Central Michigan University

Friday, March 28, 2008

Upcoming CMU events: April 14 through 20, 2008

April 1 through 11 and April 14 through 28/As part of Central Michigan University's recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month taking place throughout April, the exhibit "Spoken: Painted Photographs and Testimonies of Sexual Aggression Survivors" will be displayed April 1 through 11 and April 14 through 28 at locations on the CMU campus. The exhibit features an interactive series of painted photographs and audio testimonies of survivors of sexual aggression created by artist Kyle Butler, a CMU senior from Shepherd. It will be displayed April 1 through 11 in the Multicultural Education Center on the lower level of the Bovee University Center; hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. On April 14, the exhibit will move to the third-floor exhibition area in the Charles V. Park Library and will remain on display through April 28; hours are 7:50 a.m. to midnight Mondays through Thursdays, 7:50 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to midnight Sundays. In both locations, admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail Sexual Aggression Services at sapa@cmich.edu.

Through April 15/"Art is Hard!" a senior portfolio exhibition by Central Michigan University graphic design students, will be displayed April 5 through 15 in the Main Gallery of CMU's University Art Gallery. Exhibiting their works are seniors Daniel Corcoran of Sterling Heights, Andrew Dawley of Petoskey, Sara Fisher of Croswell, Sarah Gillings of Sterling, Thomas Guzowski of Harrison, Billie Jo McEvers of Mount Pleasant, Sharisa Petrowsky of Laingsburg, Matthew Santos of Elkton, Mason Shapiro of Novi and Aaron Wolverton of Bay City. An opening reception will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. April 5 in the gallery. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the University Art Gallery at 989-774-3800.

Through April 23/Central Michigan University's Body Scanning Lab, located in Room 115 of the Engineering and Technology Building, is hosting open body scanning hours through April 23. Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays for male participants and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays for female participants. Participants, who must be 9 years of age or older and wear tight-fitting underclothing, will receive a 3-D body image of themselves, along with more than 80 body measurements. Participation, which is free and takes less than 10 minutes, provides CMU students and faculty members with data for research projects. For more information, call lab coordinator Dana Harder at 989-774-1724.

Through April 28/"Perception in Contemporary Art Practices," an exhibition of works by Central Michigan University undergraduate students, is on display through April 28 in the Extended Hours Study of the Charles V. Park Library. The works featured in the exhibit are intended to explore how shifts in materials, content and context influence one's response to visual art. The exhibit will feature works by seniors Rachael Bradley and Trevor Grabill of Mount Pleasant, Diane Colombini of Harrison, Matthew Hebert of Commerce, Tabitha May of Lowell, and Evan Nowak of Petoskey. Hours are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 7 a.m. to midnight Fridays, 9 a.m. to midnight Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call exhibition coordinator Megan Moreno at 989-774-2165.

Through May 11/"THE SEEN AND THE UNSEEN An Imagined Reality," an exhibition of paintings by Shelley Newman Stevens, is on display through May 11 in the Baber Room of Central Michigan University's Charles V. Park Library. The large-scale paintings feature lifelike figures set within dreamlike scenes and focus on the concept of how individuals resolve the conflict between who they are and how they wish to be perceived. Hours are 7:50 a.m. to midnight Mondays through Thursdays, 7:50 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to midnight Sundays. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call exhibition coordinator Megan Moreno at 989-774-2165.

Through July 25/The exhibit "When France Claimed Michigan: 1608-1763" will be displayed April 1 through July 25 in Central Michigan University's Clarke Historical Library. The exhibit will explore the period of time during which the French ruled Michigan, focusing on such subjects as Native American relations, European exploration of the Great Lakes, the fur trade, settlement patterns and the eventual end of French rule in North America. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Clarke Historical Library at 989-774-3352.

Through January 2009/"Beyond Barbie: Dolls, Dress and Culture in Global Perspective," an exhibit featuring more than 100 dolls dressed in traditional attire representing a variety of world cultures, will be displayed April 9 through January 2009 at Central Michigan University's Museum of Cultural and Natural History. In addition to the dolls, the exhibit also will include a children's educational activity room and special programs. The exhibition's elements will be complemented by the museum's Web site, http://www.museum.cmich.edu, where visitors can view the dolls and learn about each one online. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the museum at 989-774-3829.

April 14 through May 2/The eighth annual Central Michigan University Staff and Faculty Quilt Exhibit will take place April 14 through May 2 in the Multicultural Education Center on the lower level of CMU's Bovee University Center. Admission to the exhibit, which is co-sponsored by CMU's Network for Women, is free and open to the public. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. For more information, call the Multicultural Education Center at 989-774-7318.

