Thursday, January 1, 2026

Take a peek behind the curtain and test drive the NEW StateNews.com today!

News | Msu

MSU

New faces to appear in RHA

Casey Mcnenly
January 10, 2002

The Residence Halls Association will see five new faces at its meeting Wednesday.The Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay-Transgendered Straight Ally Students is now represented by a member from each of its five caucuses across campus.The change marks the first time the caucuses will join the alliance representative in voting on RHA matters, therefore giving six votes to groups who represent the lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered community on MSU’s campus.

MSU

Graduate students seek first contract

Chad Previch
January 9, 2002

The University of Michigan might have more in common with MSU after all.The two schools, along with Wayne State University, have found their graduate employees vying for contracts simultaneously.

MSU

Move to limit tuition lacks support

Megan Frye
January 9, 2002

Hopes for an amendment to the state constitution that would place limits on tuition rates vanished when the proposal may not receive enough support from the state Legislature. The measure, introduced by Republican Lt.

MSU

Cable station gives video archive to U

Megan Frye
January 8, 2002

An agreement made between MSU and Michigan Government Television in December will make it easier for students and faculty to follow the state government. The complete archives of MGTV, a cable network started in 1996, are available for viewing on videotapes at University Archives & Historical Collections between 8 a.m.

MSU

Hubbard, Akers cafeterias see new hours

Casey Mcnenly
January 8, 2002

Students returning to Akers and Hubbard halls will take part in an experimental food service project this semester.MSU food service officials consolidated the two cafeterias Monday, meaning 2,200 students will see more options and extended hours for spring semester.“It is an improvement and realignment of food services,” said Bruce Haskell, food service coordinator.

MSU

States face future shortages in blood supply

Waiting until another tragedy like the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks to donate blood could cause a severe shortage in blood supply around the country. Jim Rummel, a spokesman for the Great Lakes region of the American Red Cross, said California, Arizona, New York and Chicago all experienced shortages in the last few weeks, but not Michigan - yet. “We personally aren’t having a problem yet in the Great Lakes region,” Rummel said.

MSU

Distance learning a possibility for DCL

Chad Previch
January 8, 2002

Johnnie Cochran could be among the professors who teach classes for MSU-Detroit College of Law, depending on what the American Bar Association decides. Distance education laboratories, which bring two locations together through television cameras, have become a hot topic in the world of law education as the association looks into modifying its guidelines this summer. The association, which accredits law schools, has guidelines placed on classes that use the technology, such as limiting the number of credit hours that can be taken. The association has proposals for changes to its guidelines on its Web site. John Sebert, the consultant on legal education to the association, said he will not predict what the summer meetings will bring.

MSU

Campus briefs

Writer chosen as speaker for MLK celebrationJulianne Malveaux, a writer and syndicated columnist who has been on television shows such as “Politically Incorrect,” will be the featured speaker for the Martin Luther King Jr.

MSU

McPherson Professorship hosts prominent speakers

Nicole Jacques
December 7, 2001

University officials finalized plans Thursday to bring two distinguished speakers to campus next semester as part of the McPherson Professorship for the Understanding of Science. Brian Greene, a professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia University, and Ira Flatow, a science correspondent for National Public Radio, will each spend a week at MSU, presenting publicly and interacting with various classes. The McPherson Professorship was set up by MSU President M.

MSU

GEU honored by labor organization for successful formation of union

Megan Frye
December 7, 2001

One of the nation’s largest supporters of labor unions honored MSU’s Graduate Employees Union at its convention this week.The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations invited the GEU to be involved with its convention in Las Vegas because of the group’s campaign to form a union, which ended successfully in May.Peter Cunningham, an anthropology graduate student and member of the GEU’s steering committee, was chosen to attend the conference.“The AFLCIO wanted to highlight recent organizing campaigns,” he said.

MSU

Pogel retires after 30 years of service to U

Eric Morath
December 7, 2001

An author of MSU’s Guiding Principles is organizing her final Board of Trustees meeting today. Nancy Pogel, executive assistant to the President and Secretary of the Board of Trustees, is relinquishing her duties after six and a half years in the position and nearly 30 years at MSU. In meetings Thursday, MSU President M.

MSU

LBGT responds to ASMSU bills

Camille Spencer
December 7, 2001

The Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay-Transgendered and Straight Ally Students and campus affiliates sponsored a forum Wednesday night in the Wonders Hall Kiva in an attempt to promote awareness about issues affecting the LBGT community.About 50 people attended the forum, which included discussions about the lack of domestic partner services for students, adding gender identity to MSU’s Anti-Discrimination Policy and multiple identity concerns.

MSU

Finals stress relief offered

Erica Berg
December 7, 2001

With finals on the way, students are finding ways to relieve stress and stay healthy for one last week of work.“My roommates and I go work out or play volleyball,” said Alison Leon, a family community services junior.