Welcomes You - Rachel Esterline Perkins
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Welcomes You - Rachel Esterline Perkins
CMU Welcomes You 2008-2009 Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 Permit No. 93 Admissions Office Warriner Hall 102 Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48859 2 • CMU Welcomes You 3 • CMU Welcomes You See CMU for yourself on a campus tour Get your questions answered CMU Welcomes You Visit the library, academic buildings, residence halls, Bovee University Center, and Student Activity Center on a 90-minute tour of CMU's campus. Campus ambassadors – student volunteers – lead the tours and give accurate information and answer questions about the university. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 “CMU showcases that positive atmosphere that provides a place for a multitude of diverse students to excel,” said senior Daniel Boyle, a campus ambassador from Dearborn. Rachel Esterline Writer Rachel Esterline Amy Gouin Designers Peggy Brisbane Robert Barclay Photographers CMU Welcomes You, an annual publication for prospective students, is a joint project of the university’s admissions and public relations offices and Central Michigan Life, the student newspaper. ‘...CMU is a place that has provided a plethora of opportunities for me to grow.’ Daniel Boyle Campus Ambassador Meet the people Meet with department representatives from Admissions, Scholarships and Financial Aid, and Career Services. You also can arrange to meet with a professor and have lunch in a residential restaurant. “As an incoming freshman, I thought CMU was just a place to get a degree, but I soon learned that CMU is a place that has provided a plethora of opportunities for me to grow,” Boyle said. n Dan Digmann Future and current students experience CMU during a campus tour led by a CMU campus ambassador. Schedule your tour During the fall, tours departing from the Admissions Office are offered Monday through Friday, beginning on the hour between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tours also are available on select Saturdays. Contact the Admissions Office to learn more. • Admissions Office • (888) 292-5366 (toll free) • www.cmich.edu/visit Editor Rox Ann Petoskey Production Leader Kathy Simon Assistant Director of Student Media CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community (see www.cmich. edu/aaeo). CMU provides individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the activities, programs and services announced in this publication. Individuals with disabilities requiring an accommodation to participate in a program should call the event sponsor. 4 • CMU Welcomes You Academic advisors help students register for classes during their Academic Orientation. A sea of CMU students soak up the excitement at MAINstage 2008, which included a concert by Eve 6. Academic Orientation Campus and Community Life Orientation MAINstage During the spring and summer months, CMU freshman and transfer students attend Academic Orientation. The weekend prior to the start of fall semester classes, students attend Campus and Community Life Orientation. This required program includes meetings on diversity, sexual assault prevention, and community safety. Though not required, Howard suggests students attend MAINstage. The major campus event includes a new student involvement fair for students to learn about various student organizations, the Mount Pleasant community, and their fellow students. There also are carnival rides and a concert. Last year, more than 7,000 students attended this event, which featured headlining group Eve 6. n Orientation sessions ease your transition to CMU This program concentrates on academic advisement, with an emphasis on: • University academic requirements • Meetings with faculty and academic advisors • First semester class scheduling “The focus is on social connections to new friends, roommates, resident assistants, multicultural advisors, residence hall directors, and faculty members,” said Michelle Howard, director of Academic Advising and Assistance. UNITED APARTMENTS • • • • • • • • • • • 2, 3, 4, & 5 BEDROOM APARTMENTS & TOWNHOUSES DEERFIELD VILLAGE EMERALD VILLAGE HICKORY LANE JAMESTOWN MAIN PLACE POLO VILLAGE SOUTHPOINT VILLAGE UNION SQUARE FREE INTERNET (989)772-2222 www.unitedapts.com WASHINGTON VILLAGE WEST CAMPUS VILLAGE WESTPOINT VILLAGE NEED A ROOMMATE? VISIT OUR WEBSITE Academic advisors help students stay on track 5 • CMU Welcomes You New advisor receives national award Before helping students choose classes for the upcoming semester, Lynne L’Hommedieu often asks them what they enjoy or what their ideal workplace would be like. Making choices in college is a “first step into adulthood” for many students, said L’Hommedieu, an academic advisor in the Towers Success Center. “The transition is pivotal,” she said, explaining that many freshmen find that college is about sharing ideas and taking ownership of learning rather than regurgitating information. “They’re in a learning environment where the faculty do care about what they think.” The National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) recently awarded L’Hommedieu an Outstanding New Advisor Certificate of Merit. She was one of 13 nationwide recipients. Fellow academic advisor Jamie Brown nominated L’Hommedieu for the award. “Lynne loves helping students, but also holds them accountable for their own success,” Brown said. “As she works with students, she is fascinated with the opportunities to help them learn, grow, and advance personally and academically.” ‘We know. We care. We’re there.’ CMU academic advisors assist students with various academic situations, including helping them decide on majors and minors, explaining degree requirements and directing them to exploratory courses and workshops. Academic advisor Lynne L’Hommedieu, left, was one of only 13 nationwide recipients of the NACADA Outstanding New Advisor Certificate of Merit. “The mission of academic advisors is to help students achieve their academic and career goals through advising, teaching and mentoring,” said Michelle Howard, director of Academic Advising and Assistance. “Our office mission statement is ‘We know, we care, we’re there.’” Battle Creek sophomore Kayla Nye said L’Hommedieu has helped her plan her undergraduate studies. “Going into advising I always felt lost, like I didn’t know what classes I should take next or even think about taking and where I’m even at in the progress of completing my degree,” Nye said. “Leaving advising, all the questions I had going into it came out answered.” Students meet their academic advisors during their Academic Orientation session. n Academic Advising & Assistance • Bovee UC 215 • (989) 774-7506 •www.advising.cmich.edu 6 • CMU Welcomes You Residential colleges enhance educational experience Live with students who share your interests With residential and theme colleges, living and learning go hand in hand. “The residential colleges are designed to provide students an academic environment that helps them attain their professional and academic goals,” said Shaun Holtgreive, associate director of Residence Life. In addition to the regular services and programs provided in all CMU residence halls, living in a residential college provides a number of advantages, such as: • Career-related programs •Core classes and cooperative study groups • Field trips • Intensive interaction with faculty members and professionals “Out-of-classroom experiences link back to their academic programs,” Holtgreive said. Some courses are even taught within the residence halls, and social and academic opportunities are available throughout the school year. Other perks of living in a residential or theme college may include priority class registration and career-related programs. Special programs and dinners, such as this education and human services event, are among the benefits of living in a CMU residential and theme colleges. CMU has the only residential college program in Michigan designed for students in the fields of education and human services. Residential colleges Theme colleges • Business •Greek Leadership Residential Community Residence Life • Honors Program • (989) 774-3111 • Leader Advancement Scholars • www.reslife.cmich.edu •Multicultural Advancement and Lloyd Cofer Scholars • [email protected] • Education and Human Services • Health Professions • Music • Science and Technology •Public Service Residential Community n • Bovee UC 201 7 • CMU Welcomes You Your Map to CMU Visit Central www.cmich.edu/visit (888) 282-5366 Apply Now www.cmich.edu/admissions (888) 282-5366 Get Advice www.advising.cmich.edu (989) 774-7506 Funding for College www.finacialaid.cmich.edu (989) 774-0007 Move In www.reslife.cmich.edu (989) 774-3111 Get Involved www.stulife.cmich.edu (989) 774-3016 Have Fun www.events.cmich.edu Help Others www.volunteer.cmich.edu (989) 774-7685 Learn In New Places www.studyabroad.cmich.edu (989) 774-4308 Discover A Career www.careers.cmich.edu (989) 774-3470 Fire Up, Chips! 8 • CMU Welcomes You Services available right where you live Convenient services offered in residence halls Students spend more time in their residence halls than in any other location on campus, according to Joan Schmidt, the associate director of Residence Life. ‘The Residence Life office has worked hard to develop partnerships with academic departments and student service offices.’ Joan Schmidt Associate director, Residence Life To help make college transitions easier and life more convenient for students, CMU makes many services available right in the residence halls where the students live. “The Residence Life office has worked hard to develop partnerships with academic departments and student service offices,” Schmidt said. The halls have partnerships with Academic Advising and Assistance, Career Services, Counseling Center, and many of the residential and theme colleges. Each residence hall is equipped with wireless Internet connections and computer facilities. Individual rooms in all halls also are equipped with Ethernet connections to link directly to the Internet and the university’s computer server. Workout facilities, meals, and snacks nearby The Towers Fitness Center and the East Area Fitness Center offer residents the opportunity to work out at a nearby facility, saving them the walk to the Student Activity Center. Meals and snacks are available in residential restaurants and on-campus convenience stores. When students sign a room and board agreement, they can choose from various meal plans, which include Flex Dollars that can be used to purchase food items aside from regular cafeteria meals. n Residence Life • Bovee UC 201 • (989) 774-3111 • www.reslife.cmich.edu Comfortable, Affordable Living 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS •••••••••••••••••••••••• 3 & 4 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES AMENITIES INCLUDE • Full Size Washer & Dryer in every unit • City Water • Patio / Balcony • Dishwasher • Central Air Conditioning • FREE Expanded Basic Cable • FREE Broadband Internet Access • FREE Bus Shuttle • Gas Grills Allowed • Full-Sized Basketball Court • Sand Volleyball • Exercise Room Centers promote success A major service offered to residence hall students comes through the four Student Success Centers located on campus. Students can meet with full-time academic advisors and receive information about academic programs, degree requirements, and career preparation. HOURS Monday through Friday 9am-Noon / 1pm-5pm or by appointment 1240 E. Broomfield St., Mt. Pleasant (989) 779-7900 • w w w. t a l l g r a s s a p t s . c o m Appian Way Apartments Comfort and Convenience... • 3 & 4 BEDROOM • WASHER/DRYER IN EVERY UNIT • 2 BATH • 1500 SQ FT. Refreshments and other food items are available residence halls and on-campus convenience stores. • 4 BEDROOM • TWO FULL BATHS • 1500+ SQ. FT. • WASHER/DRYER IN EACH UNIT • GREAT LOCATION • FREE INTERNET & EXPANDED BASIC CABLE • GREAT LOCATION • SPACIOUS FLOOR PLAN • FREE WIRELESS INTERNET • FREE EXPANDED BASIC CABLE CLOSE TO CAMPUS 900/920 Appian Way Behind Wendy’s on Mission Spending College Years the Right Way... ....The Appian Way. 1200 West Campus APARTMENTS 1 Block from Campus! Call 779-7900 9 • CMU Welcomes You Library is ‘Best Place to Study’ Students have access to many study areas throughout the Charles V. Park Library. A relaxing atmosphere The Charles V. Park Library won the People’s Choice Award for “Best Place to Study” for the second year in a row. Linden senior Kelly Taft says she uses the library daily. “The library’s comfortable atmosphere makes it a great place to go when I need to focus and get away from distractions,” she said. “My favorite place to study is by the large windows overlooking campus.” More than 2.5 million materials Materials unavailable at Park Library can often be checked out through interlibrary loan using ILLiad, a program that borrows books from various other libraries. ‘The library’s comfortable atmosphere makes it a great place to go when I need to focus and get away from distractions.’ Kelly Taft Linden senior Beyond the books The four-level building with moveable Also within the library are exhibit shelving holds a vast amount of rooms, a periodical reading materials for research and learning, room, an auditorium, and nearly including: 400 student computer stations. • 1,100,000 books and bound Reference librarians are available journals to assist students with research and a Writing Center is open on • 10,400 electronic books the fourth floor to assist students • 48,000 accessible electronic with writing papers. journals On the north end of the building, • More than 120 databases there is the Extended Hours Study Area and the Java City Coffee • 47,500 maps House offering over 25 specialty • 36,000 media resources (DVDs, drinks and a menu of sandwiches, CDs, and videos) soups, and pastries. n • 1,360,000 micro-format materials (fiche, films, cards) • 49 current newspapers • 3,650 current periodical subscriptions CMU Libraries • (989) 774-3470 • www.lib.cmich.edu 10 • CMU Welcomes You Student organizations cater to many interests Getting involved Students who want to get involved in a student organization – or several – can choose from a wide selection of groups and clubs. From honor societies to academic and service clubs to Greek fraternities and sororities, CMU offers more than 250 organizations that cater to students’ interests and needs. “It’s a great way for new students to meet people right away so they feel this is a place for them,” said Tom Idema Jr., assistant director of Student Life. Idema said the connection between student organizations and potential careers is something students should consider when getting involved. “Involvement makes our seniors that much more attractive to prospective employers because they’ve demonstrated leadership skills,” he said. ‘It‘s a great way for new students to meet people right away so they feel this is a place for them.’ Tom Idema Jr. Assistant director, Student Life The following is a sample of some of the many organizations on campus. For a complete listing, visit the Registered Student Organization directory at www.stulife.cmich.edu. General student interest Greek fraternities and sororities, Program Board, Residence Hall Assembly, Student Government Association, Student Environmental Alliance, Humane Animal Treatment Society. Academic and career interest Hospitality and Tourism Society, Physical Therapy Student Organization, Public Relations Student Society of America, Moore Hall Television, Society of Automotive Engineers, Anthropology Club, Fashion Association of Merchandising and Design, Student Recreation Association. Multicultural and international awareness Asian Cultural Organization, North American Indigenous Student Organization, Organization for Black Unity, Spanish Club, Collective Action for Cultural Unity, cultural fraternities and sororities. Volunteer and service Association for the Education of Young Children, Best Buddies, Habitat for Humanity, Engineers Without Borders. Sports and recreation Intramural sports (meets and leagues in more than 20 sports), Hockey Club, Judo Club, Lacrosse Club, Competitive Pom Pon. CMU students can get involved in many campus organizations and events, such as Siblings Weekend. Academic honoraries Honors Outreach Network, Psi Chi, Phi Eta Sigma, Mu Sigma Military Honor Society. Most colleges and departments sponsor honorary organizations in specific academic areas. n Religious interests Campus Crusade for Christ, Hillel/Jewish Student Organization, His House Christian Fellowship, Open Grove Society, Standing in the Gap, St. Mary’s Campus Catholic Ministry. Student Life • (989) 774-3016 • www.stulife.cmich.edu 11 • CMU Welcomes You Fire Up, Chips! Fire Up, Chips! is the new Web site to get you fired up about becoming a CMU student. On the site, you can: •Win Central gear •Read CMU news •Check out Chippewa sports •Get dates for upcoming campus events •Watch cool videos about life at CMU For your one stop for all things Central, go to www.cmich.edu/fireupchips. 12 • CMU Welcomes You Leadership part of everyday life at CMU CMU develops leaders Many reports indicate that leadership is the No. 1 quality employers are seeking. The CMU Leadership Institute offers one of the most comprehensive leadership programs in the state of Michigan providing instruction, experiences, and resources preparing students for leadership roles. CMU offers a series of programs to help students develop their leadership skills and become attractive job candidates. Each year, CMU's Leadership Institute provides more than 4,000 students with leadership training and practical leadership experiences. Leadership Safari. Leadership Safari gives more than one third of all new CMU freshman and transfer students the opportunity to move into residence halls early and enables them to participate in skill- and team-building activities. “Leadership Safari is a way for incoming students to connect with both CMU and their fellow classmates, while also providing an opportunity to learn how to develop their own leadership skills. It is very helpful for students to get to know the campus and one another in order to make transitions easier,” said Allen Park junior Angela Hernandez, a Leadership Safari guide. Leadership minor. CMU was the first fouryear public university in Michigan to offer a leadership minor. Montgomery senior Paul Pridgeon, current Student Government Association president, said the classes have provided him with practical applications of leadership theories, and he has seen how actions can influence other people. LEAD Program. The Leader Education and Development (LEAD) Program is a four-year experience, available to all students, that teaches the fundamentals of leadership. A LEAD plan is developed with the assistance of the institute to complement each student’s academic program. Leader Advancement Leadership Safari is a popular program that helps new freshman and transfer Scholarship. CMU offers students develop their leadership potential. the Leader Advancement Scholarship (LAS), awarded each year to 40 high extracurricular activities, volunteerism, and school seniors who have distinguished records leadership skills.” of leadership and service in their schools and Other CMU leadership programs include communities. It is the first and only scholarship for college leaders that incorporates a residential Leadership Camp, the LEAD Me Mentoring Program, and Alpha Leadership Experience. n cohort experience, academic