LIFE IN BRIEF: MPPD buys two new police cars

New police vehicles

The Mount Pleasant Police Department purchased two 2010 Ford Crown Victorias for $21,242 each with the permission of the City Commission. The department decided to buy Crown Victorias instead of 2010 Dodge Chargers to save money, said MPPD Director of Public Safety Anthony Gomez-Mesquita. “The biggest financial savings was the fact that equipment we take off will fit exactly,” he said. The older cars will be sold or will replace other cars in the department and potential sale money will go into the city’s general fund. The new cars are expected to arrive in eight to 10 weeks. For a full story, visit cm-life.com.

Disability Awareness Month

Disability Awareness Month will show “The Soloist” at 7 p.m. Sunday in Bovee University Center Auditorium. The 2009 film stars Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr. and Catherine Keener and is about a journalist who befriends a homeless musician for a story he is writing. The event is free and open to the public.

Ending the “R” word

“Spread the Word to End the ‘R’ Word” will take place at 7 p.m. Monday in Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium. This includes a presentation and athlete panel in recognition of Disabilities Awareness Month. For more information, please contact 989-774-3911 or go to somi.org.

Be “Fearless“

Are you interested in sports photography? If so, there will be a “Fearless” exhibit of sports photographs by Jeff Sheng available Oct. 12 to 30 in the Multicultural Education Center in Bovee University Center Room 125 and in the Student Activity Center. This photography opens up discussion about homophobia and sports at high schools and colleges throughout America. This event is open to the public during regular MEC business hours.

Science & research careers

Careers In Science & Research will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Bovee University Center Gold & Chippewa rooms. Students can network with professionals and hear options regarding their career and internship options. For details on this and other events, visit careers.cmich.edu.

M.A.J.O.R. Night

Many Advisors Joined under One Roof will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Towers. Students can speak with departmental advisers, pick up schedule books and begin planning for the Spring 2010 semester.

Disability Awareness Fair

During Disability Awareness Month, there will be a fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 17 in Finch Fieldhouse. This fair includes family events that promote services and products. Admission is free and open to the public.

Take The DININGSTYLES Survey Online

Students can take the online DiningStyles survey before Oct. 23 and tell how Campus Dining is meeting their needs. The goal is to better understand students campus lifestyle and preferences that will help improve overall campus dining experience. After the survey completion, students will have the opportunity to enter into a drawing to win a $250 Best Buy Gift Card. Type in http://www.college-survey.com/cmu to take the survey.