Central Michigan University

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Upcoming CMU Events: Nov. 16 through 22, 2009

Below is a listing of public events to be hosted by Central Michigan University from Nov. 16 through 22. 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.

Nov. 16/Central Michigan University's Native American Programs, North American Indigenous Student Organization, and Three Fires American Indian Science and Engineering Society will host a showing of the documentary "Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School" at 1 and 5 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Bovee University Center Auditorium. This documentary uncovers the dark history of the U.S. government policies against Native Americans and will give a voice to the countless Indian children forced through the system. A discussion will be held immediately following the documentary. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Native American Programs at nap@cmich.edu or 989-774-2508.

Nov. 16/University Events at Central Michigan University will present a showing of Warren Miller's 2009 film "Dynasty" at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16 in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. This ski documentary's cinematography will take viewers to China, Alaska, Norway, Colorado, British Columbia and more. The event will feature ski/snowboard resorts and vendors, free lift tickets, and a raffle. Tickets cost $15 at the door and $12 in advance and will be available at the CMU Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center or at http://www.warrenmiller.blogspot.com. For more information, contact Curt Zondervan at 616-262-0466 or sportwax@gmail.com.

Nov. 16/Central Michigan University's Program Board will present Keith Little, original World War II Navajo codetalker, at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Bovee University Center Rotunda. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, contact cmu_pb@cmich.edu or 989-774-3174.

Nov. 17/As part of Native American Heritage Month, Central Michigan University's Multicultural Education Center and Native American Programs will host "Native American Boarding Schools." The presentation by Bay Mills Ojibwe tribal member Veronica Ann Pasfield is part of the Soup and Substance luncheon series and will be at noon Nov. 17 in the Bovee University Center Terrace Rooms. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Multicultural Education Center at 989-774-7318.

Nov. 17/Central Michigan University's "Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Events Series" forum will present "Challenges Ahead: Energy and the Environment" at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Bovee University Center Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact forum facilitator Amy TerHaar at chsbs@cmich.edu or 989-774-2192.

Nov. 17/Central Michigan University's School of Music presents the CMU Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble at 8 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, contact John Jacobson at jacob3ja@cmich.edu.

Nov. 17/Central Michigan University's Program Board will present comedian Lee Camp at 8 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Bovee University Center Rotunda. Camp has been featured on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," Fox News and Sirius/XM Radio. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail cmu_pb@cmich.edu.

Nov. 19/Central Michigan University's Native American Programs will host a Dream Catcher Workshop presented by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe's 7th Generation at 5 p.m. Nov. 19 in the Bovee University Center Gold Room. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information or to reserve a spot, call Native American Programs at 989-774-2508.

Nov. 19/Central Michigan University's Speaker Series will present a keynote speech by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. Kennedy will deliver a passionate defense of the environment and speak about the future of the planet and the health of future generations. Admission is free and open to the public. Tickets are required to attend this event and are available through the Central Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center or by calling 888-CMU-0111. Tickets also are available online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu. For more information, contact Robert Ebner at 989-774-3355 or ebner1rj@cmich.edu.

Nov. 19/Central Michigan University's School of Music will present a faculty artist performance by James Fiste, cello, at 8 p.m. Nov. 19 in the Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall. Tickets cost $3 for CMU 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 888-CMU-0111. Tickets also can be purchased online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu. For more information, contact John Jacobson at jacob3ja@cmich.edu.

Nov. 21/Central Michigan University's School of Music presents the Festival Chorus and CMU Orchestra in concert at 8 p.m. Nov. 21 in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. Faure's "Requiem" and Puccini's "Messa di Gloria" will be performed. Tickets cost $5 for CMU students and senior citizens and $7 for all others and can be purchased at the Central Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center or by calling 888-CMU-0111. Tickets also can be purchased online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu. For more information, contact John Jacobson at jacob3ja@cmich.edu.

Nov. 22/Central Michigan University's Program Board, Student Budget Allocation Committee, Native American India Student Organization, American Indian Science and Engineering Society, and Native American Programs will present the musical event "Native American Music Awards Tour" at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information or to reserve a spot, call Native American Programs at 989-774-2508.

Nov. 22/Central Michigan University's College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences will host U.S. Sen. Carl Levin at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 in Moore Hall's Bush Theatre. Levin will be the inaugural speaker for the Philip A. Hart and William G. Milliken Endowed Speaker Series for Integrity in Politics, a series that aims to approach politics in a way that embraces America's diversity of ideas and perspectives. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call 989-774-3341.

Nov. 22/Central Michigan University's Program Board will present "The Nammys on Tour," featuring Native American recording artists R. Carlos Nakai and Joanne Shenandoah, at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail cmu_pb@cmich.edu.

Continuing Events

Nov. 18/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 Nov. 18, 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 Nov. 21/"M.E. Ware: Ritual Regalia for Contemporary Living," an exhibition featuring wearable garments created by Central Michigan University art faculty member M.E. Ware, will be on display at the CMU University Art Gallery through Nov. 21. The wearable garments were designed to illuminate society's need for ceremony and ritual. 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 gallery at 989-774-3800.

Through Nov. 21/The University Art Gallery at Central Michigan University will host an exhibition featuring the works of art department scholarship recipients through Nov. 21 in CMU's West 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 gallery at 989-774-3800.

Through Nov. 30/Central Michigan University's Multicultural Education Center and Native American Programs will present "Looking into the Past," a powwow exhibit featuring photos and T-shirts from CMU's annual powwow, through Nov. 30. This exhibit, which is on display in the Multicultural Education Center located on the lower level of the Bovee University Center, is open Mondays through Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact the center at 989-774-7318.

Through Nov. 30/"Faiths around the World," a photography exhibition featuring international faith practices and religions by Central Michigan University senior Jillian Pekel, will be on display through Nov. 30 in the Park Library's Extended Study Hours Room. Pekel's photographs examine different religions and faith practices around the world. Pekel has traveled as far as Japan to photograph the Shinto and Buddhist religions, as well as Vatican City to capture images of Catholicism. The goal of this exhibition is to show the differences and similarities in which people around the world commune with their gods. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, contact exhibition coordinator Megan Moreno at 989-774-2165 or brook1mr@cmich.edu.

Through Dec. 7/"Click!" a photography exhibition by Juanita Baldwin, will be on display through Dec. 7 in CMU's Park Library Baber Room. Originally a geographer from La Serena, Chile, Baldwin's artwork has been shown in numerous solo and juried exhibitions throughout the state of Michigan and across the United States where it has won national awards. The exhibition is free and open to the public. For more information, contact exhibit coordinator Megan Moreno at 989-774-2165 or brook1mr@cmich.edu.

Through Jan. 29, 2010/"Rides and Spangles: Michigan Circuses and Carnivals," an exhibit featuring the history of circuses and carnivals throughout Michigan, will be on display through Jan. 29, 2010, in Central Michigan University's Clarke Historical Library. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Marian Matyn at 989-774-3990 or matyn1mj@cmich.edu.