Central Michigan University

Monday, March 3, 2008

Upcoming CMU events: March 17 through 23, 2008

Through March 29/The annual All-CMU Student Juried Art Show will be on display March 8 through 29 in the Main Gallery of Central Michigan University's University Art Gallery. The show will feature a variety of artwork in all forms of media created by CMU students. An opening reception and awards ceremony will take place from noon to 3 p.m. March 15 in the gallery. Admission is free and open to the public. Regular hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call the University Art Gallery at 989-774-3800.

Through April 1/The exhibit "From Sea to Shining Sea: 200 Years of Charting America's Coasts" is on display through April 1 in the third-floor exhibition area of Central Michigan University's Charles V. Park Library. The exhibit, which is jointly curated by the Smithsonian Institution and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, explores the history of America's Coastal Survey, a program dedicated to ensuring that mariners safely reach their ports of call along America's shoreline. Admission is free and open to the public. 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. For more information, call exhibition coordinator Megan Moreno at 989-774-2165.

Through April 2/"Studies and Collage from Italy," an exhibition of works by Central Michigan University senior Lindsay Mathews, is on display through April 2 in the Extended Hours Study of the Charles V. Park Library. The exhibit features drawings and watercolor paintings created during Mathews' study abroad experience in Florence, Italy. 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, will be displayed March 11 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. An opening reception will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 20 in the Baber Room and will include a presentation by Newman Stevens at 6:30 p.m. 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.

March 17 through April 4/"Hateful Things," an exhibition on loan from Ferris State University's Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia, will be displayed March 17 through April 4 in the third floor exhibition area of Central Michigan University's Charles V. Park Library. The exhibit features a variety of historical items from popular culture embodying racial stereotyping against African-Americans; the items are intended to serve as a reminder of the country's racist past and to present challenges that are still prevalent today. Admission is free and open to the public. 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. For more information, call Minority Student Services at 989-774-3945.

March 17/Central Michigan University's Minority Student Services will host an event to kick off CMU's celebration of Asian Heritage Month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 17 on the lawn in front of the Bovee University Center. Attendees will be able to obtain schedules of the month's events and other giveaways. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Minority Student Services at 989-774-3945.

March 17, 18 and 20/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.

March 17/As part of Central Michigan University's celebration of Women's History Month, a "womengirlsladies" panel event will take place at 7:30 p.m. March 17 in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. The forum will focus on the definition, opinions, and future of feminism. Panelists will include four nationally recognized female authors: Kristal Brent Zook, Gloria Feldt, Courtney E. Martin and Deborah Siegel. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail Jill Taft Kaufman at taftk1j@cmich.edu or visit http://womengirlsladies.blogspot.com.

March 18/As part of Central Michigan University's William B. Nolde Lecture Series, a presentation by retired Col. Thomas J. Rini, investigator for the Office of the Inspector General in the United States Department of Defense, will take place at 6 p.m. March 18 in the Bovee University Center's Lake Michigan and Lake Superior rooms. The goal of the series - which is named in honor of Col. William B. Nolde, a former CMU military science professor who was the last official casualty of the Vietnam War - is to promote the importance of leadership both in the military and in American society as a whole. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the military science department at 989-774-3049.

March 18/As part of the Central Michigan University art department's 2008 Stephen L. Barstow Art and Design Lecture Series, a presentation by artist Sandy Skoglund will take place at 7 p.m. March 18 in the Bovee University Center Auditorium. Skoglund is a respected installation artist and photographer whose work has been exhibited all over the world. During her time at CMU, she will collaborate with CMU students on the exhibit "Raining Bottles," which will be displayed March 19 through April 2 in the University Art Gallery's West Gallery. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the art department at 989-774-3025.

March 18/Central Michigan University's School of Music will host a performance by faculty artist Alexandra Mascolo-David, piano, at 8 p.m. March 18 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.

March 18/Young Americans for Freedom, the Campus Conservatives at Central Michigan University, will host "The Past and Future of the English-Speaking Peoples," a presentation by British author and historian Andrew Roberts, at 8 p.m. March 18 in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium. Roberts' recent book, "A History of the English-Speaking Peoples Since 1900" explores how English-speaking cultures have become the preeminent political force in the world. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail the organization at centralyaf@yahoo.com.

March 18/Central Michigan University's On the Fly Productions will host an Open Mic Night at 9 p.m. March 18 in the Real Food on Campus residential restaurant in the Towers residence hall complex. The night will feature comedy performances. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call On the Fly Productions at 989-774-1189 or send an e-mail to onthefly@cmich.edu.

