$194,743
Amount Raised
1,018
Gifts Received
Projects
Student Emergency Fund
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Help CMU students get a boost, and allow them to stay in school through difficult circumstances.
Help CMU students get a boost, and allow them to stay in school through difficult circumstances. Life is full of twists and turns, events that can threaten a student's college education. Sometimes our students are faced with unexpected family emergencies that put them up against both emotional and financial obstacles.
At CMU, our Student Emergency Fund is there when our CMU students need a boost, often allowing them to stay in school through difficult circumstances.
94%
Funded
125
Donors
99
days
left
CMU Student Food Pantry
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Help ensure that hunger is not a barrier to academic success or well-being for any CMU student.
Help ensure that hunger is not a barrier to academic success or well-being for any CMU student. <p>Help end the food insecurity that many CMU students encounter during their academic career.</p><p><br></p> <strong></strong>
The Student Food Pantry aims to ensure that hunger is not a barrier to academic success or well-being for any student at Central Michigan University. It helps students stay focused and well-fed with distributions of free food. Learn more about the availability and reasons for the food pantry below.
The Student Food Pantry is open to any currently enrolled CMU student in need of supplemental food assistance. The first food distribution occurred from 6-8 p.m. on November 27, 2018.
The Food Pantry is now open weekly and year-round:<ul><li>Monday: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.</li><li>Tuesday: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. </li><li>Wednesday: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.</li><li>Thursday: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.</li><li>Friday: 12 - 3:00 p.m. </li></ul>
The Food Pantry is located near the old North Campus Testing Center under the Robinson Residential Restaurant.
Along with the Food Pantry, in 2020, the Care Pantry was started with supplemental hygiene, cleaning, cooking, and school supplies. This pantry has been growing to help fit students’ needs with products other than food. The distributions follow the same format as the Food Pantry so students can pick up any food and non-food items they are in need of. It is also located near the old North Campus Testing Center under the Robinson Residential Restaurant.
Purchasing food for the pantry costs about 30 cents a pound and includes meat, produce, bread, and dairy products; therefore, every dollar donated makes a significant impact. Thank you!
88%
Funded
413
Donors
102
days
left
DHA Director’s Fund
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Strengthen our ability to enhance student experiences, support faculty innovation, and ensure the program’s continued growth.
Strengthen our ability to enhance student experiences, support faculty innovation, and ensure the program’s continued growth. CMU’s Doctor of Health Administration Program is building the future by educating the next generation of health care leaders. Your support strengthens our ability to enhance student experiences, support faculty innovation, and ensure the program’s continued growth and excellence. <strong>Two of our distinguished alumni, Dr. Mark Taylor and Dr. Beth Taylor, are deeply passionate about the continued excellence of our program. In an inspiring show of commitment, they have generously pledged to match every dollar donated to the DHA Director’s Fund—up to $10,000.</strong> This account provides funding for leadership within the program to support students and faculty.
Beyond financial support, we are launching a “friend-raising” campaign to expand and energize our alumni network. We hope to see 100 alumni and friends participating in this campaign! Help us ensure the DHA Program’s continued growth and excellence.
36%
Participation
36
Donors
101
days
left
Parr Internship Fund
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Support students in the Exercise and Health Sciences majors. Allow them to participate in the best possible internship experience for their professional goals.
Support students in the Exercise and Health Sciences majors. Allow them to participate in the best possible internship experience for their professional goals. Established in 2021 by the late Donna Parr ‘91 to carry out the legacy of her late husband, Dr. Richard Parr ‘67, emeritus faculty in the School of Health Sciences in The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions.
The Parr Internship Fund is intended to provide support for motivated, hard-working students in the Exercise and Health Sciences Majors to participate in the best possible internship experience for their professional goals. These internships are typically unpaid and generally full-time experiences. Students also have to pay for their internship credit hours while participating. The Parr Internship Fund provides financial support for students while they grow professionally, with the hopes of easing their financial burden.
<strong>To further honor his family's legacy at CMU, Dr. Brian Parr ’97 has generously pledged to match your gift, dollar for dollar, up to $8,000.</strong> Please consider donating to this impactful fund and double your impact during this limited campaign!
28%
Funded
6
Donors
102
days
left
EAS Student Professional Development Fund
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Sponsor professional society membership and meeting attendance for CMU Geology, Environmental Science, and Meteorology majors!
Sponsor professional society membership and meeting attendance for CMU Geology, Environmental Science, and Meteorology majors! Active involvement in professional societies is one of the most effective ways we can expose students to advanced practices and networking opportunities in their chosen discipline. To that end, the <strong><em>EAS Student Professional Development Fund (ESPDF)</em></strong> aims to broaden participation of CMU geology, meteorology, and environmental science majors in professional organizations aligned with their field of study (such as the <em>Geological Society of America</em>, <em>American Meteorological Society</em>, <em>National Association of Environmental Professionals</em>, or <em>American Geophysical Union</em>).
The transformative experience of attending a regional or national meeting where students interact with scientists and professionals in their chosen field can motivate them to excel in their coursework and finish their degree. Until now, opportunities like this were afforded to a select group of highly achieving students. With your financial support, the ESPDF can sponsor student memberships for <strong>all</strong> of our majors and substantially increase the number of students we send to meetings, regardless of whether they are making a presentation.
Join us in contributing to our students’ professional development and help us distinguish CMU’s Earth and Atmospheric Science programs from our peer institutions by donating to the newly established ESPDF now!
Meteorology majors at the 2024 Severe Storms and Doppler Radar Conference in Ankeny, IA
10%
Funded
1
Donors
0
days
left
CMU Summer Theatre Endowment
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Help CMU provide exceptional experiences for future generations of aspiring thespians.
Help CMU provide exceptional experiences for future generations of aspiring thespians. <strong><em>The show must go on! </em></strong>
<strong>CMU alumnus, Larry Joe Campbell ’92</strong> has been an accomplished professional actor for over 30 years, and it all started at CMU. A Theatre Interpretation and Broadcast and Cinematic Arts Major, Larry attributes the launch of his career with his experience as a member of the CMU Summer Theatre Program – which he says had a profound impact on his life and career.