protocol, service learning, and an experiential component. “The LAS is unique in that it is the only leadership scholarship in Michigan not based predominately on academic performance,” said Dykstra Heinze, director of CMU’s Leadership Institute. “It is based on student involvement, Leadership Institute • (989) 774-1909 • www.cmich.edu/cmulead 13 • CMU Welcomes You Volunteering is central Students are engaged locally and internationally The CMU Volunteer Center provides students with the opportunity to become civically engaged in a variety of advocacy issues at the campus, community, state, national, and international levels. More than 60 percent of all CMU students volunteer or do community service during their time at CMU, exceeding the national average for student volunteerism. “These opportunities are a way for students to enhance themselves and the community around them. The Volunteer Center also builds a support system for its students and helps them become civically engaged,” said Timothy Foster, Volunteer Center student employee. The Volunteer Center provides the Volunteer CENTRAL database, holding hundreds of volunteer opportunities throughout the state for students to become engaged in. “CMU students are given countless opportunities to learn about and address key social issues. It is the mission of the Volunteer Center to provide students the opportunity to serve their community, enhance their educational experience, and develop into caring citizens,” said Shawna Ross, Volunteer Center Coordinator. Hundreds of opportunities The Volunteer Center’s program offerings include: • • • • • • • • Adopt-a-Grandparent Alternative Breaks America Reads David Garcia Project No Man Left Behind Lunch Buddies Safer Sex Patrol Michigan Service Scholars The Volunteer Center also offers one of the most comprehensive Alternative Breaks programs in the nation with year-round national and global opportunities to volunteer. n Volunteer Center • Bovee UC 107 • (989) 774-7685 • www.volunteer.cmich.edu CMU Health Services Convenient ON-CAMPUS Medical Clinic & Pharmacy 8am-5pm Mon.- Fri. Walk-in’s available. “NEW” Prescriptions filled for all ages Newborn and Up! Prescriptions available & usually ready within 5-10 minutes. Over-the-counter medicines. No $ required up front! Students can charge to their student account. Faculty / Staff & dependents can get prescriptions delivered to their office for FREE! FREE & easy parking CMU Health Services All Your Medical Needs Right on Campus! FOUST HALL – ON PRESTON AT EAST CAMPUS DRIVE Visit us on the web at: www.healthservices.cmich.edu! Open Monday-Friday 8:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., open through the noon hour (989) 774-6599 TDD • (989) 774-3055 • Fax: (989) 774-4335 Email: [email protected] 14 • CMU Welcomes You Your College Bookstore and so much ! e r o M • New & Used Textbooks • School Supplies, including Imprinted Spiral Notebooks & Folders • Huge Selections of Art Supplies • The Best Collection of CMU Clothing & Spirit Items • Cards & Gifts Fall & Spring Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am - 7pm; Fri 8am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 3pm Extended Hours for Football Saturdays Summer Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm with extended hours for Freshman Orientation Days LOCATED ON THE MAIN LEVEL OF THE BOVEE UNIVERSITY CENTER www.cmubookstore.com Proudly owned and operated by Central Michigan University EASY TEXT The easiest way to order your textbooks. ORDER ON THE INTERNET AT www.cmubookstore.com Books are Boxed, Billed, Ready & Waiting 774-7493 (800) 283-0234 Photo by Robert Barclay 15 • CMU Welcomes You Apple Education Discounts for incoming CMU Freshmen. As a student, you’re entitled to an exclusive discount on a Mac and Apple software. Visit MicroChips, the CMU Apple Campus Store, during Freshmen Orientation to select the right Apple Notebook bundle for your field of study, education discount included! MicroChips in the Bovee University Center (989) 774-1185 Why you’ll love a Mac. The world’s most advanced operating system. Leopard is loaded with over 300 new features. And with innovative new tools like Time Machine- a revolutionary new way to back up and restore your Mac- restoring files easy. Viruses. What viruses? UNIX, the rock-solid platform upon which Mac OS X is built, is tried and proven in the industry to be stable, secure, and free from PC viruses. Runs O∑ce and Windows. Mac has all the tools you need to succeed—no matter what your major. That’s why every new Mac runs Microsoft O∑ce with ease. Mac OS X Leopard also includes Boot Camp, so you can run Windows XP and Windows Vista, too. 1 Built-in wireless with no configuration required. Unlike some PCs, every new Mac comes equipped with builtin wireless. Which means you can connect to your school’s network as soon as you power up. 2 Built-in iSight camera: The cure for homesickness. Video chatting is an easy way for students to keep in touch with friends and family. Use iChat and the built-in iSight camera to talk face-to-face with up to three people at once. 3 Design. No detail is too small. The MacBook is built with a durable polycarbonate shell and no moving parts to jam or break. For even more protection, in case of a drop or other sudden movement, the magnetically connected power cord disconnects cleanly, and a motion sensor protects the hard drive. Purchase of Windows required. Microsoft O∑ce, Windows XP, and Windows Vista all sold separately. Boot Camp supports only the most popular 32-bit releases of Windows XP and Windows Vista and is only included in Mac OS X Leopard. 2 Wireless Internet access requires base station or other wireless access point and Internet access. Fees may apply. Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort. 3 Broadband Internet access required for video chat; fees may apply. 