Good morning, Ypsilanti.

Alumni Memorial Hall at the University of Michigan Museum of Art will close for renovations next January—replacing its 115-year-old marble floor while planning to reopen galleries in fall with large events resuming early 2027.

Flint native Brendan Kelly (an EMU graduate) was named the new president at a Board of Regents meeting on Dec.

10 in Welch Hall; he will replace James Smith in July after 10 years in office.

University of Michigan astronomer Teresa Paneque won the 2025 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Award for Excellence in Science Communications in September; she will use the prize to expand her Spanish-language outreach and raise science education locally — a boost for inspiring young learners.

Crews from the Department of Public Works plow and salt Ypsilanti roads during winter weather.

Residents are advised to clear road obstructions including trash bins & recycling bins, vehicles and other objects to help the crews work safely and effectively.

Trash and recycling services will run one day behind schedule since no collection is planned on Christmas Day (trash on Friday and recycling on Saturday) in Ypsilanti.

UMass Minutemen vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Basketball

2:30-9 p.m. — George Gervin GameAbove Center — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly game night with trivia and life-size games as Eastern Michigan opens the MAC season.