College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

U.S. Sen. Carl Levin will discuss integrity in politics

A Central Michigan University audience will be engaged in discussion about the possibilities of bipartisanship with U.S. Sen. Carl Levin Nov. 22. Read the Story

Thursday, November 12, 2009

CMU Military Appreciation Night celebrates Veterans Day

Central Michigan University celebrated Veterans Day with a Military Appreciation Night Nov. 11 at its football matchup with the University of Toledo. Read the Story

Monday, November 9, 2009

Honoring the Military

Skydivers and free admission for veterans will highlight Central Michigan University's Military Appreciation Night at the CMU/University of Toledo football game Nov. 11. Read the Story

Friday, November 6, 2009

'Teachers teaching teachers' focus of National Writing Project site at CMU

After 29 years of teaching high school English, Kathy Kurtze returned to her classroom this fall with a set of fresh ideas and resources she gathered from her experiences with the Chippewa River Writing Project -- a site of the National Writing Project now at Central Michigan University. Read the Story

Monday, November 2, 2009

Historian to explore Hitler and the Holocaust

As the anniversary of Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass, is remembered Nov. 9, many will experience a new perspective on Adolf Hitler and the beginning of the Holocaust at Central Michigan University. Read the Story

Friday, October 9, 2009

Experts tackle Michigan's economic future

Michigan residents will have many of their questions regarding the future of Michigan's economy addressed by a panel of experts at Central Michigan University's fall 2009 Griffin Policy Forum. The forum is the first hosted by Maxine Berman, CMU's new Griffin Endowed Chair in American Government. Read the Story

Monday, July 13, 2009

CMU names Berman new Griffin Endowed Chair in American Government

Years of Michigan legislative and executive branch experience will enhance the education of Central Michigan University students through the appointment of CMU's next Griffin Endowed Chair in American Government. Read the Story

Thursday, May 14, 2009

CMU becomes site for National Writing Project

Michigan teachers will benefit from professional development in writing and technology through a new site of the National Writing Project at Central Michigan University. Read the Story

Friday, March 20, 2009

Grandmothers: the competitive edge modern humans needed

Grandmothers play an important role in the lives of their children and grandchildren and now can be credited as a critical factor in the evolution of our species. Research by Central Michigan University anthropologist Rachel Caspari reveals how changes in adult lifespan, particularly in women, greatly impacted early modern human society. Read the Story

Friday, December 12, 2008

Native American issues shape new CMU classes

Graduate students will expand their knowledge of Native American issues through new classes at Central Michigan University. Beginning in January, a CMU graduate program will include an option for students to study Native American issues in modern culture. Read the Story

Monday, October 27, 2008

Michigan mapmaking book nets CMU professor prestigious award

When people pick up a map to figure out how to get from point A to point B, they rarely take into account why someone created the map in the first place. A CMU history professor explains that early mapmaking... Read the Story

Friday, October 24, 2008

Harry Potter to come alive at CMU conference

Harry Potter fans will leap into the world of wizardry at Central Michigan University Oct. 31. A visit to Diagon Alley and dancing to the tunes of wizard rock bands such as The Whomping Willows and Tonks and the Aurors are just a taste of the happenings scheduled for Mischief Managed, a scholarly and theatrical conference on Harry Potter. Read the Story

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Experts tackle election issues, statewide effects at CMU Griffin Forum

Americans can make their mark by voting in what is sure to be one of the most historical presidential elections to date. To assist them in making their choice, voters will learn more about important issues surrounding this election and how the results impact Michigan as six of the state's leading journalists and political figures share their perspectives during Central Michigan University's Fall 2008 Griffin Policy Forum Oct. 22. Read the Story

Friday, October 17, 2008

CMU driving center assists older drivers to make roads safer

The National Highway Traffic Safety Association reported that more than 12 percent of Michigan's fatal traffic crashes in 2007 involved drivers 65 years of age and older. And as this population ages at a rapid pace, a one-of-a-kind center at Central Michigan University will work with these drivers in order to keep every motorist safe. Read the Story

Monday, October 6, 2008

Soldiers and CMU football 'yield to none'

Football fans and U.S. military supporters may have more in common than they might think. The Central Michigan University football team and members of the 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry of the Michigan National Guard, who are currently deployed in Iraq, have created a partnership to encourage, support and learn from each other and together have vowed to "yield to none." Read the Story

