Legal disputes with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe came to an end Thursday.

According to published reports, the city of Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, the state of Michigan and the tribe reached a tentative deal Thursday in a lawsuit regarding the extent of tribal jurisdiction within the traditional boundaries of the Isabella Reservation.

In July, Federal Judge Thomas L. Ludington had delayed the start of the trial until next January while mediation efforts continued. The tribe, the state and the city had reached a deal in July, the county recently entered into the agreement.

The federal lawsuit started in 2005 when the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe filed against the state of Michigan, asking a judge to order the state to recognize land inside the traditional boundaries of the Isabella Reservation as “Indian country” as defined by federal law. The Justice Department allied with the Tribe on the suit and the city of Mount Pleasant and Isabella County joined the defendant.

The earliest release date for rulings on motions for summary judgement is Oct. 21, though it may be delayed until early December.

BAYANET collects $424,100 worth of marijuana plants

According to published reports, a five-county sting of marijuana growers resulted in 24 arrests and the seizure of 4,241 marijuana plants Wednesday.

The arrested individuals are in custody accused of conducting illegal marijuana growing operations.  The plants estimated value is $424,100.

The Bay Area Narcotics Enforcement Team began the state police-sponsored crack down, named the Domestic Cannabis Eradication Suppression Program, in August.

Seven of the growers are Isabella County residents and 1,430 plants were collected between Isabella and Clare counties, officials said.

The State Police Aviation Unit provided assistance to the sting.

More information will be released 11 a.m. Friday during a press release at the Saginaw Township Fire Department, 6171 Shattuck Road.

EMU faculty reach agreement

Faculty at Eastern Michigan University have voted to ratify a tentative contract giving faculty a 3 percent wage increase over two years.

The EMU chapter of the American Association of University Professors approved the agreement by a 265 to 18 vote after months of negotiating, according to published reports.

Terms of the two-year agreement include a 1 percent increase for the first year and 2 percent for the next year.

The contract must now be approved by the university’s board of regents, which is expected to take place at its Sept. 21 meeting.

SAP systems down this weekend

Several online services will become unavailable this weekend as CMU undergoes a switch of its SAP system.

All SAP services will be down starting 5 p.m. Friday.

Course search and registration, class schedules and the pay statement display will also be unavailable as the SAP system is changed to Secure-24, a SAP hosting company. Service is expected to return at 8 a.m. Monday

The university’s e-mail and Blackboard system will still be functioning correctly over the weekend.

The U.S. Census Bureau staff will begin Friday knocking on doors in an effort to count individuals who did not return their questionnaires. The release states workers will stop at each residence up to six times if necessary. All census takers must show photo ID and carry an official badge and shoulder bag with the Department of Commerce seal. The U.S. Census Bureau reported 77 percent of people living in Mount Pleasant mailed their census forms back as of April 23, according to Jeff Gray, director of planning and community development for Mount Pleasant.

Pancake Breakfast

Sigma Alpha Epsilon hosts a pancake breakfast from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Thursday night at the Wesley Foundation, 1400 S. Washington St. All proceeds will go toward the Children’s Miracle Network. Students can get tickets from a member for $5 or purchase them at the door for $6. For more information, contact Cody Nihem at nihem1cj@cmich.edu.

NBS film competition

The National Broadcasting Society will play the movies students produced for its 48-hour film competition from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium. Participants had 48 hours to create a short movie that included five specific elements. The winners will be announced and will receive prizes. For more information, contact Colin Hennessy at henne1ct@cmich.edu.

Mobile Scavenger Hunt

On the Fly Productions hosts “Blitz for Buzz,” a mobile scavenger hunt taking place across campus from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday. Groups will meet in front of the Bovee University Center and must consist of four people. At least one person must be able to receive text messages through their cell phone. Prizes will be awarded. For more information, contact onthefly@cmich.edu or at 774-1189.

Moore Hall Television

MHTV is looking for a new TV host for a high adventure show in the fall. Students auditioning must be available in the summer and fall and must be willing to perform extreme sports activities. For more information, contact Danielle Mann at mann1d@cmich.edu or call (586) 214-9711.

