LIFE IN BRIEF: Study Abroad having expo
Study Abroad expo
Students can learn about studying abroad from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today in the Charles V. Park Library Main Corridor. Students can talk to the study abroad staff and learn about different programs. Also, students can learn about the places they can go and the information needed for study abroad. The event is sponsored by the Office of International Affairs/Study Abroad. For more information, contact the office at studyabr@cmich.edu or call 774-4308.
Blood drive
A Red Cross-sponsored event will take place from noon to 5:45 p.m. today and Thursday in Kulhavi Hall Room 142. Central Michigan University is teaming up with Western Michigan University to help save lives. For more information, contact Lindsey Mortier with the American Red Cross at MortierLC@usa.redcross.org.
Safe Zone Training
A Safe Zone Training will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday in Rowe Hall Room 229. The purpose is to give individuals the tools necessary to be a safe zone for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students, faculty and staff. The training will include issues facing the LGBT communities, the current campus climate, an overview of terminology and the importance of the training at Central Michigan University. For more information, contact Shannon Jolliff at stratod@cmich.edu or 774-6447.
Resume workshop
Career Services is holding a workshop from 7 to 8 p.m. today in Bovee University Center’s Lake Erie and Lake Huron rooms. Career Services will be there to help students learn how to create an effective and professional resume, as well as how to make resumes stand out to employers. For more information, contact Career Services at careers@cmich.edu or at 774-3068.
Comedian
Comedian Ron G. will perform from 8 to 10 p.m. today in the Bovee University Center Rotunda room. The event is part of the celebration of MLK Jr. Week and admission is free. For more information, contact Crysta Heckman with Program Board at cmu_pb@cmich.edu or 774-3174.
Meet the Greeks
The Meet the Greeks event will take place from 8 to 10 p.m. today in the RFOC and will feature all Greek sororities from the Panhellenic Council, as well as all fraternities from the Interfraternity Council.
Soup and Substance
The Multicultural Education Center will hold a Soup and Substance from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday in the Bovee University Center Terrace rooms A, B and C. The event will focus on the results of the Vision 2010 Project to Explore Racial and Ethical Diversity. Mary Senter, a professor of socioligy, anthropology and social work, and J. Cherie Strachan, an assistant professor of political science, will present on the topic. This event is one in a series of luncheon presentations on diversity-related topics. It is part of MLK Jr. Week and is free. For more information, contact Minority Student Services at mss@cmich.edu or 774-3945.
Underground Railroad exhibit
A photography exhibition is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays today through Jan. 29 in Bovee University Center’s Multicultural Education Center. The exhibit is by retired Central Michigan University art faculty member Nedra Frodge. The photos highlight stops on the Underground Railroad and provide information on current slavery. This event is part of MLK Jr. Week and is free. For more information, contact Ulana Klymyshyn in the Multicultural Education Center at klymy1au@cmich.edu or 774-7318.
Two-car collision A 20-year-old CMU male and a 53-year-old Remus woman were involved in a two-car collision at the corner of West Campus Drive and Broomfield Road at 9:51 a.m. Monday. Eyewitnesses indicated the woman ran a red light after she thought the light was green. Neither individual was hospitalized nor ticketed for the accident.
