http://www.news.cmich.edu/ en Copyright 2010 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:07:16 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Below is a listing of public events to be hosted by Central Michigan University from March 1 through 7. 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. March 1 through 30/Central Michigan University's Park Library presents "Michigan's Heritage Barns: An Artist's Perspective through Photographs" on display in the Library's Baber Room March 1 through 30. The beauty of Michigan's barns is revealed through black-and-white photographs by artist Mary Keithan. This exhibit is on loan from the Michigan State University Museum. Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information and library hours, visit http://www.lib.cmich.edu. March 2/Central Michigan University's Spanish program in the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures will host a free screening of the film "Como agua para chocolate" (Like Water for Chocolate). The film will be shown in Spanish with English subtitles at 5 p.m. March 2 in Pearce Hall 327. For more information, contact Patricia Cotter at 989-774-3786. March 2/Central Michigan University's School of Music presents the University Band and Campus Band at 8 p.m. March 2 in the Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall. This concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact John Jacobson at jacob3ja@cmich.edu. March 4 through April 22/Central Michigan University's Human Resources Department will present the Leadership Excellence Series. This signature leadership-training event is for anyone who has a position of influence, including aspiring leaders and supervisors. Communication and conflict resolution, leadership styles (utilizing MBTI), managing change, performance management, and creating a motivational environment are just a few of the topics that will be covered. All eight sessions will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays March 4 through April 22. For more information on each session, visit the Leadership Excellence Web site at http://www.cmich.edu/HR_Home/Strategy_and_Org_Development/Leadership_Excellence.htm. The series is free for faculty and staff and $550 for the general public. Register by calling 989-774-6447 or e-mailing stratod@cmich.edu. Continuing Events Through March 1/In honor of Black History Month, Central Michigan University's Park Library will host "Welcome to Idlewild: The Black Eden of Michigan," an exhibit on loan from the Michigan State University Museum focusing on Idlewild, located in rural northwestern Michigan. For many years, this "Black Eden" was one of a few resorts in the country where African-Americans could vacation and purchase property. Through the mid-1960s, Idlewild was an active year-round community and was visited by well-known entertainers and professionals from throughout the country. Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public and located in the third floor exhibit area of the library. For more information and library hours, visit http://www.lib.cmich.edu. Through March 11/Central Michigan University's Multicultural Education Center will host a poster series that features 12 African-American Women of Hope ranging in age, ethnicity, profession and geographic location, but sharing a pride in being African-American. The series is produced by the Bread & Roses Cultural Project and is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays in the Bovee University Center through Feb. 26. For more information, call Ulana Klymyshyn at 989-774-7318. Through March 27/Central Michigan University's University Art Gallery will host the 2010 Annual Juried CMU Student Art Exhibition in the University Art Gallery, the A-frame building at the corner of Preston and Franklin streets. Guest jurors Vicki Wright, director of collections and exhibitions at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, and Ty Smith, designer for A.M.P.M. Inc. design firm, will select artwork created by CMU students for exhibition. This exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call Anne Gochenour at 989-774-3800. Through April 28/Standing in the Gap at Central Michigan University will hold a weekly Bible study with music and a chance to meet great people at 7:30 p.m. in Pearce Hall 135. The "10 Most Important Sections of Scripture" will be the focus of this semester's sessions. For more information, contact Brian Mackie at 989-779-7484. Through May 28/Central Michigan University's College of Education and Human Services presents a water media exhibition, "Beckwith Paints," by award-winning artist Mary Ann Beckwith in the Mary Ann Beckwith Gallery. This exhibition is free and open to the public. The gallery is located in the north wing of the Education and Human Services Building and open Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Anne Miller at 989-774-7528 or visit http://www.cmich.edu/ehs/x25222.xml.]]> http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/02/upcoming-cmu-events-march-1-th/ http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/02/upcoming-cmu-events-march-1-th/ Arts and entertainment Arts and events Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:07:16 -0500 Below is a listing of public events to be hosted by Central Michigan University from Feb. 22 through 28. 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. Feb. 22 through May 28/Central Michigan University's College of Education and Human Services presents a water media exhibition, "Beckwith Paints," by award-winning artist Mary Ann Beckwith in the Mary Ann Beckwith Gallery. This exhibition is free and open to the public. The gallery is located in the north wing of the Education and Human Services Building and open Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Anne Miller at 989-774-7528 or visit http://www.cmich.edu/ehs/x25222.xml. Feb. 23/Central Michigan University's Political Science Department will host "Speak Up, Speak Out -- Obama: A New Face of America in the World?" facilitated by David Jesuit at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Bovee University Center Auditorium. The forum is an opportunity for all participants to collaborate in thinking through the issues, identify problems and consider solutions. For more information, call Jesuit at 989-774-2795. Feb. 23/Central Michigan University's School of Music presents the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, John Williamson conducting, at 8 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall. This concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact John Jacobson at jacob3ja@cmich.edu. Feb. 23/Central Michigan University's On the Fly Productions presents an Open Mic Night at 9 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Towers residential complex Real Food on Campus. The event is free and open to the public. Anyone interested in performing music, comedy or poetry should contact onthefly@cmich.edu. For more information, contact On the Fly Productions at 989-774-1189. Feb. 24/Central Michigan University's Human Resources Department will present "Retention Matters" from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 