Jan 15, 2007 -

• Peace Breakfast, Bovee University Center Rotunda on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  A Peace Breakfast and Martin Luther King Jr. Day presentation will kick off Central Michigan University's celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Week from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Admission is free and open to the public. 989-774-394

Jan 16, 2007 -

• Rev. Jesse Jackson Keynote Address, In CMU's Rose Arena on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  The Rev. Jesse Jackson will deliver Central Michigan University's Martin Luther King Jr. Week keynote address at 7 p.m. Admission to the lecture by the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition founder and president is free and open to the public; no tickets are required. 989-774-394

Jan 16, 2007 -

• Music Performance by Andrew Spencer, The Central Michigan University Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall on campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's School of Music will host a performance by faculty artist Andrew Spencer, percussion, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $3 for 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. In addition, tickets are available online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu and also will be sold at the door. 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111

Jan 17, 2007 -

• "Rosy Maple", Lake Superior Room of the Bovee University Center on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  As part of the Central Michigan University English department's Great Lakes Faculty Forum, Danny Patterson will present a reading of his creative nonfiction "Rosy Maple" at 5:30 p.m. Patterson is an instructor in CMU's English department. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail Jeffrey Weinstock at weins1ja@cmich.edu. 989-774-7327

Jan 17, 2007 -

• Candlelight Vigil, Bovee University Center's Terrace A and B rooms on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's Minority Student Services and the Divine Order gospel choir and student organization will host a Candlelight Vigil in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. at 6 p.m. Jan. 17. The event will begin in the Bovee University Center's Terrace A and B rooms, and participants will proceed outside to the CMU seal in front of Warriner Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. 989-774-3945

Jan 18, 2007 -

• , Bovee University Center's Terrace A, B, C and D rooms on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's Multicultural Education Center will sponsor "On Being an American," a Soup and Substance talk by sociology, anthropology and social work faculty member Robert Newby, at noon . Admission is free and open to the public; a soup-and-bread lunch will be provided. 989-774-3945

Jan 18, 2007 -

• Faculty Jazz Sextet, Central Michigan University Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall on campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's School of Music will host a performance by the Faculty Jazz Sextet at 8 p.m. Tickets are $3 for 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. In addition, tickets are available online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu and also will be sold at the door. 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111

Jan 18, 2007 - Jan 19, 2007

• Auditions, Room 182 of CMU's Moore Hall on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Auditions for the spring 2007 episodes of "Central Audio Theatre," the radio drama series on Central Michigan University's student-run WMHW Modern Rock 91.5 FM, will take place from 7 to 11 p.m. Jan. 18 and noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 19. CMU students, faculty, staff and local community members are welcome to audition. Beginning Feb. 11, episodes will air from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Sundays on WMHW Modern Rock 91.5 FM, CMU's student-run radio station. For those outside the Mount Pleasant area, WMHW offers an online broadcast at http://www.bca.cmich.edu/wmhw. A podcast of each episode will be available for download at http://feeds.feedburner.com/centralaudio. For more information, e-mail Producer Lucus Keppel at centralaudiotheatre@gmail.com.

Jan 19, 2007 - Feb 14, 2007

• All-CMU Student Juried Art Show, Main Gallery of Central Michigan University's University Art Gallery on campus in Mount Pleasant.
  The fifth annual All-CMU Student Juried Art Show will be displayed Jan. 19 through Feb. 14. The show will feature a variety of artwork in all forms of media created by CMU students. A reception in honor of the artists will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 20; awards will be distributed during the reception. 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 regarding gallery exhibitions, call 989-774-3800 or visit http://www.uag.cmich.edu. 989-774-3197

Jan 19, 2007 - Feb 10, 2007

• "New Classicism: The Rebirth of Traditional Architecture", West Gallery of Central Michigan University's University Art Gallery on campus in Mount Pleasant.
  "New Classicism: The Rebirth of Traditional Architecture" will be displayed Jan. 19 through Feb. 10. The traveling poster exhibit, organized by the College of Architecture at the Georgia Institute of Technology, features traditional and classical architecture projects from architecture firms in the U.S. and Britain, as well as student work from the University of Notre Dame. An opening reception will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 20 in the 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 regarding gallery exhibitions, call or visit http://www.uag.cmich.edu. 989-774-3800

Jan 19, 2007 -

• Unity Ball, Bovee University Center Rotunda on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's Minority Student Services will host the 15th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Ball at 6 p.m. The event, held as part of CMU's celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Week, will feature stage performances, musical entertainment, specialty hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Tickets cost $7 for students and $12 for all others and can be purchased at the Minority Student Services office, Bovee University Center 121. 989-774-3945

Jan 19, 2007 - Feb 21, 2007

• "Complex Identity", Baber Room of Central Michigan University's Charles V. Park Library on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  "Complex Identity," an exhibition of works by Michael Pfleghaar, is on display. Pfleghaar, a Grand Rapids-based artist, is known for his bright and expressive oil paintings and sculptures. Library hours are 7:50 a.m. to midnight Mondays through Thursdays, 7:50 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to midnight Sundays. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call exhibition coordinator Megan Moreno. 989-774-2165

Jan 21, 2007 -

• Swing Dance Lessons, Finch Fieldhouse 113 in the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's Swing Kids student organization hosts weekly swing dance lessons at 7 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, send an e-mail message to centralswingclub@yahoo.com.

Jan 27, 2007 -

• 16th Annual Night of Louisiana, CMU's Finch Fieldhouse.
  Central Michigan University's University Events and CMU Public Radio will host the 16th Annual Night of Louisiana at 7 p.m. . The 2007 celebration will feature a large dance floor, a cash bar and authentic Cajun food, as well as live music by the Savoy Family Cajun Band and Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band. Tickets cost $20 for the dance and $9.95 for the dinner and can be purchased at the Central Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center or by calling. In addition, dance tickets are available online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu and also will be sold at the door for $25. Dinner tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be available at the door. 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111

Feb 1, 2007 - Apr 15, 2007

• "Celebrating Our Legacy: The Collections of the Clarke Library", Central Michigan University's Clarke Historical Library on the first floor of the Charles V. Park Library on the CMU campus in Mount Pleasant.
  "Celebrating Our Legacy: The Collections of the Clarke Library" will be displayed. The exhibit will showcase items collected throughout the Clarke's existence, focusing on Michigan's diverse history and the library's collection of literature featuring Michigan authors, fiction set in Michigan and children's literature. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. select Saturdays. For more information, call the Clarke Historical Library. 989-774-3352

Feb 2, 2007 - Mar 2, 2007

• "Conversation With an Artist: Tapestry Narratives", Extended Hours Study exhibit area of CMU's Charles V. Park Library on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  "Conversation With an Artist: Tapestry Narratives," an exhibition of three-dimensional tapestry works by students in Central Michigan University faculty member Sally Rose's ART 170: Fiber Design class, will be displayed. Admission is free and open to the public. Hours are 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 7 a.m. to midnight Fridays, 9 a.m. to midnight Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sundays. For more information, call exhibition coordinator Megan Moreno. 989-774-2165

Feb 6, 2007 - May 7, 2007

• "CMU's Best Kept Secret - Bicycles, Beanies and Birds ... Oh My", Temporary Exhibit Gallery of Central Michigan University's Museum of Cultural and Natural History in Rowe Hall on campus in Mount Pleasant.
  "CMU's Best Kept Secret - Bicycles, Beanies and Birds ... Oh My" is on display. The museum's first new exhibit in 13 years was designed by students in CMU's Introduction to Museum Work class and includes a variety of objects chosen from more than 50,000 items in CMU's collections. Admission is free and open to the public. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 989-774-3829

Feb 8, 2007 -

• "U.S. Women and the Antebellum Indian and Slave Debates", Lake Superior Room of the Bovee University Center on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  As part of the Central Michigan University English department's Great Lakes Faculty Forum, University of Michigan professor Alisse Portnoy will present "U.S. Women and the Antebellum Indian and Slave Debates" at 7:30 p.m. Portnoy will discuss an 1830s women's movement which petitioned for the rights of women, African-Americans and Native Americans. She will examine this movement as a way to understand the origins of women's collective and national political activism, as well as the interwoven strands of women's rights, Indian removal and slavery debates within the United States. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail Jeffrey Weinstock at weins1ja@cmich.edu. 989-774-7327

Feb 9, 2007 -

• "Test-Retest Reliability of Auditory Steady-State Responses in Normal-Hearing Subjects", Room 1255 of CMU's Health Professions Building on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions at Central Michigan University will present "Test-Retest Reliability of Auditory Steady-State Responses in Normal-Hearing Subjects," a lecture by communication disorders faculty member Dawn Nelson, from noon to 1 p.m. as part of the college's Bringing Life to Scholarship symposia series. Admission is free and open to the public, and the event may also be viewed live at http://www.chp.cmich.edu/symposia. For more information, e-mail Rich Parr at r.parr@cmich.edu. 989-774-7327

Feb 9, 2007 -

• Hair and Fashion Show Extravaganza, Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's Organization for Black Unity will present its sixth annual Hair and Fashion Show Extravaganza at 7 p.m. The show will feature CMU student models, designers and stylists. Tickets cost $7 in advance and can be purchased at the Central Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center or by calling. If not sold out, tickets will be sold at the door for $10. 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111

Feb 10, 2007 -

• Recycled Percussion, CMU's Finch Fieldhouse on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  As part of Central Michigan University's Siblings Weekend, On the Fly Productions and CMU Program Board will present a performance by Recycled Percussion at 8 p.m. The four-man musical group, which has previously performed at CMU, is known for using trashcans, ladders, mailboxes and other items as instruments in its performances. Admission is free and open to the public. 989-774-1189 or 989-774-3174

Feb 11, 2007 -

• College Goal Sunday, Fourth floor of Central Michigan University's Charles V. Park Library in Mount Pleasant.
  As part of College Goal Sunday, financial aid experts will be available from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 11 on the fourth floor of Central Michigan University's Charles V. Park Library. During this time, parents and students can get free expert advice and help with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Admission is free and open to the public, and students younger than 23 are encouraged to attend with a parent or guardian. All participants are asked to arrive by 2 p.m. and bring his or her family's completed 2006 IRS 1040 tax return if possible, or W-2 and 1099 forms for the 2006 tax year if the completed 1040 is not available. For more information, visit http://www.micollegegoal.org or call CMU's Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. 989-774-3674

