LIFE IN BRIEF: ‘Faiths Around the World’ coming to Park Library

‘Faiths Around the World’

The “Faiths Around the World” exhibit is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Charles V. Park Library Extended Hours Study Room. The exhibit is of religious photography by Holton senior Jillian Pekel, who traveled to Rome, Italy and Japan and photographed different religious events.

Peer Mentor Night

First Year Experience is hosting a prospective peer mentor night at 7 p.m. today in the Bovee University Center Lake Michigan Room. Students can learn the requirements needed for a position and can ask a panel of current mentors questions about being a peer mentor. All FYE peer mentors must register for FYE 301, a three-credit practicum course. For more information and to apply online, visit fye.cmich.edu.

‘The Secret Garden’

University Theatre’s production of “The Secret Garden” is from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. today through Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday in Bush Theatre. The musical is about a young girl who discovers a secret garden after moving in with her uncle. Tickets are $9.50 for the general public and $7.50 for students and senior citizens. They are available at the Central Michigan University Box Office or visit centralboxoffice.com.

Tailgate Patrol

Safer Sex Patrol will pass out safe-sex and abstinence kits from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today during tailgate. Volunteers are needed to help and free T-shirts will be provided. SSP will meet in the lobby of the lower level of the Bovee University Center before tailgate.

Violence Prevention

The Central Michigan University Human Resources department is conducting a workshop on preventing workplace violence from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday in Rowe Hall Room 229. The workshop will discuss CMU’s workplace violence policy and what to do if a crisis in the workplace occurred. For more information or to register for the event, e-mail StratOD@cmich.edu or call 774-6447.

Sigma Chi Derby Days raises $7,000

Derby Days finished Oct. 23 and CMU’s 11 sororities who competed raised almost $7,000. Sigma Sigma Sigma was the winning sorority and received $500 to go towards a cause of their choice as well as a mixer with Sigma Chi. The rest of the proceeds went towards the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

Eating Contest

There is an eating contest at Lil’ Chef restaurant Nov. 17 and 20. Contestants will have to eat a giant skillet comprised of eggs, bacon, hash browns, sausage gravy and cheese and four pieces of Texas toast. The winner will receive a $25 Lil’ Chef gift certificate, a $25 Riverwood Bowling gift certificate and their skillet will be free. The entry fee is $10 and open to everyone.

Silent Auction

The Central Michigan University Clean Water Initiative is holding a silent auction Dec. 1 to raise funds to bring clean water to people in India. The group is looking for people to donate new items, such as DVDs, electronics, books, gift certificates, gift certificates and other times to be auctioned off. The goal is to buy 200 water filters to bring clean water to 2,000 people for a decade. Contact Steve Cullen at (586) 770-8683 or StevenTCullen@gmail.com if interested in donating.