Though COVID-19 has made fundraising efforts difficult and delayed progress on the new 3-2-1- Blast Off! exhibit at the Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum, the museum is now ramping up its efforts to get the project back on the launch pad!
The CMU Board of Trustees recently approved a $4.9 million transformation of Troutman residence hall, turning the four-person suites into two-person suites, and also outfitted with full-size beds. Work is expected to begin in Summer 2021 and to be completed in 2022.
The Heart of Michigan Gift Box program from the Rotary Club of Mt. Pleasant is underway, supporting local businesses while raising funds to support the Rotary Club as well. Last year’s fundraiser sold more than 700 gift boxes of Michigan-made products, not only raising money for the Rotary Club but also generating over $11,000 for locally-owned small businesses.
Central Michigan University is being recognized by the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers for its efforts in simplifying the transfer process for students who already possess an associate degree in arts or science, and for launching multi-semester registration.
After needing to cancel the annual Paint the Pavement event, Art Reach of Mid Michigan pivoted and the result is a new public art installation downtown. The work of local artist and Central Michigan University faculty member Sylvia Methner Coon of Shy Moon Studio, three murals have been installed on Mosher Street facing north toward the Isabella County Courthouse.
Whether someone is looking for the chance to bolster their skills to make a move in the workforce or to simply learn a new talent for the sake of their own mental well-being, announcements from Mid Michigan College cover both the former and the latter.
The parks departments of the City of Mt. Pleasant and Union Township have partnered on a playground equipment project to bring new playground structures to Sunnyside Park and Jamison Park.
Deadwood Grove invites guests to traverse the trails on Mid’s Harrison Campus, navigating scares and frights throughout. Money raised through ticket sales helps raise funds for PTK service projects.
Organizers of Christmas Outreach are currently in need of donations for the event, which will look different than it has in previous years and is holding an earlier registration process.
The CMU Board of Trustees has approved revisions to the Center for Applied Research and Technology (CART) covenants, allowing for the construction of a SmartZone development. Now, CMURC moves on to the next step in developing the SmartZone District: Finding a developer interested in making the conceptual design plan a reality.
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