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Mathematics, biochemistry profs receive 45K for research

Margaret Harding
March 16, 2005

Two MSU assistant professors proved to be on the same level as those from Harvard, Yale and Johns Hopkins Universities. Michael Feig, from the department of biochemistry and molecular biology, and Fengbo Hang, from the mathematics department, were awarded Sloan Research Fellowship grants this month. Hang is the only current mathematics faculty member at MSU to have won the award, and Feig is the first member of the biochemistry and molecular biology department to win. "I knew I was nominated for it, but I didn't expect it because it's a very competitive award," Feig said.

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Impact No. 1 Mich. college station

Tom Keller
March 16, 2005

MSU's campus radio station is staying at the top of the charts. For the fifth time in six years, WDBM (88.9-FM), also known as the Impact, was named the college radio station of the year by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and Broadcast Music Inc. The station beat out about 350 other high school and college stations across the state for the award. Students on staff said they were excited to be recognized. "It feels good to know that you're working with the best in college radio - hands down," said John Fournier, the channel's information director.

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University stalled on plans for new parking

Construction of a new parking ramp near Morrill Hall has been delayed about a month to complete a traffic study, university engineer Bob Nestle said. The study of Grand River Avenue, required by the Michigan Department of Transportation, couldn't be completed because of a recent snowstorm, Nestle said. The parking lot can't close and construction can't begin until the study is completed. The new $19.5 million ramp was approved by the MSU Board of Trustees on Feb.

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Exhibit provides continuing tsunami education

Yvette Lanier
March 15, 2005

MSU is trying to create new ways to keep students informed about the Dec. 26 tsunami. At the "Tsunami: Wave of Destruction" exhibit at the Main Library, social work junior Dekayla Carr said she learned new things about the tsunami that took place in Southeast Asia.

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ASMSU to sponsor pre-election party, give out free gifts

Darrell Hughes
March 15, 2005

In an effort to inform students about ASMSU services and increase voter turnout in the March ASMSU elections, MSU's student government will host a pre-election pizza party for current representatives, potential candidates and the undergraduate student body. After last year's low voter turnout of about 5 percent, student government members decided further steps needed to be taken to get students to vote.

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MSU official receives Child Advocate Award

Jennifer Toland
March 14, 2005

Assistant provost for university outreach and engagement, Hiram Fitzgerald, received the 2005 Child Advocate Award from the Michigan Fatherhood Coalition at the annual conference for the Michigan Head Start Association Inc. After studying fathers' roles for the past eight years, as part of a national research consortium evaluating Early Head Start programs, Fitzgerald was recognized for his work to raise awareness of the roles fathers play in their children's lives.

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Horse exhibition ropes 'em in

Amy Davis
March 14, 2005

Horse owners and enthusiasts packed MSU's campus this weekend to see the largest equine show in the state. The 22nd annual International Stallion Exhibition and Trade Show, sponsored by the Michigan Horse Council, was held Friday through Sunday at the Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education. "People who are coming through a long winter before riding season starts know they can come here to get the things they need," said Marilyn Graff, spokeswoman for the exhibition and trade show and member of the Michigan Horse Council.

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Campus construction to resume

The last time Service Road closed for construction, civil engineering senior Sean Fitzgerel said it was a hassle for those who parked in Lot 83 behind Holden Hall, commonly known as F Lot. People who didn't know the road had closed to through traffic in summer 2003 got to where it was blocked and had to turn around, Fitzgerel said.

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Naturalist to speak on sustainability today

Jennifer Toland
March 14, 2005

Author and naturalist Terry Tempest Williams will speak at 7:30 p.m. today in B-108 Wells Hall. Author of "Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place," Williams will discuss the role of education in moving the global economy toward sustainable development.

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ASMSU: E-mail, file storage space should increase

Darrell Hughes
March 14, 2005

ASMSU members are hoping to give students additional e-mail and file storage space on the university's hard drive and to allow graduates access to their e-mail accounts indefinitely. MSU students are given a university e-mail account of 64 megabytes for academic purposes and personal use.

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Religious season ends with fasting

Josh Jarman
March 4, 2005

For some, the new year means partying, parades and good times with friends. Members of the Bahá'í Faith, however, see their new year as a chance to get closer to God. Followers of the Bahá'í Faith on campus will join fellow members from around the world in celebrating the final month of the Bahá'í calendar with 19 days of fasting, which began Wednesday.

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Cow show comes to MSU

Josh Jarman
March 4, 2005

Pat White has traveled across the country in passionate pursuit of raising Highland cattle. Today she will bring one of her favorite show animals, a 4-year-old cow named "Voodoo," to the Heritage Livestock Exhibition at the MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education.

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MtvU to invade campus in April

Darrell Hughes
March 4, 2005

ASMSU's Student Assembly agreed to allocate up to $50,000 to bring mtvU's Campus Invasion Tour to MSU on April 23 - two weeks before finals. After being voted down, but then reconsidered last month, the assembly decided to fund the concert that will feature European rock band Muse. Event planners microbiology junior Sarah Zohdy and international relations seniors Tahera Sakarwala and Jennifer Makarewicz presented the tour idea to ASMSU's Finance Committee on Feb.