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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.

Christmas Celebration

Mount Pleasant hosted a downtown Christmas Celebration, with a parade full of floats covered in sparkling lights that brought the Mount Pleasant community together on Saturday, Dec. 2. The celebration started at 6 p.m. with the Christmas parade beginning at the First United Methodist Church, and ending on Michigan Street.

Student Choreography Showcase Dress Rehearsal

Central Michigan University Department of Theater and Dance hosts the 2023 Dance Studies Major and Dance Minor Student Choreography Showcase Dress Rehearsal Saturday, Dec. 2 in Bush Theater. The performance for the showcase was later in the afternoon that day as a free event. All 10 dances were choreographed completely by students and danced by CMU students and led by artistic director, James Wallace.

CMU Women's Basketball Vs Indiana State

Central Michigan's women's basketball team fell to Indiana State 73-65, Saturday, Dec. 2 in McGuirk Arena. Graduate student forward Nadége Jean led the team with 17 points and went 6-6 on the free-throw line. The game was CMU Athletic's Holiday Hoops game. Santa was there to take pictures during the event. There was also an ugly sweater contest, a Christmas ornament giveaway and a Toys for Tots drive. CMU's team signed autographs after the game. The team's overall record dropped to 1-5.

Holidays Around the World

Holidays Around the World, an event showing how different countries and cultures celebrate the holidays, was held Wednesday, Nov. 29 in the Bovee University Center. The event drew a large number of people and had food tasting, dances, music, cultural games and more.

CMU VS Toledo

Central Michigan's football team lost to Toledo 32-17 during their last game of the season, Friday, Nov. 24 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The Black Friday game ended the season with 5-7 and within the Mid-American Conference 3-5. Redshirt sophomore Jase Bauer completed 57% of his passes during the season.