Feb 11, 2007 -

• Adrienne Wiley, Piano Performance, Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's School of Music will host a performance by faculty artist Adrienne Wiley, piano, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $3 for 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. In addition, tickets are available online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu and also will be sold at the door. 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111

Feb 11, 2007 -

• "The Agents: The Sheet-Metal Garden", WMHW Modern Rock 91.5 FM.
  "Central Audio Theatre," Central Michigan University's student-run radio drama series, will kick off its spring 2007 semester at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 11 on WMHW Modern Rock 91.5 FM. The episode, "The Agents: The Sheet-Metal Garden" by broadcast and cinematic arts faculty member Trey Stohlman, follows agents who can bend time and space by using illogic to warp the fabric of reality and chronicles one agent's quest to retrieve his memory and stop the "bad guys." Sandusky junior LeAnne Walker will serve as director. For those outside the Mount Pleasant area, WMHW offers an online broadcast at http://www.bca.cmich.edu/wmhw. A podcast of each episode will be available for download at http://feeds.feedburner.com/centralaudio. For more information, e-mail centralaudiotheatre@gmail.com. 989-774-7327

Feb 11, 2007 -

• Swing Kids, Finch Fieldhouse 113 on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  During the academic year, Central Michigan University's Swing Kids student organization hosts weekly swing dance lessons at 7 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail centralswingclub@yahoo.com. 989-774-3674

Feb 12, 2007 -

• "Our Young Black Men Are Dying and Nobody Seems to Care", Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  As part of Central Michigan University's celebration of Black History Month, the CMU chapter of the NAACP will host the play "Our Young Black Men Are Dying and Nobody Seems to Care" at 7:30 p.m. The play addresses prominent, yet often disregarded, social issues that are relevant to all men in today's society. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail cmunaacp@yahoo.com. 989-774-7327

Feb 12, 2007 -

• "An Evening of Romance - Dinner & A Movie", Bovee University Center Rotunda on the Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's Program Board will present "An Evening of Romance - Dinner & A Movie" at 6 p.m. Feb. 12. The event will feature dinner and a screening of the movie "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days." Tickets cost $15 per couple and can be purchased at the Office of Student Life on the lower level of the Bovee University Center. . 989-774-3174

Feb 13, 2007 - Feb 24, 2007

• "Scholarship Exhibition 2006-2007", West Gallery of CMU's University Art Gallery on campus in Mount Pleasant.
  "Scholarship Exhibition 2006-2007," an exhibit featuring works by Central Michigan University students, will be displayed. The exhibit will include artwork by Autumn Aslakson, Nimer Aleck, Justin Kellner, Elizabeth Conger, Sierra Demski, Kyle Butler, Faye Christiansen and Katherine Spinella. An opening reception will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 14 in the 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 to both the reception and exhibition is free and open to the public. For more information regarding gallery exhibitions, call or visit http://www.uag.cmich.edu. 989-774-3800

Feb 13, 2007 - Feb 16, 2007

• Panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, Central Michigan University's Bovee University Center on campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be displayed Feb. 13 through 16.. An opening ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Feb. 15 in the Bovee University Center Rotunda and will include a presentation by CMU health sciences faculty member Jeff Inungu, a musical performance by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe's Snowbirds, a poetry reading by Rev. Nancy Fulton and a moment of silence. Panels will be displayed from 5 to 10 p.m. Feb. 13 in the U.C. Auditorium, 2 to 8 p.m. Feb. 14 in the Lake Huron Room, 5 to 10 p.m. Feb. 14 in the U.C. Auditorium, 8 to 10 p.m. Feb. 15 in the Rotunda and Terrace Rooms, and 8 to 10 p.m. Feb. 16 in the Rotunda. A closing ceremony will take place at 8 p.m. Feb. 16 in the Rotunda and will include a performance by the Greater Lansing Gay Men's Chorus and a presentation by Presbyterian minister Debbie Stilwell. Admission to all events is free and open to the public. University Health Services; Eta Sigma Gamma health education honorary fraternity; and the Isabella County AIDS Council, a United Way agency, will sponsor the exhibition and accompanying events. For more information, call Michael Smith in the CMU Volunteer Center at 989-774-7685. 989-774-7685

Feb 13, 2007 -

• InPulse, Real Food on Campus Towers Residential Restaurant on the Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's On the Fly Productions will host a performance by a cappella group InPulse at 9 p.m. The four-person group performs songs from a variety of musical genres, including country and pop. Admission is free and open to the public. To learn more about the group, visit http://www.myspace.com/inpmusic. 989-774-1189

Feb 13, 2007 -

• Alexandra Mascolo-David, Piano Performance, Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's School of Music will host a performance by faculty artist Alexandra Mascolo-David, piano, at 8 p.m. The recital will mark the local release of Mascolo-David's new compact disc, Volume 2 of Francisco Mignone's "Valsas Brasileiras" (Brazilian waltzes). Tickets are $3 for 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. In addition, tickets are available online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu and also will be sold at the door. 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111

Feb 14, 2007 -

• Summer Job Fair, Bovee University Center Rotunda and Terrace Room A on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's recreation, parks and leisure services administration department will host a Summer Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Recruiters from numerous in-state and out-of-state recreation facilities will be seeking seasonal employees for their summer programs. All majors are invited to attend the fair. For more information, call CMU's Center for Leisure Services. 989-774-3984

Feb 15, 2007 - Feb 16, 2007

• CMU Jazz Weekend, Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant.
  On February 15, as part of Phi Mu Alpha's Jazz Weekend, Central Michigan University's School of Music will host the Jazz Weekend Kick-Off Concert at 8 p.m. Feb. 15 in the Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall. The concert will feature performances by student ensemble Central Wails and the CMU Jazz Faculty Combo. Tickets are $3 for 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. On February 16, as part of Phi Mu Alpha's Jazz Weekend, Central Michigan University's School of Music will host performances by student ensembles Feb. 16 at locations across campus. Performances include the BluGroove Quintet at 10 a.m. in the Bovee University Center's Down Under Food Court, No Name Quintet at 11 a.m. in the Down Under Food Court, Thom Monks Quintet at 1 p.m. in the Down Under Food Court, Jazz Central at 2 p.m. in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium, JazzBone at 3 p.m. in Plachta Auditorium and Jazz Lab I at 4 p.m. in Plachta Auditorium. Admission to all performances is free and open to the public. The day also will feature workshops during which Michigan high school bands will receive critiques from top clinicians and adjudicators and will perform for a variety of ratings and awards. Also on February 16, as part of Phi Mu Alpha's Jazz Weekend, Central Michigan University's School of Music will host a performance by guest artist Cyrus Chestnut, piano, at 8 p.m. Feb. 16 in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. Tickets cost $7 for 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. Due to high participation in Jazz Weekend, tickets to Chestnut's concert are available on a limited basis. 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111

Feb 17, 2007 - Feb 18, 2007

• The Vagina Monologues, Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University students will perform "The Vagina Monologues" at 7 p.m. The award-winning play by Eve Ensler aims to raise awareness of abuse against women around the world. Tickets cost $5 for CMU students, faculty and staff 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. In addition, tickets are available online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu and, if not sold out, also will be sold at the door for $10. 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111

Feb 18, 2007 -

• "The Agents: The Sheet-Metal Garden", WMHW Modern Rock 91.5 FM..
  "Central Audio Theatre," Central Michigan University's student-run radio drama series, will repeat its spring 2007 premiere episode at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 18 on WMHW Modern Rock 91.5 FM. The episode, "The Agents: The Sheet-Metal Garden" by broadcast and cinematic arts faculty member Trey Stohlman, follows agents who can bend time and space by using illogic to warp the fabric of reality and chronicles one agent's quest to retrieve his memory and stop the "bad guys." Sandusky junior LeAnne Walker will serve as director. For those outside the Mount Pleasant area, WMHW offers an online broadcast at http://www.bca.cmich.edu/wmhw. A podcast of each episode will be available for download at http://feeds.feedburner.com/centralaudio. For more information, e-mail centralaudiotheatre@gmail.com.

Feb 18, 2007 -

• CMU Orchestra Performance, Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's School of Music will host a performance by the CMU Orchestra at 3 p.m. . Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Director of Music Events John Jacobson. 989-774-3738

Feb 19, 2007 -

• "A Bed Made In Heaven", Charles V. Park Library Auditorium on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  The Central Michigan University Libraries, the College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences, the Office of the Provost, and the Office for Institutional Diversity will host a staged reading of the play "A Bed Made In Heaven," written by CMU Professor Emerita Sandra Seaton, at 7:30 p.m. The play explores the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, presenting a conflicted Jefferson struggling with a scandal that threatens his presidency, while Hemings is unwilling to be only his mistress. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail Seaton at seato1sc@cmich.edu. 989-774-7327

Feb 20, 2007 -

• "Easiness, Chilies, and Quality on Ratemyprofessor.com", Charles V. Park Library Auditorium on the CMU campus in Mount Pleasant.
  As part of the Central Michigan University English department's Great Lakes Faculty Forum, Peter Koper will present "Easiness, Chilies, and Quality on Ratemyprofessor.com" at 8 p.m. Koper, a professor in CMU's English department, will present the results of a study regarding the popular Web site ratemyprofessor.com, which indicate a correlation between the reported quality of the teaching and the professor's ratings of easiness and attractiveness. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail Peter Koper at koper1pt@cmich.edu. 989-774-7327

Feb 20, 2007 -

• Andrew Le, Piano Performance, Central Michigan University's Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall on campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's School of Music will host a performance by guest artist Andrew Le, piano, at 8 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall. Tickets are $3 for 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. In addition, tickets are available online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu and also will be sold at the door. 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111