March 19 through April 2/The exhibit "Raining Bottles" will be displayed March 19 through April 2 at the West Gallery of Central Michigan University's University Art Gallery. The exhibit is a collaboration between professional installation artist Sandy Skoglund and selected CMU art students. Admission to the exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call the University Art Gallery at 989-774-3800.

March 19/Central Michigan University's Career Services will host a Social and Human Services Career Day from 1 to 4 p.m. March 19 in CMU's Finch Fieldhouse. During the event, participants will be able to meet with recruiters to discuss internships and entry-level professional positions. Admission is free and open to CMU students and recent alumni. Participants are required to bring résumés and dress professionally. For more information, call Career Services at 989-774-3068 or visit http://www.careers.cmich.edu.

March 19/Central Michigan University's chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity will host a Reball Tournament from 6 to 11 p.m. March 19 at the Elitist Reball Center at Spinning Wheels Roller Rink, 1241 N. Mission in Mount Pleasant. Reball is a game similar to paintball, but with rubber balls instead of paintballs; individuals are encouraged to arrive in teams of five, but teams also can be formed on site. Registration costs $8 per person and includes equipment and three games of play of up to 7 minutes each; preregistration by March 12 is encouraged. All proceeds from the event will benefit the fraternity's development and philanthropy. For more information or to register to participate, contact Dustin Lester at 616-481-3160 or leste1dm@cmich.edu.

March 19/Central Michigan University's Moore Media Records will host a "Guitar Hero" tournament at 6:30 p.m. March 19 in Moore Hall's Townsend Kiva. During the event, participants will compete on the popular "Guitar Hero 3" video game for the chance to win prizes. Registration costs $5; a registration table will be set up in the Bovee University Center's Down Under Food Court at an as-yet-undetermined time March 13. Spectator admission is free and open to the public. For more information, send an e-mail to mooremediarecords@gmail.com.

March 19/Young Americans for Freedom, the Campus Conservatives at Central Michigan University, will host "Socialized Medicine Stinks," a presentation by ABC News reporter John Stossel, at 7 p.m. March 19 in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. The Emmy Award winner currently serves as a co-anchor of ABC's "20/20" and has written numerous books, including his latest, "Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity: Get Out the Shovel - Why Everything You Know is Wrong." Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail the organization at centralyaf@yahoo.com.

March 19/Central Michigan University's "Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Events Series" will feature a discussion titled "Election '08: Who are the Candidates, What are the Issues?" at 7 p.m. March 19 in the Bovee University Center Auditorium. Political science faculty member Cherie Strachan will serve as facilitator. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Merlyn Mowrey at 989-774-2192.

March 19/Renowned astronomer Dana E. Backman will present the lecture "Looking for Life in All the Right Places: An Astrobiological Tour of the Solar System," at 7 p.m. March 19 in room 171 of the Dow Science Complex. Admission is free and open to the public. Sponsors include CMU's physics department, the American Astronomical Society and the Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectureship Endowment Fund. For more information, call the physics department at 989-774-3321.

March 20/The Central Michigan chapter of the American Red Cross will host a "Signs of Spring" fashion show March 20 in Central Michigan University's Bovee University Center Rotunda. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a cash bar, followed by dinner and the fashion show at 6:30 p.m. Tickets costs $25 and can be purchased at the American Red Cross office, 214 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant. For more information, call Dave Weston at 989-773-3615.

March 20/Central Michigan University's recreation, parks and leisure services administration department will host a quad rugby clinic at 6 p.m. March 20 in Finch Fieldhouse. Quad rugby is an adaptive sport that is played in special wheelchairs and combines elements of basketball, soccer and hockey; clinic participants will be able to learn about and participate in the game. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the recreation, parks and leisure services administration department at 989-774-3858.

March 20/Central Michigan University's School of Music will host a performance by the Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony at 8 p.m. March 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.

March 21/The Mount Pleasant Christian Clergy Association will host a Good Friday service at 12:15 p.m. March 21 in Plachta Auditorium of Central Michigan University's Warriner Hall. The service is open to individuals from a variety of religious backgrounds. Admission is free and open to the public; however, donations will be accepted and proceeds from the event will benefit Women's Aid Service Inc. of Mount Pleasant. For more information, e-mail Rod Reid at hedidit@hotmail.com.

