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Broadcaster appearts at Lansing Center Friday
National Public Radio Social Correspondent Susan Stamberg will speak about her broadcasting experience at 10:30 a.m.
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New specializations approved for spring
MSU students will have some new course options and specializations for the spring.A jazz study option, a graduate specialization in hospitality business and an undergraduate specialization in science, technology, environment and policy will all be available after the Academic Council approved the proposed additions Tuesday.The new additions represent the growing university trend of moving toward more interdepartmental offerings, said Jo Ann Beckwith, director of the University Committee on Curriculum."It's an example of the interdepartmental initiative that allows people in various colleges to draw on the strengths offered by other colleges for the benefit of the students," Beckwith said.
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Fossil hunter speaks at endowed professorship
Renowned fossil hunter Louise Leakey will visit MSU as part of the M. Peter and Joanne M. McPherson Endowed Professorship for the Understanding of Science on Thursday. She will present "Origins and Evolution: In Search of How We Became Human" at 7:30 p.m.
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Magazine names 'U' scientific workplace eighth best in nation
Researchers from around the world ranked MSU eighth in a recent rating of the best scientific institutions to work at in the United States. The ranking was determined by a Web-based questionnaire presented to more than 2,200 full-time researchers in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Israel.
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Midland native awarded microbiology fellowship
Microbiology senior Carole Kuehl of Midland was awarded the American Society of Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship. Kuehl is one of 31 students granted the opportunity to conduct full-time summer research at their institution with an American Society for Microbiology mentor and present the results at the 2004 society general meeting in New Orleans. Each recipient is awarded a $2,500 stipend, one-year student membership in the society and reimbursement for travel expenses to the general meeting. Kuehl and her mentor, Vincent Young,, assistant professor of microbiology and molecular genetics, are studying inflammatory bowel disease. For more information on this fellowship visit www.asm.org.
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Asian-American group memberships rise
Although the Asian Pacific American student population at MSU has leveled off at about 5 percent in recent years, member participation and the number of registered student organizations has jumped."It's a good sign that they're wanting to identify as (Asian Pacific American) students," said Maggie Chen Hernandez, director of the Multicultural Center in the basement of the Union.
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Athlete says domestic violence hurts everyone
Victor Rivers is not a woman.That might be an obvious statement about the actor and former NFL football player.
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Forum addresses worldwide disease-prevention issues
Members of the Journal of International Law said Tuesday that global health problems can only can harmonized by the cooperation of world organizations.The panel discussed how the World Health Organization, World Trade Organization and United Nations can work together to deal with global epidemics such as West Nile and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome at the MSU-DCL College of Law Building.Chicago Law School professor and symposium speaker John Blum said the world needs a broader frame of work to accommodate health problems.
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MSU-DCL College of Law sponsors lecture
The MSU-DCL College of Law will host a lecture by Judge Robert Holmes Bell at 7 p.m. today. Bell was appointed to the U.S.
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Ex-NFL star, actor to appear at luncheon
A luncheon presentation focusing on domestic violence awareness will be held today at noon on East Fee Hall's first floor.The program titled, "Ending Domestic Violence: It's Everyone's Issue," features actor and former NFL lineman Victor Rivers.Rivers, who is a child survivor of domestic violence, has starred in more than 20 films, including The Hulk, The Mask of Zorro and Blood In/Blood Out.The Michigan Osteopathic Association and Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence will sponsor the event.Nearly 25 percent of women and 7.6 percent of men said they were raped or physically assaulted by a current or former spouse, cohabiting partner or date at some time in their lifetime, according to a 2000 U.S.
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Student group shows final film in seris
Students for Peace and Justice will present the final film in its fall film series on Wednesday. "Harlan County, USA" features the lives of coal miners in a small Appalachian town as they fight to unionize their labor and demand decent living and working conditions. The film begins at 8 p.m.