Feb 20, 2007 -

• Black Family Reunion Food Taster, Bovee University Center Rotunda on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  As part of Central Michigan University's celebration of Black History Month, Minority Student Services will host the Black Family Reunion Food Taster at 5 p.m. The fourth annual event will feature classic soul food such as collard greens, macaroni and cheese, candied yams, dressing, turkey, and gravy. Admission costs $3 for CMU students and $5 for all others; fees will be collected at the door. 989-774-3945

Feb 20, 2007 -

• "Working on the (Underground) Railroad", Bovee University Center's Gold Room on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's Multicultural Education Center will sponsor "Working on the (Underground) Railroad," a Soup and Substance talk by art faculty member Nedra Frodge, at noon. Admission is free and open to the public; a soup-and-bread lunch will be provided. For more information, call the center.. 989-774-7318

Feb 20, 2007 - Mar 30, 2007

• "Working Stone", Main Gallery of Central Michigan University's University Art Gallery in Mount Pleasant.
  "Working Stone," an exhibition of works by Grand Rapids-based artist Jason Quigno, will be displayed. 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 regarding gallery exhibitions, call or visit http://www.uag.cmich.edu. 989-774-3800

Feb 21, 2007 -

• Bob Noe Presentation, Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium on the CMU campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's College of Business Administration and DaimlerChrysler will host a presentation by CMU alumnus Bob Noe at 2 p.m. Noe is the chief executive officer of 1SYNC, an organization dedicated to the adoption of the Global Data Synchronization Network, an Internet-based network that enables trading partners to quickly and efficiently exchange synchronized and standardized data. The presentation will be the keynote speech for Dialogue Days, a two-day event during which classes in the College of Business Administration are turned over to business professionals who share their real-world experience with students. Admission to the presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, call Cindy Howard. 989-774-2130

Feb 21, 2007 - Feb 25, 2007

• "The Chicago Conspiracy Trial", Moore Hall's Bush Theatre on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's University Theatre will present "The Chicago Conspiracy Trial". Performances will take place at 8 p.m. nightly Feb. 21 through 24 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 25. Directed by communication and dramatic arts faculty member and director of University Theatre Steve Berglund, "The Chicago Conspiracy Trial" by Ron Sossi and Frank Condon is based on court transcripts of the lengthy trial of the Chicago Seven, a group of protesters charged with conspiracy and inciting a riot - among other crimes - for their roles in anti-Vietnam War protests during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Reviewers have called the play "a refreshing, laugh-out-loud reminder of the power of individuals to defend democracy." An interactive discussion with Chicago Seven member Tom Hayden will follow the Feb. 23 performance. Tickets to the play cost $5 for students and senior citizens and $7 for all others (plus 50 cents per ticket for processing) and can be purchased at the Central Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center or by calling. Tickets also can be purchased online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu. 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111

Feb 21, 2007 -

• Alpha Kappa Psi Career Day, CMU's Finch Fieldhouse on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's Career Services, Alpha Kappa Psi professional business fraternity and the College of Business Administration will host Alpha Kappa Psi Career Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The annual event allows participants to meet with recruiters to discuss internships and entry-level professional positions. Admission is free and open to CMU students and recent alumni, as well as students from other institutions. Participants are required to bring résumés and dress professionally. For more information, visit http://www.careers.cmich.edu or call Career Services. 989-774-3068

Feb 22, 2007 - Feb 23, 2007

• Communication and Social Justice Conference, Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's communication and dramatic arts department will present a two-day conference regarding communication and social justice Feb. 22 and 23 in Moore Hall's Townsend Kiva. From 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Feb. 22, a panel of current and emeriti faculty members from the departments of sociology, anthropology and social work; philosophy and religion; and communication and dramatic arts will present "Communicating Dissent in Contemporary America," a roundtable discussion. At 1 p.m. Feb. 23, political science faculty member Piotr Paradowski will be joined by political activist Tom Hayden and three CMU student speakers for a discussion of the Port Huron statement, which Wikipedia calls "the manifesto of the American student activist movement Students for a Democratic Society"; Hayden, a member of the famed Chicago Seven, was the lead author of the 1962 document. At 5 p.m. Feb. 23, Hayden will deliver the conference's keynote address. Admission to all conference sessions is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail communication and dramatic arts faculty member Michael Papa at papa1mj@cmich.edu.

Feb 22, 2007 -

• Music Performance, Central Michigan University's Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall on campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's School of Music will host a performance by CMU's University Band and Symphony Band at 8 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Director of Music Events John Jacobson. 989-774-3738

Feb 24, 2007 -

• Polar Plunge, Central Michigan University's Rose Ponds, adjacent to Rose Arena and the Student Activity Center in Mount Pleasant.
  Special Olympics Michigan and Law Enforcement Torch Run will host a Polar Plunge. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will be followed by a Parade of Costumes and the plunge, during which individuals will jump into the water to raise money for Special Olympics Michigan. Participants are asked to preregister for the event, and a minimum $50 donation is required to participate. Spectator admission is free and open to the public. A Post-Plunge Party will follow at 12:30 p.m. at the Italian Oven, 2336 S. Mission. Admission to the party is free for Polar Plunge participants and $15 for all others. For more information or to register to participate, visit http://www.somi.org/torchrun or call Jill Schumacher. 989-774-3911

Feb 25, 2007 -

• "Hamlet", WMHW Modern Rock 91.5 FM.
  "Central Audio Theatre," Central Michigan University's student-run radio drama series, will present a 30-minute version of the Shakespeare play "Hamlet" at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 25 on WMHW Modern Rock 91.5 FM. The famed play follows Prince Hamlet, whose father, the King of Denmark, has been killed, possibly by his Uncle Claudius, who takes control of the throne and marries Hamlet's mother. Tragedy follows as Hamlet tries to avenge his father's death and learn the true identity of his killer. Lansing sophomore Ben Ruetenik will serve as director. For those outside the Mount Pleasant area, WMHW offers an online broadcast at http://www.bca.cmich.edu/wmhw. A podcast of the episode will be available for download at http://feeds.feedburner.com/centralaudio. For more information, e-mail centralaudiotheatre@gmail.com.

Feb 25, 2007 -

• Bowling Party, CMU Lanes in the Student Activity Center on campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's Public Relations Student Society of America chapter will host a bowling party from 3 to 5 p.m. Admission costs $5 and is open to the public; all proceeds will benefit PRSSA activities, including an annual spring conference that the organization hosts. Prize raffles will take place throughout the event. For more information, e-mail Shanna Williamson at willi7sm@cmich.edu.

Feb 26, 2007 -

• I Am That I Am: Woman, Black, Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  As part of Central Michigan University's celebration of Black History Month, Program Board and Minority Student Services will co-sponsor "I Am That I Am: Woman, Black," a one-woman play in which actress Adilah Barnes portrays seven noted African-American women - Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Mary McLeod Bethune, Zora Neale Hurston, Lorraine Hansberry, Angela Davis and Maya Angelou - at 8 p.m. Feb. 26 in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. Tickets, which are free for CMU students and $5 for all others, can be obtained in advance at the Central Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center. In addition, nonstudent tickets are available online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu or by calling. For more information, call Program Board at 989-774-3174 or Minority Student Services at 989-774-3945. 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111

Feb 27, 2007 -

• Reconstructing Race through Inter-group Dialogue: A Model for Diversity Education, Bovee University Center's Terrace A and B rooms on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's Multicultural Education Center will sponsor "Reconstructing Race through Inter-group Dialogue: A Model for Diversity Education," a Soup and Substance talk by Academic Advising and Assistance Freshman Year Advisor Danielle Tate, at noon in the Bovee University Center's Terrace A and B rooms. Admission is free and open to the public; a soup-and-bread lunch will be provided. For more information, call the center. 989-774-7318.

Feb 27, 2007 -

• "Lord of the Rings" Book Chat, CMU Writing Center, located in Room 003 of Anspach Hall on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University student organization The Writing Circle will host a "Lord of the Rings" Book Chat at 5:30 p.m. The event will feature an open discussion about the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and presentations by psychology department faculty member Nancy Hartshorne and undergraduate student John Davidson. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail Megan Kowalski at kowal1mm@cmich.edu.

Feb 27, 2007 -

• Rubia Souza-Santos, Piano, Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's School of Music will host a performance by faculty artist Rubia Souza-Santos, piano, at 8 p.m. . Tickets are $3 for 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. In addition, tickets are available online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu and also will be sold at the door. 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111

Feb 27, 2007 -

• "Chippewa Forever", Bovee University Center's Chippewa Room on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  CMThe Senior Resource Network, a new program sponsored by Central Michigan University's Career Services, will host "Chippewa Forever," a CMU Alumni Relations presentation, at 7 p.m. Attendees will learn how to remain engaged in the life of the university after graduation. Admission is free and open to the public. CMU seniors who attend may register to win a free cap and gown or diploma frame. For more information, call SRN Coordinator Andrea Sovey. To learn more about the SRN and its services, visit http://www.careers.cmich.edu/SRN. 989-774-3068

Feb 27, 2007 -

• Women's Lacrosse, CMU's Indoor Athletic Complex on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's Women's Lacrosse Club will host Grand Valley State University at 7 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail womenslacrossecmu@hotmail.com.

Feb 28, 2007 -

• "Media and the Law", Moore Hall's Townsend Kiva on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts and the Michigan Bar Association will host a "Media and the Law" seminar at 3:30 p.m. The seminar will include an interactive panel discussion featuring lawyers and judges who will examine the media's relationship with the U.S. legal system. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Rick Sykes. 989-774-3894

Feb 28, 2007 -

• "The Power of Self-Knowledge", Bovee University Center Auditorium on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's Minority Student Services and the Office for Institutional Diversity will host "The Power of Self-Knowledge," a presentation by Na'im Akbar, at 7 p.m. Akbar, a professor at Florida State University, has been recognized for his landmark work in the psychology of African-American culture and is the author of numerous books and articles on the subject. Admission to the presentation, which is part of CMU's celebration of Black History Month, is free and open to the public. For more information, call Minority Student Services. 989-774-3945

Mar 1, 2007 -

• Master Class by Pianist John O'Conor, Music Building's Chamichian Hall on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's School of Music will host a master class by pianist John O'Conor at 11 a.m. Tickets cost $3 for students and senior citizens and $5 for all others and can be purchased at the door. For more information, call Director of Music Events John Jacobson. 989-774-3738

Mar 1, 2007 -

• "Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Event Series", Bovee University Center Auditorium on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's "Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Event Series" will feature a discussion about local, state and national K-12 public education policies at 7 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail Melinda Kreth at kreth1ml@cmich.edu.