A unique program for undergraduate students, CMU’s Summer Theatre enables students to build a professional resume and to hone the skills necessary to having a successful career in acting.
Larry is so passionate about CMU Summer Theatre that in 2007 he helped establish the <strong>CMU Summer Theatre Endowment</strong> to ensure that the Program would be able to thrive and sustain itself for future generations of aspiring thespians. The Endowment supports on-going operations of Summer Theatre and its touring components which could include transportation, lodging, truck rental, and any other costs associated with touring.
<strong><em>Help us provide exceptional experiences, and set CMU students apart from the crowd!</em></strong>
82%
Funded
18
Donors
102
days
left
Health Administration Undergraduate Leadership Award
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Support Health Administration students at CMU and enable them to develop crucial leadership skills.
Support Health Administration students at CMU and enable them to develop crucial leadership skills. This fund is dedicated to providing undergraduate students in the Health Administration major an opportunity for leadership, growth, and professional development opportunities beyond the campus in Mount Pleasant.
Established by Professor Mark Cwiek and Pat Cwiek in the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions at CMU, the Health Administration Undergraduate Leadership Award aims to help students develop leadership skills through various activities. These include attending American College of Healthcare Executive meetings locally through the Michigan chapters and nationally at the annual Congress in Chicago, and competing in national Health Administration competitions, such as the Penn State Health Administration Case Competition and the Medical University of South Carolina Undergraduate Case Competition for Health Administration Programs – where CMU students have already been winners!
The team of students from CMU took home first place and $1,000 in the 2019 Medical University of South Carolina Case Competition. The team was made up of Olivia Arends, Kyle Chamberlain, Kayla Pung, and Catherine Young, and the Faculty Advisor was Dr. Nailya DeLelis.
CMU students were awarded First Place and the Best Presence Award at the 2021 Penn State Health Administration Case Competition. The team was made up of Kirsten Morey, Danielle King, Gabrielle Mifsud, and Makayla Wiltse.
Let's work together to equip our students to be tomorrow's healthcare leaders!
33%
Funded
7
Donors
0
days
left
Honors Program Anniversary Celebration
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Celebrating 65 Years of the Honors Program and 35 Years of the Centralis Scholarship Program at Central Michigan University
Celebrating 65 Years of the Honors Program and 35 Years of the Centralis Scholarship Program at Central Michigan University This year, we proudly celebrate two remarkable milestones at Central Michigan University: <strong>65 years of the Honors Program</strong> and <strong>35 years of the Centralis Scholarship Program</strong>. Since 1961, the Honors Program has fostered a vibrant community of scholars committed to academic excellence, leadership, and service. Since 1990, more than <strong>2,500 students</strong> have received a Centralis Scholarship, opening doors to extraordinary educational opportunities and lifelong success. Together, these programs have provided exceptional Honors, meaningful faculty mentorship, and transformative academic and co-curricular experiences that inspire students to think critically, lead with integrity, and strive not only for personal achievement but also to make a lasting impact on their communities and the world.
As we celebrate this legacy, we invite you to invest in the future of Honors education by making a gift to support the Honors Program and the Centralis Scholarship Program. Your generosity will help ensure that future generations of Honors students—nearly half of whom do not receive Honors scholarships—continue to benefit from the life-changing opportunities that define the Honors experience. Your support can expand access to undergraduate research, study abroad programs, professional conferences, and other enriching experiences that prepare students to become the next generation of innovators, scholars, and servant leaders.
Together, we can honor the past, empower today's students, and shape the future of Honors education at Central Michigan University.
3%
Funded
5
Donors
101
days
left
First Impressions
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Provides Central Michigan University students with free professional attire for interviews, job fairs, and other professional events.
Provides Central Michigan University students with free professional attire for interviews, job fairs, and other professional events. First Impressions, a 401-C non-profit, was founded at CMU in 2012 by First Lady Elizabeth Ross to provide students with free professional attire. It launched with a soft opening in November 2013 and a grand opening in March 2014, serving 106 students in its first year. The program has gained regional and national recognition, inspiring similar initiatives at other universities, including Michigan State University. In 2016, First Impressions was presented at the National Association of Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.
<strong>Student Intern & Volunteer Benefits </strong>
First Impressions is run by an assistant director, a team of interns, and volunteers who manage appointments and inventory. Interns gain experience in inventory management, supervision, and professional styling, while volunteers develop transferable skills applicable across various industries. Students who utilize the service leave with professional clothing that supports their career success.
<strong>Community Partnerships </strong>
To ensure all students are accommodated, First Impressions purchases clothing when needed and collaborates with Clothing Inc., which donates professional wear. JCPenney’s Suit-Up event has also provided students with professional attire at up to 60% off, initially drawing over 100 participants. The event is now held online, ensuring continued accessibility for CMU students.
<strong>First Impressions is open weekly from: </strong>
Monday - Thursday - 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday - 9:00am - 5:00 pm
You can make an appointment on Career Central: <a href="https://cmich.12twenty.com/Login"><strong>cmich.12twenty.com</strong></a>
Donating to First Impressions through CMU’s Ignite platform directly supports students by providing them with professional attire for interviews, internships, and career events. For example, a $125 donation can outfit a student with a complete suit—including pants, shirt, blazer, and tie.
14%
Funded
2
Donors
123
days
left
Carls Center for Clinical Care and Education
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
The Carls Center serves audiology, speech language pathology (SLP), physical therapy (PT) and psychology needs.
The Carls Center serves audiology, speech language pathology (SLP), physical therapy (PT) and psychology needs. The Carls Center for Clinical Care and Education is the premier specialty rehabilitation center in Mid-Michigan pooling the talents of exceptional clinicians, faculty, and students at Central Michigan University. Students receive clinical training by providing services supervised by a licensed professional. We are here to serve your audiology, speech language pathology (SLP), physical therapy (PT) and psychology needs. The Carls Center is also an Approved Autism Evaluation Center. We are also a site for student-run clinics that are supervised by licensed physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and psychologists.
