2008 Woodie Awards
News Articles
Trustees to discuss tuition
As universities across the state raise tuition, CMU's new rate will be decided this week
By
Six of Michigan's public universities have set tuition for the fall semester. Central Michigan University will join them in a decision made Thursday. The Board of Trustees will decide at its 12:30 p.m. meeting how to assign tuition to a CMU Promise-less university.
Trustees approve 6.6 percent undergraduate tuition increase for fall
Students will pay $324 per credit hour
By
Incoming freshmen and undergraduate transfer students will pay $324 per credit hour in the fall, a 6.6 percent increase. The Central Michigan University Board of Trustees unanimously approved the increase at its Thursday meeting over two other options. A student taking a total of 30 credit hours for two semesters will pay $9,720 for tuition instead of last falls' $9,120.
Hotel and office proposal approved by Board of Trustees
Rao given authority to further negotiate lease
By
By a vote of 5-0, the Central Michigan University Board of Trustees gave University President Michael Rao the authority to negotiate a lease with developers for a hotel and office development. The project faced stiff opposition from Bart LaBelle, who spoke for 15 minutes at the outset of the meeting and asked the trustees to postpone a decision.
Hotel proposal Thursday
Controversial Holiday Inn and office building proposal to be revisited
By
Nearly two months have passed since the Central Michigan University Board of Trustees delayed giving approval to University President Michael Rao to negotiate with land developers. The issue of placing a six-story Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites and three to five office buildings on 12 acres of the Center for Applied Research and Technology will be revisited Thursday at the Board's meeting.
Chippewa River District Library relying on millage renewal to stay open
The Veterans Memorial Library is counting on the community to help keep its doors open.
By
The library, located at 301 University Ave., is asking voters to approve a millage renewal, proposed by the Chippewa District Library system, in order cover operating costs. The Chippewa District Library system includes Faith Johnston Memorial Library in Rosebush, Rollan Township Library in Blanchard, Weidman Public Library in Weidman, Coe Township Library in Shepherd and Fremont Township Branch Library in Winn.
VP proposes upper/lower level tuition model
New tuition model could be implemented in fall 2010
By
The Central Michigan University Board of Trustees gave University President Michael Rao Thursday the authority to draft a proposal that would change the way students are charged for tuition. The model would charge more per credit hour for students who have completed more than 56 credit hours than those with less than 56.
Grass dancing showcases native culture, tradition
By
Many students at Central Michigan University take pride in calling themselves "Chippewas." But for Makwa Stevens, a direct descendent of the Chippewa/Ojibwe Indian tribe, the word bears greater meaning. "My grandfather was Red Arrow and has been dancing since he was a baby," the Mount Pleasant resident said.
City Commission approves two for long-vacated clerk positions
By
The Mount Pleasant City Commission has filled the city clerk and deputy clerk positions that have been vacant for eight months. Jeremy Howard will serve as the new city clerk and information technology manager, and Sue Jones will serve as the new deputy clerk.
Isabella County sees increase in poverty, food assistance
By
Isabella County has the highest demand for food assistance in Michigan, the Michigan League for Human Services reports. The county also has a poverty rate of 22.7 percent, as compared to the state average of 13.5 percent according to the MLHS. "Isabella County had the biggest change in the first quarter .
The Store to re-open at new location in Stadium Mall
By
Dave Devine, owner of "The Store," will be relocating his business to a permanent location in Stadium Mall. When located at 710 E. Preston St., The Store suffered smoke damage during a Sept. 16 arson to neighboring Pizza King, 714 E. Preston St. In one month, The Store will relocate to 2128 S.
New lab to be equipped with modern multimedia tools
By
Future journalism students at Central Michigan University can strengthen their media skills just by walking into a new lab in Moore Hall. Construction of Moore's fourth floor has been underway since June 24 Journalism Department Chair Maria Marron said the multimedia lab is hoped to be completed just days before the start of the fall semester.
Refunds no longer provided on paper
Electronic transactions to be fater
By
Central Michigan University will no longer issue student refunds via paper checks. Within the past year, a committee consisting of representatives from Receivable Accounting, Payroll and the Campus ID Office approved the use of electronic transactions as the sole means for refunding financial aid to students.
Kaatz a winner on, off field
By
Student-athlete is a term that gets thrown around loosely on many college campuses. But for junior softball player Tracy Kaatz, no two words could achieve a more accurate description. The Richmond native who led the Chippewas in hitting last season with a .
A sequel worth watching
By
With "Hellboy 2: The Golden Army," director Guillermo del Toro ("Pan's Labyrinth") has created a fully realized fantasy world with painstaking detail and unapologetic energy. The film follows Hellboy (Ron Perlman), a United States government agent for the Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense.
Special Olympics still making lives better after 40 years
By
It's July 20, 1968, times are beginning to change and a social revolution is being initiated into a culture where religion, color and race differences are losing relevance. One thousand athletes from 26 states and Canada unite together at Solider Field in Chicago, Ill.
Life in brief
Cash flow Athletics raises more than $1 million For the first time, the Chippewa Athletic Fund surpassed the $1 million mark in fund raising during the 2007-2008 fiscal year that ended June 30. The fund generated $1,081,520.16, the most ever raised in a year.