Mar 1, 2007 -

• CMU Percussion Ensemble, Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's School of Music will host a performance by the CMU Percussion Ensemble at 8 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Director of Music Events John Jacobson. 989-774-3738

Mar 1, 2007 - Apr 1, 2007

• "Analog to Digital: Evolution or Revolution?", Baber Room of Central Michigan University's Charles V. Park Library on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  "Analog to Digital: Evolution or Revolution?," a photography exhibition, will be displayed. The exhibition will feature works by Mexican and American photographic artists Lourdes Almeida, Kelli Connell, Pedro Meyer, and Robert and Shana Parke Harrison. Library hours are 7:50 a.m. to midnight Mondays through Thursdays, 7:50 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to midnight Sundays. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call exhibition coordinator Megan Moreno. 989-774-2165

Mar 4, 2007 - Mar 11, 2007

• "Hamlet", WMHW Modern Rock 91.5 FM..
  "Central Audio Theatre," Central Michigan University's student-run radio drama series, will present a 30-minute version of the Shakespeare play "Hamlet" at 12:30 p.m. March 4 and 11. The famed play follows Prince Hamlet, whose father, the King of Denmark, has been killed, possibly by his Uncle Claudius, who takes control of the throne and marries Hamlet's mother. Tragedy follows as Hamlet tries to avenge his father's death and learn the true identity of his killer. Lansing sophomore Ben Ruetenik will serve as director. For those outside the Mount Pleasant area, WMHW offers an online broadcast at http://www.bca.cmich.edu/wmhw. A podcast of the episode will be available for download at http://feeds.feedburner.com/centralaudio. For more information, e-mail centralaudiotheatre@gmail.com.

Mar 8, 2007 - Mar 10, 2007

• 2007 Pi Kappa Delta National Speech and Debate Tournament, Anspach, Pearce, Moore and Grawn halls on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University will host the 2007 Pi Kappa Delta National Speech and Debate Tournament. While all tournament competitions are open to the public, the March 10 elimination rounds and showcase events are particularly recommended for public viewing. Event locations will be assigned on a rolling basis as the tournament progresses; details will be posted at the Bovee University Center, which will serve as tournament headquarters. Admission to tournament events is free and open to the public. To view a schedule of events, visit http://www.pikappadelta.com/07schedule.html. For more information, call tournament organizer Ed Hinck. 989-774-3763

Mar 8, 2007 - Mar 10, 2007

• Gráda and Téada March Concerts, Various locations.
  Central Michigan University Public Radio and University Events will present three concerts by Gráda and Téada March 8 through 10 at venues throughout Michigan. Both of the popular Ireland-based groups are known for their blend of instrumentals and vocals in performing traditional and contemporary Irish music. Times, dates, locations and co-sponsors will include: 7 p.m. March 8 at Alpena High School, co-sponsored by the Alpena Community Concert Association; 8 p.m. March 9 at Harbor Springs High School, co-sponsored by Blissfest Music Organization; and 8 p.m. March 10 at the Midland Center for the Arts, co-sponsored by the Midland Center for the Arts. Tickets for each performance cost $20 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets for the Alpena and Harbor Springs concerts may 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 for the Midland Center for the Arts performance may be purchased by calling 800-523-7649. Additional information is available online at http://www.wcmu.org.

Mar 22, 2007 - Apr 1, 2007

• Central Michigan International Film Festival, Central Michigan University campus and in Mount Pleasant.
  The festival will feature a variety of internationally recognized films. Tickets cost $4 each or $20 for a booklet of 10 and will be available beginning March 1 at the Central Michigan Life office and the School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts office, both in CMU's Moore Hall, and at the Java City coffee shop in CMU's Charles V. Park Library. Tickets also will be available at a variety of locations in Mount Pleasant. For more information, call Darcy Orlik. 989-774-2694

Apr 7, 2007 - Apr 14, 2007

• Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibit, Main Gallery of Central Michigan University's University Art Gallery in Mount Pleasant.
  A Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibit will be displayed April 3 through 14.. The exhibit will feature works by CMU students Lauren Longton, Erica Passage, Kelli Brosier, Joe Rivard, Matthew Naffziger, Ryan Simmons, Laura Charon and Hailey Myziuk. An opening reception will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. April 7 in the 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 regarding gallery exhibitions, call or visit http://www.uag.cmich.edu. 989-774-3800

Apr 12, 2007 -

• "Pirates of Penzance", Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's University Events will host a performance of "Pirates of Penzance" at 7:30 p.m. The performance of the family-friendly comic opera will feature the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players, a company dedicated to performing the works of "Pirates of Penzance" writers W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Tickets for students cost $15 for all areas of seating, and tickets for all others cost $25 for orchestra and $29 for the balcony. Tickets can be purchased at the Central Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center or by calling. Tickets also can be purchased online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu. 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111

Apr 12, 2007 -

• University Band and Symphony Band, Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's School of Music will host a performance by the University Band and Symphony Band at 8 p.m.. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Director of Music Events John Jacobson. 989-774-3738

Sep 23, 2007 -

• "Tails and Trails", Mount Pleasant's Mill Pond Park.
  Isabella County's Humane Animal Treatment Society, with support from the HATS registered student organization at Central Michigan University, will host its eighth annual "Tails and Trails" walk at 2 p.m. at Mount Pleasant's Mill Pond Park. Pet owners are asked to collect pledges for their walk; cats and dogs are welcome to walk with their owners. Pledge sheets can be picked up at the Isabella County Animal Shelter, 1105 S. Isabella Rd. in Mount Pleasant. For more information, call or visit http://www.hatsweb.org. 989-774-0830

Sep 24, 2007 - Oct 22, 2007

• "The Reed Draper Angling Collection", Central Michigan University's Clarke Historical Library on the first floor of the Charles V. Park Library om in Mount Pleasant.
  "The Reed Draper Angling Collection," an exhibition of fishing books collected by the late Reed Draper, former president of the National Automobile Dealers Association and owner of Draper Chevrolet in Saginaw, is on display through Oct. 22 in Central Michigan University's Clarke Historical Library on the first floor of the Charles V. Park Library. The collection includes four centuries of documentation regarding fishing and fishermen's reflections on their sport. A companion catalog written by Robert E. Kohrman, dean of CMU's College of Science and Technology, also is featured. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. select Saturdays. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Clarke Historical Library at 989-774-3352. 989-774-3352

Sep 24, 2007 - Oct 10, 2007

• Faculyt Art Show, Main Gallery and West Gallery of CMU's University Art Gallery in Mount Pleasant.
  The works of several Central Michigan University art faculty members are on display through Oct. 10 as part of the annual faculty exhibition in the Main Gallery and West Gallery of CMU's University Art Gallery. The exhibit will feature a diverse variety of works, including painting, photography, fibers, sculpture, graphic design and more. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays during the academic year. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the University Art Gallery at 989-774-3800. 989-774-3800.

Sep 24, 2007 - Oct 29, 2007

• "A David Small World", Baber Room and the third-floor exhibition area of Central Michigan University's Charles V. Park Library.in Mount Pleasant.
  The exhibit "A David Small World" is on display through Oct. 29 in the Baber Room and the third-floor exhibition area of Central Michigan University's Charles V. Park Library. The exhibit, organized by the National Center for Children's Literature, features the works of Caldecott Award-winning children's book illustrator David Small. Admission is free and open to the public. Hours are 7:50 a.m. to midnight Mondays through Thursdays, 7:50 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to midnight Sundays. For more information about the library's exhibitions, call exhibition coordinator Megan Moreno at 989-774-2165. 989-774-2165

Sep 24, 2007 - Oct 30, 2007

• "Fine Feathered Friends: Birds of the CMU Museum", Central Michigan University Museum of Cultural and Natural History in Mount Pleasant.
  "Fine Feathered Friends: Birds of the CMU Museum," an exhibition showcasing the third-largest collection of birds in Michigan, is on display through Oct. 30 at the Central Michigan University Museum of Cultural and Natural History. The museum's renowned collection contains more than 125 species of birds and includes more than 400 mounted specimens, hundreds of bird skins and dozens of eggs. Also continuing indefinitely at the museum are "A Natural History of Michigan," which explores the geological development, cultural history and wildlife of Michigan, and "New Acquisitions: The Most Dangerous Animal in North America?" consisting of two mounted grizzly bears donated by CMU alumna Judy Dean in memory of her late husband Dale, also a CMU graduate. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call 989-774-3829 or visit http://www.museum.cmich.edu. 989-774-3829

Sep 24, 2007 -

• Homecoming kickoff barbecue, Front lawn of the Bovee University Cente on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's On the Fly Productions and Program Board will host a Homecoming kickoff barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24 on the front lawn of the Bovee University Center. The event will feature refreshments and novelty games. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call On the Fly Productions at 989-774-1189 or Program Board at 989-774-3174. 989-774-3174

Sep 24, 2007 -

• Inclusive Education: Success for Students and Teachers", Rooms 127 and 128 of Central Michigan University's Pearce Hall in Mount Pleasant.
  Everyone Together, a mid-Michigan coalition of parents of children with disabilities, will host its fall 2007 conference, "Disability is Natural and Other Revolutionary Common Sense," from 3:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 24 in rooms 127 and 128 of Central Michigan University's Pearce Hall. The conference, presented by disability-rights advocate and author Kathie Snow, will consist of three consecutive sessions: "Disability is Natural and Other Revolutionary Common Sense" from 3:30 to 5 p.m., "Inclusive Education: Success for Students and Teachers" from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and "Inclusive Communities: Are All Welcome?" from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Admission to all sessions is free and open to the public; no preregistration is required. Additionally, .3 State Board Continuing Education Units will be available for individuals attending the second and third sessions. For more information, call psychology faculty member Nancy Hartshorne at 989-774-1706. 989-774-1706