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GEU continues push for equal pay
About 20 members of MSU's Graduate Employees Union stood at the steps of the Administration Building in the blustery cold Monday afternoon, handing out bags of peanuts they say represent their wages.Holding signs saying the union "demands a fair deal for students," the students said they were letting the campus know that graduate employees' benefits and pay are being stripped away by a loophole in the contract they signed with university officials in May 2002.University officials were unavailable for comment Monday afternoon.Union President Scott Henkel said there are 12,000 teaching assistants on campus and the teaching-assistant title is being reclassified to instructor in certain cases.
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ASMSU looks to amend, clarify E.L. noise ordinance
ASMSU representatives will vote this week on a recommendation for changes to East Lansing's party-noise ordinance.Amendments were drafted by officials from MSU's undergraduate student government following a policy meeting last Thursday.A bill to address the East Lansing City Council on Tuesday with changes to the eight-week-old policy will be presented during the Student Assembly meeting Thursday.Student Assembly Vice Chairperson for External Affairs Kevin Glandon said he worked with the discussion from a committee meeting to create five recommendations to alter the ordinance.Many of the amendments include combining indicators and adding clarifications to the language of the bill."The specific language of the bill will be available on Thursday and may still be subject to changes," Glandon said.The policy defines party noise as having at least two party indicators, which include entrance fees, kegs, live entertainment, loud outdoor music or having more than one person per 20 square feet of habitable living space.The ordinance mandates jail time and fines of up to $1,000 for the most severe party-noise offenders.
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Discussion presents two Spanish artists
Two innovative Spanish artists and politicians are the topic of discussion this Wednesday. Chad Gasta, assistant professor of Hispanic studies at Iowa State University, will speak at 7 p.m.
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Film to feature Israeli Columbia astronaut
A film documenting the life and career of Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon will be shown today at 7:30 p.m.
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Student to teach English at language school in Brazil
In just two months, international relations senior Kevin Penzien will be surrounded by foreign culture and living with a family he doesn't know more than 5,500 miles from his East Lansing home.But he's not nervous - he's looking forward to it.After graduating in December, Penzien will travel to Brazil for a year to work at the Student Center language school teaching English to the families and employees of a pulp and paper factory located near the Brazilian city of Bahia.
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'U' discusses free trade
Four groups hosted a conference this weekend to inform the public about the Free Trade Area of the Americas trade agreement and its possible consequences. The "NO WAY FTAA!
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McPherson to address university's budget state
MSU President M. Peter McPherson will address the financial state of the university in light of the state's $900 million budget shortfall when he presents to the Academic Council on Tuesday. University spokesman Terry Denbow said putting MSU's budget in the context of the state budget shortfall is essential. "It's important for him to report to the university and say where we stand, and what we should expect in the months ahead," he said. Jon Sticklen, chairman of the Executive Committee of Academic Council, said no one in the MSU community is expecting the definitive word on what will happen. "What is clear is that there will be another budget problem," Sticklen said.
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Program to aid tomorrow's leaders
A new MSU program will teach aspiring politicians about the process of running for office. The program, "Tomorrow's Political Leaders," will be offered by MSU's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research and is geared toward recent graduates and upperclassmen who are about to enter Michigan's work force. Institute project manager Brian McGrain said the two-week program is very competitive, and officials will only accept about 30 percent of its applicants. "It's a necessity for anyone who's young and wants to get involved with politics," McGrain said.
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ASMSU to debate T-shirt controversy next week
ASMSU officials are considering next week a statement denouncing the circulation of explicit anti-University of Michigan T-shirts and fliers. The public statement would not be made until the week after the football game. A bill was sent to both assemblies of MSU's undergraduate student government to make a statement against a flier distributed across campus last week that bore the phrase "Wolverines Pack Fudge" above an explicit drawing as an advertisement for T-shirts bearing the same image. "We support diversity on campus," Student Assembly Vice Chairperson for Internal Affairs Andrew Schepers said at the Academic Assembly meeting Tuesday night.