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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
In Shepherd, Joe and Barb Rogers have turned a lifelong love of animals and wildlife into a rescue and release mission. The couple founded Wildlife Recovery Association, a center that focuses on the preservation of habitat and rehabilitation of raptors and birds of prey. (CM Life photos | Ella Miller)
Olympian and author Laurie Hernandez shared her speech 'From Dreamer to Champion' as part of CMU's Speaker Series, Sunday, Nov. 19 in Plachta Auditorium. Hernandez met with VIP guests before the event for a pre-show Q&A and meet and greet. In her speech, Hernandez spoke about dealing with injuries, burnout, imposter syndrome, an 'anxiety goblin' named Steve, and life after sports. Hernandez emphasized the importance to rest, saying we all wear different hats, remember to take them off.
Swap and Shop, a used clothing and item swap event, took place Sunday, Nov. 19 in Finch Fieldhouse. The event was organized by CMU students Evie Dunnigan, Peter Overgaard, Amelia Klosowski and Owen Taggart for their Planning Recreation Programs and Events class. The event aimed to promote sustainability and upcycling, and profits were donated to Clothing INC, a non-profit that provides clothing and support to people in need.
The annual Shepherd Arts and Crafts Show took place Saturday, Nov. 18 at Shepherd High School. The school's gymnasium filled with over 80 booths selling a variety of handmade goods including jewelry, candles, food, clothing and more.
Central Michigan's Hypothetical Fistfight perform skits generated by the audience at their last show of the semester, "I Never Learned Object Permanence," Friday, Nov. 17, in Moore, room 101 from 7 p.m. to 8p.m. Hype Fight is CMU's award-winning and long-formed improv team that has been holding auditions and performing for the university for years.
The RSO Student User Group (SAP) hosted Tableau Turbocharge, a workshop focusing on data visualization and networking among other data enthusiasts, Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Grawn Hall. The Tableau workshop was open to all, regardless of experience, and encouraged mistakes and mistakes during the learning process.
Tyler and Hannah Shepherd started their organic farm, Shepherd Organic Produce & Poultry LLC, in Hemlock, Michigan five years ago. As their product range has grown over the years, so have their plans with the farm's future.