Sep 24, 2007 - Sep 27, 2007

• Open Climbing, Room 112 of Finch Fieldhouse on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's recreation, parks and leisure services administration department offers open climbing on the A-Wall, its indoor climbing wall, from 5 to 9 p.m. Mondays and 8 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays during the fall semester. The wall is located in Room 112 of Finch Fieldhouse. Participants must sign an informed consent release waiver and pay a $5 fee to climb; participants under age 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver. There is an additional charge for equipment rental. Student staff members are on hand to assist climbers. For more information, call the A-Wall office at 989-774-1425, Rob Schumacker at 989-774-7307 or visit http://rpl.cmich.edu/adventure/awall.htm. 989-774-7307

Sep 25, 2007 -

• "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End", Room 128 of CMU's Pearce Hall in Mount Pleasant.
  YAs part of Central Michigan University's Homecoming festivities, CMU Program Board will host a screening of "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End," the 2007 adventure film starring Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom, at 8 p.m. Sept. 25 in Room 128 of CMU's Pearce Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Program Board at 989-774-3174. 989-774-3174

Sep 25, 2007 -

• "Oh Baby! A Reading and Discussion of Flash Fiction", Lake Huron and Lake St. Clair Rooms of the Bovee University Center on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  As part of the Central Michigan University English department's Great Lakes Faculty Forum, English faculty member Kim Chinquee will present "Oh Baby! A Reading and Discussion of Flash Fiction" at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 in the Lake Huron and Lake St. Clair Rooms of the Bovee University Center. During the presentation, Chinquee will discuss the genre of flash fiction and share selections from her upcoming book "Oh Baby!" Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail Jeffrey Weinstock at weins1ja@cmich.edu.

Sep 25, 2007 -

• Jamie Fiste, cello, Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's School of Music will host a performance by faculty artist Jamie Fiste, cello, at 8 p.m. Sept. 25 in the Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall. Tickets are $3 for 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 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111. In addition, tickets are available online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu and also will be sold at the door. 989-774-3000

Sep 27, 2007 -

• Harlen Cohen, Speaker, Plachta Auditorium in Central Michigan University's Warriner Hall in Mount Pleasant.
  Harlan Cohen, author of "The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College," will speak at 8 p.m. Sept. 27 in Plachta Auditorium in Central Michigan University's Warriner Hall. Cohen, a popular advice columnist who has been featured in such publications as The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune, uses stories, comedy, musical elements and audience participation in discussing the college experience. Admission to the presentation, which is sponsored by CMU's Office of Residence Life and the First Year Experience program, is free and open to the public. For more information, call FYE Coordinator Jason Bentley at 989-774-3401. 989-774-3401

Sep 27, 2007 -

• Sara Sant Ambrogio, cello, Music Building's Chamichian Hall on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's School of Music will host a master class by guest artist Sara Sant Ambrogio, cello, at noon Sept. 27 in the Music Building's Chamichian Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Director of Music Events John Jacobson at 989-774-3738. 989-774-3738

Sep 27, 2007 -

• Jennifer Gookin Cavanaugh, oboe, Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's School of Music will host a performance by faculty artist Jennifer Gookin Cavanaugh, oboe, at 8 p.m. Sept. 27 in the Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall. Tickets are $3 for 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 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111. In addition, tickets are available online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu and also will be sold at the door. 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111

Sep 28, 2007 - Oct 22, 2007

• "The Reed Draper Angling Collection", Central Michigan University's Clarke Historical Library on the first floor of the Charles V. Park Library in Mount Pleasant.
  "The Reed Draper Angling Collection," an exhibition of fishing books collected by the late Reed Draper, former president of the National Automobile Dealers Association and owner of Draper Chevrolet in Saginaw, is on display. The collection includes four centuries of documentation regarding fishing and fishermen's reflections on their sport. A companion catalog written by Robert E. Kohrman, dean of CMU's College of Science and Technology, also is featured. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. select Saturdays. Admission is free and open to the public. 989-774-3352

Sep 28, 2007 - Nov 17, 2007

• Art Exhibit, West Gallery of Central Michigan University's University Art Gallery in Mount Pleasant.
  An exhibition showcasing the works of department of art scholarship recipients will be displayed Oct. 13 through Nov. 17 in the West Gallery of Central Michigan University's University Art Gallery. The exhibit will feature a variety of works, including graphic design, sculpture, painting, photography, ceramics and etchings. 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 or visit http://www.uag.cmich.edu. 989-774-3800

Sep 28, 2007 -

• Jim Fay, Plachta Auditorium in Central Michigan University's Warriner Hall in Mount Pleasant.
  The Mount Pleasant Association for the Education of Young Children will host a presentation by Jim Fay from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 28 in Plachta Auditorium in Central Michigan University's Warriner Hall. Fay has worked as a teacher, school administrator and professional consultant and is the author of more than 90 articles on parenting and discipline. Tickets costs $25 and can be reserved by calling Margaret Desormes, associate director of CMU's Human Growth and Development Lab, at 989-774-1987. 989-774-1987

Sep 28, 2007 -

• Surplus Sale, Parking lot No. 1 on the corner of Bellows and Douglas streets in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University will host a surplus sale from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 28 in parking lot No. 1 on the corner of Bellows and Douglas streets. CMU's surplus equipment, furniture, vehicles and more will be sold during the event. All items are pre-priced as marked and will be sold "as is, where is" with no warranties expressed or implied. Only cash or check payments will be accepted. All sales are final. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Mike Viers at 989-774-3919. 989-774-3919

Sep 28, 2007 -

• 2007 McNair Fall Research Symposium, Charles V. Park Library Auditorium.on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's 2007 McNair Fall Research Symposium will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 28 in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium. During the symposium, the 2007 McNair scholars will formally present their research findings. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call McNair Director Lynn Curry at 989-774-1138. 989-774-1138

Sep 28, 2007 -

• Homecoming Activities, Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  As part of Central Michigan University's Homecoming and in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, CMU's Latino Alumni Constituent Chapter will host "Career Success: 'Key Tips and Lessons Learned' from Latino and Latina Professionals" at 2 p.m. in the Multicultural Education Center on the lower level of the Bovee University Center. In this interactive session, CMU Latino and Latina alumni will share advice regarding the keys to success in their respective career fields. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Minority Student Services at 989-774-3945. As part of Central Michigan University's Homecoming celebration, the annual Chippewa Rock Rally will take place at 8 p.m. in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. The event will include a pep rally, a mock rock contest, presentation of the football team and the announcement of the 2007 Homecoming Gold Ambassadors. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Office of Student Life at 989-774-3016.

Sep 28, 2007 - Oct 30, 2007

• Fine Feathered Friends: Birds of the CMU Museum", Central Michigan University Museum of Cultural and Natural History in Mount Pleasant.
  "Fine Feathered Friends: Birds of the CMU Museum," an exhibition showcasing the third-largest collection of birds in Michigan, is on display through Oct. 30 at the Central Michigan University Museum of Cultural and Natural History. The museum's renowned collection contains more than 125 species of birds and includes more than 400 mounted specimens, hundreds of bird skins and dozens of eggs. Also continuing indefinitely at the museum are "A Natural History of Michigan," which explores the geological development, cultural history and wildlife of Michigan, and "New Acquisitions: The Most Dangerous Animal in North America?" consisting of two mounted grizzly bears donated by CMU alumna Judy Dean in memory of her late husband Dale, also a CMU graduate. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call or visit http://www.museum.cmich.edu. 989-774-3829

Sep 28, 2007 - Oct 29, 2007

• "A David Small World", Baber Room and the third floor exhibition area of Central Michigan University's Charles V. Park Library in Mount Pleasant.
  The exhibit "A David Small World" is on display through Oct. 29 in the Baber Room and the third floor exhibition area of Central Michigan University's Charles V. Park Library. The exhibit, organized by the National Center for Children's Literature, features the works of Caldecott Award-winning children's book illustrator David Small. Admission is free and open to the public. Hours are 7:50 a.m. to midnight Mondays through Thursdays, 7:50 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to midnight Sundays. 989-774-2165

Sep 29, 2007 -

• Annual Homecoming 5K run and the inaugural "Miles for Medals", Lyle Bennett Outdoor Track on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  As part of Central Michigan University's Homecoming celebration, Special Olympics Michigan and University Recreation will present the annual Homecoming 5K run and the inaugural "Miles for Medals" fundraising walk/run at 8 a.m. Sept. 29 at the Lyle Bennett Outdoor Track; registration begins at 7:15 a.m. Participants can choose to run a competitive 5K or participate in a fun-run 5K or one-mile walk. Registration costs $25 per person, but participants also are encouraged to collect pledges, with a goal of reaching $100. All proceeds from the event, which is sponsored by WCZY-FM 104.3, benefit Special Olympics Michigan. Register online at http://www.somi.org. For more information, call Jill Schumacher at 989-774-3911 or Jennifer Spiegel at 989-774-3686. 989-774-3686

Sep 29, 2007 -

• CME Annual Homecoming Parade, CMU Parking Lot 22 in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's annual Homecoming parade will begin at 10 a.m. Sept. 29 in CMU Parking Lot 22. Led by Grand Marshal Richard Featheringham, a CMU alumnus and College of Business Administration professor emeritus, the parade will travel through CMU's campus and downtown Mount Pleasant. For more information, call Dan Gaken at 989-774-2698. 989-774-2698

Sep 29, 2007 -

• Central Michigan University Homecoming Activities, CMU campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's engineering and technology department will host a cardboard boat race at 10 a.m. in the Rose Ponds near the Student Activity Center. The annual event, which was mentioned in Sports Illustrated on Campus magazine, will feature teams of students attempting to paddle across the ponds in cardboard boats they have designed and constructed. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail Jim Morrison at morri1j@cmich.edu. As part of Central Michigan University's Homecoming festivities, CMU Program Board will host a Second City comedy show at 7 p.m. at Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. The Chicago-based comedy troupe has been a starting point for many well-known actors and comedians, including Chris Farley, Mike Myers and John Belushi. Tickets cost $5 for students and $8 for all others and 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. In addition, tickets are available online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu and, if not sold out, also will be sold at the door.

