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Graduate Student Union gains support
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At 200 members, the Graduate Student Union is reaching out to gain even more involvement before filing with the Michigan Employment Relations Commission to be officially recognized. Though it is waiting for additional members, the union currently is large enough to be recognized by the commission.
Sustainability becoming a university mission
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Christina Staten noticed changes around campus when she returned this fall. Campus seemed a little "greener." said the Southfield junior who lives in Kulhavi Residence Hall. She said she first noticed changes when she went to the C3 Convenience Store in the Towers.
Requirements for teachers under scrutiny
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Central Michigan University is currently holding preliminary meetings to discuss how and when it will implement the new requirements for the new state standards in elementary education. "Nothing has been decided yet," said Leonie Rose, teacher education and professional development chairwoman.
Yung Joc to perform for Hip Hop Week
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Tickets to see Yung Joc go on sale today at the Central Box Office in the Bovee University Center at $12 for students, and Wednesday at $18 for public admission. Program Board and On the Fly Productions announced Wednesday that rapper Yung Joc will perform Sept.
Botanical gardens break ground Tuesday
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Central Michigan University's plans for a botanical gardens will begin Tuesday at a groundbreaking ceremony in Central Park, next to the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium. The ceremony will take place 10:30 a.m. and will feature speakers such as University President Michael Rao and Associate Dean of Science and Technology Claudia Douglass.
Cognitive science major no longer an option
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The university has discontinued the interdisciplinary cognitive science major program consisting of the computer science, philosophy and psychology departments. "The program started in the early '90s, but lack of interest led it to only graduate very few people every few years," said computer science associate professor Thomas Ahlswede.
Resident injured in tug-of-war
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Darryl Maxwell was sent to Central Michigan Community Hospital Friday afternoon after receiving facial lacerations and facial trauma during a tug of war contest. The Detroit freshman was participating in Campbell Hall's Hall Brawl and was injured when the rope broke in half and hit him in the face.
Twisted balance
Yoga is both workout and meditation for participants
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Saundra Brown gracefully twisted her body into a "flower," "camel" and "crocodile." All in the name of yoga. Brown, a Howell senior, listened as she closed her eyes and flowed with the beat during yoga poses. Brown hopes to obtain yoga instruction certification for her future career.
Life in Brief
Campus crime Attempted laptop theft There was an attempted robbery of a laptop computer Thursday evening on the first floor of Larzelere Hall. The suspect - a black male who is about 5 feet 9 inches tall and between the ages of 18 and 25, and who was wearing a dark jacket and shirt with blue jeans - cut the screen window from outside the residence hall.
Super 8 Motel robbed at gunpoint; no one injured
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Police are searching for a suspect they say robbed a local motel clerk at gunpoint before fleeing the scene on foot early Saturday morning. A black male wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt held up the Super 8 Motel, 2323 S. Mission St., at around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, according to the Mount Pleasant Police Department.
Family-oriented festival attracts musicians, artists
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WHEATLAND TWP., - Greg Hoff said he has always enjoyed organizing the Wheatland Music Festival. "It was a major amount of fun," the president of the Wheatland Music Organization said. "I don't think we'd be doing this if it wasn't so much fun." The organization is a year-round group involved with organizing the music, arts and festival.
Weakening U.S. dollar does not affect studying abroad
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Despite the weakening of the U.S. dollar, students are still seeking to study abroad. Last year, 446 students traveled abroad to study, said Dianne DeSalvo, director of the Study Abroad program. "Top choices for students include England, Mexico and Australia," DeSalvo said.
A-Senate to discuss general education, University Programs
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General education at Central Michigan University may look very different once all changes to the program have been voted on. Discussion about general education and the University Program will begin again at the Academic Senate meeting 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in Dow Hall Room 102.
Mobile voting registration ready today outside of UC
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Rather than hike across town, students today can visit the Secretary of State in the center of campus. The Secretary of State and the Volunteer Center are teaming up this year to bring students convenient voting registration. The full-service Secretary of State branch office on wheels will be set up 9 a.
Bad economy worsens health care woes, experts say
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Around 15 percent of the U.S. population does not have access to health insurance, and the declining economy is a significant factor, said Mark Cwiek, director of the health administrations program. "The biggest problem is that it's tougher to find jobs," the School of Health Sciences professor said.
Speaker Series has yet to receive funding
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A Speaker Series committee meeting is set for Wednesday to discuss plans of funding and potential speakers for this school year. "We are certainly hoping to have more money to bring in other speakers," said Jill Taft-Kaufman, committee secretary and Communication & Dramatic Arts faculty member.
Detroit students disappointed, embarrassed by Kilpatrick's actions
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Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will leave a burden on the residents of Detroit when he leaves office Sept. 18. Janet Cyars, Detroit graduate student, said Kilpatrick could have saved time and energy if he would have confessed seven months ago. "Now the city has to recuperate, and we have to trust someone else," she said.
McNair Scholar Program to host informational introductory meeting
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For many students, graduate school is far from their minds - too far into the future, or seemingly impossible. However, the McNair Scholar Program can help. The McNair Scholar Program is a nationally-recognized program designed to help low-income, first-generation and underrepresented students prepare for graduate school.