24 in the Education and Human Services Building 315 Center for Applied Learning and Instruction. The hour-long educational session, facilitated by Shawn Wilson and Amy McGinnis, will focus on retention data, initiatives and the "next steps" that university departments can take to help increase the rate of student success at CMU. There will be time for discussion at the end of the workshop. For more information, contact Human Resources at stratod@cmich.edu. Feb. 24 through 28/Central Michigan University's University Theatre presents "The Chicago Gypsies," a funny and uplifting play for the whole family. Told through the eyes of the family's 10-year-old daughter Charley, this is a heartwarming story of triumph over adversity as a family of actors finds themselves stranded and jobless during the Great Depression. Performances take place in Moore Hall's Bush Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 through 27 and 2 p.m. Feb. 28. Tickets are $5.50 for students and seniors and $7.50 for all others and are available through the Central Box Office at (888)-CMU-0111, http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu or on the lower level of Bovee University Center. The play was written by V. Glasgow Koste and will be directed by Nancy Eddy. For more information, contact Jim Hickerson at 989-774-3874. Feb. 24/Standing in the Gap at Central Michigan University will hold a weekly Bible study with music and a chance to meet great people at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 in Pearce Hall 135. The "10 Most Important Sections of Scripture" will be the focus of this semester's sessions. For more information, contact Brian Mackie at 989-779-7484. Feb. 24/Central Michigan University's Department of English Language and Literature presents a fiction and poetry reading by Matt Roberson and Robert Fanning at 8 p.m. Feb. 24 in the Park Library Baber Room. The reading is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Darrin Doyle at 989-774-1349. Feb. 25/Central Michigan University's School of Music faculty artist Adrienne Wiley, piano and organ, performs at 8 p.m. Feb. 25 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. Feb. 25/Central Michigan University's Program Board presents comedian Lachlan Patterson, who has performed on "Live at Gotham" and creates comedy all college students can appreciate. The performance is free and open to the public at 8 p.m. Feb. 25 in the Bovee University Center Rotunda. For more information, contact Program Board at 989-774-3174. Feb. 26/Central Michigan University's Surplus Sale will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 26 at the corner of Bellows and Douglas streets in Mount Pleasant. Items for sale include office furniture, office equipment, household furniture and much more. All items are sold "as is, where is" with no warranties expressed or implied. All sales are final. Additional information is available at http://www.purchasing.cmich.edu or by calling University Stores at 989-774-3917. Feb. 26 through March 27/The University Art Gallery at Central Michigan University will host the 2010 Annual Juried CMU Student Art Exhibition. The artists' reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 27 in the University Art Gallery, the A-frame building at the corner of Preston and Franklin streets. Guest jurors Vicki Wright, director of collections and exhibitions at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, and Ty Smith, designer for A.M.P.M. Inc. design firm, will select artwork created by CMU students for exhibition. The public can vote Feb. 26 and 27 to decide the winner of the public choice award. This exhibition is free and open to the public. For more information, call Anne Gochenour at 989-774-3800. Feb. 27/Central Michigan University's Office of Student Life is hosting CMU Up All Night 2010 from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Feb. 27 in the Student Activity Center. CMU Up All Night is a late-night event that will feature inflatables, giveaways, music, a midnight movie premier of "Twilight: New Moon," swimming, bowling, comedy, video games, free food, athletic events, casino games, raffles, glow putt-putt golf and more. The event is free for CMU students and $5 for the general public. For more information, contact the Office of Student Life at 989-774-1197. Feb. 28/Central Michigan University's School of Music presents the CMU Women's Chorus, Alan Gumm conducting, at 2 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall. This concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact John Jacobson at jacob3ja@cmich.edu. Continuing Events Through Feb. 25/Central Michigan University's Park Library Extended Hours Study Room will host an exhibit of artwork by CMU alumna Keli Mozzenga and current CMU student Alyssa Andrews. This exhibit features photography, sculpture and drawing. Admission is free and open to the public. For library hours and more information, visit http://www.lib.cmich.edu. Through Feb. 26/Central Michigan University's Multicultural Education Center will host a poster series that features 12 African-American Women of Hope ranging in age, ethnicity, profession and geographic location, but sharing a pride in being African-American. The series is produced by the Bread & Roses Cultural Project and is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays in the Bovee University Center through Feb. 26. For more information, call Ulana Klymyshyn at 989-774-7318. Through Feb. 28/Central Michigan University's Park Library Baber Room will display the work of artist Daniel Ramirez, CMU's second visiting professor to hold the Olga J. and G. Roland Denison Visiting Professorship of Native American Studies. The display is open to the public through Feb. 28, and admission is free. For more information about the artist and his work, visit http://www.cmich.edu/chsbs/x25852.xml. For library hours, visit http://www.lib.cmich.edu. Through March 1/In honor of Black History Month, Central Michigan University's Park Library will host "Welcome to Idlewild: The Black Eden of Michigan," an exhibit on loan from the Michigan State University Museum focusing on Idlewild, located in rural northwestern Michigan. For many years, this "Black Eden" was one of a few resorts in the country where African-Americans could vacation and purchase property. Through the mid-1960s, Idlewild was an active year-round community and was visited by well-known entertainers and professionals from throughout the country. Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public and located in the third floor exhibit area of the library. For more information and library hours, visit http://www.lib.cmich.edu.]]> http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/02/upcoming-cmu-events-feb-22-thr/ http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/02/upcoming-cmu-events-feb-22-thr/ Arts and entertainment Arts and events Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:32:17 -0500 Below is a listing of public events to be hosted by Central Michigan University from Feb. 15 through 21. 