We're a recognized provider of high quality, specialized clinical care and rehabilitation by excelling in the areas of:<ul><li>Patient care</li><li>Community involvement</li><li>Patient, family and community education</li><li>Clinical training, education, and research</li><li>Customer service</li></ul>
4%
Funded
1
Donors
0
days
left
Fire Up for Sustainability
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Help make the CMU community more sustainable through projects, policy, and programming focused on education, collaboration, and institutional growth.
Help make the CMU community more sustainable through projects, policy, and programming focused on education, collaboration, and institutional growth. <strong><em>Donate to Fire Up for Sustainability</em></strong>
Help foster sustainability programs and educational efforts by donating to Fire Up for Sustainability. Central Sustainability makes the CMU community more sustainable through projects, policies, and programming focused on education, collaboration, and institutional growth. This funding helps students to take on high-impact projects that are creative, cutting edge and collaborative. Funding will allow students to plan more learning opportunities such as composting, building community gardens, hosting a farmer’s market, developing a rent-a-bike program, bringing speakers to campus, planning off-campus projects with the community and developing sustainability research and publications. Through education, Central Sustainability has helped increase CMU's overall waste diversion rate to 46%, the highest it has ever been and 25% higher than the Michigan average of 21%. Your donation helps us continue to do this important work!
20%
Funded
1
Donors
0
days
left
Sharon Tilmann Scholarship For Future Counselors
By Gwynn Tilmann-Holley
Support CMU students pursuing a Master of Arts in Counseling.
Support CMU students pursuing a Master of Arts in Counseling. Gwynn Tilmann-Holley <strong>About the Scholarship</strong>
To honor her mother, this scholarship was established by Gwynn Tilmann-Holley with the support of her family. Please help us honor Sharon's legacy and memorialize her decades of service to helping others by supporting students pursuing a <strong>Master of Arts in Counseling</strong>.
<strong>About Sharon</strong>
Sharon Marie Stangle Tilmann ’68, ’82, ’96 was a graduate of Central Michigan University, holding a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Master of Public Administration. She also studied Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution at the University of Cambridge in England. Sharon devoted her life to helping and improving the lives of others through her skills as a counselor, as a mediator, and through her involvement in her community.
Sharon was a previous Director of Catholic Family Services, the Wrap-Around Program Coordinator for Listening Ear, and worked at CMU’s Counseling Center for nine years before retiring in August 2013. She also had a private counseling practice, <em>Associated Counseling Services</em>, in downtown Mt. Pleasant from 1995 until 2018. Through this, she was also a member of the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce.
Sharon was very active in the local community. She was on the Mt. Pleasant City Commission for many years serving as Mayor in 1998 and again in 2014 and was also twice Vice-Mayor. Sharon was elected to the Isabella County Commission in 2001 and served as Vice-Chairperson of the county commission 2003-2004. Sharon served on the Board of Directors for United Way, Middle Michigan Development Corporation, and the local Economic Development Corporation, and was also a member of the Volunteer Center Board and the former Isabella Child Protection Council. Sharon was on the faculty of the Michigan Judicial Institute where she facilitated training in Family and Divorce Mediation. She was a founding member of the Michigan Association of Court Mediators.
In addition to accomplishments in both her professional career and her community at large, Sharon cultivated a rich personal and social world. She was always on the go, and one could rarely go anywhere with her without having to wait through her many greetings and chats with people she ran into all over town. She had a profound love of animals, most especially her cats, as well as for books, movies, line dancing, ice cream (which occasionally served as her dinner) and art, of which she had a large collection. She also loved to travel, having visited friends and family around the country and twice traveling to Alaska to experience the excitement around the famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Though she loved to travel near and far, a large part of her heart and soul resided in New Orleans where she visited as often as possible. Sharon loved holidays year-round but had a special adoration for Halloween with all of its decorations, festivities, and the hordes of trick-or-treaters that used to descend upon her neighborhood. Above all else, she loved people, helping and supporting them to achieve their goals, always striving to make a positive impact on everyone around her. She embodied the message that she held dear: “Walk On The Rocks That I Stumbled On.”
Sharon is dearly missed by her daughter, son-in-law and one grandson whom she adored with all her heart; and her sister, brother-in-law, niece, nephews, and great-nephews who comprised her small nuclear family.
<strong>Quotes from Former Clients:</strong>
<strong>"Sharon helped me navigate through a divorce while I was in college, as well as to process grief from a significant death the summer after my senior year of high school. She was phenomenal. Sharon was absolutely integral not only to helping me heal so I could graduate, but to putting me on a path to health. Healthy relationships and a healthy human."</strong>
<em>– Samantha M.</em>
<strong>“Sharon helped me navigate my parent's divorce, a breakup and emotionally supporting my sister after her boyfriend died of an accidental drug overdose, all while navigating my own college life in a new area two hours away from my hometown. She was always very down to earth. She helped me to realize there was nothing wrong with me for having grief and to set healthy boundaries with family members. My sister is currently a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who graduated from WSU and I am currently married to the "new boyfriend" I had when I last saw Sharon.”</strong>
– <em>Alicia S.</em>
<strong>“When I started at CMU and was given the opportunity to work with Sharon again (I worked with her as a teenager), I was relieved. Sharon's passion for helping people was a priceless gift. She gave me the guidance and support that I needed and my life would not be what it is today without her.</strong>
<em>– Sarah S.</em>
<strong>Quotes from Former Colleagues:</strong>
<strong>"Sharon has been a treasure in our community for years. She was a counselor, mentor and cheerleader for many of us entering the field of mental health. She taught us the value of good clinical practices and how important collaboration is when problem solving. She has been a tireless advocate for her clients and her city. Countless individuals and families are living better lives because of her. This scholarship is a wonderful tribute to a person who gave so much of herself for so many others.</strong><strong>"</strong>
<em>– Deanna Heath, LMSW Mt. Pleasant Counseling, Owner</em>
<strong>"I liken our relationship like Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia. We were opposites on the political philosophy but our differences allowed us to become great friends on and off the commission. She had the ability to make me see the “other side” of the spectrum where others could not. We still may not have agreed but had mutual respect and civil conversations. “Too bad the state and federal governments couldn’t be that way” we’d say. Her passion for the city and the residents were always top of mind and it showed in her policy decisions. A true believer of open communication in governance. Miss those days."</strong>
<em>– </em><em>Jim Holton, Local Business Owner and Former Mt. Pleasant Mayor</em><em> </em>
<strong>I have known Sharon for many years. For nine of these years we worked together at the CMU Counseling Center where she was a counselor and I was Counseling Center director. During this time Sharon was a valued member of the Counseling Center team. For decades Sharon has given tirelessly of herself in support of helping others as a counselor, supervisor of counselors in training, assisting others resolve conflicts, helping families, and involvement in local politics including serving as Mayor of Mt. Pleasant, MI. Sharon strives to help others and enhance the quality of life in Mt. Pleasant. Creating a scholarship in Sharon’s name recognizes Sharon for her many and varied contributions to the Mt. Pleasant community and CMU.</strong>
<em>– Ross Rapaport, retired CMU counselor and Counseling Center director</em>
<em></em>
39%
Funded
35
Donors
122
days
left
Sexual Aggression Services
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Help support SAPA services provide to those in the CMU community impacted by sexual assault & domestic violence.