Sep 30, 2007 -

• Senior Outreach Recital, Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's School of Music will host a Senior Outreach Recital at 2 p.m. Sept. 30 in the Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall. Admission is free and open to senior citizens and their families. For more information, call Director of Music Events John Jacobson at 989-774-3738. 989-774-3738

Oct 1, 2007 -

• "A Taste of Latin Culture and Flavor", Bovee University Center's Rotunda and Terrace rooms on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  As part of Central Michigan University's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Minority Student Services will host "A Taste of Latin Culture and Flavor" from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 1 in the Bovee University Center's Rotunda and Terrace rooms. During the annual food taster, a variety of popular dishes from Latin countries will be served. Admission costs $3 for students and $5 for all others. For more information, call Minority Student Services at 989-774-3945. 989-774-3945

Oct 1, 2007 - Oct 4, 2007

• Open Climbing, Room 112 of Finch Fieldhouse on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's recreation, parks and leisure services administration department offers open climbing on the A-Wall, its indoor climbing wall, from 5 to 9 p.m. Mondays and 8 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays during the fall semester. The wall is located in Room 112 of Finch Fieldhouse. Participants must sign an informed consent release waiver and pay a $5 fee to climb; participants under age 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver. There is an additional charge for equipment rental. Student staff members are on hand to assist climbers. For more information, call the A-Wall office at 989-774-1425, Rob Schumacker at 989-774-7307 or visit http://rpl.cmich.edu/adventure/awall.htm. 989-774-7307

Oct 2, 2007 -

• National Basketball Association player John Amaechi - Lecture, Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's Program Board will host a lecture by former National Basketball Association player John Amaechi at 8 p.m. Oct. 2 in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. This February, the British-born Amaechi became the first player associated with the NBA to publicly announce that he is gay. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Program Board at 989-774-3174. 989-774-3174

Oct 2, 2007 -

• CMU Orchestra, Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's School of Music will host a performance by the CMU Orchestra at 8 p.m. Oct. 2 in the Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Director of Music Events John Jacobson at 989-774-3738. 989-774-3738.

Oct 3, 2007 -

• Alpha Kappa Psi Career Day, CMU's Finch Fieldhouse on campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's Alpha Kappa Psi Career Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3 in CMU's Finch Fieldhouse. During the event, participants can meet with recruiters to discuss internships and entry-level professional positions. Admission is free and open to CMU students and recent alumni, as well as students from other institutions. Participants are required to bring résumés and dress professionally. For more information, visit http://www.careers.cmich.edu or call Career Services at 989-774-3068. 989-774-3068

Oct 3, 2007 -

• Toastmasters Club Informational Open House, Bovee University Center's Chippewa Room on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  The Central Michigan University Toastmasters Club will host an informational open house from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Bovee University Center's Chippewa Room. The club is open to area residents and members of the CMU community who are interested in improving their public speaking and human relations skills. For more information, call Dennis McMichael at 989-774-6633. 989-774-6633

Oct 4, 2007 -

• "Harry Potter Meets the Toledo Symphony Orchestra", Plachta Auditorium in CMU's Warriner Hall on campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's School of Music and University Events will present "Harry Potter Meets the Toledo Symphony Orchestra," a narrated, interactive concert, at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 in Plachta Auditorium in CMU's Warriner Hall. The orchestra will perform composer John Williams' scores from the popular "Harry Potter" movie series based on J.K. Rowling's young adult book series. Tickets cost $10 for students, children and senior citizens; for all others, tickets cost $15 for balcony seats and $20 for floor seating. Tickets can be purchased at the Central Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center or via telephone at 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111; if not sold out, tickets also will be available at the door. 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111

Oct 5, 2007 -

• Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors Symposium, Atrium of CMU's Health Professions Building in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs will host the Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors Symposium from 2 to 3 p.m. Oct. 5 in the atrium of CMU's Health Professions Building. During the symposium, students participating in the Summer Scholars and McNair Scholars programs will present poster displays highlighting their research. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Sue Klumpp at 989-774-3094. 989-774-309

Oct 5, 2007 -

• Comedian Tim Young, Real Food on Campus residential restaurant in the Towers residence hall complex on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's On the Fly Productions will host a performance by comedian Tim Young at 9 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Real Food on Campus residential restaurant in the Towers residence hall complex. Young is a popular performer at colleges across the country and has been featured on such shows as NBC's "Last Comic Standing" and Comedy Central's "Premium Blend." Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail On the Fly Productions at onthefly@cmich.edu.

Oct 6, 2007 -

• Opera Gala, Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's School of Music will host its annual Opera Gala at 8 p.m. Oct. 6 in the Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall. Tickets are $3 for 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 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111. In addition, tickets are available online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu and also will be sold at the door. 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111.

Oct 12, 2007 - Oct 29, 2007

• "Up North with the Hemingways", The third floor of Central Michigan University's Charles V. Park Library in Mount Pleasant.
  The exhibition will feature a variety of materials chronicling the experiences of author Ernest Hemingway and his family as summer residents living on northern Michigan's Walloon Lake. Hours are 7:50 a.m. to midnight Mondays through Thursdays, 7:50 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, and 9 a.m. to midnight Sundays. Admission is free and open to the public. 989-774-2165

Oct 12, 2007 -

• Hip Hop Weekend Concert, CMU's Finch Fieldhouse on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  As part of Central Michigan University's annual Hip Hop Weekend, On The Fly Productions and Program Board will host a concert by rap/soul artist T-Pain at 8 p.m. T-Pain gained notoriety this past summer for his hits "Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')" and "Bartender," and has been featured on tracks by such artists as Akon, R. Kelly and Fabolous. Tickets cost $10 for CMU students, faculty and staff and $17 for all others and can be purchased beginning Sept. 11 at the Central Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center or by calling. Tickets also will be available online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu. 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111

Oct 15, 2007 - Nov 17, 2007

• "Art and Speed in the Motor City", Main Gallery of Central Michigan University's University Art Gallery in Mount Pleasant.
  The exhibit "Art and Speed in the Motor City" will be displayed Oct. 15 through Nov. 17 in the Main Gallery of Central Michigan University's University Art Gallery. The exhibition, scheduled in cooperation with the Michigan Story Festival, will feature selected works from the archives of the Detroit Grand Prix as collected by CMU alumnus Robert McCabe. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays during the academic year. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call or visit http://www.uag.cmich.edu. 989-774-3800

Oct 15, 2007 - Nov 20, 2007

• "Great Inspirations in Unexpected Locations", Residence hall lobbies throughout CMU's campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's Office of Residence Life and department of art will present the exhibition "Great Inspirations in Unexpected Locations" Oct. 15 through Nov. 20 in residence hall lobbies throughout CMU's campus. The exhibit will feature works by CMU students, faculty, staff, and alumni and is expected to include paintings, prints, sculptures, installations, photographs and more. Residence hall lobbies are accessible to the public from 8 a.m. to midnight daily. In addition, the exhibit will conclude with a culmination show Nov. 26 through Dec. 7 at the University Art Gallery, with a reception Nov. 30 in the gallery; the time of the reception has not yet been determined. 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 Darell Armentrout. 989-774-2566

Oct 19, 2007 - Oct 20, 2007

• Michigan Story Festival, Various locations on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  The fifth annual Michigan Story Festival will take place Oct. 19 and 20 with exhibitions, lectures and performances at locations on the Central Michigan University campus. Presenters and performers for the festival's free events include filmmaker Mike Shiley, musician Elizabeth Jane Baldry, actress Tonya Dallas and dance troupe Sole Full of Rhythm. The festival's opening celebration featuring folk musician John McCutcheon will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 in the Staples Family Concert Hall of CMU's Music Building. Tickets for the opening event, which includes a reception, cost $10 for students, senior citizens and children and $20 for all others and are available at the Central Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center, by calling 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111, or by visiting http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu. For more information about the festival, call. 989-774-1885

Mar 7, 2008 - May 11, 2008

• "THE SEEN AND THE UNSEEN An Imagined Reality", Baber Room of Central Michigan University's Charles V. Park Library in Mount Pleasant.
  An exhibition of paintings by Shelley Newman Stevens. The large-scale paintings feature lifelike figures set within dreamlike scenes and focus on the concept of how individuals resolve the conflict between who they are and how they wish to be perceived. An opening reception will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 20 in the Baber Room and will include a presentation by Newman Stevens at 6:30 p.m. Hours are 7:50 a.m. to midnight Mondays through Thursdays, 7:50 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to midnight Sundays. Admission is free and open to the public. 989-774-2165

Mar 24, 2008 - Mar 27, 2008

• Open climbing on the A-Wall, Room 112 of Finch Fieldhouse on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's recreation, parks and leisure services administration department offers open climbing on the A-Wall, its indoor climbing wall, from 5 to 9 p.m. Mondays and 8 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays during the spring semester. The wall is located in Room 112 of Finch Fieldhouse. Participants must sign an informed consent release waiver and pay a $7 fee to climb; participants under age 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver. There is an additional charge for equipment rental. Student staff members are on hand to assist climbers. For more information, call the A-Wall office or visit http://rpl.cmich.edu/adventure/awall.htm. 989-774-1425, Rob Schumacker at 989-774-7307

Mar 24, 2008 -

• "Aim to Build Homes", Elitist Reball Center at Spinning Wheels Roller Rink, 1241 N. Mission in Mount Pleasant.
  Recreation, parks and leisure services administration students in Central Michigan University's RPL 430: Recreation Programming course will host "Aim to Build Homes," a reball tournament, from 6 to 10 p.m. Reball is a game similar to paintball, but with rubber balls instead of paintballs. During the tournament, teams can compete to win prizes and giveaways; raffles and food will also be featured. Registration costs $25 per person in advance or $30 at the door; registration can be done individually or in teams. Spectator admission is free and open to the public, but donations will be accepted. All proceeds from the event will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Isabella County. For more information, send an e-mail to aim2buildhomes@gmail.com.