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. Feb. 15/Central Michigan University's Human Resources Department will present "Leading in the Face of Change" at noon Feb. 15 in Rowe Hall 229. In this session Kerry Bunker and Michael Wakefield explore the evolving leadership model and the leadership capacities necessary for today's leaders to handle unintended consequences of organizational challenges such as reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and downsizings, and adaptation to globalization. For more information, contact Human Resources at stratod@cmich.edu. Feb. 15 through March 1/In honor of Black History Month, Central Michigan University's Park Library will host "Welcome to Idlewild: The Black Eden of Michigan," an exhibit on loan from the Michigan State University Museum focusing on Idlewild, located in rural northwestern Michigan. For many years, this "Black Eden" was one of a few resorts in the country where African-Americans could vacation and purchase property. Through the mid-1960s, Idlewild was an active year-round community and was visited by well-known entertainers and professionals from throughout the country. Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public and located in the third floor exhibit area of the library. For more information and library hours, visit http://www.lib.cmich.edu. Feb. 16/In honor of Black History Month, Central Michigan University's Minority Student Services presents keynote speaker Sapphire, author of "Push," at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. "Push" was published in 1995 and is the story on which the recent movie "Precious" is based. For more information, contact Minority Student Services at 989-774-3945. Feb. 16/Central Michigan University's School of Music will present the CMU Percussion Ensemble at 8 p.m. Feb. 16 in the Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall. This concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact John Jacobson at jacob3ja@cmich.edu. Feb. 18/Central Michigan University's Human Resources Department will present "Project Management Part II," a half-day workshop that provides ways to properly think through a project from inception to completion, at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 18 in Rowe Hall 229. The workshop costs $30 for the public, is free to CMU students, staff and faculty, and will be facilitated by Harley Blake. For more information, contact Human Resources at stratod@cmich.edu. Feb. 18/Central Michigan University's Spanish program in the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures will host a free screening of the film "El Laberinto del Fauno" (The Labyrinth of the Faun or Pan's Labyrinth). The film will be shown in Spanish with English subtitles at 5 p.m. Feb. 18 in Pearce Hall 327. For more information, contact Patricia Cotter at 989-774-3786. Feb. 18/Central Michigan University's On the Fly Productions presents comedian Loni Love with special guest Mike Winefield at 8 p.m. Feb. 18 in the Towers residential complex Real Food On Campus. For more information, contact On the Fly Productions at 989-774-1189. Feb. 18/Central Michigan University's School of Music will present guest artist Alyson Cambridge, soprano, at 8 p.m. Feb. 18 in the Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall. Recognized for her beauty of voice, striking stage presence, and affecting musical and dramatic interpretation, Ms. Cambridge will perform "From the Diary of Sally Hemings" by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer William Bolcom. Sandra Seaton, retired CMU faculty member, wrote the libretto for the song cycle. 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. Feb. 21/Central Michigan University's School of Music presents a performance by faculty artist Alexandra Mascolo-David, piano, at 3 p.m. Feb. 21 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. Continuing Events Through Feb. 26/Central Michigan University's Multicultural Education Center will host a poster series that features 12 African-American Women of Hope ranging in age, ethnicity, profession and geographic location, but sharing a pride in being African-American. The series is produced by the Bread & Roses Cultural Department and is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays in the Bovee University Center through Feb. 26. For more information, call Ulana Klymyshyn at 989-774-7318. Through Feb. 28/Central Michigan University's Park Library Baber Room will display the work of artist Daniel Ramirez, CMU's second visiting professor to hold the Olga J. and G. Roland Denison Visiting Professorship of Native American Studies. The display is open to the public through Feb. 28, and admission is free. For more information about the artist and his work, visit http://www.cmich.edu/chsbs/x25852.xml. For library hours, visit http://www.lib.cmich.edu.]]> http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/02/upcoming-cmu-events-feb-15-thr/ http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/02/upcoming-cmu-events-feb-15-thr/ Arts and entertainment Arts and events Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:51:29 -0500 TO VIEW A VIDEO, CLICK HERE. Exercise is known to be an important element for improving health, and it may be even more beneficial to those with Parkinson's disease, which affects 1.5 million Americans. Treatment options are limited, but CMU researchers are working to change that. Levodopa, also called L-dopa, is the most common treatment for Parkinson's disease. L-dopa is extremely effective for Parkinson's patients at first, but ultimately wears off and causes approximately two-thirds of those receiving this therapy to suffer from dyskinesia, a disease that causes disabling, abnormal and involuntary movements that limit adequate long-term control of Parkinson's disease. Justin Oh-Lee, CMU associate professor of psychology, along with student researchers, are exploring how exercise, physical therapy and diet may benefit Parkinson's patients when combined with drug therapy or as an alternative to drug therapy. "We believe that drug therapy combined with exercise therapy is a great way to investigate and find ways to treat these patients and improve their quality of life," said Oh-Lee. Although still in the early stages, initial research results indicate that combining drug therapy with exercise can be very beneficial in preventing and alleviating side effects that are associated with L-dopa therapy.]]