Help support SAPA services provide to those in the CMU community impacted by sexual assault & domestic violence. For 25 years, the SAPA (Sexual Aggression Peer Advocates) program has worked to provide 24/7 confidential crisis and support services to all who have been impacted by sexual assault, domestic/intimate partner violence, stalking, and harassment. The program offers these individuals a confidential space to consider options, gather information, be connected to resources, and gain support.
SAPA services are open to all CMU students, faculty, and staff support, and they include crisis/support phone line, texting, and in person services during the academic year. In addition, they can assist those who contact them in gaining access to resources, which includes temporary safe shelter, reporting options, medical attention, and more. Advocates also provide free educational programming and awareness events throughout the year.
Established in 1997, over 475 CMU students have served as advocates during the course of our history. It is because of alumni and current member efforts that we are able to provide CMU and the campus community with advocacy for those who have been impacted by sexual aggression. We are constantly evolving to provide the best and most accessible services and educational opportunities to our community. Any funds received will help to continue these efforts and support SAPA services, advocates, as well as educational and outreach efforts.
6%
Funded
5
Donors
106
days
left
Chippewa Marching Band Excellence Fund
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Support the next one hundred years of Bands at Central!
Support the next one hundred years of Bands at Central! In Fall 1923, Music Department Head J. Harold Powers enlisted sixteen players and, with the assistance of Registrar and Dean of Men Charles C. Barnes, formed a new Central Normal Band to lend spirit to Football Games. From that first appearance to today, the Central Band program has continued to be integral to campus life and has grown in excellence and stature.
One of the most recognizable public faces of the University, the band is an invaluable collection of musical ambassadors for CMU comprised of students in over 100 academic programs. The Marching Chips capture the CMU spirit and evoke a sense of camaraderie and tradition through music. As we begin a year-long celebration of ONE HUNDRED YEARS of Bands at Central, we hope that you will consider commemorating this milestone by making a donation to equip and outfit the band in ways that have made students and alumni proud for nearly a century.
76%
Funded
63
Donors
106
days
left
Diversifying & Integrating the Science Workforce through InSciTE
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
InSciTE will bring together science majors to form diverse teams working to propose, investigate and build solutions to problems affecting all of us.
InSciTE will bring together science majors to form diverse teams working to propose, investigate and build solutions to problems affecting all of us. Help launch a pilot program addressing inequity and future workforce needs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. The College of Science and Engineering at CMU is starting a new academic initiative called InSciTE (Integration of Science, Technology and Engineering) that flips the script on STEM education. Successful implementation of InSciTE will lead to approximately 50 new scientists and engineers per year who have the expertise and competency to form diverse teams that are more engaged in their communities and better able to tackle complex problems of the coming decades. Your support will help us launch this program in 2023.
0%
Funded
2
Donors
0
days
left
Social Work Education Fund
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Support student educational costs, participation in professional activities, and program events.
Support student educational costs, participation in professional activities, and program events. <strong>First 20 donors help unlock a $1,000 gift! Once we've reached that reward, all donations afterward will be matched up to $1,000.</strong>
The Social Work Program is excited to announce that in recognition of the 20th anniversary of the initial BSW accreditation, an anonymous donor has offered a challenge to our alumni and friends. They will donate $1,000 if we are able to secure 20 new or renewing monthly donations to the program, and then they will also match one-time gifts up to $1,000 if we are able to reach the first goal. You are invited to join the challenge by supporting the program’s activities through a gift to the Social Work Fund. Help us unlock this $2,000 gift!
The Social Work Fund supports student educational costs, student participation in professional development activities, and program events, such as speakers.
25%
Participation
5
Donors
120
days
left
The Lisa Lapham Memorial Fund in Behavioral Health
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Provide support to advance graduate medical education initiatives and more.
Provide support to advance graduate medical education initiatives and more. The Lisa Lapham Memorial Fund in Behavioral Health supports the CMU College of Medicine Psychiatry Residency Program and HealthSource Saginaw by advancing graduate medical education initiatives and providing professional development for learners, faculty, and staff. In addition to continuing education, the fund supports research, lectureships, community activities, and general public health initiatives related to behavioral health.
Lisa Lapham (1971-2020) was a treasured wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. A Central Michigan University graduate, she was dedicated to her work as the chief executive officer of HealthSource Saginaw and a tireless advocate for psychiatric medical education and behavioral health.
To honor her life and her commitment to behavioral health faculty and students, her friends and colleagues created this memorial fund that bears her name.
Lisa Lapham’s legacy will be one of great love for her family; her equitable treatment of all people, regardless of their professional status or life circumstances; and her commitment to improving the behavioral health of her community.
17%
Funded
8
Donors
106
days
left
Antonio Leon Jordan Award
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Support students of traditionally underrepresented identities who have a commitment to public service.
