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Press ReleaseSeptember 13, 2023
GameAbove Teams Up with Engage@EMU and Ypsilanti for New Digital Gift Card Program, “Explore Ypsi”
Don't miss "Explore Ypsi" - connect with local businesses in Ypsilanti from Sep 5 to Oct 31, 2023.
Eastern Michigan University is excited to announce the launch of “Explore Ypsi,” a city-wide event to connect EMU students, faculty, and staff with local Ypsilanti businesses. A collaboration between Engage@EMU, GameAbove, and the Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the event will run from Sept. 5 through Oct. 31, 2023.
“Explore Ypsi” provides EMU's first-year undergraduate and graduate students and new faculty and staff a $10 gift card to explore new restaurants, shops, and businesses in downtown, Depot Town and Cross Street. Participants can immerse themselves in the community while supporting local businesses.
"We are thrilled to partner with GameAbove and the DDA on this initiative,” said Decky Alexander, director of Engage@EMU and professor in Communications, Media and Theatre Arts. "Explore Ypsi is one way for our newest Eagles to spread their wings and become part of the vibrant Ypsilanti community."
While first-year students, faculty, and staff are the target audience, all EMU community members are welcome to participate in “Explore Ypsi.” Individuals must sign up via this form using their EMU email address to participate. Gift cards will be sent to their university email accounts each week.
"GameAbove is dedicated to strengthening the connection between EMU and Ypsilanti," said Chao Sun, president of GameAbove. "We encourage all Eagles to take advantage of this fun opportunity to support local businesses."
For new EMU Students, staff, and faculty to access a gift card, follow the directions below:
- Fill out this survey
- At the end of every week, those who filled out the survey will receive a gift card in their EMU email. Applicants must have an EMU email. Note: here is only one gift card per person
“Explore Ypsi” is co-sponsored by the Ypsilanti DDA, GameAbove, and Engage@EMU. For more information on Explore Ypsi and a list of businesses, visit the website or contact emu_engage@emich.edu or 734.487.6570.
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Eastern Michigan University
Founded in 1849, EMU is the second oldest public university in Michigan. It serves nearly 13,000 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, visit emich.edu.
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Engage@EMU
Engage@EMU is Eastern Michigan University's primary entryway to navigating and cultivating collaboration and partnerships between the University and business and community entities. Current social service programs and collaborations include: EMU Family Empowerment Program, the Ypsilanti Housing Commission’s Supportive Services program; The Collaborative: Ypsilanti YMCA Child Development Center, The Legal Resource Center and education programs such as EMU Bright Futures and Upward Bound.
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