Mar 24, 2008 -

• Piano Studio Recital, Music Building's Chamichian Hall on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's School of Music will host a Piano Studio Recital at 7 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Director of Music Events John Jacobson. 989-774-3738

Mar 24, 2008 -

• "Laugh Your HATS Off", The Cabin, 930 W. Broomfield in Mount Pleasant.
  Recreation, parks and leisure services administration students in Central Michigan University's RPL 430: Recreation Programming course will host "Laugh Your HATS Off," a comedy show, at 9:30 p.m. Attendees will be able to enjoy performances by multiple comedians and participate in raffles. Admission is free to individuals 18 years of age and older, but donations will be accepted at the door and throughout the night. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Humane Animal Treatment Society of Isabella County. For more information, call Lauren Hussong or send an e-mail to laugh_your_hats_off@yahoo.com. 248-425-0751

Mar 25, 2008 -

• Information sessions regarding CMU's online MBA degree program, CMU's Troy Center, 1650 Research Drive, Suite 165, in Troy.
  Central Michigan University's Off-Campus Programs will host information sessions regarding CMU's online MBA degree program with an emphasis on the value-driven organization at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The sessions also will be broadcast live online. Admission is free and open to the public, though preregistration is required. For more information on registering or to find out how to access the sessions online, call Off-Campus Programs. 888-268-4636

Mar 25, 2008 -

• "Sumo Slam 2008: A Charity Event to Squash Child Abuse", Lobby between the Woldt, Emmons and Fabiano Family residence halls on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Recreation, parks and leisure services administration students in Central Michigan University's RPL 430: Recreation Programming course will host "Sumo Slam 2008: A Charity Event to Squash Child Abuse" at 5:30 p.m. During the event, participants will be able to put on a sumo wrestler suit and compete against others; prizes and a raffle also will be featured. Registration costs $3 in advance or $5 at the door. Spectator admission is free and open to the public, but donations will be accepted. All proceeds from the event will benefit St. Vincent Catholic Charities Children's Home. For more information, e-mail Nic Paulin at pauli1nj@cmich.edu.

May 1, 2008 - Jan 31, 2009

• "Beyond Barbie: Dolls, Dress and Culture in Global Perspective", Central Michigan University's Museum of Cultural and Natural History on campus in Mount Pleasant.
  "Beyond Barbie: Dolls, Dress and Culture in Global Perspective," an exhibit featuring more than 100 dolls dressed in traditional attire representing a variety of world cultures, is on display. In addition to the dolls, the exhibit also includes a children's educational activity room and special programs. The exhibition's elements are complemented by the museum's Web site, http://www.museum.cmich.edu, where visitors can view the dolls and learn about each one online. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free and open to the public. 989-774-3829

May 1, 2008 - May 16, 2008

• Mount Pleasant Public Schools' Annual Student Exhibition, Main Gallery of Central Michigan University's University Art Gallery on campus in Mount Pleasant..
  The Mount Pleasant Public Schools' Annual Student Exhibition will be displayed May 10 through 16. The exhibition will feature a variety of artistic works by first- through 12th-grade students who attend Mount Pleasant Public Schools. Admission is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. 989-773-4392 or 989-774-3800.

May 1, 2008 - May 22, 2008

• Printmaking Display, Extended Hours Study Room of the Charles V. Park Library on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Works by printmaking students of Central Michigan University assistant art professor Johanna Paas will be displayed May 2 through 22. The exhibit will feature a variety of prints created in Paas's courses during the 2007-2008 academic year. Admission is free and open to the public. Hours vary during the summer months; for a complete schedule, visit http://www.lib.cmich.edu/libinfo.. 989-774-216

May 1, 2008 - Jul 25, 2008

• "When France Claimed Michigan: 1608-1763", Central Michigan University's Clarke Historical Library on the CMU campus in Mount Pleasant.
  The exhibit "When France Claimed Michigan: 1608-1763" is on display through July 25. The exhibit explores the period of time during which the French ruled Michigan, focusing on such subjects as Native American relations, European exploration of the Great Lakes, the fur trade, settlement patterns and the eventual end of French rule in North America. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free and open to the public. 989-774-3352

May 1, 2008 - Aug 20, 2008

• "The Art of the Clarke: Selections from the Francis and Mary Lois Molson Collection of Children's Book Illustrations", Baber Room of Central Michigan University's Charles V. Park Library on the CMU campus in Mount Pleasant.
  The exhibit "The Art of the Clarke: Selections from the Francis and Mary Lois Molson Collection of Children's Book Illustrations" will be on display May 14 through Aug. 20. On loan from CMU's Clarke Historical Library, the exhibit features a variety of illustrations by such award-winning children's book illustrators as David Small, Michael Hague, Willy Pogany and Gennady Spirin. Admission is free and open to the public. Hours vary during the summer months; for a complete schedule, visit http://www.lib.cmich.edu/libinfo. 989-774-2165

May 17, 2008 - May 18, 2008

• Spring Dance Recital, Plachta Auditorium of Central Michigan University's Warriner Hall on campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Toni's Studio of Dance in Mount Pleasant will host performances of its spring dance recital, "King of the Road," at 4 p.m. May 17 and 18. The shows will feature a variety of dance genres performed by dancers ages 3 to adult. Admission costs $10 per person. 989-772-2847

May 21, 2008 -

• Open Climbing on the A-Wall, Room 112 of Finch Fieldhouse on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's recreation, parks and leisure services administration department offers open climbing on the A-Wall, its indoor climbing wall, from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays during the summer months. The wall is located in Room 112 of Finch Fieldhouse. Participants must sign an informed consent release waiver and pay a $7 fee to climb; participants under age 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver. There is an additional charge for equipment rental. Student staff members are on hand to assist climbers. For more information, call the A-Wall office or visit http://rpl.cmich.edu/adventure/awall.htm. 989-774-1425, Rob Schumacker at 989-774-7307

May 22, 2008 -

• Mark Hoffman Presentation, Charles V. Park Library Auditorium on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's Clarke Historical Library will host a presentation by Mark Hoffman at 7 p.m. May 22 in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium. Hoffman is author of "'My Brave Mechanics': The First Michigan Engineers and Their Civil War," which recently was selected as one of this year's Michigan's Notable Books by the Library of Michigan. The presentation is being hosted in conjunction with the exhibit "When France Claimed Michigan: 1608-1763," which is on display at CMU's Clarke Historical Library through July 25. Admission is free and open to the public. 989-774-3352

May 27, 2008 - Jul 2, 2008

• "Ta mi l'ologo (Remind Me)", Extended Hours Study of CMU's Charles V. Park Library on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  "Ta mi l'ologo (Remind Me)," an exhibition of works by Central Michigan University graduate student Yetunde Oladunni, will be on display May 27 through July 2.. The textile designs featured in the exhibit are intended to provide a visual representation of the proverbs and oratory power of Nigeria's Yoruba tribe, from which Oladunni originates. Admission is free and open to the public. Hours vary during the summer months; for a complete schedule, visit http://www.lib.cmich.edu/libinfo. 989-774-2165

May 28, 2008 -

• Open Climbing on the A-Wall, Room 112 of Finch Fieldhouse on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's recreation, parks and leisure services administration department offers open climbing on the A-Wall, its indoor climbing wall, from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays during the summer months. The wall is located in Room 112 of Finch Fieldhouse. Participants must sign an informed consent release waiver and pay a $7 fee to climb; participants under age 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver. There is an additional charge for equipment rental. Student staff members are on hand to assist climbers. For more information, call the A-Wall office or visit http://rpl.cmich.edu/adventure/awall.htm. 989-774-1425, Rob Schumacker at 989-774-7307

Jun 18, 2008 -

• Free A- Wall Climbing, Room 112 in the Finch Fieldhouse on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's recreation, parks and leisure services administration department offers open climbing on the A-Wall, its indoor climbing wall, from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays during the summer months. Participants must sign an informed consent release waiver and pay a $7 fee to climb; participants under age 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver. There is an additional charge for equipment rental. Student staff members are on hand to assist climbers. 989-774-1425 or 989-774-7307

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008

• Grandparents U, Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  A summer camp experience for grandparents and their grandchildren ages 8 through 12, will take place June 18 through 20 on the Central Michigan University campus. During the camp, participants will be able to attend educational sessions taught by CMU faculty members, eat and live in CMU's residence halls, and take part in a variety of evening events highlighting campus facilities. Registration costs $150 for children and $175 for adults and includes admission to classes, a two-night stay in a CMU residence hall, meals, a certificate of participation and a variety of other program materials. For more information or to find out how to register, call CMU's Office of Alumni Relations 800-358-6903

Jun 20, 2008 -

• Make a Difference Day Golf Outing, Winding Brook Golf Course, 8240 S. Genuine Road in Shepherd.
  Central Michigan University's Off-Campus Programs will host its third annual Make a Difference Day Golf Outing. Registration for the outing begins at 8 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The day will feature a four-person scramble tournament, lunch and prizes, including four hole-in-one prizes of $10,000 in cash, a flat-screen TV, Callaway golf clubs and two airline tickets. Registration costs $60 per person, with all proceeds benefiting CMU's Oct. 25 Make a Difference Day event, a free day of reading during which new and gently used books are distributed to area children. 989-774-1470

Jun 25, 2008 -

• "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown", Moore Hall's Bush Theatre on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's Summer Theatre program will present performances of the musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" at 7:30 p.m. June 25 and 2 p.m. June 29 in Moore Hall's Bush Theatre. The production, based on the "Peanuts" comic strip by Charles Schulz, will explore the wild optimism and utter despair portrayed in the comic as seen through a day in the life of Charlie Brown. Communication and dramatic arts faculty member Timothy Connors will serve as director of the play, which features book, music and lyrics by Clark Gesner; additional dialogue by Michael Mayer; and additional music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. Tickets cost $5 for students and senior citizens and $7 for all others (plus 50 cents per ticket for processing) and can be purchased at the Central Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center or by calling. Tickets also can be purchased online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu. For more information, visit http://www.cda.cmich.edu/ut/utsummerseason.htm. 989-774-3000-888-CMU-0111