March 21/Recreation, parks and leisure services administration students in Central Michigan University's RPL 430: Recreation Programming course will host a Hawaiian Roller Luau Skate for Teens from 5 to 7 p.m. March 21 at Spinning Wheels Roller Rink, 1241 N. Mission in Mount Pleasant. The event will feature games, prizes and a raffle to win four tickets to a Great Lakes Loons game. Tickets cost $4 for individuals under age 18 and $7 for adults. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Young Teens Network of Mount Pleasant. For more information or to purchase advance tickets, call Christine Hackney at 989-560-2425 or send an e-mail to rollerluau@hotmail.com.

March 23/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.

Recently Scheduled Events

March 11/Central Michigan University's Honors Program, the history department and the King-Chavez-Parks Visiting Professor Fund will host "American History Through Music," a presentation by Rev. Robert Jones, at 7 p.m. March 11 in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium. Jones, a musician, storyteller and radio host, will perform a historical journey of music touching on such genres as blues, country, jazz and rock. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail Stephen Jones at jones9sa@cmich.edu.

March 12/Central Michigan University's President's Office, Office for Institutional Diversity, and Government Relations and Public Affairs division will host an open forum with members of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus from 5 to 6 p.m. March 12 in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium. The forum's discussion will focus on campus climate and diversity at CMU and other state institutions and will explore how the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus can partner with Michigan campuses to assist them in becoming more hospitable and welcoming to diverse populations. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Office for Institutional Diversity at 989-774-3700 or Government Relations and Public Affairs at 989-774-3871. (Note: This event is rescheduled from Feb. 6, when it was canceled due to inclement weather.)

Upcoming Major Events

March 27 through April 6/The Central Michigan International Film Festival will take place March 27 through April 6 at locations on the Central Michigan University campus and in Mount Pleasant. The festival will feature a variety of internationally recognized films. Tickets cost $5 each or $25 for a booklet of 10 and will be available beginning March 1 at the Central Michigan Life office and the School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts office, both in CMU's Moore Hall, and at the Java City coffee shop in CMU's Charles V. Park Library. Tickets also will be available at a variety of locations in Mount Pleasant. For more information, including the schedule of festival events and a complete list of locations selling tickets, visit http://www.cmfilmfestival.com or call College of Communication and Fine Arts Events Coordinator Darcy Orlik at 989-774-2694.

March 29/"Terror at the Voting Booth: How Fear is Used in Politics," a conference examining how death anxiety is used to influence voter behavior, will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 29 in Plachta Auditorium in Central Michigan University's Warriner Hall. The conference will feature a screening of the award-winning documentary "Flight From Death," as well as presentations by social psychologist Sheldon Solomon; political scientist John Mueller; and John Zogby, President and CEO of the polling firm Zogby International. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Merlyn Mowrey at 989-774-2192.

March 29 and 30/Central Michigan University's 19th annual contest powwow will take place March 29 and 30 in Rose Arena; doors will open at 10 a.m. both days. The event will include song and dance competitions featuring performers from throughout the Great Lakes region, as well as authentic Native American food and arts and crafts. The event is hosted by CMU's Office of Native American Programs, the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and CMU's North American Indigenous Student Organization. Admission is free for CMU students, tribal members and children ages 4 and under; $5 for adults; and $3 for senior citizens and for children between ages 5 and 17. For more information, call Native American Programs at 989-774-2508.

April 5/Central Michigan University's chapter of the Fashion Association of Merchandising and Design will host its Threads 2008 fashion show at 7 p.m. April 5 in Finch Fieldhouse. Featuring the theme "Inspired," the annual, student-produced show will exhibit a variety of fashions created by CMU apparel merchandising and design students. In addition, an exhibition featuring artwork and other fashions not displayed in the show will begin at 6 p.m., and a reception will follow the fashion show. Tickets cost $10 for students and $15 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. If not sold out, tickets will be sold at the door for $15.

April 12/Central Michigan University's School of Music will host its annual fundraiser, Opus XI, at 6 p.m. April 12 in the CMU Music Building. Featuring the theme "Taste the World of Music," this year's event will include a collage concert of music from around the world performed by School of Music students, dinner catered by local chefs and after-dinner entertainment. Tickets cost $125 per person and can be ordered by calling Christine Alwood at 989-774-7155 or 800-358-6903. Proceeds from the event benefit the School of Music to fund scholarships, equipment and travel for music students. For more information, visit http://www.mus.cmich.edu/opus.htm.