SHC Spring Fling

The Saxe/Herrig/Celani residence halls host the third annual SHC Spring Fling from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday in the Saxe Herrig Courtyard. The event features a dunk tank, tye- dying, volleyball, a rock wall, garage sale and sidewalk chalking contest. For more information e-mail johns15c@cmich.edu.

Retention Matters

Human Resources will host an educational session entitled Retention Matters from 2 to 3:30 p.m. today at the Education and Human Services Building 315. Within the hour-long session, students will learn what is happening in the world of retention. The session will be facilitated by Shawn Wilson and Amy McGinnis. For more information, contact Human Resources Strategy and Organizational Development at stratod@cmich.edu or at 774-6447.

Pottery sale

The Ceramics Society at Central Michigan University hosts a pottery sale from noon to 4 p.m. today in Wightman Hall 125A. For more information e-mail ceramics@gmail.com.

CMU students enrolled in COM 267: Introduction to Debate will debate at 7 p.m. in Moore 206. Tonight’s topic will start with whether to outlaw the use of cell phones while driving and move on to national legalization of the death penalty. At 7:30 p.m. Friday they will debate affirmative action polices in U.S. higher education institutions.

Ross testifies to State House subcommittee

University President George Ross testified Monday to the Michigan House subcommittee on higher education appropriations. Ross said CMU’s current state appropriations are equal to those in 1999 and that CMU receives the fourth least state appropriations for public universities despite being the fourth largest one. Saginaw Valley State University President Eric Gilbertson also testified before the subcommittee.

Adult Softball League sign-ups

The deadline for signing up for men’s and co-ed softball is on April 23 or when the teams fill up. Parties interested in registering for recreation or competitive leagues can contact the parks and recreation office at (989) 779-5331 or visit www.mt-pleasant.org for more information.

Stress Out Day

Active Minds at CMU will host a day of relaxation from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at Warriner Mall. Highlights will include stress ball making, caricature artists, free massages and refreshments to help students relieve stress before taking finals.

Salute to the troops fundraiser

College Republicans are hosting a non-partisan tribute to troops from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Central Park, west of the Charles V. Park Library. The event will specifically honor Company C of the Michigan Army National Guards’ 125th Infantry Division from Wyoming, which is currently serving in Afghanistan. Money and care package donations will be accepted.

Charity softball tournament

Alpha Sigma Alpha will hold a softball tournament for men, women and co-ed teams at 10 a.m. Saturday, the proceeds of which will benefit Special Olympics and the S. June Smith center. Registration is $40 per team or $70 for two teams from an RSO. Contact Katie Johnson at johns25k@cmich.edu for registration forms and further information.

Maintained accreditations

The school of accounting and the College of Business Administration have maintained their accreditation with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Only 593 or five percent of all schools of business worldwide have this accreditation, which must be internally reviewed every five years. Their achievement will be recognized at the 2010 AACSB International Conference in Anaheim, Calif.

Orchestra concert

The CMU orchestra will perform a concert of the concerto and composition competition winners from 8 to 9:30 p.m Thursday in the Music Building’s Staples Family Concert Hall. One of the featured pieces will be graduate student Justin Rito’s “Synthesis”

Personal finance seminar

Phi Sigma Pi will host a seminar on managing personal finance from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Charles V. Park Library auditorium. Students can receive tips from CMU alumnus and Waddell & Reed financial advisor Bryan Wieferich on paying off student loans, setting up a budget, and saving for the future.

The Oak Street pedestrian bridge connecting the southern part of Island Park to the historic Borden Building property is closed today until mid-June for restoration. Those who use the bridge should use the Lincoln Street Bridge to access Island Park. The concrete holdings of the bridge will be demolished. The Mount Pleasant City Commission voted Oct. 11 to rehabilitate the bridge instead of replacing it. For more information, visit the city of Mount Pleasant’s Web site at mt-pleasant.org.

Relay For Life teams

There is still time to join a team for Relay For Life, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The event takes place from 4 p.m. to 7 a.m. April 23 and 24 in the Student Activity Center. For more information or to sign up for a team, visit relayforlife.org/cmumi.

Attorney General candidate visits campus

Mike Bishop, state Senate Majority Leader and Attorney General candidate, will be at Central Michigan University at 9 p.m. Tuesday in Anspach Hall 169. Bishop will meet with College Republicans and will cover his current agenda as Majority Leader, as well as his future agenda. Bishop is an advocate of a smaller, more efficient government. The event is open to the public.