April 14, 15 and 17/Central Michigan University's recreation, parks and leisure services administration department offers open climbing on the A-Wall, its indoor climbing wall, from 5 to 9 p.m. Mondays and 8 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays during the spring semester. The wall is located in Room 112 of Finch Fieldhouse. Participants must sign an informed consent release waiver and pay a $7 fee to climb; participants under age 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver. There is an additional charge for equipment rental. Student staff members are on hand to assist climbers. For more information, call the A-Wall office at 989-774-1425, Rob Schumacker at 989-774-7307 or visit http://rpl.cmich.edu/adventure/awall.htm.

April 14/Films created as part of the 48-Hour Film Competition hosted by Central Michigan University's chapter of the National Broadcasting Society will be premiered during a screening event at 6:30 p.m. April 14 in the Bovee University Center Auditorium. The competition required student teams to develop, film and edit an original five-minute film within the allotted time frame. Members of the global communications department at The Dow Chemical Co. will judge the films and determine a winner. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail Justine Mooney at moone1jj@cmich.edu.

April 14/Central Michigan University's Gay/Straight Alliance will host a drag show at 7 p.m. April 14 in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. Professionals and students will dress in drag for the performance-based show, which is taking place as part of CMU's celebration of Pride Week. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Office of Gay and Lesbian Programs at 989-774-3637.

April 15/As part of Autism Awareness Month, the Everyone Together support group of Gratiot County and the pending Central Michigan chapter of the Autism Society of America will host panel discussions at 7 p.m. April 15 in Anspach Hall. During the panels, parents of children with autism will share and discuss their experiences. A panel of parents of young children with autism will take place in Room 254, while a panel of parents of teens and adults with autism will take place in Room 255. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail Jennifer Richardson at richa2jl@cmich.edu.

April 15/Central Michigan University's Career Services will host the 2008 Teacher Recruitment Fair from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 15 in CMU's Finch Fieldhouse. During the event, participants will be able to meet with educators and administrators from school districts across the country to discuss teaching and administrative positions. Admission is free and open to CMU students and alumni, as well as students from other institutions. Participants are encouraged to dress professionally and bring error-free resumes. For more information, call Career Services at 989-774-3068 or visit http://www.careers.cmich.edu.

April 15/Central Michigan University's School of Music will host a performance by the CMU Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony at 8 p.m. April 15 in the Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Director of Music Events John Jacobson at 989-774-3738.

April 16/As part of Central Michigan University's celebration of Pride Week, the annual Office of Gay and Lesbian Programs Banquet and Awards Ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. April 16 in the Bovee University Center Rotunda. The event will feature a keynote speech by CMU President Michael Rao. Tickets cost $15 for students and $20 for all others and can be purchased in the Office of Gay and Lesbian Programs on the lower level of the Bovee University Center. For more information, call the office at 989-774-3637.

April 16/As part of Autism Awareness Month, a screening of three short news features will take place at 7 p.m. April 16 in Central Michigan University's Charles V. Park Library Auditorium. Features to be shown include: "Measuring Success in Treatment for Autism," which explores the effectiveness of applied behavioral analysis therapy in treating autism; "A Place in the World: Adults with Autism Finding Their Way," which follows two adults with autism as they attempt to pursue fulfilling and independent lives with the support of those around them; and "Echoes of Autism," which examines the emotional experiences of individuals with autism, focusing on feelings of love and attraction. The screening is being hosted by the pending Central Michigan chapter of the Autism Society of America, the Everyone Together support group of Gratiot County, and the City of Mount Pleasant's Partners Empowering All Kids (PEAK) organization. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail Julie Lorenzen at julielorenzen@hotmail.com.

April 16/Central Michigan University's On the Fly Productions will host an Open Mic Night at 9 p.m. April 16 in the Real Food on Campus residential restaurant in the Towers residence hall complex. The night will focus on musical performances. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information or to register to perform, call On the Fly Productions at 989-774-1189 or send an e-mail to onthefly@cmich.edu.

April 17/Central Michigan University's School of Music will host an Honors Recital at 11 a.m. April 17 in the Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Director of Music Events John Jacobson at 989-774-3738.

April 17/The fourth annual Central Michigan University Book Recognition reception will take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. April 17 in the Charles V. Park Library's Baber Room. The reception will honor all CMU faculty, staff and emeriti who authored, co-authored, edited, co-edited, illustrated or translated a book published in 2007. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail Rui Wang at wang1r@cmich.edu.

April 17/Central Michigan University's Office of Gay and Lesbian Programs will host a presentation by Robyn Ochs at 7 p.m. April 17 in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium. Ochs, a longtime activist within the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community, is the editor of the "Bisexual Resource Guide" and the anthology "Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World." Admission to the presentation, which is the keynote address for CMU's celebration of Pride Week, is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Office of Gay and Lesbian Programs at 989-774-3637.