1 16 • CMU Welcomes You CMU strives to achieve a diverse community Enriched experience CMU promotes the diversity of students, faculty, and staff with many programs and resources enhancing the sense of community and respect for people of all backgrounds and helps enrich each student’s educational experience. “When people allow their minds, spirits, and perspectives to become more diverse, it broadens their experiences,” said Detroit junior Carly Wilson, Minority Student Services student staff assistant. “Through our experiences we gain a better knowledge and understanding of life.” Promoting diversity Various CMU offices promote awareness and critical discussions on campus concerning diversity issues and internationalization. There also are multicultural advisors in each of the residence halls on campus. Students have the opportunity to interact and share experiences with people who are different than them. “People tend to limit diversity to race,” Wilson said. “There is diversity in religion, involvements, interests, and even majors. Health Care Specialists “These are the things that make CMU diverse,” Wilson said. Campus offices designed to promote and celebrate diversity include: Office for Institutional Diversity. This office coordinates several campus offices that assist in developing a diverse, educated student body. It also promotes a culture that fosters and values the growth of all students. Minority Student Services. This office supports African American, Asian American, Latino/Latina and Native American students in their educational endeavors. It also coordinates programs to enhance minority student retention and success while promoting an appreciation for cultural diversity. Native American Programs. This office offers social, cultural and spiritual opportunities to Native American students while providing support for academic success. It leads the campus community in its efforts to learn about Native cultures and in partnerships with the local Native community. See ‘Diverse community’ • 19 Welcome Back CMU Students When you’re trying to study and lead an active lifestyle, you need physicians who can keep you healthy. Gratiot Medical Center has the health care resources you need right in Mt. Pleasant. Cardiology Abraham Krepostman, M.D. Sudeep Mohan, M.D. Family Practice Terry Ball, D.O. Dan Dean, D.O. Ron Mingle, P.A.-C. Annu Mohan, M.D. Mary Slominis, M.D. John Wegner, P.A.-C. General Surgery Jeffrey Smith, M.D. Ernest Cudjoe, M.D. Internal Medicine Step One Get A Library Card 1. Bring a piece of ID with you that has your name and CURRENT LOCAL ADDRESS on it. Such as: - Driver’s License - Voter Registration Card - Mail Delivered through the Post Office - Lease or Rent Receipt - Passport - Utility Bill - Printed Checks - CMU Official Notice 2. Show your ID to the person at the Circulation desk. 3. Fill out a library card application. 4. Receive your card Step Two Check out all Kinds of Great Items including: Best sellers, DVDs, Music CDs and so much more. What else can you do with a CRDL library card? Connect at home to our website and gain remote access to our many subscription databases. You can also check your account and place holds. Bring this ad with you when you apply for you CRDL Library Card and receive a coupon for a free DVD rental! Veterans Memorial Library 301 South University Ave Mount Pleasant 989.773.3242 www.crdl.org Larry Bennett, M.D. Mohanad Fallouh, M.D. Madhura Mansabdar, M.D. Mickki Templeman, N.P. Medical Oncology/Hematology Diane MacDonald, M.D. Diane Willman, P.A.-C. Nephrology Jose Fuente, M.D. Neurology Pediatrics Francisco Lossio, M.D. Shiwaji Pawar, M.D. Shobana Sundaram, M.D. Pulmonology, Sleep Disorders Elie Obeid, M.D. Radiology Jon Buiteweg, M.D. Roger Hynes, M.D. David Petrella, M.D. Philip Trover, M.D. Services CT Echocardiogram EKG Mammography Nuclear Medicine Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Sleep Disorders Center Stress Testing Ultrasound X-ray Dialysis Zubair Shaikh, M.D. t(SFBU-BLFT3FOBM/FUXPSL 404 South Crapo Street Obstetrics/Gynecology Laboratory Leyla Moossavi, M.D. Diane Traenkle, D.O. Orthopaedics Brad Binsfeld, D.O. James Ware, D.O. Joseph Yacisen, D.O. t211 South Crapo Street, Suite N t411 West Broadway, Suite A t1621 East Broomfield, Suite C t1750 East Bellows For more information about services and physician specialties offered by Gratiot Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant, call MidMichigan Health Line toll free at (800) 999-3199. Studying abroad is an experience of a lifetime 17 • CMU Welcomes You Expanding world views Students describe studying abroad as a lifechanging experience. “Studying abroad was by far one of the best decisions that I have ever made,” said Jessica O’Higgins, a White Lake graduate student who studied abroad in Amman, Jordan. “It gave me the opportunity to expand my worldview, improve my career credentials, become more independent, and it, of course, allowed me to have a lot of fun.” Opportunities to study in other countries are growing and more students are participating, according to Dianne De Salvo, director of CMU’s study abroad program. “It is becoming more and more important to have a world view and the study abroad program plays a vital role in that,” De Salvo said. Students can choose from 100 study sites in more than 30 countries, many with courses taught in English. Last year, nearly 500 CMU students studied abroad. “I literally did not speak a single word of Arabic when I landed in Jordan,” O’Higgins said. “Fortunately, I worked with a great program that gave us a crash course in the language upon arrival that helped me develop my Arabic skills throughout the rest of the program." An affordable venture More than $100,000 is available in CMU study abroad scholarships, plus there are scholarships available outside CMU. Jessica O’Higgins, a White Lake graduate student, had the opportunity to study abroad in Amman, Jordan Most U.S. financial aid can be used to pay tuition and room and board at foreign schools. There are several tuition exchange programs available, allowing students to pay the same cost for tuition abroad as they pay at CMU. “I was very fortunate in financing my trip since I had the help of numerous scholarships and the help of financial aid,” O’Higgins said. “ Resources, events, advising The Office of International Education/Study Abroad offers many resources and advising sessions. During the semester, there is a study abroad fair, International Education Week, and an international expo. n International Education/Study Abroad • Bovee UC 106 • (989) 774-4308 • www.studyabroad.cmich.edu 18 • CMU Welcomes You Scholarships, financial aid make CMU affordable Centralis is top award Three years ago, Brad Sjoquist received a Centralis Scholarship, an award for high school students with outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements and a 3.5 or higher grade point average (GPA). Sjoquist said the scholarship gave him the opportunity to take Honors classes and work on volunteer projects as well as to use part of his scholarship to fund a summer study abroad experience. through the Admissions office at (888) 292-5366 (toll free). The following is