and selling HURON NATION-FAN SECTION T-shirts with the classic Huron name and logo emblazoned on the front.

The students replaced...
By Bud Howard (su) on 10/2/2010 6:24 AM
It would be difficult to walk around campus these days and not see some form of construction. As inconvenient as it is having to find classes displaced from familiar buildings, the improvements for a nicer campus are quite welcome.

With these projects...
By Bud Howard (su) on 9/30/2010 11:17 AM
Jim Martin, EMU Sports Hall of Fame member, high school coach of Coach Lloyd Carr of the University of Michigan, and founder of the EMU Huron Restoration Alumni Chapter passed away on September 22, 2010.  Further information on Jim Martin can be found in a...
By Bud Howard (su) on 4/11/2010 3:57 PM
Approximately 2,300 students will be eligible to participate in Eastern Michigan University's spring commencement ceremony Sunday, April 25, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Convocation Center.

Kenneth "Red" Simmons ('33), who turned 100 years recently,...
By Bud Howard (su) on 4/5/2010 12:03 PM
Perhaps no group was more affected by Eastern Michigan’s name change from the Hurons to the Eagles than the 1990-91 men’s basketball team.

The squad, then known as the Hurons, was in the midst of one of the greatest runs the basketball team had seen...
By Bud Howard (su) on 1/30/2010 11:45 AM
Huron Restoration Alumni Chapter's Oldest Living Alumnus - Ken "RED" Simmons, 100 Years Young Kenneth "Red" Simmons' ('33) love of sports began at a young age and led him to success as a competitor, coach, mentor and innovator.

A championship athlete...
By Bud Howard (su) on 1/6/2010 11:50 AM
Former EMU Regent Timothy Dyer ('61, '65), former EMU track star Daniel McClory ('81, '82) and EMU legend Kenneth "Red" Simmons ('33) will be awarded honorary degrees at Eastern Michigan University's commencement April 25.

Simmons' love of sports began...
By Bud Howard (su) on 11/6/2009 11:58 AM
By Bud Howard (su) on 3/16/2009 12:34 PM
Kenneth “Red” Simmons's (’33) love of sports began at a young age and led him to success as a competitor, coach, mentor, and innovator. A championship athlete at Redford High School, he also enjoyed success at Michigan State Normal College, winning three varsity...
By Bud Howard (su) on 12/29/2008 12:32 PM
Red Simmons points proudly to a picture showcasing a shot of his life’s work: an image of the University of Michigan’s first women’s track and field team. Not only was Simmons (MSNC ’33) the team’s first coach, he spearheaded the sport during a time nationally...
By Bud Howard (su) on 9/26/2008 12:31 PM
By Bud Howard (su) on 6/30/2008 12:29 PM
Dr. Susan Martin chosen to lead Eastern Michigan University as first female president in EMU's history.

Dr. Martin has served as Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at the University of Michigan-Dearborn campus.  Her other jobs include...
By Bud Howard (su) on 2/6/2008 12:28 PM
Ken "Red" Simmons - Michigan State Normal College (EMU) 1933 - recently celebrated his 98th birthday.  He is our oldest living Huron Alumnus, having worn the original Huron name and logo from 1929-1933.

Ken still participates in Senior Olympics, attends...
By Bud Howard (su) on 1/26/2008 12:25 PM
In 1991, after being called Hurons for 62 years, the EMU Board of Regents made the decision to change the name after the Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued a report in October 1988 suggesting that all schools using Native American names, logos and mascots for athletic teams drop them.  The report cited that use of these names promoted racial stereotypes and that Native American tribes had contacted them in protest of these names.

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By Bud Howard (su) on 1/18/2008 12:24 PM
Jim Martin - Michigan State Normal College (EMU) 1950 - helped establish the EMU Huron Restoration Alumni Chapter in 1991.  He also coached Lloyd Carr - former University of Michigan head football coach - at Riverview High School in Riverview, Michigan - in...
By Bud Howard (su) on 9/7/2007 12:22 PM
In honor of EMU winning the California Bowl game 20 years ago in 1987 as Hurons, all Alumni wearing a Huron T-shirt or sweatshirt at any EMU home game in 2007 can purchase a game ticket for only $5.00 instead of the regular ticket price of $13.00. Go Hurons!...
By Bud Howard (su) on 9/6/2007 12:21 PM
On September 8th, 2007, EMU will celebrate its 20th anniversary California Bowl victory. They will play Ball State at 3 P.M. at home. Homecoming will be on October 27th, 2007. EMU will play Western Michigan at 3 P.M. Hope to see you at the Alumni tent from...
By Bud Howard (su) on 8/30/2007 12:20 PM
As of July 15, 2007, Dr. Fallon is no longer president of Eastern Michigan University. For more information visit http://blog.mlive.com/annarbornews/2007/07/fallon_says_emu_regents_have_f.html.

By Bud Howard (su) on 6/21/2007 12:19 PM
Letter to the Editor Ann Arbor News Ann Arbor, MI 48106

Letter to the Editor Ypsilanti Courier Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Eastern Michigan University recently spent 4-5 million dollars on a controversial University House and $116,000 on free football...
By Bud Howard (su) on 1/31/2007 12:18 PM
Board of Regents members as of January 1, 2007: New Members Ismael Ahmed Gary D. Hawks Francine Parker James Stapleton Continuing Members Floyd Clack Phillip A. Incarnati Roy E. Wilbanks Thomas W. Sidlik Address...
By Bud Howard (su) on 1/28/2007 12:16 PM
For your consideration and action - an editorial: In order to foster recognition of Huron history and tradition on campus, we propose: Establishment of a legitimate Native American Cultural Center on campus at EMU, staffed with Native American teachers...

Hall of Fame Inductees

Recent inductees into the EMU Sports Hall of Fame chose the Huron logo to be placed on their plaques. In fact, the majority of those already in the Hall of Fame are designated as Hurons. Be sure to visit the Hall of Fame wall in the Convocation Center during your next visit to the EMU campus. The Huron logo is prominently displayed as you enter the front door. Also visit the meeting room at the top of the stairs for more Huron memorabilia. GO HURONS!

Scholarship News

The Huron Restoration Alumni Chapter still offers a $500 scholarship for both the fall and winter semesters to a deserving Native American undergraduate student in good academic standing. Scholarship forms are available at the Office of Financial Aid in Pierce Hall. For a fourth consecutive academic year, Marne Smiley was the recipient of the award for 2004-2005. At one time she was on the track team and plans on attending the Olympic Games in Athens this summer.

Future scholarship awards may be be offered to incoming freshman after attending EMU one semester as their credentials and accomplishments are reviewed by the Huron Restoration Alumni Board.

Our chapter also donates to special community programs such as S.O.S. Crisis Center and Community Services as well as special school programs. We are the real spirit of EMU!

Mailing Address

Please mail all correspondence and Huron orders for merchandise to:

Maynard H. Harris, President
EMU Huron Restoration Alumni Chapter
59 South Crestview Drive
Adrian, MI 49221-9311