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CMU Wrestling VS Edinboro

Central Michigan University's wrestling team defeated PennWest Edinboro 44-0 in their MAC opener Sunday, Jan. 21 in McGuirk Arena. The team won all 10 of their matches and scored bonus points in eight.

MLK Charity Basketball Game

Multicultural Academic Student Services hosted the MLK Charity Basketball game on Friday, Jan. 19, in the Student Activity Center, Small Court Forum: Courts 5 & 6. The game was students vs. faculty/staff, monetary and non perishable donations were accepted during the games. All proceeds went to the CMU Student Food pantry.

CMU Beats Toledo

Central Michigan’s men’s basketball team defeated Toledo 65-62 on Friday, Jan. 19 in McGuirk Arena. Junior guard Anthony Pritchard was the night’s lead scorer with 20 points. Graduate student guard Brian Taylor led the team in rebounds with 15. Junior forward Markus Harding led the team in assists with 5. The win brings CMU’s record to 4-2 in MAC play and 9-9 overall.

It Starts With Me: A Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Showcase

Multicultural Academic Student Services hosts It Starts With Me: A Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Showcase as part of MLK week events Thursday, Jan. 18 in the Biosciences Building. The event aimed to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life through artistic expression. Students and community members performed spoken word poetry, music, dance and more.

Women's Basketball VS Ball State

Central Michigan's women's basketball team fell to Ball State 79-47 during the annual Hoops for Hunger game Wednesday, Jan. 17 in McGuirk Arena. Junior guard Tiana Timpe and senior center Rochelle Norris led the game, each scoring nine points. The loss brings CMU's record to 2-12 overall and 1-4 in conference play. With around 3,000 students from nearby elementary and middle schools filling the stands, the game had the season's highest home attendance yet.

Music Education Q & A

The stage was covered by students, alumni, and faculty at the CMU School of Music event, Music Education Q & A from 7:30 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16, in the Staples Family Concert Hall. The event was to help answer questions and give advice about what it is like to be in the field of music education and what the programs at CMU have to offer. The panelists of three accomplished music educators included Meredith Lincoln, Zach VanderGraaff, Jo Ann Gross, and was hosted by Nancy Summitt.

MLK Day of Service

The CMU Multicultural Academic Student Services Office hosts the MLK Day of Service with the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center, Monday, Jan. 15 in the Bovee University Center. Students were offered lunch and encouraged to participate in various volunteer activities to benefit veterans and children. Activities such as creating blankets, writing thank you notes, and decorating snack bags were part of the Martin Luther King Jr Week 2024. Other events such as guest speakers and a MLK charity basketball game will be held throughout the week as well.

Men's Basketball VS Kent State

Central Michigan's men's basketball team won against Kent State with a score of 77-62 on Saturday, Jan. 13 in McGuirk Arena. Junior guard Derrick Butler led the team with 19 points. The game brings the Chippewa's overall score to 8-8 and their Mid-American Conference score to 3-1.

Women's Basketball VS Buffalo

Central Michigan's women's basketball team fell to Buffalo 77-69 on Saturday, Jan. 6 in McGuirk Arena. Both scoring career-highs, CMU was lead by junior guard Harrington Gordon and senior graduate student forward Nadége Jean. Gordon recorded 23 points, six rebounds and one assist. Jean recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds. The loss dropped CMU's record to 0-2 in conference play and 1-10 overall.

Late Night Breakfast

CMU Student Activities hosts a Late Night Breakfast Sunday, Dec. 10 at the Bovee University Center. The event included an assortment of breakfast foods, a silent disco, a board game room, a meditation room, and more for students to enjoy. This event gave students a opportunity to de-stress before finals week, starting on Monday.

Honors Program Gong Celebration

The Central Michigan Honors Program Gong Celebration and Capstone Gallary was held on Friday, Dec. 8 at Powers Hall. It has been a long standing tradition for Central Michigan Honors students to ring the gong once completing their capstone project. This event was an open house for honor students to celebrate their accomplishments with their families, friends, and advisors.

Honors Program Gong Celebration

Commencement Fall 2023

Central Michigan University celebrated the graduation of 1,808 graduates during two seperate ceromonies, Saturday, December 16, in McGuirk Arena. The graduation ceremony had a few unexpected surprises with a proposal and the apperance of Antonio Brown.

Commencement Fall 2023

POV Studio Dress Rehearsal

CMU senior Abby Nagy directs and choreographs POV (Point of View), a studio about her life Thursday, Dec. 7 in the Theatre-On-The-Side in Moore Hall. Eleven CMU students performed this studio as part of Nagy’s dance studies senior capstone. Nagy’s studio dealt with topics such as love, mental illness, and loss. This was the final dress rehearsal with performances Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2:00p.m.

December 2023 Baby Grad Messages

Look who is graduating from Central Michigan University in December!

Check out these special messages from your families!

CMU Beats Valparaiso

Central Michigan's men's basketball team took a 71-67 win against Valparaiso, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 in McGuirk Arena. Junior guard Derrick Butler led the game with 24 points, the highest scoring game this year for Central Michigan University. Graduate student guard Brian Taylor also led the game with twelve points and 2-2 on free throws.

Me, Myself, and I

L.e.g.a.C hosts Me, Myself and I, its last meeting of the semester, Wednesday, Dec. 6, in Anspach 260. Attendees reflect on the year 2023 and discuss the future, looking at topics such as parenting, personal goals and more.

Pitch Practice Night

CMU students and faculty gather for Pitch Practice Night, where students had the opportunity to practice and receive feedback from judges on their business pitch ahead of the Make-A-Pitch Competition, Monday, Dec. 4, in the Grawn Hall Atrium. The Make-A-Pitch Competition will be held Tuesday, Dec. 5, in the Grawn Hall Atrium.

Chorography Showcase

CMU's Infusion Dance Team hosted the Infusion United Choreography Showcase, highlighting departing seniors, on Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Holiday Inn. The showcase also had Club Hip Hop and Appeal Dance Team perform with Infusion.