Central Michigan University

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Upcoming CMU Events: July 16 through July 31, 2009

Below is a listing of public events to be hosted by Central Michigan University from July 16 through 31. Times, dates, locations and admission details are included for all events. A campus map is available online at http://map.cmich.edu. More information regarding CMU events is available on the university's online calendar at http://events.cmich.edu.

July 17/Central Michigan University's fourth annual College of Health Professions Day will take place July 17 at locations throughout CMU's campus. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Health Professions Building lobby. During the day, prospective students can explore the programs offered by CMU's College of Health Professions, including athletic training, communication disorders, community and public health, and dietetics; tour CMU's campus; eat lunch in a CMU residential restaurant; and learn about a variety of student services and opportunities, including studying abroad, alternative spring breaks, career opportunities, scholarships and more. Admission is free and open to the public; preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call CMU's Admissions office at 989-774-3076 or visit http://www.cmich.edu/admissions/hp_day.htm.

July 17/Central Michigan University's fourth annual College of Science, Engineering and Technology Day will take place July 17 at locations throughout CMU's campus. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Dow Science Complex lobby. During the day, prospective students can explore the programs offered by CMU's College of Science, Engineering and Technology, including biochemistry, meteorology, engineering and information technology; tour CMU's campus; eat lunch in a CMU residential restaurant; and learn about a variety of student services and opportunities, including studying abroad, alternative spring breaks, career opportunities, scholarships and more. Admission is free and open to the public; preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call CMU's Admissions office at 989-774-3076 or visit http://www.cmich.edu/admissions/set_day.htm.

July 22/Music on the Mall, Central Michigan University's summer concert series, will continue its 2009 season with a performance by Madcat & Kane @ Maxwell Street at 7 p.m. July 22 on Warriner Mall, the lawn in front of CMU's Warriner Hall. The group performs a mix of blues and folk music. Admission is free and open to the public; attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets. If inclement weather occurs, the concert will take place in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. For details about Music on the Mall, call University Events at 989-774-3355.

July 22 through 24/Central Michigan University's LaBelle Entrepreneurial Center will host InSITEful, a summer camp for Innovative youth, July 22 through 24 in CMU's Grawn Hall. InSITEful is a summer camp for young inventors and aspiring entrepreneurs entering grades 10, 11, and 12 that was organized by Supporting Innovation of Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs, a group of local business people and educators. Students will learn basic elements of running their own business, the definition and aspects of intrapreneurship, social and green entrepreneurship, public sector innovation, and experiential situations to develop skills needed to be creative in the business world. Pre-registration is required and the cost of the application fee is $25. For more information or to register, contact Carolyn Bennett at the Middle Michigan Development Corporation at 989-772-2858 or via e-mail at cbennett@cmdc.org.

July 24/Central Michigan University's third annual College of Business Administration Day will take place July 24 at locations throughout CMU's campus. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. in Grawn Hall's Pierpont Auditorium. During the day, prospective students can explore the programs offered by CMU's College of Business Administration, including accounting, entrepreneurship, logistics management, marketing and professional sales; tour CMU's campus; eat lunch in a CMU residential restaurant; and learn about a variety of student services and opportunities, including studying abroad, alternative spring breaks, career opportunities, scholarships and more. Admission is free and open to the public; preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call CMU's Admissions office at 989-774-3076 or visit http://www.cmich.edu/admissions/cba_day.htm.

July 24/Central Michigan University's inaugural College of Education and Human Services Day will take place July 24 at locations throughout CMU's campus. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. in the Education and Human Services Building lobby. During the day, prospective students can explore the programs offered by CMU's College of Education and Human Services, including elementary, secondary and special education, apparel merchandising and design, child development and family studies, interior design, and recreation services; tour CMU's campus; eat lunch in a CMU residential restaurant; and learn about a variety of student services and opportunities, including studying abroad, alternative spring breaks, career opportunities, scholarships and more. Admission is free and open to the public; preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call CMU's Admissions office at 989-774-3076 or visit http://www.cmich.edu/admissions/ehs_day.htm.

July 29/Music on the Mall, Central Michigan University's summer concert series, will conclude its 2009 season with a performance by the Alma Percussion Band at 7 p.m. July 29 on Warriner Mall, the lawn in front of CMU's Warriner Hall. The ensemble performs a mix of jazz, steel drum and classical music. Admission is free and open to the public; attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets. If inclement weather occurs, the concert will take place in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. For more information about the Alma College Percussion Ensemble, visit http://www2.alma.edu/academics/music/instrumental/percussion.htm. For details about Music on the Mall, call University Events at 989-774-3355.

Recently Scheduled Events

July 15/Music on the Mall, Central Michigan University's summer concert series, will continue its 2009 season with a performance by Harbor Lights at 7 p.m. July 15 on Warriner Mall, the lawn in front of CMU's Warriner Hall. The a cappella vocal group performs 1950s Doo Wop-style music. Admission is free and open to the public; attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets. If inclement weather occurs, the concert will take place in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. For more information about Harbor Lights, visit http://www.harborlightsdoowop.com. For details about Music on the Mall, call University Events at 989-774-3355.

Continuing Events

July 22 and 29/The A-Wall, the indoor climbing wall run by Central Michigan University's recreation, parks and leisure services administration department, is the site of Open Mic Night from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, including July 22 and 29, in Room 112 of CMU's Finch Fieldhouse. Musical acts will perform, and the rock wall will be open for climbing. For those interested in climbing, admission costs $7, while rentals of harnesses and climbing shoes cost $3 each; shoe rental is not required if tennis shoes are worn. Spectator attendance is free and open to the public. For more information or to register to perform in the open mic portion of the event, call Jordan Bruursema at 616-994-2694 or e-mail bruur1jr@cmich.edu.

Through July 31/"Celebrating 200 Years of Newspapers in Michigan," an exhibition documenting Michigan's vital role in newspaper history, is on display through July 31 in CMU's Clarke Historical Library on the first floor of Park Library. This year marks the 200th anniversary of the publication of Michigan's first newspaper, The Michigan Essay, which was published Aug. 31, 1809, in Detroit. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call exhibition coordinator Megan Moreno at 989-774-2165.

Through July 31/"Central Michigan University Art on Campus Exhibition," a collection of artwork throughout CMU's campus, is on display through July 31 in the Main Gallery and West Gallery of CMU's University Art Gallery. Summer gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the gallery at 989-774-3800 or visit http://www.uag.cmich.edu.

Through August 21/"Selections from the Park Library's Permanent Art Collection," an exhibition featuring recent additions to Central Michigan University's art collection, is on display through August 21 in the Baber Room of Park Library. Admission is free and open to the public. For a complete schedule of library hours, visit http://www.lib.cmich.edu/libinfo. For more information, call exhibition coordinator Megan Moreno at 989-774-2165.