Hundreds of friends, family, students, and alumni of CMU flocked to the parking lot outside of Kelly Shorts stadium from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 9, to participate in Tailgate Central before the CMU vs. New Hampshire football game. Tailgate Central showcased a collection of local businesses, club sports, and campus departments to celebrate CMU's home opener.
The Office of Student Activities and Involvement hosts a CMU Pep Rally and Kickin' it With the Vice President of Student Affairs Friday, Sept. 8 outside Kulhavi Events Center Plaza. The event had tailgate games, dance performances, food and a shoe competition judged by Dr. Renee Watson.
For the 2034-24 Summer Theatre Schedule, 'That's Entertainment! A Musical Revue,' directed and conceived by Stacey Pattison is being showed in the Townsend Kiva on September 7th and 9th with 'The 39 Steps' being shown on September 8th and 10th.
Chi Alpha CMU organized its Glow-in-the-Dark games at Central Michigan University, Thursday, Sep. 7, near the CMU seal. The event was the first of many planned by XA CMU for the Fall 2023 semester.
Central Michiganu's volleyball team defeated Bradley 3-2 in game five of the Chippewa Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 2, in McGuirk Arena. The win brings the team's overall record to 3-3. Redshirt sophomore middle blocker/outside hitter Abby Olin leads the team in kills, 13, and blocks, 12. Junior libero/defensive specialist Aly Gurtiza led the team in digs with 23. Sophomore setter Claire Ammeraal led the team in assists with 36. CMU will travel to Iowa to play in the Hawkeye Invitational from Sept. 8-10.
CMU's volleyball team defeated Albany 3-0 on Friday, Sept. 1 in McGuirk Arena. CMU won 25-22, 25-21, and 28-18. Graduate student outside hitter Devon Bright led the team in kills with 12. Junior libero/defensive specialist Aly Gurtiza led the team with three aces and 13 digs. Sophomore setter Claire Ammeraal led the team in assists with 28. This matchup was a part of CMU's 2023 Chippewa Invitational taking place from Sept. 1-2.
Central Michigan University Chippewas lost to Michigan State University Spartans during the season opener on Friday, Sept. 1, in Spartan Stadium. Even though redshirt sophomore wide receiver Chris Parker scored a touchdown in the first half of the game, the final score was 31 - 7.
Central Michigan University Chippewas lost to Michigan State University Spartans during the season opener on Friday, Sept. 1, in Spartan Stadium. Even though redshirt sophomore wide receiver Chris Parker scored a touchdown in the first half of the game, the final score was 31 - 7.
Division of Student Affairs hosts a First Generation Student Resource Fair for students to learn more about what resources CMU has to offer, Thursday, Aug. 31 in the NIRSA/Alumni Room in the SAC. Those who attended had the opportunity to socialize with other students, along with faculty and staff.
Multicultural Academic Student Services hosts Get Acquainted Day Wednesday, Aug. 30, outside Warriner Hall. At the event, students had the opportunity to discover a variety of student organizations and watch performances put on by RSOs, sororities and fraternities.
Hundreds of students flocked to Franklin Street between Preston and Bellows from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, for the annual Welcome Weeks MainStage event. The 2023 MainStage showcases many student organizations (RSOs), club sports, local businesses, sororities, fraternities, and campus departments the day before the first day of classes.
Mount Pleasant Police Department officers, local firefighters, Central Michigan University Police officers, and other university representatives canvass neighborhoods around campus in a 'Knock and Talk' Wednesday, Aug. 24. They use the technique to connect with students in off-campus housing, offering advice and informing students of expectations of being a Mount Pleasant resident.
MyMichigan Health held its 14th annual The Butterflies in the Park event to raise money for hospice patients Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Woodland Hospice House in Mount Pleasant. Mount Pleasant was one of five locations where the event was held. With a donation of $25, guests received a butterfly to release in honor a passed loved one, and each loved one's name was read in a ceremony of remembrance.
From major metropolitan areas to quaint villages, and from shorelines to rutted pathways, Michigan during the summer offers a destination for any adventure seeker. Summer Editor Lauren Rice embarked on an ambitious, three-day, seven-stop tour of the mitten, capturing images of the state's hidden gems along the way.
Popular culture fans from across the Great Lakes Region celebrated their favorite T.V. shows, movies, games, books and more during Motor City Comic Con. 'Raving Geeks' podcaster, pop culture commentator and Central Michigan Life film critic Carter Salley took a behind-the-scenes look at the convention and celebration.
The Isabella County Fair held the Super Kicker Rodeo event on July 25. Contestants competed in various competitions from bull riding to barrel racing. The fair runs through July 29, 2023.
About 20 yoga students and five baby goats combined July 15 for a goat yoga session at RedBloom Yoga in downtown Mount Pleasant. Studio Owner and instructor Shana Dancer hosted the event to encourage enthusiasts to try a new spin on the ancient practice. A second goat yoga session is slated for July 22 at the studio.
Central Michigan University Marching Band hosted a week-long camp for high school drum majors and color guard members on Jack Saunders Marching Band Field, July 9-14. High school musicians from across the state spent the week on campus, learning from university faculty and staff as part of the 2023 Marching Chips Summer Camps.
Fireworks illuminated the night skies around the nation's capital on July 4, including these images captured in nearby Arlington, Virginia, by CM Life staff member Aurora Rae.
Art Reach of Mid-Michigan hosted a fundraising event, Brunch in the Garden, behind Mountain Town Station in downtown Mount Pleasant on July 9, 2023. The event included a silent auction of various artworks from Art Flair. Tickets included bruch, with proceeds helping Art Reach of Mid-Michigan acquire supplies and fund staffing.
