Under Discussion: Spring 2008 Newsletter

State's top legislators visit CMU

Michigan's top legislators discussed issues affecting the state's future during the Griffin Policy Forum at CMU in November. <Full story>

 

 

 

 

Awe & Wonder concertReligion program hosts sacred music concert

The religion program treated students and faculty to an evening of culture, music and spiritual artistry during an event billed "Awe and Wonder: Sacred Music from Two Worlds." <Full story>

 

 

Museum exhibit at Ganiard Elementary School in Mt. Pleasant.Museum brings nature exhibits to local elementary school

The Museum of Cultural and Natural History has expanded its outreach to local students by placing four educational displays in Ganiard Elementary School in Mount Pleasant. <Full story>

 

CMU alumna Deborah Shear conducts research with psychology professor Gary Dunbar.Iraq war intensifies CMU alumna's research on traumatic brain injury

Alumna Deborah Shear is researching ways to improve the quality of life for troops injured in the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. <Full story>

 

 

CMU alumnus Andrew Arena (center) laughs with Dr. Delbert Ringquist and Dr. Bill Bulger.CMU grad is top agent at FBI's Detroit division

Alumnus Andrew Arena is the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Detroit Field Office. <Full story>

 

 

Lindsay Blackmore visits Paris.Snapshots from Abroad

Foreign language students share their experiences of studying abroad in Germany, France and Argentina. <Full story>

 

 

 

 

Clarence KettererROTC cadet featured as war hero

Army Cadet Clarence Ketterer was selected by the U.S. Department of Defense to be featured on "Heroes in the War on Terror," a program that highlights military men and women who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in the global war on terror. <Full story>

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Bernie MeltzerBernie Meltzer remembered

Longtime sociology professor Bernie Meltzer passed away in January at age 91.

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Dr. Gisela MoffitGisela Moffit receives national teaching award

Retired foreign language professor Gisela Moffit has received national recognition for her efforts in teaching German. <Full story>

 

 

 

 

Dr. Bill BrowneNew endowment assists future political leaders

The William S. Ballenger III and Dr. William P. Browne Capitol Internship Program Endowment will benefit students seeking internships with state and federal government offices. <Full story>

 

 

 

 

 

Rollie and Olga DenisonDenison endowment creates professorship in Native American studies

A $500,000 endowment in honor of late CMU alumni Rollie and Olga Denison will help to enhance the university's Native American studies program. <Full story>

 

 

 

 

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