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1st

in the nation for participation in Alternative Breaks

1

of two Adobe Creative Campuses in Michigan

1 of 4

Celonis Academic Centers of Excellence in the nation

1st

in Michigan and 6th in the Midwest for highest earning females under 40 by Steppingblocks.

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Faces of Humanity Artist's Reception

Black and white image with collage of portrait art and text that reads "Faces of Humanity"

Details:	Stop into the Baber Room Gallery inside Park Library on February 19, 5-7 p.m., for an Artist's Reception and witness the beauty of humanity through the lens of the Central Michigan University art collection. Faces of Humanity presents a vivid selection of portraits that reveal the individual faces, stories, personalities, and artistic voices within the CMU permanent art collection. Exhibition is free and open to the public, January 19- February 27^th, 2026
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Location:	Baber Room Gallery, Park Library 250 E. Preston St. ,
Admission:	Free
Sponsor:	University Libraries
Contact:	Denise Fanning fanni1dw@cmich.edu 989-774-2165