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Mistaking lard for yogurt at the market is something Zak Scherzer never thought he'd do, until he studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. Scherzer is one of 353 students taking part in Central Michigan University's Summer Study Abroad Program.
Nestled on the corner of Preston and Washington Streets is a garden filled with wonders, that garden is the new Plants and Society Garden. A feature of the Fabiano Botanical Garden, the Plants and Society Garden houses a variety of different plants for community members to learn about. Manager of the Fabiano Botanical Garden and Greenhouse Patti Travioli said the garden's goods can be harvested."Right now the volunteers and community organizations that tend to the garden can harvest the goods from it," Travioli said. "However, when there is plenty to be harvested we'll give it to the soup kitchen."The garden consists of sub-gardens like: Peter Rabbit Garden, Fabrics and Dyes Garden, Medicinal Plant Garden, Fragrant Plant Garden, Pizza Garden, Small Fruits Garden, Vegetable Garden, Multicultural Food Garden, Herb Garden and the Cereal Bowl Garden.The cement foundation for the pathways encompassing the garden and the garden beds was started in late fall of last year.
Today 27 students from across the state and Ohio participated in Digital Discovery, a summer camp aimed at teaching student about the careers in communication. "My newspaper advisor told us about this program and I thought it would be a great opportunity to learn more about the technical aspects of journalism," Dana Sessions, a 17-year-old high school student from Detroit, said.
“One Slight Hitch” opened at Central Michigan University’s Bush Theatre tonight for an audience around 300. The final show for the summer repertory theater season entertained with a comedy about family wedding drama. Written by Lewis Black, “One Slight Hitch” follows chaos happening on the wedding day of the character Courtney, and how her family attempts to prepare to make the day special for her.
Same-sex marriage being recognized across the nation is a huge step forward, but to Director of LGBTQ Services, Shannon Joliff, there is still a lot of work to be done to ensure the rights of the LGBTQ community in Michigan. "We should all take time to celebrate, but after that we need to get back to the drawing board and see what lack of protection still exists in the LGBTQ community," she said. Marriage equality became a constitutional right in United States on June 26 after the Supreme Court revoked states bans on same-sex marriages, declaring them unconstitutional.Cindy Seger and Jane Gilmore, who have been together for 15 years, became the first same-sex couple to be married in Isabella County.
Central Michigan University's Facilities Management said there will be an emergency electric-outage occurring on campus at noon for 10 to 15 minutes. The electric-outage will only affect buildings south of Broomfield; Athletics Complex, Indoor Athletic Complex, the Events Center, Kelly/Shorts Stadium and Theunissen Stadium.Kewadin Village will also experience a momentary interruption. Nothing north of Broomfield will be affected.
Summer repertory theater at Central Michigan University opened “Jerry Finnegan’s Sister,” a comedy about a childhood friendship turning to romance. The show was presented to an audience of around 175. The comedy follows the characters Beth and Brian, and tells the story of their complicated relationship. The same actors play Beth and Brian from the time they are 6-years-old and 7, to their early 20s. Written by Jack Neary, Beth, who is Brian’s best friend Jerry’s little sister, befriends Brian at a young age, and the two develop a friendship.
Twenty-six high school students were put in casts at Central Michigan University's College of Medicine throughout the past two days.These students were attending a casting and suture clinic as part of a CMED's CHAMPS Summer Camp.
Central Michigan University’s summer repertory theater company opened their season with “Don’t Dress for Dinner” at Bush Theatre on June 24. The comedy entertained an audience of around 225.
The goal was set for 3,600 new freshmen for fall 2015. Our institutional research does a final report after the drop and add period in September which usually follows labor day.
Central Michigan University alumni will be able to come back and relive their college years with their grandchildren Thursday as Grandparents University kicks off. The three-day weekend summer camp allows CMU alumni to stay on campus in the residence halls while sharing their college experience with their grandchildren.
University administrators do not yet know the cost of asbestos abatement for Warriner Hall."I'm afraid to find out what that number will be," said Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services Barrie Wilkes. The cost will remain unknown until the abatement of Plachta Auditorium is complete.
The Board of Trustees increased the university's operating budget by $21 million at today's meeting, setting the 2015-16 budget at $483 million. The budget is based on state appropriations if slightly more than $80 million, or 62 days of university operation, said President George Ross.State appropriations account for almost 17 percent of the university's revenue.
International Children's Books: Celebrating the Recent GiftsThe Exhibit "International Children's Books: Celebrating the Recent Gifts" will take be open 8 a.m.
Central Michigan University running back Derrick Nash has passed away today during his battle with leukemia.Head Football Coach John Bonamego tweeted the news, along with many others using the hashtags #NashStrong and #ForeverNashStrong."I promise that you will never be forgotten D.
Jason Davenport, the medical director and lead team physician for Central Michigan University Athletics passed away in his sleep Saturday.Davenport was also an assistant professor who joined the College of Medicine in May 2014. While at CMU, Davenport worked on ties in health care between athletics and University Health Services, where he also saw patients.
Families and community members danced in the street of Franche as the Max and Emily's summer concert kicked off with a performance by The Kruger Brothers today.The Max & Emily's Summer Concert Series includes a concert held each month that is open to the community.
Head Football Coach John Bonamego promises to be on the field during the Chippewas' season opener against Oklahoma State University on Sept.
Head Football Coach John Bonamego has been diagnosed with cancer in his left tonsil. According to a statement given by Bonamego, he met with student-athletes and coaches this morning to give them the news. "As I told our team, I will beat this," he said.
Central Michigan University's College of Medicine Saginaw facility was unveiled at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Covenant Healthcare. The $23.1 million project will be a learning facility for third and fourth year students.