> http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/02/cmu-research-explores-exercise-1/ http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/02/cmu-research-explores-exercise-1/ College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences Health Psychology Research Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:38:21 -0500 A milestone in the establishment of Central Michigan University's School of Medicine will take place later this month. A groundbreaking ceremony will take place February 18 outside of the east entrance of the Health Professions Building. The 2 p.m. ceremony will include an indoor presentation and reception immediately following. "The groundbreaking for a facility designed to meet the Liaison Committee on Medical Education's accreditation standards is a significant milestone in the development of a School of Medicine," said Kathleen M. Wilbur, CMU's interim president. "It signifies to our partners and others that the medical school is on track and moving forward. It also provides a state-of-the-art education facility, not only for the education of medical school students, but other CMU students from a wide variety of disciplines." The $24 million, 60,000-square-foot addition to the Health Professions Building will house the School of Medicine and is to be completed in early 2012. "The groundbreaking is a historic event for the medical school at Central Michigan University," says Dr. Cam Enarson, interim dean of the School of Medicine. "It serves as a formal marker in the development of the school and is reflective of the university's commitment to the development of an excellent medical education program here at CMU." According to Enarson, the medical school's emphasis will be to prepare students for practice in mid- and northern Michigan, as well as the Upper Peninsula, with particular attention to primary care needs in the region. The ceremony is free and open to the public. Make reservations by contacting Carolyn Studebaker at carolyn.studebaker@cmich.edu or 989-774-7547.]]> http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/02/cmu-plans-groundbreaking-for-s/ http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/02/cmu-plans-groundbreaking-for-s/ Education Education and schools Health Medical School University news Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:42:52 -0500 Below is a listing of public events to be hosted by Central Michigan University from Feb. 8 through 14. 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. Feb. 9/Central Michigan University's Human Resources department will present "Retention Matters," an hourlong educational session focusing on university retention data, initiatives and the next steps that university departments can take to help increase the rate of student success at CMU. The workshop, which will be facilitated by Shawn Wilson and Amy McGinnis, begins at 9 a.m. Feb. 4 in Rowe Hall 229. The workshop costs $30 for the public and is free to CMU students, staff and faculty. For more information, contact Human Resources at stratod@cmich.edu. Feb. 9/Central Michigan University's Park Library and School of Music present "Welcome to Idlewild: The Black Eden of Michigan," a musical and historical event featuring musical group Central Avenue at 7 p.m. in the Park Library Auditorium. The group will play music from the Swing Era, featuring songs by some of the greats who performed at Idlewild in its heyday. Following the performance, Lewis Walker and Benjamin C. Wilson will discuss their book, "Black Eden: the Idlewild Community." A reception will follow in the Clarke Historical Library. Admission to this event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.lib.cmich.edu. Feb. 9/Central Michigan University's Spanish program in the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures will host a free screening of the film "En el tiempo de las mariposas (In the Time of the Butterflies)," starring Salma Hayek. The film will be shown in Spanish with English subtitles at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 in Pearce Hall 327. For more information, contact Patricia Cotter at 989-774-3786. Feb. 9/Central Michigan University's School of Music will present the Wind Symphony and Symphony Band at 8 p.m. Feb. 9 in the Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall. This concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact John Jacobson at jacob3ja@cmich.edu. Feb. 9/The College Republicans student organization at Central Michigan University will hold its weekly meeting at 9 p.m. Feb. 9 in Anspach Hall 169. Guest speaker Bill Schuette, former congressman and judge, will share his experiences about his campaign for attorney general. For more information, contact Nathan Inks at 313-919-1527 or visit http://www.cmurepublicans.com. Feb. 10/Central Michigan University's Minority Student Services presents the Black Family Reunion and Food Taster featuring "ThinkFast Game Show." Join us to sample a variety of dishes prepared in African-American communities. ThinkFast is a multi-award winning and interactive audience-response trivia game show. In addition to an energetic host and elaborate staging, an entertaining mixture of audio and video clips are integrated with trivia relating to current events, popular TV shows, movies and pop music. ThinkFast is a high-action, high-speed game, and participants are encouraged to contribute their energy to win $200 in cash. The show takes place at 5 p.m. Feb. 10 in the Bovee University Center Rotunda. For more information, contact Minority Student Services at 989-774-3945. Feb. 10/Central Michigan University's Department of History presents "A Perfect Union: Dolley Madison and the Creation of the American Nation" at 7 p.m. Feb. 10 in the Park Library Auditorium. The program will be presented by Catherine Allgor, professor of history at the University of California-Riverside and Organization of American Historians Distinguished Lecturer. Her areas of interest include early America, political women and public history. Her book, "Parlor Politics: In Which the Ladies of Washington Help Build a City and a Government," won the prize for the best first book by the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic. For more information, contact the history department at 989-774-3374. Feb. 10 and 11/Central Michigan University's College of Business Administration will host "Dialogue Days," a two-day event featuring business people sharing real world experience with students in the College of Business Administration. The event will begin at 2 p.m. Feb. 10 in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium with speaker Mark P. Haas, Chief Deputy Treasurer for the State of Michigan, speaking on "U.S. and Michigan's Financial Forecast." "Dialogue Days" runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 10 and 11 in Grawn Hall. For more information, contact Cindy Howard at 989-774-2130. Feb. 11/Central Michigan University's School of Music will present a faculty jazz artist combo at 8 p.m. Feb. 11 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. Feb. 11/Central Michigan University's On the Fly Productions presents musician Andrew Belle in a free concert at 9 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Towers residential complex's Real Food On Campus. For more information, contact On the Fly Productions at 989-774-1189. Feb. 12/Central Michigan University's Minority Student Services and University Recreation will host "Soul Bowl" at 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at the University Recreation bowling lanes located in the Student Activity Center. The event is $5, which includes two games of bowling and shoes. All proceeds will benefit Covenant House Michigan. For more information, contact Minority Student Services at 989-774-3945. Feb. 12/Central Michigan University's School of Music will present a Jazz Weekend concert with guest artist Nicholas Payton at 8 p.m. Feb. 12 in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. Tickets cost $7 for CMU students and senior citizens and $10 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. Feb. 14/Central Michigan University's School of Music will present a performance by the CMU Orchestra at 3 p.m. Feb. 14 in the Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact John Jacobson at jacob3ja@cmich.edu. Continuing Events Through Feb. 13/The University Art Gallery at Central Michigan University will host "The University Art Gallery 20/40/50 Anniversary Alumni Exhibition." The title refers to 20 years in the current building, 40 years of being a university art gallery and 50 years of art department organized exhibitions. This exhibit will be on display in the gallery's Main and West galleries through Feb. 13. 