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Grant awarded to CMU museum creates local collaboration

Local elementary school students will have the opportunity to sleuth out clues as cultural detectives, while brushing up on their geography and other social studies skills, thanks to a grant from the Kellogg Youth Fund. The grant, awarded to the Central Michigan University Museum of Cultural and Natural History, will create a partnership between the museum, local elementary schools and Veteran's Memorial Library in Mount Pleasant. Read the Story

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

CMU study shows consumers may be swayed by distraction

Consumers talking on cell phones or dealing with a crying child in the store may make more impulsive purchases. A Central Michigan University study has found that consumers are more susceptible to making impulsive purchases for one brand over another if they are distracted while shopping. Read the Story

Thursday, May 29, 2008

CMU to celebrate deceased sociologist's accomplishments, contributions

Bernard N. Meltzer, professor emeritus of sociology, was dedicated to sociology and Central Michigan University until his death on Jan. 29, 2008, at the age of 91. His numerous professional accomplishments and contributions to CMU will be celebrated at a memorial event June 14. Read the Story

Friday, May 16, 2008

CMU to help celebrate African-American culture, history during Idlewild weekend

In a popular vacation spot with a storied history as a resort for African-Americans during the era of segregation, Central Michigan University will help present a weekend of events celebrating diversity in classical music. Read the Story

Monday, May 12, 2008

CMU prof walks 75 miles for immigration policies

This summer, Central Michigan University faculty member Christi Brookes will endure her second seven-day, 75-mile walk to address immigration policies in the U.S. Read the Story

Friday, May 9, 2008

CMU study shows college student sleep patterns could be detrimental

A Central Michigan University study has determined that many college students have sleep patterns that could have detrimental effects on their daily performance. Read the Story

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

CMU pop culture expert receives teaching excellence award

A Central Michigan University English professor's organization and inspiration in the classroom have landed him a prestigious teaching award. Read the Story

Monday, April 21, 2008

Prestigious grant funds CMU prof's preservation project

Central Michigan University history professor Jim Schmiechen teaches his students how places and spaces of the past give meaning to people who live in the present, and he utilizes what he teaches to preserve one of Michigan's most historic areas. Read the Story

Friday, April 11, 2008

CMU neuroscience program gets a boost with new Ph.D. degree

Students entering Central Michigan University's new neuroscience graduate degree program will have the chance to excel through a unique mentorship model providing more individual curriculum flexibility and earlier opportunities for research than other graduate programs in neuroscience. The foundation of... Read the Story

Friday, April 11, 2008

CMU Foreign Language Day celebrates 36 years

Nearly 1,300 Michigan high school students will show off their foreign language skills at Central Michigan University on April 25. "Friends Make the World Go Round" is the theme for the 36th annual CMU Foreign Language Day, sponsored by the... Read the Story

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

CMU students serve as delegates at model U.N. conference

A group of Central Michigan University students gained real-world experience as global ambassadors by stepping out of the classroom and into the United Nations headquarters in New York. Eighteen CMU students recently attended the National Model United Nations Conference as... Read the Story

Thursday, April 3, 2008

CMU prof elected to Higher Learning Commission board

Central Michigan University psychology professor Tim Hartshorne will play a significant role in higher education accreditation as a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools' Higher Learning Commission board of trustees. As one of six regional institutional... Read the Story

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

CMU social work accreditation extended through 2016

Students pursuing a bachelor of social work degree at Central Michigan University will be one step ahead in the workforce upon graduation thanks to the program's national accreditation. The Council on Social Work Education has extended the university's accreditation until... Read the Story

Friday, March 28, 2008

CMU English prof named Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year

For the second year in a row, a Central Michigan University professor has been chosen to receive one of the most prestigious awards in Michigan higher education. English professor Susan Steffel is one of three state educators to be named... Read the Story

Thursday, March 27, 2008

CMU Culture Crawl to expand throughout community

Those planning to attend Central Michigan University's second annual Culture Crawl will get a greater opportunity to enhance their cultural knowledge of the Mount Pleasant community as the event expands beyond CMU's campus. The 2008 Culture Crawl April 13 will... Read the Story

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Beyond Barbie: CMU doll exhibit to entertain and educate

