LIFE IN BRIEF: South Park co-creator Trey Parker coming to campus

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Trey Parker Speeches

South Park co-creator Trey Parker is coming to campus on Monday. Parker, a relative of Central Michigan University journalism professor emeritus Elliot Parker, will be speaking at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Monday in Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium. The 1 p.m. speech is only open to members of the College of Communication and Fine Arts and the 7:30 p.m. speech is open to all students. The speech is free and seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Questions for Parker can be sent to jrndept@cmich.edu.

Mardi Gras Festival

Mount Pleasant’s Mardi Gras festival will take place today downtown. The festivities kick off at 3:30 p.m., and a foam dance party will take place at Heartstrings and Fun Things, 209 W. Broadway St. The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. The CMU Marching Band and the Chippettes will perform in the Town Center immediately following the parade. Local jazz band The Saucecats will play at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Center. For more information, visit downtownmp.com and for a full story, visit cm-life.com

EHS Building Opening

The new Education and Health Services building is holding its grand opening at 2 p.m. Friday in the EHS Building’s Auditorium. Ceremonies will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and guest speakers. An open house will follow at 3:30 p.m, featuring a discussion with the architect. There will also be refreshments and guided tours of the building.

The Blanks at Alma College

The Blanks, a comedic a capella group known for its cameos on “Scrubs,” will be playing at Alma College’s Remick Heritage Center at 8 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $10 for adults. For ticket information, call Alma College at 463-7304.

Historic Barn Tour

A tour of the Round Roof barns of northern Isabella County will take place on Saturday. Registration for the tour starts at 9 a.m. at the Isabella County Fairgrounds on Mission Road and costs $6. The tour will start at 10:30 a.m., following a presentation on the barns. The tour will feature six to eight stops. For more information, contact Isabella County’s Michigan State University extension at 772-0911, ext. 302.

Wheatland Dance Series

The Wheatland Music Organization is hosting a dance series at 7:30 p.m Saturday. The series will take place at their location, 7251 50th Ave., Remus. The dance series will feature a wide variety of dances, like Cajun, Irish and Square dancing. No experience is necessary and there is a $5 cover charge. Interested students can learn more by calling Lola Tyler at 967-8879.

Career One Stop Shop

Alpha Kappa Psi, a co-ed professional fraternity, is holding a career workshop at 11 a.m. Friday in the upper level lobby of the Bovee University Center. The workshop includes feedback from advisers on covers letters and resumes. Students can also schedule mock interviews and appointments for tips on how to impress recruiters.