LIFE IN BRIEF: CM Life earns SPJ regional honors

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CM Life earns regional honors

Central Michigan Life won eight first-place awards, two second-place awards and four third-place awards Saturday during the Society of Professional Journalists Region 4 Mark of Excellence Awards. CM Life won first place in the breaking news category for its coverage of former University President Michael Rao leaving for Virginia Commonwealth University and first place in the general news category for its tailgating coverage. Grand Haven junior Jake May won three first-place photography awards. Central Beat on Modern Rock 91.5 took first place for best all-around radio newscast and Grand Central Magazine won first place for best independent online student publication. For a full list of winners, visit cm-life.com.

Downtown-campus connection

City of Mount Pleasant staff will present two design concepts of Main and Washington streets to the City Commission beginning at 7 p.m. today at City Hall, 320 W. Broadway St. The designs are part of ongoing plans to create a more cohesive connection between downtown Mount Pleasant and CMU’s campus. The concepts are expected to include traffic calming and walkable or bikeable features. Residents can review each concept and submit comments at mt-pleasant.org/campusconnection/input.htm.

Improv auditions

Saturday Night Improv, Central Michigan University’s on-campus improvisation group, will hold auditions to replace some of its graduating members from 9:30 to 11 p.m. today in Moore Hall 132. Participants do not need to have had prior experience. For more information, contact Katie Meyer at kathrynmariemeyer@yahoo.com. Callbacks will be from 9:30 to 11 p.m. Tuesday.

Boater safety courses

Isabella County residents 12 years and older can sign up for boater safety course offered by the Sheriff’s Department. The course begins May 1. Those interested can choose from one of five times. The classes will occur from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 1, May 22, June 5, June 19 and July 1. To register, call 772-5911 ext. 273 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Pre-registration is required at least one week before the class date. Each class is free and includes lunch. Special accommodations require at least a two-week prior notice.

Job openings

Moore Media Records is seeking to fill several positions, including business manager, multimedia manager, A&R manager, demo-service coordinator and a production manager. To apply, pick up an application in Moore Hall 314B. Applications should include an unofficial transcript and a demo-tape for production staff.

Theatre anniversary

Friends of the Broadway Theatre, 216 E. Broadway St., is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a variety show at 7 p.m. Thursday. Tickets cost $5 each for acts that include singing, magic, whistling, tap dancing and guitar playing. For more information, e-mail us@friendsofthebroadway.org or call 772-2075.

2010 Census

Mount Pleasant is one of many cities county-wide making another attempt to target college students this week through a “March to the Mailbox” for the 2010 census. The city will partner with CMU’s Volunteer Center on Wednesday to promote a free T-shirt campaign for students to wear all day. Students who participate are asked to pick up the “March to the Mailbox” T-shirt beforehand. Visit mt-pleasant.org/2010census for more information.