| Details: | The Refugee Outreach Collective (ROC) is proud to host its first ROC Annual Conference (ROCAC 2026) to explore research and advocacy on forced displacement and refugee issues. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the ROC chapter at CMU, this inaugural statewide conference brings together scholars, students, practitioners, artists, humanitarian actors, and individuals with lived experience to explore critical issues in forced and voluntary migration. Under the theme “Connecting Research and Action Across Michigan: Exploring Migration & Policy,” ROCAC 2026 creates a collaborative platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and applied research. The conference highlights empirically driven scholarship while recognizing the essential role of advocacy, storytelling, and community engagement in shaping migration policy and practice. We welcome paper, poster, and panel proposals addressing topics including (but not limited to):
To submit a proposal, please follow the instructions on ROC's website. Conference Features:
This one-day event (8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) aims to foster cross-campus collaboration among ROC chapters and allied institutions, generate actionable dialogue connecting research to practice, and position CMU as a leader in interdisciplinary, community-engaged scholarship. |
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| Admission: | Tickets required |
| Sponsor: | School of Politics, Society, Justice, and Public Service College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences |
| Contact: | Prakash Adhikari adhik1p@cmich.edu 989-774-1926 |
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Faculty Reading Series
Join us for readings by CMU English department faculty members each semester.
Meijer Visiting Writers Series
Founded through a gift from the Meijer Foundation, the Meijer Visiting Writers Series hosts readings each semester. You can view videos of past readings on our Creative Writing Facebook page.
Annual Leaves of Grass marathon reading
Each fall, we invite the community to join us from sunrise through the afternoon in the Fabiano Botanical Garden next to Park Library for our annual marathon reading of Walt Whitman's classic Leaves of Grass. All are welcome to take turns reading or just listen and enjoy hearing others read.
Wellspring Literary Series
Founded and facilitated by Robert Fanning, CMU Professor of Creative Writing; since 2009 the Wellspring Literary Series has provided a forum for the Mt. Pleasant and Central Michigan University community to hear the work of established and emerging regional writers. The Wellspring Literary Series has become a destination venue for Michigan writers and poets from around the state to share their work here in Mount Pleasant with a large, receptive audience. In addition to providing a space to hear some of Michigan's best writers, the series also provides opportunities for CMU writing students to read their works-in-progress in public alongside these prominent authors. The Wellspring Literary Series also features music performed by students and faculty members from the CMU School of Music, as well as local Musicians. All readings are free and open to the public and take place at the Art Reach of Mid Michigan, located at 111 E. Broadway in downtown Mt. Pleasant. Readings are generally held on the first or second Monday of every month, except in the case of holidays or scheduling conflicts. Refreshments are served, courtesy of Max and Emily's Eatery. For the latest updates, further details, or inquiries, email Robert Fanning or visit the Wellspring Literary Series website.