Hospice volunteer training

Volunteer training will be offered May 17-19 and May 24-26. Information on hospice philosophy, patient confidentiality, nursing for non-nurses, communication, bereavement and spiritual care will be provided. Completion of all sessions is required, but makeup sessions may be available. Applications can be picked up at Woodland Hospice, 2597 S. Meridian Road. For more information, contact Char Birgy at 773-6137 or send an e-mail to char@woodlandhospice.com.

Smoke-free hotline

Because of the smoke-free air law that takes effect May 1, the Michigan Department of Community Health will provide resources for business owners on its Web site. Business owners will be required to follow a five-step implementation process. They can visit michigan.gov/smokefreelaw or call the hotline, 1-866-59SMOKE, to get more information on the new law, such as limited exemptions allowed, frequently asked questions, tools to prepare for the law and tobacco dependence treatment information for residents.

Museum opening

The Museum of Cultural and Natural History will celebrate its grand opening from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the corner of Bellows Street and West Campus Drive. The event is open to the public. The museum will have an interactive exhibit through September for kids of all ages to experience the power of magnets.

Les Liaisons Dangereuses

The play Les Liaisons Dangereuses will play Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Moore Hall’s Bush Theatre. The play starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. It is about seduction, revenge and human malice in 18th-century France. Tickets are available at the Central Michigan University Central Box Office in the lower level of the Bovee University Center, or online at centralboxoffice.cmich.edu. Tickets also can be ordered by phone at 774-3000.

Shelly Schaefer Hinck, a Central Michigan University communication professor, has been named associate dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts. Her position is effective July 1. Hinck has been at CMU for more than 20 years and has held positions as assistant, associate and full professor. “We are extremely excited to have Shelly join our administrative team as associate dean,” said Salma Ghanem, dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts, in a statement.

All-you-can-eat taco dinner

The Alpha Gamma Delta women’s fraternity hosts its annual taco dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. today at its 607 S. Main St. home. Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door and include all-you-can-eat tacos and nachos. Proceeds will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. For more information, call 772-0412.

48-hour film competition

The National Broadcasting Society 48-hour film competition takes place this weekend. Participants will have 48 hours to create a short movie which will be shown April 29 in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium. The movies must include five elements which will be announced at noon Friday. Each team must sign up by the NBS meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Moore Hall 111. The entry fee is $10 per film. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. For more information, contact Colin Hennessy at henne1ct@cmich.edu.

Chicken wing eating contest

The Beta Theata Pi fraternity hosts its third annual “King of the Wing” competition at 4 p.m. Friday in Warriner Mall. The event is a chicken wing eating contest and all proceeds will benefit Sexual Aggression Peer Advocates. Team registration costs $35 and each team consists of five students. For more information, e-mail Travis Converse at conve1ts@cmich.edu.

Casting call

Benton Harbor senior Michelle Brooks is looking for one male and three females to act in her upcoming music video, “He’s a Heartbreaker.” Auditions are at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Moore Hall 215. All actors must be able to express several different emotions. For more information, contact Shelli Kosztowny at koszt1sn@cmich.edu.

The Pregnancy Pact

CMU’s Women’s Studies Program hosts a free screening of “The Pregnancy Pact” at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium. The 2010 movie stars Thora Birch and was made for the Lifetime channel.

Sri Lankan hand drumming

A presentation on Sri Lankan hand drumming and culture takes place at 2 p.m. Friday in the Music Building’s Staples Family Concert Hall. The free event will feature Sam Jeyasingham. For more information, e-mail collectiveformusicreasearch@gmail.com.

Smorgasbord fundraiser

The Isabella Community Soup Kitchen will host an annual food-tasting fundraiser from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at its 621 S. Adams St. location. The event will feature 47 restaurants and businesses donating samples of their food to the public. The fundraiser is free, but donations are encouraged. For more information, call 772-7392.

Discovery museum

An interactive exhibit on magnets takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Museum of Cultural and Natural History in CMU’s Rowe Hall. The event is free and will include food and prizes.

Student Government Association presidential candidates Troy junior Evan Agnello and Garden City senior Brittany Mouzourakis will debate at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium.

