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Central Michigan University is an integral part of the local, state and national communities that we serve. Our faculty, staff and students pride themselves on their commitment to civic engagement and outreach, following the university’s rich heritage of commitment to service learning.
- 3,998 students are registered in CMU’s Volunteer Central, a database of students connecting with volunteer opportunities
in the mid-Michigan area.
- CMU’s Alternative Spring Break program sends more than 300 student volunteers each year to help people around the
nation and the world.
- For 32 years, CMU has had a partnership with Special Olympics Michigan
and has hosted the Summer Special Olympics games.
- CMU teacher education students currently tutor over 150 school children as part of the
America Reads
program.
- The Michigan Story Festival, a partnership between CMU, the Saginaw Chippewa tribe and the
Michigan Humanities Council, was recently recognized as one of the 30 Outstanding Michigan Humanities Council
projects during their 30-year history.
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Among our many community partnerships are the following key
organizations:
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The Mount Pleasant Community
Central Michigan University’s main campus is located in
Mount Pleasant, a progressive city of about 26,000 permanent residents
in Michigan's scenic Lower Peninsula. To the north and west
are the lakes, streams, ski resorts, beaches and magnificent
wilderness areas for which Michigan is famous. To the south
and east lie rich farmland and larger metropolitan areas
with numerous museums, theaters, art fairs, and shopping
opportunities.
The city's quaint downtown district features specialty
stores and boutiques of all types. These shops are within
walking distance of campus. While this community is fond if
its classic appeal, it also is proud of its many modern
facilities. New governmental buildings, numerous churches, a
modern hospital, a large community library, developed parks
and convenient shopping plazas blend comfortably with Mount
Pleasant's heritage.
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