College of the Arts and Media Student Organizations

Photography Club is a community of photographers of all skill levels. Our main goal is to inspire photography and knowledge through fun photo activities and opportunities.

Ceramics Society is an organization of artists interested and involved in the ceramic arts. Our main goal is to enhance awareness, knowledge and appreciation of ceramic arts.

Printmaking Club is an organization that focuses on the techniques and opportunities of printmaking. Open to all skill levels and non-art majors.

Design Hub is a team that meets weekly to advance our design abilities by creating an environment where students can learn from each other and form a friendly and professional community.

National Art Education Association provides access to a community of diverse but like-minded individuals to maintain perspective and provide students with the best possible visual arts education.

The Central Michigan International Film Festival (CMIFF) is an annual showcase for a diverse slate of films from around the world. This five-day event takes place over multiple venues both on and off campus every year. Organized and staffed by students, CMIFF shines a spotlight on independent, international, and Michigan-made films, including films produced by our students.

The CMU Film Society offers students interested in film an organization where they can watch, appreciate and create film.

The DebateTeam has been active and successful for more than 40 years. Students have won numerous awards at the National Forensics Association's National Tournament and the Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament.

Grand Central Magazine offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in multimedia storytelling and digital media production. Grand Central Magazine chronicles the experiences of the community through writing, photography, video and audio storytelling.

Moore Hall Television (MHTV) students produce episodic television shows or short films. Whether live or prerecorded content, students learn all aspects of video production through various production and executive positions.

MHTV Live offers students the opportunity to produce live programming. At 5 PM on weekdays, students can work in front of or behind the camera to bring audiences News Central, Sports Central, or Central View Live. Students can also pitch other live show ideas.

Moore Media Records students find local musicians and release their music in sampler projects. Students record, mix, and master all MMR recordings, and produce the artwork and videos for music promotion. We also have a promotion team that organizes events and strategies to attract listeners to our music.

PRSSAand PR Central students participate in national conferences, fundraising activities, agency tours, and network with professionals.

WMHW-FM operates two stations, Mountain 91.5 and 101.1 The Beat, to Mount Pleasant and beyond. Get on the air and develop radio and podcast programming behind the scenes. WMHW Sports staff broadcasts all CMU Women’s Basketball, CMU Baseball, and CMU Softball games and produces a weekly sports talk program. WMHW News staff broadcasts daily newscasts and weekly public affairs programming.

Advertising Club students learn about what makes a good advertisements, helps create different ads for campaigns, and collaborates with clubs to create fun and engaging content. We network with ad industry professionals and tour advertising agencies.

Central Press Photographers Association helps individuals develop their skills in the craft of photojournalism, connects with peers, and networks within their community and the world at large.

Communication Association is involved in community service, guest speakers, professional tours, and social events.

Lambda Pi Eta is the official undergraduate National Communication Honor Society of the National Communication Association.

Society of Professional Journalists at CMU is a professional development organization for future media professionals.

American Choral Directors Association is a nonprofit music-education organization whose expressed purposes outline the association's dedication to the advancement of choral music.

American String Teachers Association promotes excellence in string and orchestra in contemporary America because playing and teaching string and orchestra music adds to your quality of life uniquely.

National Association for Music Education helps to train, educate and support music educators so that they can obtain the highest level of professionalism possible within their vocation.

Music Teachers National Association is committed to furthering the art of music through programs that encourage and support teaching, performance, composition and scholarly research.

Delta Omicron serves the School of Music and the community by promoting musical events, raising money for scholarships, and coordinating programs for young music students.

Kappa Kappa Psi is dedicated to the existence and welfare of each of the bands here at CMU.

Phi Mu Alpha is a social, music-based fraternity organization founded to promote brotherhood among musicians and revolutionize the field of music.

Sigma Alpha Iota promotes the role of music and the role of women in music worldwide.

Alpha Psi Omega is a nationally recognized co-ed fraternity that strives to provide opportunities for students to get involved not only with CMU University Theatre but also with the university and Mount Pleasant area communities.