a list of some of the other scholarships offered by CMU. Outstanding High School Student Scholarships. Michigan high school valedictorians and salutatorians receive scholarships of $4,000 per year for four years. “CMU has so much to offer and this scholarship program is just one of many great opportunities CMU has to offer students,” Sjoquist said. Board of Trustees Elite Honors Award. Michigan students who graduate from high school with either a cumulative GPA of 3.6 and an ACT composite score of at least 25 or a 3.75 GPA and a 20 ACT composite score will receive a scholarship of $3,000 per year for four years. The Centralis Scholar Award covers 36 credit hours of undergraduate tuition, room and board, and a book allowance each year for eight consecutive semesters. Twenty incoming freshmen are named Centralis Scholars each year. Board of Trustees Academic Honors Scholarships. Michigan students who graduate from high school with cumulative GPAs of 3.5 or higher and a 20 ACT composite receive scholarships of $2,500 per year for four years. The Centralis Gold Award covers 36 credit hours of undergraduate tuition per year for eight consecutive semesters. Twenty incoming freshmen receive the Centralis Gold Award each year. Leader Advancement Scholarships. Michigan students who have displayed leadership through high school involvement and have GPAs of at least 3.0 may be awarded one of up to 40 renewable scholarships of $2,000 per year for four years. Additional information about the Centralis program is available Lloyd M. Cofer Scholarships. Up to 10 renewable scholarships valued at $4,125 per academic year for four years are available to deserving undergraduate students who are graduates of a Detroit public high school and have an interest in advancing generally underrepresented groups in American society. Multicultural Advancement Awards of Distinction. Up to 10 renewable scholarships valued at $10,500 per academic year for four years are awarded annually to new freshmen who have distinguished themselves in advancing generally underrepresented groups in American society. Multicultural Advancement Recognition Scholarships. As many as 44 of these renewable scholarships that provide $4,125 per academic year for four years are awarded annually to students who, through past activities or educational aspirations, indicate interest in advancing generally underrepresented groups in American society. Lem Tucker Journalism Scholarship. This is a four-year scholarship awarded to an incoming CMU student who will pursue a degree in journalism, integrative public relations, or broadcast and cinematic arts. Scholarship recipients must maintain a culumative 2.75 GPA and participate in some form of campus media. Tucker was a 1960 CMU graduate, an Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist, and a pioneer in the field. Community College Honors Scholarships for Transfer Students. Students entering directly from a community college with an associate’s degree or 56 hours of credit and a 3.5 cumulative GPA are eligible for awards for two years valued at $2,500 per year. Transfer Recognition Awards. Students entering from a community college with a minimum of 30 hours of credit and a 3.3 cumulative GPA are eligible for a two-year award of $1,000 each year. Departmental Scholarships. Many departments award privately endowed or departmentally funded scholarships. Students should check with each department regarding application procedures. n Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid •(989) 774-3674 •(888) 392-0007 (toll free) •www.financialaid.cmich.edu 19 • CMU Welcomes You Diverse community Continued from page 16 Students meet with renowned poet Nikki Giovanni, who delivered the keynote address for CMU’s Black History Month in 2008. Gay and Lesbian Programs. This office coordinates programs to raise the awareness of gay and lesbian issues and concerns. The office also provides social and emotional support for students. Student Disability Services. This office serves students with physical and learning disabilities. It helps students achieve their academic goals through its services, which include on-campus transportation, textbook taping, and note takers. Office of International Education. This office serves CMU students interested in studying abroad, as well as international students studying at CMU. Women’s Studies Program. This office offers both a major and minor in women’s studies, as well as opportunities to participate in programs and presentations. Multicultural Education Center. This office works to increase the university community’s awareness of the richness and variety of cultures both within and outside the United States. The center also is responsible for coordinating diversity workshops on campus. n Institutional Diversity •(989) 774-3700 •www.diversity.cmich.edu Central Park Students walk through Central Park near the Charles V. Park Library on the way to their classes. 20 • CMU Welcomes You CMU proactive on safety Students get free rides across campus Yellow police car lights flash through the dark sky outside of Calkins Hall. Eaton Rapids junior Alyssa Anderson moves the switch in the police car’s console over to the right. The flickering rate increases. “Now the students see us. They should be out any minute.” Alyssa works for NightRides, which transports students safely across campus from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. daily at no cost to students. NightRides is one of several services offered to promote safety and security at Central Michigan University. As Alyssa waits in the Calkins Hall service drive for her next passenger, she talks about how busy the night gets after 9 p.m. “Last Sunday I gave 60 rides,” she says. “But it is fun because you get to talk to so many people, and I have regulars. It’s like I’m picking up friends.” Except she arrives in a CMU Police car. And her primary concern is to get students from one end of campus to the other safely. CMU Police Chief Stan Dinius said NightRides drivers are sophomore and upper-level students with excellent driving records. “These trained students are extra eyes and ears for the police department,” he said. “They report any suspicious-looking activity to us.” NightRides isn't the only service available to CMU students to assure their safety. Central Alert. If an emergency occurs that may delay operations or close the university, all students, faculty, and staff are notified via e-mail to their CMU e-mail address. In addition, CMU students can register