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School Uniforms and Tanning Beds – Public Debates
"Should the U.S. Require Uniforms in K-12 Public Schools?"
November 18, 2009 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Moore Hall 105
"Should Public Schools Require School Uniforms?"
November 19, 2009 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Moore Hall 105
"Should the U.S. Outlaw Tanning Beds?"
November 20, 2009 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Moore Hall 105
Three hourlong public debates will take place this week featuring CMU students from COM 267: Introduction to Debate. Each debate will present arguments from both sides, followed by questions from the audience.
Admission is free and open to everyone.
Submitted by: Jeff Drury, Communication and Dramatic Arts,
Phone 989-774-3950, Email drury1jp@cmich.edu.
Art
M.E. Ware: Ritual Regalia for Contemporary Living
November 6 – 21, 2009
University Art Gallery, Main Gallery
Reception: November 5, 2009 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The sculptural works in this exhibit were created by Art Professor, Margaret Ware, during a spring 2009 sabbatical. The works are wearable and conceptually wearable garments designed to illuminate contemporary society’s need for ceremony and ritual. These garments use traditional sculptural media and postconsumer goods constructed with a sense of irony and humor to expose deficiencies in our desire for meaning and purpose in contemporary life.
Scholarship Exhibition
November 6 – 21, 2009
University Art Gallery, West Gallery
Reception: November 5, 2009 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
This exhibition features the work of CMU students who are recipients of Art Department scholarships: Allison Berels, Kelsey Goehme, Katie K. Chichester, James Leszczynski, Cassie McCarthy and Troy VonKlingler.
Central Michigan University Art Gallery Exhibits are free and open to the public.
For gallery hours call 989-774-3800.
Broadcast and Cinematic Arts
News Central 34
Mondays-Thursdays from 5:00-6:00 p.m. and Fridays from 5:00-5:30 p.m.
Newscast airs on Channel 34 on campus and Channel 23 off-campus on Charter Cablevision.
For further information contact Rick Sykes at sykes1wr@cmich.edu
BCA Open House
November 4, 2009 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Moore Hall 182
RSVP by October 26, 2009 to Darcy Orlik at orlik1da@cmich.edu
Please join us for the first of five CCFA Open Houses and learn more about The School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts. An overview of BCA will be presented at 4:30 p.m. Tours and refreshments will be available and there is also the option of sitting in on part of the News Central newscast. Please contact Darcy Orlik at 989-774-2694 for further information.
Communication and Dramatic Arts
Men, Women and Ghosts
Created, compiled and directed by James Eikrem
November 1, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
Gerald L. Poor Museum, Bohannon Schoolhouse, Central Michigan University
November 6 and 7, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
November 8, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
Moore Hall Theatre on the Side, Central Michigan University
The Riecker Literary Series presentation consists of ghost stories and tales of the supernatural that will thrill the audience. This intimate, original theatre piece uses the works of Shirley Jackson, Elia Wilkinson Peattie and Pulitzer Prize winners Edith Wharton and Amy Lowell. The cast will include faculty guest artist Keeley Stanley-Bohn, and an ensemble of 5 student actors.
Admission is free, but due to limited seating tickets are required and will be available at the Central Box Office in the Bovee University Center at Central Michigan University (phone 989-774-3000).
The Secret Garden
Book and Lyrics by Marsha Norman, Music by Lucy Simon
Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Directed by Annette Thornton
November 11-14, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
November 15, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
A wonderful and uplifting musical that tells the tale of young Mary Lennox, from the tragic loss of her family to a new future filled with hope. Sent to live on her uncle’s estate, Mary discovers a locked door to a secret garden. An unrelenting search for its key uncovers a startling secret. Mary brings life to both the garden and all those who surround her in this Tony Award-winning musical celebration of love and family.
Tickets are $9 for General Public and $7 for students and senior citizens and can be purchased by calling 989-774-3000 or at the Central Box Office located in lower level of the University Center on the campus of Central Michigan University.
Journalism
Public Relations Internship Fair
November 4, 2009, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Bovee University Center, Lake Michigan & Lake Superior rooms
Central Michigan University
More than 20 organizations will be represented at this second annual Internship Fair. Groups representing various PR agencies, businesses and non-profit organizations will be participating. Students seeking an internship in public relations are encouraged to attend. There is no charge for this event. For further information contact Cindy Gall at 989-774-7819.
Journalism Hall of Fame
November 7, 2009, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Soaring Eagle Inn and Conference Center, Mount Pleasant, MI
Six members will be inducted into this year’s Journalism Hall of Fame:
Jeffrey Caponigro, President and CEO of Caponigro Public Relations;
Matt Dobek, Vice President of Public Relations for the Detroit Pistons;
Monetta Richey Harr, retired reporter from The Jackson Citizen Patriot;
Terry Foster, reporter/columnist for the Detroit News;
Rick McKay, The White House Deputy Photo Editor;
and Betsy Pollard Rau, retired newspaper advisor and journalism teacher at
H.H. Dow High School in Midland.
Tickets are $60 and can be ordered through the CM Life Office at 989-774-3213 or online at https://ssl.cmich.edu/development/EventContribution/?FormID=10
School of Music
CMU Jazz Bands
November 1, 2009, 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
School of Music Building, Staples Family Concert Hall
Central Michigan University
CMU Jazz Faculty with Guest Artist – Tom Collier, percussion
And featuring the CMU Jazz Lab I Big Band
November 3, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
School of Music Building, Staples Family Concert Hall
Central Michigan University
Tom Collier is a world-renowned vibraphonist and marimbist with an international reputation in the jazz, classical and pop circles. In addition to his busy concert schedule, Collier has been Director of Percussion Studies at the University of Washington since 1980.
Band-O-Rama**
November 7, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Warriner Hall, Plachta Auditorium
Central Michigan University
CMU Concert Bands and the Marching Chippewas
CMU Brass Band
November 8, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
School of Music Building, Staples Family Concert Hall
Central Michigan University
Composition Recital
November 8, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
School of Music Building, Staples Family Concert Hall
Central Michigan University
Faculty Artist, Seunghee Lee, violin*
November 10, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
School of Music Building, Staples Family Concert Hall
Central Michigan University
Faculty Artist, MaryBeth Minnis, bassoon*
November 12, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
School of Music Building, Staples Family Concert Hall
Central Michigan University
CMU Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble
November 17, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
School of Music Building, Staples Family Concert Hall
Central Michigan University
Faculty Artist: James Fiste, cello*
November 19, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
School of Music Building, Staples Family Concert Hall
Central Michigan University
Festival Chorus**
November 21, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
Warriner Hall, Plachta Auditorium
Central Michigan University
Program will include Gabriel Fauré, “Requiem in D minor” and Giacomo Puccini, “Gloria Mass”.
Symphonic Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony
November 24, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
School of Music Building, Staples Family Concert Hall
Central Michigan University
Click here for a printable version (November)
Student Ensemble concerts and Student Recitals are free. Exceptions are always noted.
*For Guest Artist and Faculty Artist concerts, tickets cost $3 for students and senior citizens
and $5 for all others and can be purchased at the Central Box Office on the lower level of the
Bovee University Center or by calling 989-774-3000 or 888-CMU-0111. In addition, tickets are available online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu and also are sold at the door. Additional event information is available online at www.music.cmich.edu **special pricing for this concert.
Please call the box office for information.
If you have questions or would like additional information,
please contact Maxine Davis at davis1mi@cmich.edu or 989-774-1885.