April 17 through 20/Central Michigan University's Orchesis student dance company will present performances of its spring show April 17 through 20 in Moore Hall's Bush Theatre; performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. nightly April 17 through 19 and at 2 p.m. April 20. The concert will feature new and old works that are both thought-provoking and entertaining and will span a variety of dance genres. Tickets cost $5 for students and senior citizens and $7 for all others (plus 50 cents per ticket for processing) and can be purchased at the Central Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center or by calling 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111. Tickets also can be purchased online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu.

April 17/Central Michigan University's School of Music will host a performance by guest artist Robert Becker, percussion, and the CMU Percussion Ensemble at 8 p.m. April 17 in the Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall. Tickets are $3 for students and senior citizens and $5 for all others and can be purchased at the Central Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center or by calling 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111. In addition, tickets are available online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu and also will be sold at the door.

April 18/Central Michigan University's Beta Theta Pi fraternity will host a "King of the Wing" chicken wing-eating competition at 4 p.m. April 18 on Warriner Mall, the lawn in front of Warriner Hall. During the competition, teams of five individuals will race to eat 10 hot wings in a relay-style competition; prizes will be awarded to the first- through third-place teams. Registration costs $40 per team, and all proceeds from the event will benefit CMU's Sexual Aggression Peer Advocates. For more information, e-mail Lance Prins at prins1la@cmich.edu.

April 18/A concert featuring performances by Central Michigan University a cappella ensembles On the Rox and Central Harmony will take place at 7 p.m. April 18 at Mount Pleasant Community Church, 1400 W. Broomfield in Mount Pleasant. Both ensembles consist of CMU students; On the Rox is an all-female ensemble, while Central Harmony features both male and female singers. Admission, which is open to the public, costs $5 at the door. For more information, e-mail ontherox@cmich.edu.

April 18 and 19/His House Christian Fellowship student organization will host the His House Talent Show 2008 at 7 p.m. April 18 in Central Michigan University's Finch Fieldhouse. The evening will feature a variety of performances such as singing and dancing; audience members can vote for their favorite act through donations, with all proceeds from the event benefiting Women's Aid Service Inc. Tickets cost $1 in advance or $3 at the door. Registration for those participating costs $5 per act. To find out more about how to participate or where to purchase an advance ticket, e-mail Jessy Stark at jessy.stark@gmail.com.

April 19/Central Michigan University's His House Christian Fellowship student organization will host tours of His House church and the group's off-campus residential houses from 4 to 5:15 p.m. April 19. The church is located at 211 W. Broomfield in Mount Pleasant; the residential houses are located at 1028 S. Main, 1012 S. University, 124 W. Bellows and 1028 S. Washington. Admission is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided. For more information, e-mail Luis Cadena at luis@hhcf.org.

April 19/His House Christian Fellowship will host "Pave the Way," its 2008 spring banquet, at 5:30 p.m. April 19 in Central Michigan University's Finch Fieldhouse. The evening will feature a catered dinner as well as speeches, videos and displays celebrating the events and activities that members of the organization participated in throughout the year. Preregistration is required by April 10 and costs $10 for students, $15 for adults, and $5 for children 12 and under. Registration forms can be obtained during the organization's Thursday and Sunday services. For more information, e-mail Leslie Collins at cmu@hhcf.org.

April 19/Central Michigan University's Sigma Alpha Iota will host a performance by the all-male CMU a cappella ensemble Fish 'n' Chips at 7:30 p.m. April 19 in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. The night also will feature a performance by Euphoria, an ensemble from Grand Valley State University. Tickets cost $6 each and can be purchased at the Central Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center or by calling 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111. Tickets also can be purchased online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu. Ten percent of ticket proceeds will benefit Save Darfur, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing aid to the victims of genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan.

April 19/Central Michigan University's His House Christian Fellowship student organization will host a coffeehouse-style acoustic jam session at 9:30 p.m. April 19 at His House church, 211 W. Broomfield in Mount Pleasant. The night will feature a sitar performance by CMU senior Chris Freeman, as well as performances by other local acts. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail Luis Cadena at luis@hhcf.org.

April 19/Central Michigan University's His House Christian Fellowship student organization will distribute free hot dogs beginning at 9:30 p.m. April 19 at the organization's men's residential house, 1028 S. Main in Mount Pleasant. For more information, e-mail Luis Cadena at luis@hhcf.org.

April 20/Central Michigan University's His House Christian Fellowship student organization will host a free continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. April 20 at the His House church, 211 W. Broomfield in Mount Pleasant. The breakfast will be followed by the group's regular 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail Luis Cadena at luis@hhcf.org.

April 20/Central Michigan University's School of Music will host performances by the CMU Choirs at 2 and 5 p.m. April 20 in the Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Director of Music Events John Jacobson at 989-774-3738.

April 20/During the academic year, Central Michigan University's Swing Kids student organization hosts weekly swing dance lessons at 7 p.m. Sundays in Finch Fieldhouse 113. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail centralswingclub@yahoo.com.

