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Homecoming events Browse fun events for all ages during CMU's biggest reunion weekend.
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Makin' knit big Enjoy Laurie (Burdue) Gonyea's, '81, reflections on her CMU days as a "closet knitter," a passion which she has made her business.
Focusing on the future Discover what's next for Central Michigan University.
maroon and gold Refresh your college knowledge – rehearse the fight song, learn about the CMU seal and read ways your fellow alumni show school spirit.
Presidential pursuits Look into how select leaders, from Principal Charles F. R. Bellows to President George E. Ross – positioned Central for greatness.
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Forever Central Embrace what the university was to you then, celebrate what it is today and envision what it will be for generations to come.
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Coming full circle Discover how much CMU means to several alumni – from the 1940s to the 2000s – and why they come back to their alma mater.
So the shoe fits See how sports studies graduate Bill Thompson, '98, is setting the pace in the performance footwear business.