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 Feb. 26/Central Michigan University's Multicultural Education Center will host a poster series that features 12 African-American Women of Hope ranging in age, ethnicity, profession and geographic location, but sharing a pride in being African-American. The series is produced by the Bread & Roses Cultural Department and is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays in the Bovee University Center through Feb. 26. For more information, call Ulana Klymyshyn at 989-774-7318. Through Feb. 28/Central Michigan University's Park Library Baber Room will display the work of artist Daniel Ramirez, CMU's second visiting professor to hold the Olga J. and G. Roland Denison Visiting Professorship of Native American Studies. The display is open to the public through Feb. 28, and admission is free. For more information about the artist and his work, visit http://www.cmich.edu/chsbs/x25852.xml. For library hours, visit http://www.lib.cmich.edu.]]> http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/01/upcoming-cmu-events-feb-8-thro/ http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/01/upcoming-cmu-events-feb-8-thro/ Arts and entertainment Arts and events Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:48:11 -0500 Below is a listing of public events to be hosted by Central Michigan University from Feb. 1 through 7. 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. Feb. 1 through 26/Central Michigan University's Multicultural Education Center will host a poster series that features 12 African-American Women of Hope ranging in age, ethnicity, profession and geographic location, but sharing a pride in being African-American. The series is produced by the Bread & Roses Cultural Department and is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays in the Bovee University Center. For more information, call Ulana Klymyshyn at 989-774-7318. Feb. 1/Central Michigan University's Minority Student Services will present a grand kick-off program for Black History Month at 6 p.m. Feb. 1 in the Bovee University Center Auditorium. Ise Lyfe, the keynote speaker, fuses spoken word with personal stories and photographs, photos from Web and magazine sources, statistics, and archival documents to challenge mass acceptance of media policy and priorities and those cultural manifestations that we might embrace even though they contradict our own values. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Minority Student Services at 989-774-3945. Feb. 2/Central Michigan University's School of Music will present faculty artist Mark Cox, tuba, at 8 p.m. Feb. 2 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. Feb. 4/Central Michigan University's Human Resources department will present "Project Management Part 1," a half-day workshop that provides ways to properly think through a project from inception to completion, at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 4 in Rowe Hall 229. The workshop cost $30 for the public and is free to CMU students, staff and faculty and will be facilitated by Harley Blake. For more information, contact Human Resources at stratod@cmich.edu. Feb. 4/Central Michigan University's Multicultural Education Center and Minority Student Services are hosting "Soup and Substance: The History Behind Big Hats in African-American Churches" from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 4 in the Bovee University Center Rotunda. The soup luncheon and presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Multicultural Education Center at 989-774-7318. Feb. 4/Central Michigan University's Office of International Affairs/Study Abroad will host a Passport Fair from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Feb. 4 in the Bovee University Center Fireside Room. The staff from the Isabella County Clerk's Office will be on campus to accept passport applications; total cost is $100 ($75 check/money order to the U.S. Department of State and a $25 cash/check to the Isabella County Clerk). Passport photos may be obtained at this fair for $12. The public is welcome. For more information and document requirements, visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html or call the Clerk's Office at (989) 772-0911, ext. 265. Feb. 5/Central Michigan University's Human Resources department is hosting a workshop titled "Ethical Decision Making" from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 5 in Rowe Hall 229. The workshop is meant for workgroups or teams who would like to explore ethical decision making and will be facilitated by Amy McGinnis. The workshop is $30 for the public and is free to CMU students, staff and faculty. For more information, contact CMU's Human Resources at stratod@cmich.edu. Continuing Events Through Feb. 7/Join us on a journey into the unknown, where an ancient dumbwaiter comes to life delivering orders to two gunmen and to a mesa where the fabric of reality runs thin, as Central Michigan University's University Theatre presents "Double Take." With a "Pulp Fiction" feel, director Neil Vanderpool has paired two plays -- "The Dumb Waiter" by renown playwright Harold Pinter and "Vortex" by Wade Sheeler -- to create a completely new and compelling tale. Performances will take place in Moore Hall's Theatre-on-the-Side Jan. 28 through 30 and Feb. 4 through 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. "Double Take" contains strong adult language and violence. Seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis; sellouts are expected and those arriving late will be seated at intermission. Tickets 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. Through Feb. 13/The University Art Gallery at Central Michigan University will host "The University Art Gallery 20/40/50 Anniversary Alumni Exhibition." The title refers to 20 years in the current building, 40 years of being a university art gallery and 50 years of art department organized exhibitions. This exhibit will be on display in the gallery's Main and West galleries through Feb. 13. 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 Feb. 28/Central Michigan University's Park Library Baber Room will display the work of artist Daniel Ramirez, CMU's second visiting professor to hold the Olga J. and G. Roland Denison Visiting Professorship of Native American Studies. The display is open to the public through Feb. 28, and admission is free. For more information about the artist and his work, visit http://www.cmich.edu/chsbs/x25852.xml. For library hours, visit http://www.lib.cmich.edu.]]