Support students of traditionally underrepresented identities who have a commitment to public service. Antonio Jordan graduated from CMU in 2012 with a major in Political Science, and later he began a Leadership Master’s degree through CMU.
He was active in politics while at CMU and beyond, but he also loved books, working with children, coaching, and teaching. He was an avid sports enthusiast. Antonio was well-liked by all who knew him. He was ever friendly and ready with a big, welcoming smile. Because of his commitment to stop family violence, his last job was with the Michigan Coalition against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
Antonio died suddenly in November of 2020. His loss was devastating to people in his hometown, Lansing, MI, and across the country, especially to his whole family, many friends, former teachers, coaches, and co-workers.
After his death, the <strong>Antonio Leon Jordan Award</strong> was established in his honor to support the success of students of traditionally underrepresented identities who, like Antonio, have a commitment to public service.
4%
Funded
3
Donors
106
days
left
Campbell Educational Equipment Endowment
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Support CMU Broadcast and Cinematic Arts
Support CMU Broadcast and Cinematic Arts Today’s media environment is one of constant, ever-changing evolution. Kevin and Liz Campbell created the Campbell Educational Equipment Endowment to help the School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts meet that challenge.
From Kevin & Liz:
“Education is important to us. We had the opportunity to study with great professors who challenged us to excel. However, <strong>our success in media would not have been possible without the tools and technology to learn the necessary skills we needed to enter the workforce.</strong> No technology lasts forever; it wears out and new technologies come along with new capabilities.
It is even more important for today’s students to learn on the same technologies that they will use when they graduate and to be able to project what new technologies may be used in the future. They are the ones who will follow us into the field, and supporting their success is important.”
<strong>Help BCA and CMU meet the needs of our Broadcast and Cinematic Arts students, both now and in the future. Give back today to support the media professionals of tomorrow.</strong>
1%
Funded
2
Donors
0
days
left
Dr. LaMarcus D. Howard Scholarship Annual Award
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Be a catalyst for social change and an investor in the purposeful advancement of students from Flint, Michigan.
Be a catalyst for social change and an investor in the purposeful advancement of students from Flint, Michigan. As a native of Flint, Michigan, a member of an underrepresented minority group, and a first-generation college student, Dr. LaMarcus D. Howard dreamed of being in a position to enact change within his community. Met with many challenges along the way, the journey to becoming Dr. Howard was not easy. The personal courage and resilience shown by Dr. Howard during those adverse times allowed him to accomplish all he has today. He credits his success in part to the phenomenal university support services and programs in which he participated.
However, it was the faith, love, and encouragement of family, friends, staff, and faculty that gave him the energy and drive he needed to obtain the highest academic degree awarded by a University. Dr. Howard strongly believes his accomplishments were made possible because of the village that invested in him, saw his potential, and supported him along his educational journey.
<strong>Now, Dr. LaMarcus D. Howard is asking for your help!</strong>
<strong></strong>Join Dr. LaMarcus D. Howard as part of a village that invests in students and encourages them to reach for their highest potential, dream big, and achieve their goals. The Dr. LaMarcus D. Howard Scholarship Annual Award was developed to support CMU’s Multicultural Academic Student Services (MASS) goal of encouraging and retaining students in their quest to receive their undergraduate college degree. Your charitable donation is the catalyst needed to assist a student in overcoming setbacks and adversities due to marginalization and accomplishing their goal of obtaining a college degree. Dr. Howard and awarded students would be eternally grateful for any amount of donations gifted. The larger the scholarship grows, the more students this village will be able to support.
18%
Funded
8
Donors
0
days
left
CMU Dance Team
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Help the CMU Dance Team with program costs to ensure the continuation of outstanding performances and new opportunities!
Help the CMU Dance Team with program costs to ensure the continuation of outstanding performances and new opportunities! The CMU Dance Team performs at all home CMU football and basketball games, as well as post-season games and national competitions.
In 2023, the CMU Dance Team earned a 3rd place finish in Division 1 Pom and a National Title 1st place finish in Division 1 Jazz at the Dance Team Union College Classic National Championship. It is our privilege to represent Central Michigan University on the National stage, and we will defend and earn first-place finishes again this spring! We are profoundly grateful for your support in achieving our goals. Fire Up Chips!
5%
Funded
28
Donors
134
days
left
Summer Speech-Language Specialty Clinics
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Help a child with a communication disorder attend CMU Summer Speech-Language Specialty Clinics.
Help a child with a communication disorder attend CMU Summer Speech-Language Specialty Clinics. The CMU Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is excited to announce Summer Specialty Clinics (SSC) will be returning for its <strong>80th </strong>year in the Summer of 2026! CMU is proud to continue this legacy program, which provides intensive, evidence-based speech and language interventions to children aged 3 through 14. With the support of donors, CMU strives to ensure that any child who is eligible for SSC can attend.
In addition to providing these interventions, SSC allows us to provide a unique clinical training opportunity for our graduate and undergraduate students of speech-language pathology. Your donation will allow us to continue to provide scholarship opportunities for children who may not otherwise be able to attend SSC.
Thank you for your support in helping children with communication impairments become competent communicators!
11%
Funded
10
Donors
109
days
left
Saginaw Medical Education Enrichment Award
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Provide support to advance medical education and professional development opportunities.
Provide support to advance medical education and professional development opportunities. The Saginaw Medical Education Enrichment Award was created to provide support to advance medical education and professional development opportunities for CMU College of Medicine students, as well as resident doctors in training and faculty physicians employed by CMU Medical Education Partners in the Saginaw community.
The mission of CMU Medical Education Partners is to advance the quality of health care for our communities and to support local physician staffing needs by attracting, developing and retaining highly educated health care professionals for the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Your decision to invest in a fund that supports our learners, faculty and staff initiatives, and the overall progression and growth of CMU Health patient care clinics represents an investment in your community, promising a significant, long-term economic and social impact. The attraction and retention of sophisticated, culturally competent health care professionals to your community are exactly the kind of economic drivers that support job creation, commerce, and higher tax revenues. In turn, these revenues support schools, housing, transportation, and other public services within the community.