Census Giveaway

The city of Mount Pleasant will give away three prizes starting Tuesday. Sign-ups for one $500 cash prize and two $250 cash prizes will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday in front of the Bovee University Center. Off-campus students must have filled out their census form to be eligible, while on-campus students are eligible despite not receiving their census forms until April.

DISCovering a Cure

From 11 a.m. to noon today, 20 percent of Bennigan’s sales will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Contact Becky Wade at wade1ra@cmich.edu to receive a flyer.

Pins for Pets

Students can bowl for Pins for Pets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at Riverwood Bowling Alley for $13, which covers two games of bowling and shoes. Proceeds will benefit the Humane Animal Treatment Society. Prizes will be raffled off throughout the night. To register, contact Trevor Parnell at (586) 596-0782 or pinsforpets.rpl@gmail.com.

Film screenings

The Center for Research on Poverty will present “Homo Toxicus” from 7 to 9 p.m. today in Anspach Hall 152. The film focuses on the impact of consistent low level toxin exposure. “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly,” a memoir of Jean-Dominique Bauby who, after a stroke, became paralyzed except for his left eyelid, will be shown from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Pearce Hall 327. The film will be presented in French with English subtitles.

New Music Symposium

Guest Composer Tom Cipullo will perform from 8 to 9:30 p.m. in the Music Building’s Staples Family Concert Hall. Cipullo received an Aaron Copland Award from Copland House and a Phyllis Wattis Prize for song composition from the San Fransisco Song Festival. He has performed in major concert halls on four continents. Admission is $3 for students and $5 for the general public.

Colonel visit

Col. Elaine Edwards speaks at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Industrial Engineering and Technology Building 116. Edwards is a 1981 CMU alumnus whose speech, “Marketing Army Officership,” is part of the Col. William B. Nolde lecture series. CMU’s military science department is helping sponsor the event.

Creating an RSO

The Student Government Association’s RSO Growth and Development Committee will host “How to create an RSO” at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the UC Terrace rooms A-D. The seminar will outline how students can create a registered student organization. Tom Idema, the assistant director of Student Life, will speak. Saturday Night Improv also will perform.

One-car accident

A one-vehicle accident occurred at 1:15 a.m. Friday morning in Nottawa Township. Carolyn Jane Freed, 50, of Weidman lost control of her 1998 Dodge Ram and rolled over on West Weidman Road. She was ejected from the vehicle and taken to Central Michigan Community Hospital for head injuries. Freed was later airlifted to Covenant Hospital in Saginaw. The degree of the injuries is unknown. Police are still investigating if drugs or alcohol were involved.

Student who wish to withdraw from a class with an automatic “W” need to do so by 5 p.m. today. Withdrawal cards can be turned into the Registrar’s Office in Warriner Hall 212, or the Student Service Court in the Bovee University Center, and must have an instructor’s signature. No individual withdrawals will be accepted after today.

Community grant

The Union Township Board of Trustees approved budget additions for the implementation of the Energy Community Development Block Grant on Wednesday. The project will fund three wind spires, which are wind-powered electricity generators. Two will go to the wastewater treatment plant, 4511 E. River Road, and the other will be at the Union Township Hall, 2010 S. Lincoln Road.

Free Zumba classes

The Seung-Ni Fit Club, 2217 S. Mission St., is offering free Zumba classes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and April 6, open to the community. Each participant also will receive a pass to attend two other Seung-Ni classes for free. Those classes include Body Sculpt, Aerobic Kickboxing, Plyo Pump and Hardcore. For more information, contact the Seung-Ni Fit Club at 798-6455.

Wilderness first aid course

The American Red Cross is holding a Wilderness and Remote First Aid Course. The 16-hour course is offered in May and June. Participants must be at least 14 years of age and possess current certification in adult CPR/AED. Individuals also can train to become a Wilderness and Remote First Aid instructor covering topics such as head, neck and spinal injuries. For more information, contact Health & Safety at the Central Michigan Chapter at 773-3615 ext. 1, or go online to centralmichigan.redcross.org.

Fight poverty with music

Six local artists will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. today at Kaya Coffee & Tea, 1029 S. University St., to raise money to fight local poverty. Donations decide which artist wins.

