RECRUITING IS UP TO EVERYONE You can help grow our network of Chippewas
I’d like you to meet my friends Henry (left) and Leo, CMU class of 2036. They’re best buds and the sons of four CMU alumni. Their moms met here at Central, joined Alpha Chi Omega together, lived together and were in each other’s weddings. They’re raising Henry and Leo to be Chippewas. I often meet families with similar stories: Their children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins plan to attend CMU or were recruited by family or friends to consider Central.
Marcie Otteman, ’87, Executive Director of Alumni Relations
Knowing this happens with regularity, Centralight’s editorial team wondered, “What does that say about our alumni and the work they do as ambassadors for CMU?” We decided to answer that question in this issue of Centralight.
I sat down with President Robert O. Davies and Lee Furbeck, executive director of admissions, to ask on your behalf, “What do you want our alumni to know about enrollment, and what message do you want them to share?” You’ll see their answers on Pages 8-11, where you’ll learn why recruitment is a challenge, and why we need your help. You’ll also read about some alumni with impressive and successful performing arts jobs in places such as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Interlochen Arts Academy, and even on Broadway.
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CMU Alumni and Friends Miami Tailgate, Miami Gardens, Florida
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Homecoming festivities and 50-year reunion: Class of 1969, Mount Pleasant campus
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CMU alumni weekend, Mackinac Island
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CM Life centennial celebration, Mount Pleasant campus
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CMU at Ford Field for the Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys, Detroit
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And we’re excited to share an inspiring story about a member of the Marching Chips who is thriving at CMU because her high school band director – a proud Chippewa – knew how to include someone with muscular dystrophy in the school’s marching line up.
Fired Up Forever,
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And then there’s homecoming. We’ll introduce you to two outstanding women who will serve as our grand marshals, along with CMU’s new head football coach.
It’s fall. The students and faculty are here again; the air is crisp; and we’re headed into another year of learning, friendship, community and celebration. Come back for a visit and fall in love with your campus all over again.
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CMU at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, Detroit
DECEMBER DO YOU HAVE A STORY? We are seeking information regarding personal experiences from the CMU Lab School (1960-72) or College Elementary School (1933-1959) or Normal Training School (1903-1933) which served the CMU campus and Mount Pleasant area. If you attended the school as a student, student teacher, faculty or staff member, please contact us at alumni.cmich.edu
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Fourth annual CMU alumni at Great Wolf Lodge, Traverse City This is a small sampling of the many alumni events. Please visit alumni.cmich.edu for a comprehensive list. Centralight Fall ’19
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