In honor of our community, please consider a gift to the Saginaw Medical Education Enrichment Award. Your contribution creates valuable resources that can be used now for current needs and for future opportunities that will bolster the wellbeing of all who reside in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
31%
Funded
17
Donors
108
days
left
Thanks for Staying Rotary Scholarship
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Support medical students and ensure access to quality health care for our entire region.
Support medical students and ensure access to quality health care for our entire region. Support medical students and ensure access to quality health care for our entire region.
Creating a physician pipeline in the Great Lakes Bay Region
The health of the Great Lakes Bay Region is at a critical point, due to the fact that within our geographical area, and the state, there will be a major need of both primary care and specialty physicians. The Association of American Medical Colleges is predicting a shortage of between 22,000 and 50,000 primary care physicians nationally.
A thriving community requires access to quality health care, and local Rotary Clubs have addressed the need by creating an endowed scholarship fund for the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University students. The <strong><em>Thanks for Staying Rotary Scholarship</em></strong> will provide at least one CMU medical student a scholarship for $10,000. In return, the medical student will stay in the Great Lakes Bay Region and continue their education in one of our local residency programs. Nationally, 80 percent of residents choose to remain in the region where they complete their residency. Our community needs these highly trained physicians and their commitment to practicing in underserved rural and urban areas.
This year, the local Rotary clubs have committed to a $3,000 dollar-for-dollar match to continue providing funds to students. We are asking the Great Lakes Bay Region community to help with this important cause so the <strong><em>Thanks for Staying Rotary Scholarship</em></strong> can be awarded in the spring. This virtual fundraiser will help fund the endowment to continue scholarships for years to come!
Please join our efforts – together we can support medical students and ensure access to quality health care for our entire region.
0%
Funded
1
Donors
123
days
left
Sport Management Student Success Fund
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Enhance the career readiness of Central Michigan University Sport Management students.
Enhance the career readiness of Central Michigan University Sport Management students. The purpose of the Sport Management Student Success Fund is to enhance the career readiness of Central Michigan University Sport Management students by providing financial assistance for transformative, career-discerning experiential learning. Through support for impactful internships, field studies, and faculty-led research or professional development opportunities, the fund ensures students are equipped with the practical experience necessary for success in the competitive sports industry.
Alison Wright, Golden State Warriors (NBA)
29%
Funded
5
Donors
102
days
left
Phi Beta Sigma Scholarship
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Support the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma and provide opportunity for future students.
Support the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma and provide opportunity for future students. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is a collegiate and professional fraternity founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C. on January 9, 1914, by three young African-American male students with nine other Howard students as charter members. The local chapter at CMU was founded on May 18, 1979 by Winston K. O’Neal and William D. Allen.
The fraternity motto is <strong>“Culture For Service and Service For Humanity”</strong> and its pillars are Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service. After celebrating 40 years on campus in 2019, the fraternities alumni established this endowment to cement their legacy for future generations of men and women.
The vision for this endowed scholarship is to provide an opportunity to future students. The successful applicant will demonstrate an active commitment to the participation of underrepresented communities in educational pursuits. This is a need-based scholarship that will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student who is a resident of Michigan.
The Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma are now asking for your help!
1%
Funded
9
Donors
0
days
left
CMU Black Alumni Chapter
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Promote the interest, retention, and welfare of the Black students, faculty, staff, and alumni of CMU.
Promote the interest, retention, and welfare of the Black students, faculty, staff, and alumni of CMU. The CMU Black Alumni Chapter was officially reinstated on October 15, 2021. Our goal is to serve Central Michigan University as an affiliate of the CMU Alumni Association, specifically to promote the interest, retention, and welfare of the Black students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Gifts will help support the sustainability and efforts to provide a quality experience for CMU Black Alumni Chapter-sponsored programming and initiatives.
13%
Funded
6
Donors
0
days
left
Lacrosse Excellence Fund
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Donate today to our lacrosse program and help us enhance the fan experience, empower student-athletes, and shape champions. Every contribution counts.
Donate today to our lacrosse program and help us enhance the fan experience, empower student-athletes, and shape champions. Every contribution counts. Donate today to our Lacrosse program and help us enhance the fan experience, empower student-athletes, and shape champions. Every contribution counts.
You can become a Lacrosse champion by contributing at least $500 to the Lacrosse Excellence Fund.
45%
Funded
4
Donors
0
days
left
CMU Fraternity & Sorority Alumni Chapter
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Our Alumni Chapter is driven by a passionate group of CMU Greek Alumni dedicated to fostering undergraduate membership growth, strengthening bonds, and more.
Our Alumni Chapter is driven by a passionate group of CMU Greek Alumni dedicated to fostering undergraduate membership growth, strengthening bonds, and more. Welcome to our crowdfunding campaign in support of the CMU Fraternity & Sorority Alumni Chapter! Established in 2024, our Alumni Chapter is driven by a passionate group of CMU Greek Alumni dedicated to fostering undergraduate membership growth, strengthening bonds, and supporting initiatives within the fraternity and sorority community at Central Michigan University.
While funds raised will be allocated to support Alumni Chapter initiatives and programming, the bulk of those dollars will be invested in current and future fraternity and sorority chapters as well as provide essential resources to invest in the four national councils that govern Greek life on campus: Interfraternity Council, National Panhellenic Conference, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Multicultural Greek Council.
By contributing to this effort, you play a vital role in enhancing the overall experience for current and future members of CMU's fraternity and sorority community.
Join us in continuing to build upon the CMU Greek legacy that has transcended generations. Supporting the CMU Fraternity & Sorority Alumni Chapter contributes to the enduring spirit of camaraderie and achievement within the vibrant Greek community at Central Michigan University. Together, let's make a lasting impact on the future of Greek life at CMU!
9%
Funded
8
Donors
0
days
left
CMU Latine Alumni Chapter
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
The CMU Latine Alumni Chapter aims to strengthen the engagement of Latine alumni, elevate Latine student success, and celebrate the Latino/a culture.
The CMU Latine Alumni Chapter aims to strengthen the engagement of Latine alumni, elevate Latine student success, and celebrate the Latino/a culture. The purpose of the CMU Latine Alumni Chapter is to strengthen the engagement of Latine alumni, elevate Latine student success, and celebrate the Latino/a culture.
