LIFE IN BRIEF: Rock and jewelry sale today in the Bovee UC

Rock and Jewelry Sale

The Geology club is hosting a rock and jewelry sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today in the Bovee University Center’s lower lobby. The sale will benefit the club’s trip to Utah.

Interview practice

An interview open house is taking place from 3 to 6 p.m. today in Bovee University Center’s Maroon and Gold room. The event will include seven short interview stations where students can receive feedback on the interview process. The Interview Practice “Open House” is free, open to all students and is sponsored by CMU Career Services.

Speed dating

Central Michigan University’s Physical Therapy Student Organization will hold a speed dating event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Bovee University Center Rotunda. The group is raising money for the Hands for Health Pro-bono clinic. A donation of ten dollars buys participants ten dates. A CMU ID is required.

Haiti fundraiser

Fraternity Phi Sigma Pi is holding two events today to benefit Haiti. The group will be at the Bovee University Center from noon to 3 p.m., and will hold a fundraiser from 6 to 10 p.m. at Coldstone Creamery, 2330 South Mission St.

College Republicans meeting

CMU’s College Republicans will meet at 9 p.m. Tuesday in Anspach Hall Room 169. Bill Schuette will speak at the meeting about his campaign for Attorney General. This event is free and open to the public. For more information about the College Republicans, check out CMURepublicans.com.

Retention Matters

A discussion on student retention and Central Michigan University will take place at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Rowe Hall Room 229. “Retention Matters” will cover university retention data and the next steps for CMU to take in order to ensure student success. This event is free, open to the public and sponsored by CMU Human Resources.

Wind Symphony and Symphony Band

The Central Michigan University Wind Symphony and Symphony Band will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Music Building’s Staples Family Concert Hall. This concert is free and open to the public.

Poetry Slam

The Word Hammer Slam Poetry Group will meet at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday in Moore Hall Room 206 for its weekly poetry slam. This event is free, open to the public and sponsored by the College of Communication and Fine Arts.

Painting classes

Art Reach of Mid-Michigan, 319 South University Ave., is offering various art classes this month in topics such as knitting, soapmaking, ceramic tile making and watercolor painting. More information about these classes can be found at artreachcenter.org.

Art exhibition

An exhibit of artwork by CMU Alumnus Keli Mozzenga and current student Alyssa Andrews is on display in the Charles V. Park Library’s extended hours study room until Feb. 25. The exhibit features sculptures, drawings and photography. Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public.

Fiction Reading

Darrin Doyle, an assistant professor at Central Michigan University, will present a reading from his new novel, “The Girl Who Ate Kalamazoo,” at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Charles V. Park Library’s Baber Room. This event is sponsored by the department of English Language and Literature, and is free and open to the public. “The Girl Who Ate Kalamazoo” is Doyle’s second book.