All Things PDP
Embracing Intellectual Growth: The Academic and Creative Life of the University
Get involved in the intellectual and creative life of the University.
You are not limited to these activities. You are also encouraged to find activities of your own to make it personal.
Keep in mind, activities are not limited to certain categories, it all depends on the category rationale you provide to your TA.
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Some activities can be done at any time of the year and do not have a specific date or time associated with them, these activities can be found at the bottom of the page.
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DO NOT sign up for any activity without prior approval of the activity and category from your TA.
The King Must Die Novel Discussion
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Join Dr. James P. Hill to discuss his new novel, The King Must Die. In this novel, a future CMU professor explores the unresolved issues behind the conspiracy to assassinate King James Jesse Strang of Beaver Island in 1856. In his research journey, the professor faces political threats from those who do not want this issue resurrected and evidentiary hurdles to re-examine an old issue most historians considered settled. This event is on Tuesday, September 2nd at 7:00 PM in the Opperman Auditorium in the Park Library. No sign up is necessary, but be sure to get it approved by your TA.
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Honors Convocation
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Join us for a concert performed by CMU music students who both excel musically and academically. This 60-75 minute event is free and open to the public. Guests are welcome to enjoy the concert in person at Staples Family Concert Hall. This event takes place Sept. 4th from 7:30 - 9:00 PM.
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Beta Alpha Psi Information Night
Thursday, September 4th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm in Grawn Hall 166
Join Beta Alpha Psi, the honor society for accounting and information disciples, will host its information meeting on Thursday, September 4th, from 7:00 - 8:00 PM in Grawn 206. All interested students are invited to attend. Food will be served afterward. Come meet their helpful and friendly officers and board members and start your journey from student to professional. We will discuss membership requirements, meeting schedules, tutoring, and other opportunities in BAP.
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Theatre: You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Thursday, September 4th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm in Grawn Hall 166
​By Clark Gesner, based on the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz, Additional dialogue by Michael Mayer, Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Directed and Choreographed by Anne McAlexander | Music Directed by Mina Son
September 5 at 7:30 pm | Bush Theatre
September 7 at 2:00 pm | Bush Theatre
Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang explore life’s great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes and celebrate the joy of friendship.
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White Pines Harmoniemusik
Tuesday, September 9th, 7:30 pm in Staples Family Concert Hall
Music performance by the school of music. See the program HERE
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Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Meet and Greet Event
September 15th, 5:30 - 6:30 pm in Wightman Hall 110
Join us for a great opportunity to connect with your fellow nutrition and dietetic students and faculty and learn more about the Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (SAND). You'll also have the chance to meet without nutrition and dietetics faculty members, ask questions about the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) courses, and ask advising questions. This event is free of charge and available to anyone interested in attending.
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5th Annual General and Flag Officer Leadership Panel
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Join students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members for the 5th Annual General Officer & Flag Officer leadership panel in French Auditorium in CEHS on Friday, Sept. 19, from 2-3 p.m., with breakout sessions to follow. The theme of this year’s panel is “Knowledge, Virtue, and Friendship: How the CMU Motto has Impacted Me Throughout My Career.” Through a moderated discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from CMU alumni about how their CMU experiences helped prepare them for distinguished military careers. No sign up is necessary but be sure to get it approved by your TA.
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ICPSR Workshop:
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Learn about the largest archive of social science data. The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research is an international consortium and the world's largest archive of digital social science data. Two experts will visit CMU on Sept. 26 from ICPSR headquarters in Ann Arbor. Collaborating with the CMU Library, we will offer a two-hour workshop to faculty and students across all disciplines and programs. Click this link to learn more about the speakers. This event will take place in the Park Library Room 207 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM.
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2025 Department of Art and Design Faculty Exhibition
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Members of the Department of Art and Design faculty and staff exhibit their current work. The exhibition features art by Jeremy Davis, Hannah Duggan, Anne Gochenour, Steve Leeper, Johanna Paas, Annie Peters, and Lavana Shurtliff in painting, print making, graphic design, animation, fibers, sculpture and Ceramics. The exhibition runs until September 27th. University Art Gallery hours are Tuesday - Friday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm; Saturday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Psychology Advising Night:
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Learn more about the general PSY major, the Business Concentration+major, the Mental Health Concentration+major and how to combine with a Social Work major or minor. Sign a major or minor. Discuss course options. Connect with PSY faculty and student groups. Ask about grad school requirements. Join us any time during the event. This event takes place September 30th from 5:00 - 6:30 PM in the Bovee UC - Terrace Rooms.
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Major/Minor Night
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This university wide event gives students who are exploring majors an opportunity for faculty advising. Students will have an opportunity to explore multiple departments in this supportive environment and learn about majors, minors, certificates, career paths, and related involvement opportunities. This event will take place on Tuesday, October 14th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM in the Kulhavi Classrooms in the Towers residential complex.
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Fall Theatre 2025: All My Sons ​
By Arthur Miller | Directed by Carson Cerney
Amidst the tragedies of WWII, a faulty machine shop leads to the downfall of one owner, but the fortune of another. All My Sons shares stories of justice, power, and family dysfunction in this period drama.
October 2-4 & 9-11 @ 7:30 p.m. | Theatre on the Side
October 5 & 12 @ 2:00 p.m. | Theatre on the Side
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School of Music Performances
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Attend one of the many performances put on by Central Michigan University's School of music! There are events almost every Thursday along with other events sprinkled throughout the weeks. Check out their 2024-2025 Performance Calendar for more information!
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Central Michigan Athletics
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Attend one of the many athletics events hosted here at CMU (excluding football games). CMU athletics is a huge part of CMU's campus life so stop by an athletic event coming up soon!
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