> http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/01/upcoming-cmu-events-feb-1-thro/ http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/01/upcoming-cmu-events-feb-1-thro/ Arts and entertainment Arts and events Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:53:35 -0500 TO VIEW A VIDEO, CLICK HERE. Central Michigan University celebrated the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. this week with a unity march and a number of public service activities to commemorate the civil rights leader. About 1,000 CMU students and Mount Pleasant community members participated in the march and peace vigil that started on CMU's campus and ended downtown. "Martin Luther King once said everyone can be great because everyone can serve," said CMU graduate student Caitlin Cavanaugh of Royal Oak. "Doing public service projects like this is how we all collectively honor his great legacy." The week of celebration will wrap up at 6 p.m. Jan. 22 with a Unity Ball, "Looking Back, Moving Forward," which includes dinner, dance and theater performance in the Bovee University Center Rotunda. Tickets for the ball cost $15 and must be purchased in advance through Minority Student Services, Bovee University Center 121. Admission to the dance is $7, which can be paid at the door. For more information, call 989-774-3945. A campus map is available online at http://map.cmich.edu.]]> http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/01/cmu-students-community-honor-m/ http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/01/cmu-students-community-honor-m/ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:26:46 -0500 Below is a listing of public events to be hosted by Central Michigan University from Jan. 25 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. Jan. 26/Central Michigan University's School of Music will present faculty artist Andrew Spencer, percussionist, at 8 p.m. Jan. 26 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. Jan. 28 through 31, Feb. 4 through 7/Join us on a journey into the unknown, where an ancient dumbwaiter comes to life delivering orders to two gunmen and to a mesa where the fabric of reality runs thin, as Central Michigan University's University Theatre presents "Double Take." With a "Pulp Fiction" feel, director Neil Vanderpool has paired two plays -- "The Dumb Waiter" by renown playwright Harold Pinter and "Vortex" by Wade Sheeler -- to create a completely new and compelling tale. Performances will take place in Moore Hall's Theatre-on-the-Side Jan. 28 through 30 and Feb. 4 through 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. "Double Take" contains strong adult language and violence. Seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis; sellouts are expected and those arriving late will be seated at intermission. Tickets 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. Jan. 28/Central Michigan University's School of Music will present guest artist Anton Nel, winner of the 1987 Naumburg International Piano Competition at Carnegie Hall, Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. 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. Jan. 28/Central Michigan University's On the Fly Productions will host a performance by comedian Rob O'Reilly Jan. 28 at 9 p.m. in the Real Food on Campus residential restaurant in the Towers residence hall complex. O'Reilly has been featured on Comedy Central and was a semifinalist on NBC's "America's Got Talent." Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call On the Fly Productions at 989-774-1189. Jan. 29/Central Michigan University's Surplus Sale will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 29 at the corner of Bellows and Douglas streets in Mount Pleasant. Items for sale will include office furniture, office equipment, household furniture and much more. All items are sold "as is, where is" with no warranties expressed or implied. All sales are final. Additional information is available at http://www.purchasing.cmich.edu or by calling University Stores at 989-774-3917. Jan. 30/University Events and Our Front Porch present the 19th Annual Night of Louisiana with performances by the Pine Leaf Boys and Lil' Nathan and Zydeco Big Timers. Ticket prices are $17 if purchased prior to January 22, $20 between January 25 and 29 and $25 at the door. Dinner tickets sold separately. All tickets 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. Tickets also can be purchased online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu. Continuing Events Through Jan. 29/Central Michigan University's Multicultural Education Center will host a photography exhibition by retired CMU art faculty member Nedra Frodge through Jan. 29 in the Bovee University Center 125. Each photo highlights a stop on the Underground Railroad and provides information on current slavery. The exhibit is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. For more information, call Ulana Klymyshyn at 989-774-7318. Through Jan. 30/"Primary Visions," an exhibition of artwork of various media produced by students in the Central Michigan University art department's Foundations classes, will be on display through Jan. 30 in Park Library's Extended Hours Study Room and on the library's third floor. Admission to the exhibition is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Megan Moreno at 989-774-2165. Through Feb. 9/"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 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. Through Feb. 13/The University Art Gallery at Central Michigan University will host "The University Art Gallery 20/40/50 Anniversary Alumni Exhibition." The title refers to 20 years in the current building, 40 years of being a university art gallery and 50 years of art department organized exhibitions. This exhibit will be on display in the gallery's Main and West galleries through Feb. 13. 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 Feb. 28/Central Michigan University's Park Library Baber Room will display the work of artist Daniel Ramirez, CMU's second visiting professor to hold the Olga J. and G. Roland Denison Visiting Professorship of Native American Studies. The display is open to the public through Feb. 28, and admission is free. For more information about the artist and his work, visit http://www.cmich.edu/chsbs/x25852.xml. For library hours, visit http://www.lib.cmich.edu.]]> http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/01/upcoming-cmu-events-jan-25-thr/ http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/01/upcoming-cmu-events-jan-25-thr/ Arts and entertainment Arts and events Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:05:41 -0500 *EDITOR'S NOTE: A press conference with Danny Glover is scheduled to begin following the performance at approximately 8:30 p.m. in the President's Conference room located on the main floor of the Bovee University Center. Glover's lifelong friend Felix Justice, who is part of the performance, also will be available for media interviews at 5 p.m. before the performance and again with Glover in the evening in the same location.
