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Grant helps students attend 'U', teach in Detroit schools

Evan Rondeau
November 13, 2003

Students from Detroit Public Schools hoping to attend MSU to pursue a teaching career will have new opportunities after the Broad Foundation donated a $6 million grant Wednesday.The Los Angeles-based foundation, headed by 1954 MSU graduate Eli Broad, pledged the money to fund a partnership between MSU and the Detroit Public Schools to help recruit students interested in a teaching career.

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DCL raises bar, passes test

Amy Davis
November 12, 2003

MSU-DCL College of Law students are setting the bar each time they hit the law books. The law school ranks third out of six law schools in the state for first-time student applicants who passed the Michigan Bar exam in July.

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CRU leader strives for diversity

When Taina Jorda-Cid arrived at MSU four years ago, she said she felt cheated.After reading brochures hailing a diverse student body, she said she arrived at her Academic Orientation Program and saw few people who looked like her."I was thinking they had lied to me," said the political science senior who identifies as Mexirican - combining her Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage.

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Human research office seeks accreditation

Evan Rondeau
November 12, 2003

MSU might be the next Big Ten institution to receive accreditation to ensure research on human subjects meet tough ethical standards.Approval would come from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs Inc., or AAHRPP, a nonprofit organization offering accreditation to universities for human subjects research, which involves research in biomedical, behavioral and social sciences.

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Conference addresses African development

The International Business Forum will meet today at 11:45 a.m. to discuss sustainable development in Africa.Special guest Amin Alexander Tejani of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce will lead the discussion.The luncheon costs $20 at the Michigan Athletic Club, located at 2900 Hannah Blvd.For reservations and more information, call (517) 353-4336 or e-mail wilkinsb@msu.edu.

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New editor in chief to take over for 2004

After witnessing the controlled chaos of the Channel 7 WXYZ-TV newsroom in Detroit on an 8th grade tour, Ed Ronco said he was sure journalism was his calling.The journalism junior was elected in late October by a staff of his peers and The State News Board of Directors to be The State News' next editor in chief.

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Club offers free yoga

Don Jordan
November 10, 2003

A free day of yoga will be held Nov. 15 in the Union's Ohio State Room. The Medical Yoga Club of MSU will be offering yoga classes and lessons, booklets and fliers about yoga, yoga therapy and demonstrations of yoga that include medical yoga. The free event will be from 9 a.m.

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Event shows cultures

The annual Global Festival will take place from noon to 5 p.m Sunday at the Union Co-sponsored by the University Activities Board and Community Volunteers for International Programs, the event will host many events aimed to increase international cultural awareness in the community.

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Lunar eclipse has stellar turnout

By Melissa Domsic Special for The State News The moon lined up with the earth and sun Saturday, and more than 250 people from MSU, East Lansing and the surrounding area came to the Observatory to get a better view of the lunar eclipse that occurred between 8:06 and 8:30 p.m.

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11-year-old communicates with community through drawings

The VCR in the Metzger's home rewinds "Frosty the Snowman" over and over again as 11-year-old Joey Metzger sits bent over a sheet of paper with a yellow marker in his hand.Joey presses the marker to his page, drawing a frame of a rabbit from the movie.

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CIBER to hold forum

Evan Rondeau
November 10, 2003

The MSU Center for International Business Education and Research, or CIBER, is co-sponsoring monthly international business forums designed to provide network opportunities for people interested in doing business in the global economy. The first forum, "Sustainable Development in Africa," will be held from 11:45 a.m.

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Olin offers needle-free flu vaccinations, survival packs

Don Jordan
November 7, 2003

As cold and flu season heads into full gear, the MSU community is working to fight the contagious infections.The Olin Allergy and Immunization Clinic is offering flu vaccinations in shot and needle-free versions.In the meantime, Olin Health Center and the Residence Halls Association distributed 5,000 free cold and flu "survival packs" this week containing hand sanitizer, one-use thermometers and various other preventative products."The packs are an extremely responsible way to use money and will help students who are affected by cold and flu," said Dennis Martell, the interim health education coordinator at Olin.Martell said the pack initiative is one of the first of many data-driven programs soon to come from Olin health advocates.

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Simon says maintain liberal arts programs

Evan Rondeau
November 7, 2003

MSU Provost Lou Anna Simon is campaigning to keep liberal arts and sciences in MSU's future.Three discussions will be held in the next month to consider the programs in light of anticipated budget reductions."It's important to have intellectual framework for moving forward; to get the ideas and approaches from faculty, so that as we deal with budget reductions, we have a firm intellectual foundation on which to proceed," Simon said.The first discussion will take place at the Kellogg Center on Monday, Nov.

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'U', Penn State out for blood

Don Jordan
November 6, 2003

Brandon Bartoszek's eyes grew and then relaxed Wednesday afternoon as the needle approached the underside of his forearm and pierced the skin.It is the sixth time the urban and regional planning sophomore has donated blood since his start in high school.