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Steve Aikin: MSU Bakers truck driver, alumnus and retired Alumni Memorial Chapel sexton
In total Aikin pastored at two churches for 26 years while also working at MSU.
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African American, African studies degree now offered through College of Arts & Letters
A degree in African American and African Studies, or AAAS is now open to students at Michigan State. Students can choose from one of three degree concentrations: Communities in Action, Creative Expression, Culture and Performance and Black Institutions, Sustainability and Statecraft.
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Provost recommends new college of education dean
Jerlando F. L. Jackson was recommended to become the new dean of education by Provost Teresa K. Woodruff, effective July 1, according to an MSU press release sent April 21.
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Michigan Republican Party endorses trustee candidates Menge and Balow
MSU Board of Trustees candidates Travis Menge and Mike Balow were endorsed at the Michigan Republican Party endorsement convention on April 23.
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ASMSU announces new Office of the President after 2 nights of elections
The Student Services Building had power issues on the first scheduled election day, so this year’s election was split over only two days as a result of the campus-wide power issues.
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Public, trustees comment on fossil fuel divestment, UNTF negotiations at BOT
The MSU Board of Trustees held its last meeting of the semester Friday, April 22 in the boardroom of the Hannah Administration Building, during which members of the MSU community addressed their concerns during public comments. Topics included fossil fuel divestments, Union of Nontenure-Track Faculty, or UNTF, contract negotiations and the reinstatement of MSU’s swimming and diving team.
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Board of Trustees authorizes athletic improvements, speakers address swim and dive
The MSU Board of Trustees approved authorizations to proceed with renovations to the football complex and Spartan Stadium upgrades at its final meeting of the spring semester on April 22. Speakers also addressed reinstatement of the swim and dive team.
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Board of Trustees meeting covered updates on academics, campus life
The MSU Board of Trustees held its final meeting of the semester April 22. The meeting contained various updates on campus life and academics, including on-campus construction and updated housing and dining rates.
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ASMSU and MRULE host environmental justice and legislation roundtable
A total of 11 participants, including hosts ASMSU Emerging Leader Program Intern Emily Hoyumpa and MOSAIC supervisor Chloe Grigsby, attended the roundtable event.
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RISE and MSU Student Organic Farm co-host Earth Day event
Residential Initiative on the Study of the Environment, or RISE, and Michigan State University Student Organic Farm are co-sponsoring an Earth Day celebration tomorrow, Friday, April 22.
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Thirteen survivors file claims against FBI, attorney Jamie White expands on details
Thirteen survivors of sexual abuse by ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar filed claims against the FBI on April 20. These claims total $130 million in damages for the FBI’s negligent failure to investigate Nassar’s sexual abuse allegations. Jamie White of White Law expands on the details of these claims.
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MSU names first VP of human resources
Christina K. Brogdon will become the first vice president of human resources and chief human resources officer on June 1, replacing Richard Fanning as head of MSU Human Resources, according to a press release from the university.
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Michigan leaders discuss future of autonomous mobility at roundtable event
A roundtable discussion, consisting of business and governmental leaders and students, met to talk about electric vehicles and autonomous mobility strategies in the state of Michigan on Wednesday, April 20, in the atrium of the Engineering Building.
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Jordan Kovach elected 2022-2023 student body president
The social relations and policy junior and former Vice President for Internal Administration won in a 32 vote Wednesday night.
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School of Packaging hosts groundbreaking for building renovation
Hosting the event was School of Packaging Director Matthew Daum, who was appointed in 2020. In that time Daum has pushed for change throughout the school, with the renovations being the first of three phases to initiate that change.
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Black Students' Alliance holds vigil honoring Patrick Lyoya, supporting solidarity
The MSU Black Students’ Alliance, or BSA, organized a candlelight vigil on April 19 in front of The Rock to honor the life of Patrick Lyoya. Student groups and administration came to support the cause.
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Impact 89FM wins 18th MAB College Radio Station of the Year Award since 2000
In addition to the station-wide award, 10 individual or team awards were presented to various staff members. First place finishers include Sophie Scheuerle for Promotional Announcement, Zach Surdenik and Bobby Zeffero for Sports Announcing Team and Isaiah Johns, George Pham, Henry Menigoz and Josh Hornstein for Use of Multimedia.
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Board of Trustees to hold last meeting of semester this Friday
The Michigan State Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet for the last time this semester, on Friday, April 22 at 8 a.m. in the Hannah Administration Building, room 401.
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McLaren board member Rick Wendorf campaigning for Board of Trustees
Vice Chair of the McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation Rick Wendorf is campaigning for a Republican spot on the Board of Trustees. His campaign issues include lowering the cost of education and increasing safety measures on campus.
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Prosecutor's office looking into criminal charges related to death of MSU student at frat party, ELPD confirms
The preliminary autopsy of Michigan State University student Phat Nguyen, who died last November, showed alcohol to be the leading factor of his death.