Jun 26, 2008 -

• "The Odd Couple (Female Version)", Moore Hall's Bush Theatre on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's Summer Theatre program will present performances of the play "The Odd Couple (Female Version)" by Neil Simon at 7:30 p.m. June 26 and 28 in Moore Hall's Bush Theatre. The revised version of the classic "Odd Couple" story tells the tale from the female perspective of main character Olive Madison, as the story begins with her inviting friends over for a night of Trivial Pursuit. Communication and dramatic arts faculty member Keeley Stanley-Bohn will serve as director. Tickets cost $5 for students and senior citizens and $7 for all others (plus 50 cents per ticket for processing) and can be purchased at the Central Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center or by calling. Tickets also can be purchased online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu. For more information, visit http://www.cda.cmich.edu/ut/utsummerseason.htm. 800-727-9268 or 989-774-3105

Jun 26, 2008 -

• Straits of Mackinac Summer Cruise, Mackinaw City.
  CMU Public Broadcasting will host a Straits of Mackinac Summer Cruise June 26 on the Arnold Line's "Algomah," departing at 8 p.m. from Mackinaw City. The two-hour sunset cruise will feature hors d'oeuvres catered by Audie's Restaurant of Mackinaw City and live jazz music performed by Claudia Schmidt and her "funtet." Tickets cost $40 per person; a three-ticket package including tickets for the July 17 and Aug. 7 cruises can also be purchased for $110. 800-727-9268 or 989-774-3105

Jun 27, 2008 -

• "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)", Moore Hall's Bush Theatre on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's Summer Theatre program will present a performance of the play at 7:30 p.m. June 27 in Moore Hall's Bush Theatre. The play, which has been called "impossible to resist" by the New York Times, is a parodied compilation of Shakespeare's plays and features selections from each of his works. Communication and dramatic arts faculty member Steve Berglund will serve as director of the play, which was written by Jess Borgeson, Adam Long and Daniel Singer. Tickets cost $5 for students and senior citizens and $7 for all others (plus 50 cents per ticket for processing) and can be purchased at the Central Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center or by calling. Tickets also can be purchased online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu. For more information, visit http://www.cda.cmich.edu/ut/utsummerseason.htm. 800-727-9268 or 989-774-3105

Jun 28, 2008 -

• "The Odd Couple (Female Version)", Moore Hall's Bush Theatre on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's Summer Theatre program will present performances of the play "The Odd Couple (Female Version)" by Neil Simon at 7:30 p.m. June 26 and 28 in Moore Hall's Bush Theatre. The revised version of the classic "Odd Couple" story tells the tale from the female perspective of main character Olive Madison, as the story begins with her inviting friends over for a night of Trivial Pursuit. Communication and dramatic arts faculty member Keeley Stanley-Bohn will serve as director. Tickets cost $5 for students and senior citizens and $7 for all others (plus 50 cents per ticket for processing) and can be purchased at the Central Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center or by calling. Tickets also can be purchased online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu. For more information, visit http://www.cda.cmich.edu/ut/utsummerseason.htm. 800-727-9268 or 989-774-3105

Jun 29, 2008 -

• "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown", Moore Hall's Bush Theatre on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's Summer Theatre program will present performances of the musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" at 7:30 p.m. June 25 and 2 p.m. June 29 in Moore Hall's Bush Theatre. The production, based on the "Peanuts" comic strip by Charles Schulz, will explore the wild optimism and utter despair portrayed in the comic as seen through a day in the life of Charlie Brown. Communication and dramatic arts faculty member Timothy Connors will serve as director of the play, which features book, music and lyrics by Clark Gesner; additional dialogue by Michael Mayer; and additional music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. Tickets cost $5 for students and senior citizens and $7 for all others (plus 50 cents per ticket for processing) and can be purchased at the Central Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center or by calling. Tickets also can be purchased online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu. For more information, visit http://www.cda.cmich.edu/ut/utsummerseason.htm. 989-774-3000-888-CMU-0111

Aug 1, 2008 - Aug 3, 2008

• 24th Annual Saginaw Chippewa Powwow, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Campgrounds, 5229 E. Tomah Road, Mt. Pleasant.
  Native American competition with dancers, drummers, food and crafts. 1-800-225-8172

Oct 22, 2008 -

• "Carve for a Cause,", Lobby of Fabiano, Emmons and Woldt residence halls on the CMU campus in Mount Pleasant..
  Recreation, parks and leisure services administration students in Central Michigan University's RPL 430: Recreation Programming course will host "Carve for a Cause," a pumpkin-decorating contest, from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 22. From 6 to 7:30 p.m., the public is welcome to view the decorated pumpkins and vote for favorites by placing money into a jug near each pumpkin. All proceeds will benefit United Way of Isabella County. The event also will include music, raffles, food and beverages, and Halloween-themed games. Spectator admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Brandon Hughes or e-mail carveforacause@gmail.com. 517-605-4840

Oct 22, 2008 -

• "What Will Happen November 4, and How Will the Results Impact Michigan?", Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant..
  Central Michigan University's Fall 2008 Griffin Policy Forum, will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 22. Tim Skubick, anchor and producer of WKAR's "Off the Record," will serve as moderator of the semiannual forum. Panelists will include Saul Anuzis, chairman of the Michigan Republican Party; Mark Brewer, chairman of the Michigan Democratic Party; Charlie Cain, Lansing bureau chief of The Detroit News; Ron Dzwonkowski, editorial page editor of the Detroit Free Press; Ed Sarpolus, director of the Michigan Education Association's government affairs department; and Tom Shields, president of Marketing Resource Group Inc. A reception will take place directly following the forum in Warriner Hall's second-floor lobby. Admission to both the forum and the reception is free and open to the public. For more information, call Sarah Buckley or visit http://www.chsbs.cmich.edu/griffin. 989-774-1788

Oct 22, 2008 - Oct 26, 2008

• "Medea", Moore Hall's Bush Theatre on The Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's University Theatre will present the play "Medea" Oct. 22 through 26. Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. nightly Oct. 22 through 25 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 26. The classic story, written by Euripides in 431 B.C. during the golden age of Greek theater, is a passionate tale of the jealousy and revenge of a woman betrayed by her husband. Communication and dramatic arts Chairman Neil Vanderpool will serve as director. Tickets cost $5 for students and senior citizens and $7 for all others (plus 50 cents per ticket for processing) and can be purchased at the Central Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center or by calling. Tickets also can be purchased online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu. 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111

Oct 23, 2008 -

• "Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication: Lessons from 9/11, Anthrax, Katrina and Tainted Milk", In room 161 of Central Michigan University's Anspach Hall in Mount Pleasant.
  Communication scholar Matt Seeger, chairman of the communication department at Wayne State University, will present a lecture, at 7 p.m. Oct. 23. Admission to the talk, which is part of the Communication and Social Action Lecture Series sponsored by the College of Communication and Fine Arts and the communication area of CMU's communication and dramatic arts department, is free and open to the public. For more information, call communication faculty member Mary Ann Renz. 989-774-4460

Oct 23, 2008 -

• Trombone Choir Performance, Music Building's Staples Family Concert Hall on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's School of Music will present a performance by the CMU Trombone Choir, directed by music faculty member Robert Lindahl, at 8 p.m. Oct. 23. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Director of Music Events John Jacobson. 989-774-3738

Oct 24, 2008 - Oct 25, 2008

• Sixth Annual Michigan Story Festival, Various locations on the Central Michigan University campus.
  The sixth annual Michigan Story Festival will feature a Michigan-centric theme and will take place Oct. 24 and 25 on CMU's campus. The festival will feature events for all ages, including everything from a children's "Pockets, Pullouts and Hiding Places" workshop at the University Art Gallery to a presentation about personal stories from wartime. Headline acts include Margaret Willey, author of the "Clever Beatrice" children series about the adventures of a girl in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and Bill Lepp, a humorous, nationally recognized storyteller for audiences of all ages. Willey's presentation will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Staples Family Concert Hall in CMU's Music Building; Lepp will perform from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Oct. 25 in Moore Hall's Townsend Kiva. For a complete schedule of festival events and sponsors, visit http://www.michiganstoryfestival.org. More information also can be obtained by calling CMU's College of Communication and Fine Arts. 989-774-1885

Oct 24, 2008 -

• "Ethics of Applied Communication Research", In room 101 of Central Michigan University's Moore Hall.
  Communication scholar Matt Seeger, chairman of the communication department at Wayne State University, will present a lecture, "Ethics of Applied Communication Research," at noon Oct. 24. Admission to the talk, which is part of the Communication and Social Action Lecture Series sponsored by the College of Communication and Fine Arts and the communication area of CMU's communication and dramatic arts department, is free and open to the public. For more information, call communication faculty member Mary Ann Renz. 989-774-4460

Oct 24, 2008 -

• China's Golden Dragon Acrobats, Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Central Michigan University's University Events will present an acrobatic performance by China's Golden Dragon Acrobats at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 as part of the Michigan Story Festival. Tickets cost $6 for children 10 and under, $10 for CMU students, and $20 for all others and can be purchased at the Central Box Office on the lower level of the Bovee University Center or by calling. Tickets also are available online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu. Ticketholders also are invited to the Michigan Story Festival opening reception in the Baber Room of CMU's Charles V. Park Library, which will immediately follow the performance. 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111

Oct 24, 2008 - Oct 25, 2008

• The Michigan Story Festival, Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant.
  Nothing touches the heart and engages the mind more than a good story. From ancient campfires to online urban legends, stories captivate and motivate us to explore our human potential. A visit to the award-winning Michigan Story Festival is an opportunity to experience the wonder of story telling at its finest, with national, regional, and local storytelling masters. The two-day Michigan Story Festival offers a complete showcase of the power of storytelling in all its art forms. Michigan Story Festival is one of the only storytelling festivals to integrate the stories of many cultures and traditions. With the execption of the opening and closing performances, there is no charge to experience the magic of Michigan Story Festival events and presentations. Come Join Us! 989-774-1885