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Sophomore creates video to welcome international students during orientation

Michael Kransz
August 10, 2014

Being encompassed by new surroundings and overcoming jet lag can be overwhelming, but one student is looking to make orientation for international students more welcoming. Her name is Rachel Poole. She’s a social relations and policy sophomore who is spearheading an effort to encourage new international students.Poole came up with the idea to collect photographs of students, faculty and staff holding signs with inspiring sayings in different languages. The photographs will then be compiled into a video and shared on Aug. 15 during international orientation.

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MSU revamps misconduct hotline

Olivia Dimmer
August 6, 2014

MSU recently launched a revamped version of an already existing fiscal misconduct hotline, giving MSU community members an anonymous way to report a variety of misconduct, ranging from sexual assault to academic dishonesty. MSU spokesman Jason Cody said the hotline is not designed to replace 911, but instead is meant to encourage witnesses to speak up.

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MSU employee to embark on 3,100-mile long hike

Sierra Lay
August 2, 2014

Dawson, who is slated to retire in March, has served MSU as a faculty member for more than five years. As he nears his retirement date, Dawson decided to make plans for philanthropy when his time at MSU is finished. Dawson will be 64 when he starts his journey.

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Adults pursue theater passion in 'Take It From the Top' class

Sierra Lay
July 31, 2014

With high energy and the enthusiasm for the craft, they took to one of Wharton Center's stages to attend the workshop and expand or hone in on their performance art skills.

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Professor works to prevent diseases through data, research

Corey Damocles
July 30, 2014

Department of fisheries and wildlife associate professor Dr. Jean Tsao has been on a hunt for years, but she’s not hunting for animals ? she’s hunting for Lyme disease. Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi, and it is transmitted in the eastern United States by the Black-legged tick.

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MSU's dirty jobs

Michael Kransz
July 22, 2014

Despite the growing role laboratory research plays at MSU, not all jobs at the university involve lab coats and sterile tabletops. To keep campus running and advance agricultural education, MSU still has its fair share of employees who get down and dirty in their work.