for CMU Alert and receive timely university updates regarding emergency news, delays, and closings through your cell phone, home phone, and/or alternate e-mail address. To register, go to http://myaccount. cmich.edu and choose the tab on the left side titled “Central Alert.” CMU Police. The CMU Police Department polices the university 24-7. There are 21 officers, including a chief, captain, detective sergeant, and three sergeants. Additionally, there are dispatchers, a service officer, and a parking bureau. CMU Police present regular crime prevention programs to students and staff. Programs may focus on general crime prevention or special topics such as money handling and theft protection. Community Policing. CMU Police has established community policing offices in Carey Hall 111 and Saxe Hall 155B. Each office is staffed by a fulltime police officer, and office hours are flexible to meet student needs. The officers educate and promote awareness to students on campus, state, and federal laws and issues. Blue-light phones. Located throughout campus and marked with a blue light, the blue-light phones allow for reporting an emergency. When students use these phones, they are put into direct contact with the CMU Police Department. Alyssa Anderson, Eaton Rapids junior, works for the CMU NightRides program, which provides students safe transportation across campus. CMU Police • (989) 774-3081 • www.police.cmich.edu CMU Alert •http://myaccount.cmich.edu Preparing for transfer A smooth transition Suzie Maier, a CMU graduate from Sandusky, was impressed by how smoothly CMU made her transition from a community college. “When I came to CMU, I felt very prepared through the assistance that was provided to me before I even set foot on campus,” she said. “I had all of my questions answered, and if a staff member didn’t have an answer for me, he or she directed me to someone who did.” 21 • CMU Welcomes You More than a place to live... Tips for transferring If transferring from a Michigan community college, students are encouraged to complete the MACRAO Transfer Agreement. This 30-credithour distribution of general education course work fulfills the university program requirements, which are needed to graduate from CMU. Course equivalencies and community college articulation guides can be found on the Admissions Web site. Some transfer students are eligible to receive the Community College Transfer Recognition Award valued at approximately $1,000 for one year or the Academic Honors Scholarship valued at approximately $2,500 per Academic advisors help transfer students make the transition to CMU. year. Transfer students with 3.0 or higher cumulative GPAs and 30 or more semester hours also can apply for the Residence Life Scholarship for Transfder Students that covers the cost of a standard residence hall room, a value of more than $3,600 annually. n Admissions • (888) 292-5366 •www.cmich.edu/admissions/ transfer Central Michigan University UNIVERSITYRECREATION Your place for fitness and recreation Looking for something something to to do? do? Stay involved in campus life and build lasting memories of your It’s an experience college years! of a lifetime! Recreational activities and fitness for everyone: Facilities: fitness center, bowling center, track, swimming pool, basketball, racquetball courts, and disc golf. Programs: group fitness classes, kids camp, intramurals, club sports, and special events. Central Michigan University UNIVERSITY RECREATION (989) 774-3686 www.urec.cmich.edu Fall 2008 22 RESIDENCE HALLS 3 APARTMENT COMPLEXES Check out all that Residence Life has to offer! www.reslife.cmich.edu CMU, an AA/EO Institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community. CMU provides individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in university activities, programs, and services. Individuals with disabilities requiring an accommodation should call (989) 774-3686. FOR AN APPLICATION, VISIT THE OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE BOVEE UNIVERSITY CENTER 201 22 • CMU Welcomes You CMU offers concerts, comedy, and more women’s basketball, and men’s and women’s cross country, and indoor and outdoor track. Entertainment for students Concerts, plays, comedians, exhibits, lectures, and recreation are just some of the forms of arts and entertainment available to CMU students. University Events. University Events presents approximately a dozen high quality programs each year, including performances, concerts, and lectures. Campus event information can be found in campus media, on the CMU information channel on cable television and via CMU’s Web site at www.events.cmich.edu. University Theatre. University Theatre offers eight productions each year, including six studentacted plays ranging from comedies to dramas and musicals and two dance concerts featuring facultyand student-choreographed works. Here are some of the on-campus arts, entertainment, and recreational opportunities: Program Board. Program Board is a student committee responsible for scheduling campus entertainment, including concerts, comedians, lectures, and films. Recent programs have included speakers MLB Pitcher Jim Abbott, Kari and Grant of “Mythbusters,” and Director Michael Moore; concerts from Story of the Year, Dierks Bentley, and Ludacris; and comedy by Jim Breuer, Chelsea Handler, Dane Cook, Lewis Black, and Alonzo Boden. On the Fly Productions. OTF, a Residence Life-sponsored student organization, plans on-campus programming. Students, faculty, staff, and community members Many students attend CMU home football games to cheer on their Chippewas. are welcome to attend. Recent programs include concerts from T-Pain and Sister Hazel; comedy by Jimmy Norton and Dave Chappelle; speakers such as Judge Joe Brown; and hypnotist and campus favorite Tom DeLuca. CMU Athletics. The Athletics Department offers students free general admission to all regular- season, non-tournament athletic events. Seating is based on seat availability, and students must present their current CMU identification cards. Intercollegiate Division IA sports at CMU in the Mid-American Conference include football, field hockey, volleyball, baseball, softball, wrestling, gymnastics, soccer, men’s and CMU School of Music. The School of Music presents more than 200 concerts, ranging from soloists and ensembles to faculty and international guest artists, all of which are open to students and the general public. Multicultural Education Center. The Multicultural Education Center provides opportunities for increasing the understanding and respect for other cultures. It offers exhibits featuring a variety of artists, lectures, cultures, and media. University Art Gallery. The University Art Gallery provides exhibitions of student, local, 23 • CMU Welcomes You national and international artists in addition to promoting the discussion of contemporary art through artist lectures, residencies, and workshops. University Recreation. University Recreation offers recreational activities to students. A bowling alley, disc golf course, billiards tables, swimming pools, and a sauna are all available to students. Courts to play basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton, and wallyball also are available. n University Events sponsors traveling theater productions such as Sleeping Beauty. Find Upcoming Events • www.events.cmich.edu CMU Program Board and On the Fly Productions bring music groups such as Sister Hazel to perform on campus. 