The Intercultural Unity Festival (IUF) was held on Saturday, March 16, in Bioscience 1010. The event was held to create a place for underrepresented individuals on campus to celebrate many cultures, identities and traditions.
Central Michigan's gymnastics team defeated Western Michigan 196.875 to 195.800 Friday, March 25, in McGuirk Arena. This was the last meet before the Mid-American Conference and their Senior and Alumni Night.
CMU students Shreya Abraham and Mahum Hakin host Asian Celebration, Friday, March 15 in the Bovee University Center CSID. Students were encouraged to create crafts.
Central Michigan University's Muslim Student Association hosts Discovering Ramadan: A Beginners Guide on Friday, Mar. 15, in the Center for Student Inclusion and Diversity, Bovee UC. The event enlightened students about the sacred month of Ramadan and all the traditions that come with it. MSA promotes the understanding of diverse and intersectional communities that CMU holds.
Central Michigan's men's basketball team fell to Bowling Green 66-56 in Game 2 of the Mid-American Conference Tournament on Thursday, Mar. 14 at Rocket Mortgage Field House in Cleveland, Ohio. Junior guard Derrick Butler was CMU's lead scorer with 14 points. The loss ends CMU's season at 18-14 overall.
The Office of Indigenous Affairs, the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe host renowned poet, author and musician Joy Harjo of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation to deliver the Women's History Month keynote speech Tuesday, March 12 in Plachta Auditorium. Harjo served as the first Native American Poet Laureate of the United States from 2019-2022. She has written ten poetry books and won Yale's 2023 Bollingen Prize for American Poetry. Harjo read several of her poems at the event, including "How to Write a Poem in a Time of War", "Without" and "I Am a Prayer". The event concluded with a Q and A session and a book signing.
Central Michigan's women's basketball team fell to Akron 65-57 on Saturday, Mar. 9 in McGuirk Arena. Senior center Rochelle Norris led CMU with 18 points and a career-high six blocks. The game was the team's senior night, and both Norris and graduate forward Nadège Jean were honored after the game. The loss ends CMU season at 4-14 in Mid-American Conference play and 6-22 overall.
Central Michigan's men's basketball team defeated Eastern Michigan 65-62 in overtime on Friday, Mar. 8 in McGuirk Arena. Sophomore guard Paul McMillan IV led CMU with 25 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Graduate guard Brian Taylor was honored before the game during senior night festivities. Taylor recorded a double-double with 14 points and 22 rebounds. With this being the last game of the regular season, CMU ends its season 12-6 in Mid-American Conference play and 18-13 overall. In the MAC Tournament, No. 4 CMU will play No. 5 Bowling Green in game two on Thursday, Mar. 4 at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio.
Central Michigan's women's lacrosse team fell to No. 19 Colorado 13-7 on Thursday, Feb. 29, at the CMU Lacrosse Complex. On offense, junior attack Sadie Hinkle lead CMU with two goals. The loss brought the team's overall record to 0-6. CMU will travel for its next game against No. 3 Northwestern on Sunday, Mar. 3, in Evanston, Illinois.
Central Michigan men's basketball fell to Ball State 79-71 Tuesday, Feb. 27 in McGuirk Arena. Sophomore guard Paul McMillan IV led the team with a career high 25 points. The loss brings the team's overall score to16-12 and their conference score to 10-5. The Chippewas are now tied with Ohio for third place in the Mid-American Conference.
Central Michigan University's RSO Coalition of Black Empowerment C.O.B.E hosts a Black Alumni Panel event on Tuesday, Feb. 27, in the UC Auditorium room 308. The alumni panel consisted of Noah Burks, Shanese Ross-Pierrie and Mary Henley who are all from different graduating classes. The Black History Month event was an opportunity for students to ask questions and gain insight into navigating college life.
Central Michigan University fell to University of Michigan 0-39, Sunday, Feb. 25, in McGuirk Arena. This match was Central's Senior Day/Alumni Day.
Central Michigan's gymnastics team fell to Kent State 196.025 to 195.425 on Saturday, Feb. 24 in McGuirk Arena. The loss brings the Chippewa's record to 7-5 overall and 3-2 in MAC competition.
Central Michigan's gymnastics team fell to Kent State 196.025 to 195.425 on Saturday, Feb. 24 in McGuirk Arena. The loss brings the Chippewa's record to 7-5 overall and 3-2 in MAC competition.
Central Michigan University Studio Theatre presents the Last of the Dragons dress rehearsal, Wednesday, Feb. 21 in the Townsend Kiva. CMU senior Kaeleigh Casavant directed this play as part of her senior capstone. This play was adapted from the story by Edith Nesbit. ‘The Last of the Dragons’ was performed Feb. 22-23 at 7:00p.m. and Feb. 25 at 2:00p.m.
Central Michigan senior Christiano Bermúdez hosts Betas Got Jazz: Influence and Importance of Jazz in Black History, Friday, Feb. 23, in Pearce Hall. This event was one of many in celebration of Black History Month on campus.
Central Michigan's Organization for Black Unity hosts the 24th Annual OBU Fashion Show Friday, Feb. 23, in Plachta Auditorium. The theme for the show was 'The 7 Sins of Fashion' including: sloth, envy, greed, lust, gluttony, wrath and pride. OBU was joined by Appeal Dance Team, ReaXtioN Dance and Henry Key.
The MASS Office and WMCU host Black History Month Documentary: "The Gospel," Thursday, Feb. 22, in the Sarah and Daniel Opperman Auditorium. This event was one of many for the celebration of Black History Month on campus.
Central Michigan University alumna and the founder of Black Women in A.I., Angle Bush, and Provost Nancy Mathews speak and discuss the topic of A.I., Wednesday, February 21, in Health Professions. Many of the topics discussed included diversity efforts, ethics, and the inclusion of A.I. in schools.
Central Michigan's men's basketball team defeated Bowling Green 62-60, Tuesday, Feb. 20, in McGuirk Arena. Junior guard Anthony Pritchard was the leading scorer for the night with 15 points. The win brings the team to 10-3 in Mid-American Conference play and 16-10 overall.