We will do this by:<ul><li>Creating opportunities for professional development</li><li>Enhancing our collective voice by enacting positive change on Central Michigan University’s campus</li><li>Maintaining a connection to Central Michigan University</li><li>Celebrating Central Michigan University Latine constituents’ achievements</li></ul>
The money raised with these donations will be used to put on programming to achieve these goals, as well as eventually fund a scholarship for a current Latine student and/or graduating student.
15%
Funded
3
Donors
0
days
left
IPR Alumni Scholarship Fund
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Help support an IPR student in building a future career in public relations.
Help support an IPR student in building a future career in public relations. Help support an IPR student in building a future career in public relations. Donate today to Fire Up the future generation of PR professionals!
0%
Funded
0
Donors
0
days
left
Cardboard Boat Race Challenge
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Support student engineers in the InSciTE program continue this fun tradition!
Support student engineers in the InSciTE program continue this fun tradition! <strong>Help reach the $10,000 goal!</strong>
Student engineers construct boats out of cardboard in hopes of successfully crossing both Rose Ponds. Students in the InSciTE (Integration of Science, Technology and Engineering) program challenged President MacKinnon and InSciTE Director Wiline Pangle to be the passengers in a cardboard boat that they built. Help science and engineering majors become innovators and leaders!
Will their boat make it across the ponds, or will President MacKinnon get wet? <strong>Make a donation based on how far you think the boat will go.</strong> All proceeds raised from this challenge will go directly to support InSciTE. <a href="https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/college-science-engineering/integration-of-science-technology-and-engineering">Learn more about InSciTE here.</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034851466">Follow on Facebook</a> <strong>|</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inscite_cmu/">Follow on Instagram</a><strong> |</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiline-pangle-bb7287140/">Speak with InSciTE Director on LinkedIn</a>
1%
Funded
1
Donors
47
days
left
CMU Esports
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Support student success through gaming, competition, and real-world experiences that prepare them for life after college.
Support student success through gaming, competition, and real-world experiences that prepare them for life after college. CMU Esports continues to grow and create meaningful opportunities for our students. Our program is a place where students compete, lead, and build real-world skills that prepare them for life after college.
<strong>Your support is making a real impact.</strong>
Because of last year's fundraiser, our students traveled to two conference championships this year, along with events across the country. These experiences help students build confidence, develop teamwork, and represent CMU at a high level.
Esports is a special experience for our students. It creates community, opens doors, and gives them a place to belong.
<strong>With your support, CMU Esports will:</strong><ul><li>Provide travel funding so our teams can continue competing at major events.</li><li>Improve equipment and space for practice, competition, and content creation.</li><li>Support students gaining experience in broadcasting, media, and leadership.</li></ul>
Esports is growing, and so are the opportunities for our students.
<strong>Make a gift today and help us continue creating these experiences.</strong>
Every donation directly supports our students.
Fire Up Chips!
<strong></strong>
<strong></strong>
15%
Funded
9
Donors
139
days
left
Physical Therapy 30th Anniversary
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Celebrate 30 years of excellence in Physical Therapy at CMU! This year marks 30 years of transforming students into exceptional healthcare professionals.
Celebrate 30 years of excellence in Physical Therapy at CMU! This year marks 30 years of transforming students into exceptional healthcare professionals. <strong>Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence in Physical Therapy at Central Michigan University!</strong>
This year marks an incredible milestone for CMU’s Physical Therapy program—<strong>30 years of transforming students into exceptional healthcare professionals</strong>. Over the past three decades, our program has grown in reputation, innovation, and impact, equipping graduates to provide life-changing care in communities across the nation.
To honor this legacy, we invite you to <strong>make a gift</strong> and directly support the future of physical therapy at CMU. For a limited time, every dollar you donate will be matched <strong>dollar for dollar, up to $4,500</strong>, doubling your impact!
Your generosity will help ensure that the next generation of physical therapists continues to benefit from a world-class education and the resources they need to excel. Together, we can celebrate the past and invest in the future of healthcare.
<strong><em>Thank you to <a href="https://imovedaily.com/"><strong>i'move</strong></a> for providing $2,500 of this match!</em></strong>
<strong>Give today and be a part of this incredible journey</strong><strong>.</strong>
39%
Funded
9
Donors
0
days
left
Parets Scholarship
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Help Paul L. Parets' legacy of excellence and education continue by supporting CMU student musicians.
Help Paul L. Parets' legacy of excellence and education continue by supporting CMU student musicians. Seven founding donors of the Mid Michigan Alumni Chapter of Sigma Chi Brothers and the Toledo Conclave have collectively pledged $35,000 to establish the <strong>Paul L. Parets Musical Performance Memorial Scholarship</strong> in honor of Paul L. Parets '65. The scholarship will support undergraduate recipients who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are members of the Chippewa Marching Band or other musical performance organization at CMU. Preference will be given to members of Sigma Chi Fraternity in good standing, with special consideration given to recipients who are active in campus activities and organizations and who demonstrate a commitment to leadership and to the arts. Through this endowed scholarship, the Sigma Chi Fraternity aims to continue Paul Paret’s legacy and commemorate his extraordinary achievements and commitment to nurturing future generations.
While at CMU, Paul was an active member of the Marching Chips and Symphonic Wind Ensemble, engaged in student government, and notably founded the 147th chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. His impact on music education throughout his career was nationally recognized in 1988 when he was named National Music Educator of the Year. Paul's professional career was characterized by his unwavering dedication to education and mentorship. Beginning as an educator at Croswell Lexington High School in Michigan, he spent a decade shaping young minds before moving on to A.I. duPont High School in Delaware. Over his 36 years there, he taught history, government, and music, instilling in his students the philosophy: "To be the best, after all, what else is there?" Paul's bands not only earned first-place in numerous competitions but also performed at prestigious events such as the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, the Orange Bowl, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Hall of Fame Bowl, the Fiesta Bowl, and three U.S. Presidential inaugurations (most recently that of Barack Obama). The bands have graced the presence of worldwide dignitaries, including Queen Elizabeth II and Pope Benedict, and have performed in renowned venues like Ireland's National Concert Hall and The Royal Albert Hall in London.