An exhibit of dolls from around the world at Central Michigan University will provide both entertainment and education for visitors of all ages. "Beyond Barbie: Dolls, Dress and Culture in Global Perspective" at CMU's Museum of Cultural and Natural History... Read the Story

Monday, March 24, 2008

CMU author pens handbook for aspiring police leaders

A new book by a Central Michigan University English professor is defining the role that written communication plays for law enforcement officers. Elizabeth Brockman, professor and director of composition in CMU's English department, says that her book, "The Blue Guide:... Read the Story

Monday, March 24, 2008

Climate change's effect on state economy focus of CMU Griffin Forum

Central Michigan University's spring 2008 Griffin Policy Forum will explore climate change as an answer to improving Michigan's ailing economy. The forum, "Can Climate Changes Heat Up Michigan's Economy?" will take place April 9 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in... Read the Story

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

CMU to offer Arabic, Chinese languages in fall

Central Michigan University will respond to the increasing global market by offering two new courses this fall for those interested in gaining valuable knowledge about Arabic and Chinese languages and cultures. The Arabic and Chinese classes will be introductory courses,... Read the Story

Monday, March 10, 2008

CMU conference exposes death anxiety in political manipulation

A Central Michigan University conference will highlight how some politicians coax voters into believing that they can provide the best security against terrorism using death anxiety as a manipulation tool. "Terror at the Voting Booth: How Fear is Used in... Read the Story

Thursday, March 6, 2008

CMU museum selected for national conservation bookshelf

Valuable museum collections and artifacts at Central Michigan University will be preserved for future generations with the help of a national conservation effort. CMU's Museum of Cultural and Natural History has been selected to receive the Connecting to Collections Bookshelf,... Read the Story

Thursday, February 28, 2008

CMU working to curb impulsivity in ADHD patients

Central Michigan University researchers are one step closer to helping children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder improve their self-control. Read the Story

Friday, January 25, 2008

CMU prof's documentary explores African-Americans in Congress

The role that African-Americans have played in Congress is explored in a documentary history co-authored by Central Michigan University assistant professor of history Stephen Jones. Read the Story

Friday, January 25, 2008

CMU concert to inspire 'Awe and Wonder'

An evening of culture, music and spiritual artistry at Central Michigan University will provide entertainment for all ages Feb. 8. Read the Story

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Family endowment supports Native American studies at CMU

A $500,000 endowment in honor of late Central Michigan University alumni Rollie and Olga Denison will help to create a Native American studies program. Read the Story

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

81-year-old railroad lawyer to finally receive CMU degree

Patrick Hackett's intent when he began taking classes at Central Michigan University in 1943 was to receive his bachelor's degree, but World War II had other plans for him. Sixty-four years later, he will finally receive the degree that he has always wanted. Read the Story

Monday, December 3, 2007

CMU ROTC Cadet featured as hero in the war on terror

Central Michigan University students walk by senior and Army Cadet Clarence Ketterer on campus every day, but most would not know that they had just walked by a 26-year-old war hero. Read the Story

Friday, November 30, 2007

CMU acquires advanced driving simulator; dedicates it to AAA Michigan

A new advanced driving simulator donated to Central Michigan University by AAA Michigan will be used to conduct research and educate drivers to make roads safer. Read the Story

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

CMU professor climbs tallest building in U.S. for cancer research

Central Michigan University psychology professor Carl Johnson has been an avid stair climber at the gym for 15 years, but he recently took his interest in stair climbing to Chicago as he scaled the Sears Tower's 103 flights of stairs in less than 27 minutes to benefit cancer research. Read the Story

Monday, November 19, 2007

CMU museum showcases hands-on learning at local school

The students of Ganiard Elementary School in Mount Pleasant are crowing about a new exhibit from Central Michigan University's Museum of Cultural and Natural History. Read the Story

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Political leaders ready for hottest topics at CMU forum

Political leaders representing both the Democratic and Republican parties expect to debate a wide range of issues from the state's stretched budget to higher education funding during Central Michigan University's Fall 2007 Griffin Policy Forum. Read the Story

Monday, October 22, 2007

CMU professor's 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' set for Halloween release

A Central Michigan University professor describes his newest book quite simply: "A cult film analyzed." Read the Story

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