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Central Michigan University

Kelly/Shorts Stadium, with 35,127 seats, is the largest on-campus stadium in the Mid-American Conference.

  • 5Buildings
  • 4Traditions
  • 1928Oldest · Warriner Hall
  • 1973Newest · McGuirk Arena

Planning the visit

  • Fly intoMBS International Airport (MBS)

    MBS International Airport in Freeland, east of Mount Pleasant, is the nearest airport with airline service.

  • Getting aroundWalking

    The campus is easy to walk: Warriner Hall on the north side is about 1.5 km from Kelly/Shorts Stadium in the southeast.

  • Colors and teams

    The school colors are maroon and gold, and the teams are the Chippewas.

5 buildings to stamp

  1. Warriner Hall

    Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

    Built where Old Main stood before it burned in 1925, this building opened in 1928 as the Administration Building, with the library in its east wing. It was named for president Eugene C. Warriner when he retired in 1939.

    Built
    1928
    Today
    Administration Building
  2. Charles V. Park Library
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    Charles V. Park Library

    Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

    Named for longtime library director Charles V. Park, the library opened in 1969 and reopened in 2002 after it was enlarged to more than 300,000 square feet. The Clarke Historical Library, with rare books and Michigan history, is on its first floor.

    Built
    1969
    Today
    Library

  3. Brooks Astronomical Observatory

    Brooks Hall, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

    Set up in 1964 on the roof of the Brooks Hall science building, the observatory is named for Kendall P. Brooks, who taught astronomy here from 1910 to 1947. Its 16-inch telescope dates from 1996.

    Built
    1964
    Today
    Astronomical Observatory
  4. Kelly/Shorts Stadium
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    Kelly/Shorts Stadium

    2300 E Campus Dr, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

    Opened in 1972 and enlarged since, the home of Chippewas football seats 35,127, the most of any on-campus stadium in the Mid-American Conference. Its field is named for former coaches Roy Kramer and Herb Deromedi.

    Built
    1972
    Architect
    Hobbs+Black
    Today
    Football Stadium
  5. McGuirk Arena
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    McGuirk Arena

    Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

    Opened in 1973 as Rose Arena, this arena is home to Chippewas basketball, gymnastics, volleyball and wrestling. It is part of the larger CMU Events Center.

    Built
    1973
    Today
    Arena

4 traditions to check off

Stamped! keeps these as a checklist, so you can tick each one off on the visit.

  • Fire Up, Chips!

    "Fire Up, Chips!" is Central's greeting and rallying cry. At a football game at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, jingle your keys before big plays and mime crashing cymbals with the crowd.

  • Warriner Hall Chimes

    Chimes have sounded from Warriner Hall since 1939, and today recorded chimes greet each new hour. Stand on Warriner Mall and listen for them on the hour.

  • Cardboard Boat Race

    On Homecoming morning, engineering students try to paddle boats made of cardboard across the Rose Ponds. Find a spot on the bank and cheer them on.

  • Celebrating Life Pow Wow

    Each March, Central hosts the Celebrating Life Pow Wow in McGuirk Arena, with traditional dancing, drumming, arts and food. It is open to the public, so come and watch.

Game day

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