Central Michigan University will celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. the week of Jan. 18 with a presentation by an acclaimed actor, a unity march and other activities to commemorate the civil rights leader. Danny Glover, an activist and award-winning actor best known for his roles in The Color Purple and the Lethal Weapon films, will be the week's keynote speaker at 7 p.m. Jan. 19 in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public. "An Evening with Martin & Langston" brings audiences inside the worlds of two of the greatest orators of the 20th century: Martin Luther King Jr. and Langston Hughes -- with portrayals by Glover and his lifelong friend Felix Justice. Several other events are free and open to the public throughout the week, including:

• Jan. 18: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. CommUNITY March and Peace Vigil at 3:30 p.m. in the Bovee University Center Rotunda
• Jan. 21: A soup and substance presentation on the Civil Rights Movement dialoguing experiences and issues in the news at noon in the Bovee University Center Terrace room

To view a full schedule of the week's events, visit http://www.cmich.edu/x25289.xml. A campus map is available online at http://map.cmich.edu. ]]> http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/01/cmu-to-celebrate-martin-luther-1/ http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/01/cmu-to-celebrate-martin-luther-1/ Arts and events Institutional Diversity Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:51:24 -0500 Below is a listing of public events to be hosted by Central Michigan University from Jan. 18 through 24. 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. Jan. 18/Central Michigan University's Minority Student Services will kick off CMU's celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. week with the "CommUNITY Peace Brunch" at 10 a.m. Jan. 18 in the Bovee University Center Rotunda. The Central Jazz Association will be performing during the brunch and those who attend also will hear various recorded speeches of Dr. King. Admission is free and open to the public. All attending are asked to RSVP at http://www.diversity.cmich.edu/mss or call 774-3945 for further information. Jan. 18/Central Michigan University's Minority Student Services will host a Martin Luther King Jr. CommUNITY march and peace vigil beginning at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 18 in front of the Bovee University Center Rotunda, continuing through CMU's campus and ending in downtown Mount Pleasant. The Isabella County Transportation Commission will provide transportation back to the Bovee University Center Rotunda for hot chocolate and donuts. Participation is free and open to the public. For more information, call Minority Student Services at 989-774-3945. Jan. 19/Central Michigan University's Minority Student Services, Office of Institutional Diversity, Office of Residence Life, On The Fly Productions, College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences, College of Communication and Fine Arts, CMU Libraries, University Events and University Communications will present the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. week's keynote speech, "An Evening with Martin and Langston," by actor, producer and humanitarian Danny Glover at 7 p.m. Jan. 19 in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Minority Student Services at 989-774-3945. Jan. 20/Central Michigan University's human resources office and the Office of Gay and Lesbian Programs will present "Safe Zone Training" from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 20 in Rowe Hall 229. This training will include an overview of terminology; the current campus climate; issues facing the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities; and the importance of Safe Zone here at CMU. The purpose is to provide individuals with the tools necessary to be a Safe Zone for our students, faculty and staff. This training is free and open to the public. To register, e-mail stratod@cmich.edu or call 989-774-6447. Jan. 21/Central Michigan University's Multicultural Education Center and Minority Student Services will host a discussion presented by CMU faculty members Mary Senter and Cherie Strachan on the results of the Vision 2010 Project to Explore Racial and Ethnic Diversity at CMU. This installment of the Soup and Substance luncheon series begins at noon Jan. 21 in the Bovee University Center Terrace rooms in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. week. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Multicultural Education Center at 989-774-7318. Jan. 21/Central Michigan University's human resources office will present "Building Trust in the Midst of Change" at 1 p.m. Jan. 21 in Rowe Hall 229. The workshop is open to the public; cost is $30 for the public and free to CMU staff and faculty. For information regarding registration and cost, call Nate Holmes at 989-774-6447. Jan. 21/Central Michigan University's Minority Student Services will host the 18th annual Martin Luther King Jr. CommUNITY Ball, "Looking Back, Moving Forward," at 6 p.m. Jan. 22 in the Bovee University Center Rotunda, in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. week. The ball will feature dinner, dancing and a theater production of a fictional meeting between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Following the theater presentation, Modern Tribe, a multicultural band, will perform. Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased at Minority Student Services. For those interested only in dancing, doors open at 8 p.m. and cost is $7. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, call Minority Student Services at 989-774-3945. Jan. 23/Central Michigan University's Minority Student Services and the Office for Institutional Diversity will host "The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Charity Skating Party" at 10 p.m. Jan. 23 at Spinning Wheels Arena in Mount Pleasant in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. week. All proceeds of the charity skating party will benefit the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Fund, Washington, D.C. Admission is $7, which will cover skate rentals and entrance fee. For more information, call the Multicultural Education Center at 989-774-7318. Continuing Events Jan. 20/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 Jan. 20, in CMU's Finch Fieldhouse 112. 