Passion for fashion
Maurices is putting on a fashion show called "Rescues and Runways." The Maurices store will pair with local animal shelters to collect supply donations within the stores and, at the end of the month, they will hold a fashion show with the animals. The event is to help out local area animal shelters in need of supplies and increase animal adoptions. The fashion show will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Broadway Theater, 216 E. Broadway St. For more information, e-mail guza1ae@cmich.edu.
Lambda Chi missing sign
Lambda Chi Alpha's rush sign went missing Wednesday and fraternity members are searching for it or anyone who knows of its whereabouts. "We have no idea who took our rush sign," said Michael Houlihan, President of Lambda Chi Alpha. "It's a big sign. I don't know where it could have gone." Lambda Chi Alpha placed its sign on the front lawn of the Bovee University Center and was scheduled to have it there until Sept. 23. Houlihan said if anyone has any leads to please inform a Lambda Chi Alpha member. He said whoever has the sign can return it to the fraternity house in front of Deerfield Village on Deerfield Road. For a full story, check cm-life.com.
The gift of life
Dr. Benjamin Carson Sr., a well-known pediatric neurosurgeon and philanthropist and the first to successfully complete the separation of type-2 vertical craniopagus (Siamese) twins, will come to Central Michigan University for a presentation called "Gifted Hands" from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. Students, staff, faculty and the public can attend the free event with a public reception to follow immediately after. Carson has been recognized with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his achievements and advancing education for all students. For a full story, check out cm-life.com.
Operation Gala
The School of Music will host the 2009 Opera Gala at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Staples Family Concert Hall. Central Michigan University music students will perform various works of art from Puccini, Mozart and more.
Move to Zumba
"Zumba Revisited" is an upcoming Latin Fitness aerobic exercise at 6 p.m. Oct. 13th in the Bovee University Center. The event was originally scheduled for Sept. 29, but was rescheduled because of technical difficulties. There will be traditional, fast-paced beats, and participants can get a full-body workout. "It's salsa and merengue music and a fitness-based class," said Jennifer Spiegel, assistant director of fitness and wellness. "You don't have to have extensive background to dance. It allows you to release and it is a good way to celebrate the day." The event is sponsored by Minority Student Services and University Recreation.
For more information, contact Minority Student Services at 774-3945.
Stereotypes Hurt
'Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts' will host a two-hour skill building event from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 14th in Rowe Hall Room 229. Those interested in registering can contact 774-6447 or e-mail StratOD@cmich.edu. Participants will learn six specific skills that are practical and applicable to Central Michigan University and in the real world. "Participants will gain skills to speak up when demeaning comments are made," said Human Resources Assistant Nate Holmes.
Business Credit Card training
A Central Michigan University Business Credit Card training session will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Oct. 21 in Foust Hall Room 133. For individuals who do not have a Timelink account, they will need to fill out a request form before attending the session. Contact 774-7363 or 774-3481 to sign up or for training or more information.
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