Benefit concert

An acoustic or indie benefit concert will take place from 6:30 to 11 p.m. today at the Broadway Theatre, 216 E. Broadway St. The “Listen to Lessen: Depression and Suicide Prevention Benefit Concert” benefits Listening Ear, a crisis hot line for depression and suicide, at 107 E. Illinois St. The cost is $5 in advance and $7 at the door. For more information, contact Beth Wright at 810-923-1720 or e-mail listentolessen@gmail.com.

BCA career fair

Central Michigan University students and residents can meet a variety of broadcast and cinematic arts professionals at a career fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the Bovee University Center Rotunda. Those interested also can learn more about electronic media career options. For more information, contact Lori Rathje at 774-3851 or rathj1l@cmich.edu.

Bowling fundraiser

Pins for Possibilities, a bowling fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society, will take place from 9 to 11 p.m. Sunday at Riverwood Lanes, 1313 E. Broomfield Road. Registration is $10 per person in advance or $12 at the door, and includes two games, shoes and pizza. There will be raffles and drawings throughout the night. For more information, contact Lindsay Ostin at 810-488-0103 or pinsforpossibilites@gmail.com.

Starting at 8 a.m. Thursday at the Lansing Capitol Building, students representing several universities across Michigan will rally to ask for higher education funding, the concealed weapons on college campus legislations and the Medical Amnesty Bill. Central Michigan University’s Student Government Association is arranging to excuse students from classes and will provide busing for those interested in attending. SGA also will schedule a meeting with Education policy makers for students who wish to discuss higher education. Online sign-up can be found at rally.mistudents.org.

CBA dean forum

Gary Koppenhaver, a professor of finance and chairman of the finance, insurance and law department at Illinois State University, will have a forum from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. today in Grawn Hall’s Pierpont Auditorium. He is the second finalist for dean of the College of Business Administration to appear in an open forum.

Letter workshop

Career Services’ REACH Peer Advising team is putting on a workshop to help participants write quality cover letters and thank-you letters from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the Bovee University Center Isabella Room. Attendance is free and open to the public. Participants will learn the importance of writing thank-you letters and how to make a cover letter stand out from the bulk. For more information, contact Jana Lewis at 774-3068.

Journalist visiting

Journalist, freelance writer and photographer Lorna Tychostup will speak on campus about her journey, starting at 7 p.m. today in Pearce Hall 127. Tychostup chronicled the devastation in Iraq and the story of its people as they attempt to regain a normal life. Sponsored by Program Board, the event is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, contact Nikki Burnstein at 774-3174.

Musical premiere

“Working: A Musical,” begins at 7:30 p.m. today in Moore Hall’s Theatre-on-the-Side. The life of various American blue-collar workers is explored through monologues based on real-life accounts and interviews with actual working Americans.

Superintendent speaking

Mike Flanagan, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, will speak from 12:30 to 1:20 p.m. today in the Education and Human Services Building’s French Auditorium. For more information, contact Betty Kirby at 774-1503.

International Film Festival

Broadway Theatre, Celebration! Cinema and the Park Library Auditorium are the main venues where movies will be showcased during the International Film Festival starting today. Java City, Art Reach, Celebration! Cinema and the CMU School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts are selling tickets. The cost is $5 for an individual ticket and $30 for a bulk of 20 tickets. For locations and times of screenings, see the Web site at cmfilmfestival.com.

Students graduating in May can purchase caps and gowns today and Tuesday in the Bovee University Center Rotunda. The graduation fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday. The cap and gown will cost $40 at the fair and $50 after. Students also can get 10 percent off diploma frames at the fair only. For more information, contact the Central Michigan University Bookstore at 774-7493 or bookstore@cmich.edu.

Art & Design Lecture Series

The 2010 Stephen L. Barstow Art & Design Lecture Series begins today with Jonathon Weinberg’s “On the Waterfront: Vito Acconci and New York’s Pier Groups” at 6 p.m. in Wightman Hall 142. “An evening with cinematic tableau photographer” with Gregory Crewdson takes place at 7 p.m. March 30 in the Bovee University Center Auditorium, and Saki Mafundikwa, a Zimbabwean designer, will screen his new film “Shungu” at 7 p.m. April 6 in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium.