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, contact Jordan Bruursema at 616-994-2694 or bruur1jr@cmich.edu. Through Jan. 29/"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 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. Through Jan. 30/"Primary Visions," an exhibition of artworks of various media produced by students in the Central Michigan University art department's Foundations classes will be on display through Jan. 30 in Park Library's Extended Hours Study Room and on the library's third floor. Admission to the exhibition is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Megan Moreno at 989-774-2165. Through Feb. 13/The University Art Gallery at Central Michigan University will host "The University Art Gallery 20/40/50 Anniversary Alumni Exhibition." The title refers to 20 years in the current building, 40 years of being a university art gallery and 50 years of art department organized exhibitions. This exhibit will be on display in CMU's Main and West galleries Jan. 15 through Feb. 13. 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.]]> http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/01/upcoming-cmu-events-jan-18-thr/ http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/01/upcoming-cmu-events-jan-18-thr/ Arts and entertainment Arts and events Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:22:51 -0500 TO VIEW A VIDEO, CLICK HERE. Artist Amy Reckley came to Central Michigan University as the fall 2009 Stephen L. Barstow Artist-in-Residence and spent the semester working on her art and imparting her creativity and wisdom on CMU students as an art faculty member. Reckley, who creates two- and three-dimensional drawings, installed her work, "Domestic Cyclone," in the University Art Gallery Dec 2. The exhibit includes six wall-hung abstract drawings, which are brought to life through a three-dimensional sculpture created using building and interior decoration materials such as contact paper and vinyl wood. The Barstow Artist-in-Residence program, initiated by the late architect Stephen L. Barstow of Midland, allows visiting artists to occupy a Barstow-designed riverside home and interact with CMU's student and faculty artists. The artist-in-residence is responsible for teaching two courses each semester, presenting a talk and solo exhibition, and donating an original piece of artwork to the University Art Gallery. ]]> http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/01/domestic-cyclone-culminates-ar-1/ http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/01/domestic-cyclone-culminates-ar-1/ Arts and events College of Communication and Fine Arts Creative endeavors People Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:58:32 -0500 TO VIEW A VIDEO, CLICK HERE. Nearly 70 undergraduate students from academic programs across Central Michigan University recently presented their research and creative work -- ranging from interior design concepts to children's learning strategies -- during the sixth annual Student Research and Creative Endeavors Exhibition. Sponsored by the College of Education and Human Services, SRACE has become a showcase for projects, allowing students the opportunity to share their scholarly and creative endeavors with the campus community. This year's exhibit featured projects from human environmental studies; teacher education and professional development; foreign languages, literatures and cultures; and the First Year Experience program. "These students are working as scholars in their respective fields," said Abalo Adewui, an associate professor in the teacher education and professional development department. "This is an authentic way for them to demonstrate their mastery of knowledge and skills in their field as opposed to the traditional pen and paper test." To learn more about Student Research and Creative Endeavors Exhibition at CMU, visit http://rpl.cmich.edu/srace/default.htm.]]> http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/01/cmu-students-showcase-research-2/ http://www.news.cmich.edu/2010/01/cmu-students-showcase-research-2/ Education and schools Research Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:16:17 -0500 TO VIEW A VIDEO, CLICK HERE. 2009 was a year of momentum and positive change for Central Michigan University. Student's academic success, a new president, internationally renowned speakers, progress on a school of medicine and two MAC championships topped the list. CMU photographers Robert Barclay and Peggy Brisbane along with editor Tim O'Brien help us look back on this transitional year through images that make 2009 memorable.]]> http://www.news.cmich.edu/2009/12/cmu-year-in-review/ http://www.news.cmich.edu/2009/12/cmu-year-in-review/ University news Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:58:37 -0500 TO VIEW A VIDEO, CLICK HERE. Weighing in at 700 pounds, cardboard boxes full of calculators, books, magnifying lenses, microscopes, and a number of other math and science supplies are now in the hands of hundreds of children in Ghana. The educational materials -- made possible though donations from Central Michigan University and science vendors throughout the country -- provides Ghana students with what many American schools take for granted: the tools they need to learn. Student teachers and faculty from CMU's teacher education and professional development department recently returned from Ghana and said the children were thrilled with the new supplies. "It was such a joy to see their excitement when it all arrived," said CMU senior Whitney Reeds of Big Rapids, who was one of eight CMU student teachers who spent the past two months in Ghana. "All of the students were included in the handing over ceremony of the supplies. These science materials are greatly needed and will be an asset to their curriculum." Delivering annual school supplies to Ghana began in 2006 with a partnership forged by Jim McDonald, a CMU science education faculty member, and the late College of Education and Human Services Dean Karen Adams.
Central Michigan University senior Whitney Reeds of Big Rapids poses with her students in Ghana shortly after handing out the new science and math supplies. Courtesy photo

McDonald is a veteran science educator who helps oversee CMU students who complete their student teaching experience in the Ghanaian village of Tema -- a program that has been offered to CMU education students since 2004. "Our student teachers have learned to be flexible, make critical decisions about teaching and learning and have collaborated with another country's education system, which results in amazing experiences for our students," McDonald said. "This is our way of giving back and seeing that children in Ghana receive a good science education." To learn more about the teacher education program at CMU, visit http://www.cmich.edu/ehs/x17804.xml.]]> http://www.news.cmich.edu/2009/12/ghana-trip/ http://www.news.cmich.edu/2009/12/ghana-trip/ College of Education and Human Services Education Public service Teacher Education and Professional Development Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:16:01 -0500