Upcoming Event Registration Deadlines

April 19/Central Michigan University's Phi Sigma Sigma sorority will host its 11th annual golf outing on April 19 at the Pohlcat Golf Course, 6595 E. Airport Rd. in Mount Pleasant; the event will begin with a shotgun start at noon. The outing, which is the sorority's primary philanthropic fundraiser, benefits the National Kidney Foundation and the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation. Registration, which is open through April 1, costs $60 for students and $70 for all others and includes 18 holes of golf with cart and a light dinner; group rates also are available. For more information or to request a registration form, e-mail Lesley Bell at bell2la@cmich.edu.

Recently Scheduled Events

April 1/Central Michigan University's Sophisticated Women of Color organization will host a screening of "Why Did I Get Married?" the 2007 comedy-drama written and directed by Tyler Perry, at 8 p.m. April 1 in Moore Hall 105. Admission is free and open to the public, though popcorn will be sold at the screening for $1.50. For more information, call Jennifer Frazier at 989-774-4832.

April 2/Central Michigan University's Center for Professional and Personal Ethics will host "Postmodernism and the Rule of Law: A Critique," a presentation by Daniel D. Barnhizer, at 7 p.m. April 2 in Anspach Hall 155. Barnhizer, an associate professor in Michigan State University's College of Law, will discuss the gap between the rational version of the Rule of Law and the political rhetoric that attempts to use it as a moral claim to legitimacy. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Center for Professional and Personal Ethics at 989-774-1734 or visit http://ethics.cmich.edu.

April 3/Henri Beunders, a visiting professor from Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands, will speak regarding Europe's emerging problems related to journalism and Islam at 3 p.m. April 3 in the Charles V. Park LIbrary Auditorium. A reception in the library's Baber Room will follow. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail Jennifer Banister at banis1jf@cmich.edu or Andrew Devenney at deven1ad@cmich.edu.

April 4/Central Michigan University's Campus Crusade for Christ will host a short film festival from 7 to 9 p.m. April 4 in Room 128 of Pearce Hall. During the event, a variety of short films will be screened, with discussions taking place after each screening. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail Kyle Pash at pash1kp@cmich.edu.

April 12/Central Michigan University sorority Zeta Tau Alpha will host its Crown Classic 5K Walk/Run April 12 at Mount Pleasant's Island Park. Check-in for the sorority's annual fundraiser, which benefits breast cancer education and research, will begin at 11 a.m. at the park's South Pavilion, with the race scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. Preregistration costs $10 for CMU students and $15 for all others. On-site registration also will be available for $20. For more information or to find out how to preregister, call Chelsea Briggs at 248-259-4105 or send an e-mail to chel404@aol.com.

April 13/Central Michigan University's 2008 Culture Crawl will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. April 13 at locations throughout CMU's campus and the local community. The second annual event, created by CMU museum studies students, will begin at the Gerald L. Poor historic schoolhouse museum and will make stops at a variety of cultural hot spots, including the CMU greenhouse, the Charles V. Park Library, the CMU Music Building, Bush Theater, the University Art Gallery, the Museum of Cultural and Natural History, the Art Reach Center of Mid Michigan, and the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe's Ziibiwing Center. Trolleys will be available to transport participants along the route, and students will serve as tour guides and interpreters at each site. Admission is free and open to the public, and complimentary snacks and refreshments will be provided. For more information, call the Museum of Cultural and Natural History at 989-774-3829.

Recently Updated Events

April 2/Central Michigan University's Program Board and Phi Sigma Epsilon will host a lecture by former Major League Baseball player Jim Abbott at 7 p.m. April 2 in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. The talented one-handed pitcher, a Michigan native, has played for such teams as the California Angels, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers. Admission is free and open to the public. Tickets are available in the Central Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center. While tickets are not required for admission, ticket holders will receive first priority for seating; therefore, individuals are strongly encouraged to obtain tickets in advance. For more information, call Program Board at 989-774-3174. (Note: This reflects a different start time than previously was announced; in addition, the availability of advance tickets is a new announcement.)

Upcoming Major Events

April 25/Central Michigan University's On the Fly Productions and Program Board will present the Crocs Next Step Campus tour featuring OneRepublic with special guest Fabolous at 7 p.m. April 25 in Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The popular single "Apologize," OneRepublic's hit collaboration with Timbaland, brought the band into the spotlight in the past few months. The band's new single, "Stop and Stare," recently was released nationwide. Rapper Fabolous is well-known within the hip-hop community and has had a variety of successful singles, including "Make Me Better," "Into You" and "It's My Party." The concert also will include an opening performance by a local, as-yet-undetermined Battle of the Bands winner. Tickets cost $5 for students and can be purchased beginning March 17 at the Central Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center or by calling 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111. Tickets also can be purchased online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu. Public tickets cost $10.