Adult softball leagues

Mount Pleasant Parks and Recreation has opened registration for adult men’s and co-ed softball leagues. Recreation and competitive leagues are available. The team registration deadline is April 23 or when the league is full. Save $50 by registering by April 1. Players who do not have a team can contact the Parks and Recreation office at 779-5331. Visit Mount Pleasant Parks and Recreation’s Web site, mt-pleasant.org, for more information.

Women’s Aid fundraiser

Voices for Planned Parenthood is holding a fundraiser today to benefit Women’s Aid in Isabella County from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Bovee University Center’s Down Under Food Court. The two fundraisers include guessing how many condoms are in a jar and how much a feminist lobby group weighs. Today is the first day of a week of events dedicated to reproductive and health rights. For more information, contact VOX Vice President Andreah Grove at andreahgrove@gmail.com.

Resume workshop

Career Services’ REACH peer advising team is holding a resume workshop from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the Bovee University Center Isabella Room. The workshop will instruct students on how to create an effective and professional resume. For more information, contact Jana Lewis at Career Services at 774-3068 or send an e-mail to career@cmich.edu.

Michigan Department of Education presentation

Mike Flannagan, superintendant of the Michigan Department of Education, will speak from 12:30 to 1:20 p.m. Wednesday in the Education and Human Services Building’s French Auditorium. For more information, contact Eric Kern at 774-3206 or kern1em@cmich.edu.

Farming for profit

The Isabella County Michigan State University Extension will hold a program for small farm owners from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Commission on Aging Building, 2200 S. Lincoln Road. The program is for individuals or families who would like to generate income off of their small farms. Topics will include understanding financial implications of starting a new enterprise, building a business plan and Farm Service Agency programs. Registration is $5 per person or family in advance or $10 at the door. For more information or to register, contact the MSU Extension at 772-0911, Ext. 302.

Writers Matt Bell and Mick McGrath will read fiction from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Art Reach Center of Mid Michigan, 319 S. University St. Bell, who writes fiction for literary magazines, is the editor of The Collagist and has a book, “How They Were Found,” that will be released in October. McGrath is a Master’s program candidate for Central Michigan University. Local musician Joe Hertler, a Troy senior, will perform. The event is free and hosted by Central Michigan University’s Wellspring Literary Series.

Invisible Children meeting

The CMU chapter of the Invisible Children meets at 7:30 p.m. today in the Bovee University Center’s upper level lobby. Members are asked to check e-mails for room number. The group is open to all CMU students. The Invisible Children is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing peace to war-torn Uganda. The group’s activities range from showing documentaries to arranging nation-wide trips.

Asian Cultural Organization

The Asian Cultural Organization is hosting an eggroll fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Wesley Foundation, 1400 S. Washington St. The money collected goes to this year’s Asian Pacific Heritage Month.

S.E.C.R.E.T.

Emeritus Professor Hushidar Hugh Motlagh gives a lecture on the Baha’i faith from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday in Anspach Hall 167. The event is hosted by Scholars Exploring Cultures, Religious Experiences and Traditions, a student group dedicated to promoting cultural and religious diversity.

College Republicans meeting

The CMU College Republicans meets at 9 p.m. Tuesday in Anspach Hall 169 for their weekly meeting. State Rep. Paul Scott, R-Grand Blanc, will speak about his campaign for Secretary of State. More information about the College Republicans can be found at cmurepublicans.com.

CMU Band Concert

CMU’s University Band and Campus Band performs at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Music Building’s Staples Family Concert Hall. This concert is free and open to the public.

Word Hammer Slam Poetry

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

Drawing Upside Down

Artist Corby Blem offers his last weekly class, “Drawing Upside Down: Having the Eyes of an Artist,” from 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Art Reach Center of Mid-Michigan, 319 S. University Ave. The class is intended for children ages 10 to 14 and costs $10.

Annual Juried CMU Art

The 2010 Annual Juried CMU Student Art Exhibition takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday in CMU’s University Art Gallery. Jurors Vicki Wright and Ty Smith will select student artwork for exhibition. The event is free and open to the public.

“Como Agua Para Chocolate”

The Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures will host a free screening of the Spanish film “Como Agua Para Chocolate,” translated as “Like Water for Chocolate,” at 5 p.m. Tuesday in Pearce Hall 327. The film will be shown in Spanish with English subtitles.