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"A Benton Harbor Story": A New Film by Cedric Taylor
Apr 24
April 24, 2026
"A Benton Harbor Story": A New Film by Cedric Taylor
April 24, 2026
April 24, 2026
HWLC International Game Night
Apr 14
April 14, 2026
HWLC International Game Night
April 14, 2026
April 14, 2026
Critical Engagements Spring Keynote and Creating Connections Fair
Apr 8
April 8, 2026
Critical Engagements Spring Keynote and Creating Connections Fair
April 8, 2026
April 8, 2026
Magic Circles: Society Through Game Spaces (Exhibit Opening)
Mar 26
March 26, 2026
Magic Circles: Society Through Game Spaces (Exhibit Opening)
March 26, 2026
March 26, 2026
The Breakfast Club (Film Screening and Panel Discussion)
Mar 21
March 21, 2026
The Breakfast Club (Film Screening and Panel Discussion)
March 21, 2026
March 21, 2026
The Caring University: A Roadmap to Reimagining the Higher Education Workplace
Mar 20
March 20, 2026
The Caring University: A Roadmap to Reimagining the Higher Education Workplace
March 20, 2026
March 20, 2026
Murderball (Film Screening and Panel Discussion)
Mar 4
March 4, 2026
Murderball (Film Screening and Panel Discussion)
March 4, 2026
March 4, 2026
Kara Agby on Confidence, Resilience, and Belonging
Feb 25
February 25, 2026
Kara Agby on Confidence, Resilience, and Belonging
February 25, 2026
February 25, 2026
Bowling Together: Res College Bowling Hosted by PSRC
Feb 22
February 22, 2026
Bowling Together: Res College Bowling Hosted by PSRC
February 22, 2026
February 22, 2026
Nolde Lecture Series: Film Screening & Discussion of No Greater Love
Jan 29
January 29, 2026
Nolde Lecture Series: Film Screening & Discussion of No Greater Love
January 29, 2026
January 29, 2026

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    • Deep Waters (2021–2022)
    • What Does It Mean To Be Human? (2020–2021)
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Bowling Alone

The CE theme for 2025–2026 is “Bowling Alone: Finding Community in an Age of Isolation.”
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About CE

Critical Engagements is a collaborative project housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences that makes the academic mission of Central Michigan University concrete by highlighting how our students, faculty, and community are tackling the world’s most pressing and difficult questions. → More details

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