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  • April is National Autism Awareness Month, and according to the Autism Society of America, autism affects one in 150 American children, including almost one in 94 boys. It is "a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person's ability to communicate and interact with others" and "is a 'spectrum disorder' that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees." Read the Story

  • CMU experts available to comment on safety, nutrition, other back-to-school topics

    As back-to-school season approaches, a variety of Central Michigan University faculty and staff experts are available to comment on topics related to the annual return to the classroom.Expert sources and their respective areas of expertise include:TOPIC: School violenceSOURCE: Kevin Love,... Read the Story

  • James N. Goenner

    SOURCE:James N. Goennerexecutive directorThe Center for Charter SchoolsCentral Michigan UniversityPhone contact: Scott Rayexternal relations director517-364-9600 or 989-621-0596sray@thecenterforcharters.orghttp://www.thecenterforcharters.orgJames Goenner, executive director of The Center for Charter Schools at Central Michigan University, is available to comment on National Charter Schools Week &mdash... Read the Story

  • Shawna Ross

    SOURCE:Shawna Ross, Volunteer Center coordinatorCentral Michigan University989-774-7685volunteer.center@cmich.eduhttp://www.cmich.edu/volunteerPresident George W. Bush has declared April 15 through 21 National Volunteer Week. As the nation honors its volunteers and celebrates the spirit of public service, CMU Volunteer Center Coordinator Shawna Ross is available... Read the Story

  • CMU NEWS SOURCES AVAILABLE TO SPEAK ON MIDLAND SHOOTINGS

    Two Central Michigan University experts are available to speak about Wednesday's incident in which police say 17-year-old David B. Turner of Coleman shot his former girlfriend, 17-year-old Jessica Forsyth of Midland, on a sidewalk adjacent to H.H. Dow High School,... Read the Story

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