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.
Fall Theatre 2025: The Drowsy Chaperone​
When a die hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in his apartment in this hilarious Tony Award-winning musical farce.
November 12-15 @ 7:30 p.m. | Bush Theatre
November 16 @ 2:00 p.m. | Bush Theatre
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A Reading by Jeff Kass​
JEFF KASS teaches Tenth Grade English and Creative Writing at Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor MI. He’s the award-winning author of Knuckleheads, Independent Publishers Best Short Fiction Collection of 2011, as well as two previous full-length poetry collections, My Beautiful
Hook-nosed Beauty Queen Strut Wave and Teacher/Pizza Guy, a 2020 Michigan Notable Book and runner-up for Midwest Book Award. He is the winner of the 2024 Toledo Museum of Art Ekphrastic Poetry Contest and a featured poetry instructor with the Michigan Learning Channel. He’s taught poetry classes and workshops to thousands of students, and is a recipient of a prestigious 2023 Jack Hazard Fellowship for writers who teach in public schools. His newest poetry collection, True Believer, from Dzanc Books, consists of poems that spin around and through Marvel Comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This reading will take place November 13th at 7 PM in Anspach 161.
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Live From Staples! Symphonic Wind Ensemble​
Join us for a concert performed by the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Christopher Chapman. The concert is November 13th at 7:30 PM in Staples Family Concert Hall.
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Game Design in the World of Academia with TA Amy
November 14th from 1:00 - 2:00 PM in Powers 134​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Did you know Central Michigan is the only academic press that publishes games? We’re a one-of-a-kind mix of scholarship and play, making waves in both the academic world and the tabletop scene. Come meet Dr. Truitt, hear how we got here, and jump in to playtest one of our brand new games!
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Break our Games​
We need YOUR help to Break Our Games! Join the Center for Learning through Games and Simulations (CLGS) to playtest games in development! Experienced and first-time gamers welcome. This event will be held from 3-5 p.m. in Room 211 at the Park Library on November 14th.
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Discovering Cru at CMU with TA Haylee
November 18th from 7:00 - 8:00 PM in Anspach 151​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
This event invites students to learn more about CRU, a Christian student organization on campus. Through conversation and reflection with TA Haylee and Cru leadership, we will explore the RSOs purpose at CMU and offer an overview of Cru's mission and activities.
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Exploring Behavior Analysis: From Research to Real-World Application with TA Jay
November 20th from 9:00 - 11:00 AM in Rowe Hall 228​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​Join us for an interactive exploration of behavior analysis! This session will begin with a discussion of behavior analysis and the differences between applied and basic research in this field. A graduate student will share insight into their dissertation experience, followed by a short lab tour. Participants will then observe students working directly with rats in the behavior analysis lab to see real-world applications of learning principles in action. A short reading may be provided beforehand to enhance understanding.
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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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