24 • CMU Welcomes You Career Services offered to students, alumni Helping students a priority CMU Career Services has two priorities: career development and helping students develop job search strategies. “Our goal is to assist students and alumni in making informed decisions regarding short- and long-range career goals,” said Julia Sherlock, Career Services director. “Career advisors may help students select a major area of study, learn about job opportunities in their field, locate an internship, establish a time frame for their job search, and prepare for their first job interview.” The center offers many resources including: Career assessments Career Services offers three different assessments – FOCUS, Myers-Brigg Type Indicator, and Strong Interest Inventory – to help identify your interests, abilities, and personal characteristics and connect them with a major or career. ‘Our goal is to assist students and alumni in making informed decisions regarding shortand long-range career goals.’ Juila Sherlock Director, Career Services Career fairs Career Services hosts career fairs, including virtual career events, several times each year to offer students opportunities to learn more about specific industries and meet with potential employers. Internship center Career Services helps you research and locate professional internships, a valuable way to apply classroom knowledge in a work environment, gain valuable professional experience, and determine if you are truly interested in pursuing a career in a particular field. Online resources The Career Services Web site has information on exploring career interests, choosing a major, going to graduate school, and finding internships and career opportunities. Career Services regularly hosts career fairs to connect students with recruiters. There are online recruiting and employment resources for CMU alumni. Career Services Other services and events Students can take advantage of various other services and events offered by Career Services. Students can schedule a mock interview and have their résumé critiqued by the staff. There also are events such as the Etiquette Dinner and various workshops. n • Bovee UC 215 • (989) 774-3068 • www.careers.cmich.edu • [email protected] 25 • CMU Welcomes You 26 • CMU Welcomes You Life-changing alternatives CMU offers the most comprehensive Alternative Break programs in the nation with spring, winter, summer, and weekend break activities. Here’s a story – from actual journal entries – about one recent Alternative Spring Break opportunity and the lasting effect it had on the lives of a dozen CMU students and the countless children and adults they touched in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Kori Molter reflected on her experience where she and her group spent much of their time in preschools and after-school programs working with children who had autism, ADHD, or fetal alcohol syndrome: “I embarked on this trip expecting to work with children and to go to a new place. What I didn’t expect was for my life to change in one short week. ... This was not just a trip. This week changed my outlook on life, and I know that I grew into a better person because of it.” Journal entries from other students highlight the break’s daily activities: Sunday, March 2 “We made it to Albuquerque! We are staying at the Albuquerque Job Corps Center. Each room has two bunk beds, and there are community bathrooms. The center is really nice. I am very excited to start volunteering tomorrow.” – Ryan Buck Monday, March 3 “Today was the first day of volunteering, and it was amazing. I was able to meet and interact with so many different kids, including a young girl who is believed to have fetal alcohol syndrome and is autistic. She was such a cutie! I learned a lot and look forward to taking what I learned today and using it throughout my life.” – Nicki Amore Tuesday, March 4 “At one of the schools, there was a girl named Gia who had autism. When the kids got dismissed to get a snack and go outside, she came up to me and said she wanted to play with me today. She was definitely a challenge, but it was so fun and interesting to see her want to hang out with me and just be herself.” – Kristin Solce Wednesday, March 5 In between volunteering, the students in an Alternative Spring Break group goes sight-seeing in Old Town Albuquerque in New Mexico. “Today was a day that had been originally planned out, but, like all life experiences, we caught a curve ball. Instead of doing an antigraffiti project, we went to two more community centers. At the one center, there were two parent volunteers. The program previously had been done away with because of budget cuts, but these two parents wanted to keep the program going. … They had preschoolers counting to 20, adding math problems, and raising their hands without talking. All in all, today’s spontaneous events were a breath of fresh air in terms of being inspired to teach!” – Sarah Pelto Thursday, March 6 “Today, I read some preschoolers a story called Mrs. Wow Never Wanted a Cow. When we entered the room, the children gave us a large look of suspicion. I will never forget how quickly that look of suspicion turned to a look of happiness as the children realized that we were new friends.” – Jenny Jordan Friday, March 7 “Today we volunteered at the Hubble House. The task was to spread piles of mulch along a path surrounding part of the property. When I first saw all the piles, I thought it would take a while, but once we got working it went by pretty quick. 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