By supporting CMU’s talented student musicians, this scholarship will ensure that Paul's dedication to excellence and education will be an inspiration for generations to come. Please contribute to help us reach our goal of $50,000, which will provide an annual scholarship to musical performance students in perpetuity.
80%
Funded
9
Donors
14
days
left
New Venture Challenge 2025
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Help our students learn start-up skills and build key relationships.
Help our students learn start-up skills and build key relationships. <strong>Join the Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the New Venture Challenge!</strong>
For 15 incredible years, NVC has served as a launchpad for aspiring entrepreneurs by providing students with the means to turn their dreams into reality.
The New Venture Challenge is a year-long journey for students. They take steps to build their venture through participation in our workshops, mentor program and mini-pitch competitions – all in preparation to step on the big stage at NVC and present their venture idea for a chance to win up to $20,000 in cash awards.
In celebration of this significant milestone, we invite you to make a gift that will directly support the future of NVC and our student entrepreneurs.
Your support allows us to continue offering this unique competition and the resources and programs that come with it. Together, we can make the next 15 years of NVC even more transformative and continue to support the next generation of innovators, leaders and world-changers.
<strong>Impact:</strong>
These gifts will have a direct impact on student entrepreneurs across campus.<ul><li>Offer guidance, resources, and coaching as they take their ideas and solutions to problems and then turn them into actionable steps to creating a product, service, or venture</li><li>Create a network of mentors to coach and connect students with resources beyond campus</li><li>Seed new business ideas through venture exploration funds that help students as they complete customer discovery, prototype, get professional services (i.e. legal) or acquire initial inventory</li></ul>
3%
Funded
1
Donors
0
days
left
Jodi Brookins-Fisher Professional Development Annual Award
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Support student professional development as the field of Public Health is everchanging!
Support student professional development as the field of Public Health is everchanging! Active involvement in public health professional activities is one of the most effective ways we can expose students to advanced practices and networking. To that end, the <em><strong>Jodi Brookins Fisher Professional Development Fund</strong></em> aims to expand student ability to attend professional conferences and other activities aligned with their field of study (such as <em>Great Lakes Society for Public Health Education, Society for Public Health Education, American Public Health Association, Eta Sigma Gamma</em>).
As a first-generation college student, Dr. Brookins-Fisher remembers and appreciates the opportunities CMU once gave her as an undergraduate in public health education. Some of those early networking experiences at professional conferences established lifelong public health connections of which she wants her students to establish and grow. The transformative experience of attending a regional or national meeting where students interact with professionals in their chosen field can motivate them to excel in their coursework and finish their degree. In the past, opportunities like this have been limited to a select group of highly achieving students. With your financial support, the JBF Professional Development Fund can increase the number of students we send to conferences and other professional development activities, regardless of whether they are making a presentation.
Join us in contributing to our students’ professional development and help us distinguish CMU’s public health programs from our peer institutions by donating to the Jodi Brookins Fisher Professional Development Fund now!
53%
Funded
12
Donors
106
days
left
Jeff Thomas Entrepreneurship Scholarship
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Support entrepreneurship at CMU.
Support entrepreneurship at CMU. Help reach $2,500 to unlock a match!
<strong>About Jeff Thomas</strong>
Jeff Thomas, chair and professor in Central Michigan University's Entrepreneurship Department, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, after a battle with cancer. He was 52.
Thomas came to CMU in 2016 as chair of the fledgling <a href="https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/college-business-administration/departments-schools/entrepreneurship">entrepreneurship program</a>, coordinating its design, staffing and launch. He recruited nationally recognized scholars and Emmy award-winning entrepreneur Louis Foreman to teach in the program.
He revised the entrepreneurship minor to be accessible to all CMU students and launched an entrepreneurship certificate program for students in other disciplines. He also implemented CMU's Master of Entrepreneurial Ventures degree, ranked No. 1 in the nation by study. com and No. 9 by <a href="http://BestColleges.com">BestColleges.com</a>. Thomas also was instrumental in building department-level support for the New Venture Challenge and related programming.
"Jeff Thomas had an incredible ability to bring the best out of others," said David Nows, assistant professor of entrepreneurship. "Whether it was a student competing in our New Venture Challenge or a new faculty member navigating the job for the first time, Jeff knew how to inspire confidence in everyone with whom he worked."
Thomas is survived by his wife, Mary, and daughter, Emma, along with extended family, friends and colleagues.
<strong>About the Scholarship</strong>
This scholarship is established in Jeff Thomas’ honor by his dear friends and fellow Harvard classmates Matt Hong, Alex Potente, Johnathan Robertson and Lee Falck. The scholarship will continue Jeff’s legacy as a visionary leader for those who dream of starting their own venture.
Qualified recipients of the Jeff Thomas Entrepreneurship Scholarship will have a signed major or minor in Entrepreneurship at CMU. The scholarship will be awarded annually by the Department of Entrepreneurship. Preference will be given to students participating in the New Venture Challenge.
Thank you in advance for helping to honor the life and legacy of Jeff Thomas, chair of Entrepreneurship.
68%
Funded
3
Donors
102
days
left
José Luis Maúrtua Orchestral Strings Scholarship
By Central Michigan University Annual Giving
Support student musicians and the string section expansion of CMU's orchestra.
Support student musicians and the string section expansion of CMU's orchestra. José Luis Maúrtua was born in Trujillo, Peru, on December 13, 1964, and passed away in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, on May 7, 2022. He joined the faculty of Central Michigan University in 1999 where he served as Director of Orchestral Studies and Professor of Composition.
He was deeply loved by his family, friends, students, and colleagues. Long-serving as a living cultural bridge between South America and North America, he was a gifted and generous musician and educator.
Dr. Maúrtua long dreamed of expanding the string section of CMU’s orchestra through greater support for its student musicians. This scholarship will be a memorial to that vision.
84%
Funded
86
Donors
0
days
left
