Black Greek Week, an annual week of community service and entertainment events performed by fraternities and sororities of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, begins today. The council consists of eight historically black greek-letter organizations.
The MSU Department of Police and Public Safety is now signing up interested people for its Citizen's Police Academy. The next class is scheduled to begin 7 p.m.
MSU's Residence Halls Association members were presented with a letter Wednesday night that accuses the government of representing a "false sense of diversity."LaToya Logan, former director of racial, ethnic and progressive affairs for MSU's Residence Halls Association, distributed a letter she wrote to the hall government's general assembly. In her letter, Logan referred to hate crimes committed on campus and the lack of attention paid to diversity issues as a whole within RHA.
A new program will be added to MSU-Detroit College of Law's repertoire. The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program will begin next fall.
When incoming freshmen arrive at MSU in the fall, for their first few days, officials in the City of East Lansing and the university hope they have something in common other than their class status: Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein.""We are encouraging all first-year students to have read Frankenstein before they come in the fall," said June Youatt, assistant provost for undergraduate education at MSU.
When asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, Cindy Arvidson always said, "a doctor," and she was always told, "No, you mean a nurse."Arvidson, an assistant professor of microbiology and molecular genetics who now holds a doctorate degree, was one of five women to speak at a forum on women in academic careers sponsored by the College of Natural Science and the Women's Advisory Committee on Wednesday afternoon.
In the midst of a state budget deficit and possible funding cuts to the university, ASMSU is asking administrators to keep tuition hikes at a moderate level to maintain the quality of education at MSU.If Gov.
A student suspended for his alleged involvement in the March 28-30 disturbances has been allowed to go back to class.Tyler Barrett, an interdisciplinary studies junior arrested March 28 for charges of obstructing justice and public intoxication, said Thursday his suspension was lifted.He's been attending class this week and also has been to the Main Library.
When the U.S. News & World Report law school rankings came out April 7, MSU-Detroit College of Law Dean Terence Blackburn said he was surprised.
After months of waiting, ASMSU and Student Life officials will discuss the addition of a $5 renewable energy tax to student tuition bills when they go before the University Student Appeals Board on Wednesday.University rules require new fees introduced by student governments to be voted on by more than 50 percent of undergraduate students, and a majority of those students must approve the measure for it to be implemented.But to change a fee that already exists, there is no requirement on the number of students who must vote.
Sitting in a white plastic chair at Twistars U.S.A. Gymnastics Club in Lansing, Teberah Alexander watched her daughter flip on the trampoline while writing a paper about compassion for her nursing class.Alexander has watched 4-year-old Amiya grow during the majority of her college career.When Alexander turns her tassel on May 2, her daughter will be cheering her on.Alexander is co-chairperson of MSU's Student Parents on a Mission, a student parent support group.Members meet once a month and Child and Family Care Resources pays for child care that evening.
MSU history Professor Pero Dagbovie will lead an affirmative action teach-in at 8 p.m. today in Wonders Hall Kiva. The event, sponsored by the Council of Racial Ethnic Students, is designed to educate people about the University of Michigan's admissions policy, which awards prospective students points for their academic history, race, location, family's connection with the university and a variety of other factors. "We really are looking for people to go who don't know about affirmative action," said journalism sophomore Shanita Baxter, a racial ethnic student aide.
Accounting graduate student Deb Morabito said it's about time the university provided Ethernet service to all its residents, not just those who live in the dorms."Right now, if it's between 6 p.m.
Holding two certificates, Liban Sheikhaden sat next to his mother, reading her the words on the page."She's really proud of my accomplishments," the computer science freshman said.Sheikhaden was one of several students recognized along with faculty during the 25th anniversary celebration of the Office of Supportive Services on Thursday in the Union.
As ASMSU wraps up its business for the semester, several representatives remain in limbo as to whether they will return in the fall.A total of 45 students were disqualified from the MSU undergraduate student government's election in March after it was discovered they had been endorsed by political organizations on campus.According to the ASMSU elections code, "Any campaign material bearing the name of a candidate must be approved and submitted to the AUEC (All-University Elections Committee) in writing before distribution."The MSU College Republicans made fliers and stickers, sent e-mails within the organization and campus mailings endorsing certain candidates from colleges across campus.
"You could have been anywhere tonight. You chose to be here. We appreciate that." Those are the first words that escape Richard Mittwede's lips before every concert at The Underground, a rock concert hall in the basement of Christ Lutheran Church, 122 S.
Two former state senators will receive honorary degrees at MSU commencement ceremonies on May 2. Harry Gast and George McManus Jr.
The Graduate Employees Union plans to announce it is filing a grievance against the university concerning undergraduate students serving as teaching assistants today.The union said its contract, negotiated with the university and made effective on May 16, 2002, forbids undergraduates from obtaining teaching positions.
A group of international scientists announced Monday that they have completed the map of the human genetic code to an accuracy of 99.99 percent, a discovery some MSU scientists say could open doors for the future of medicine. The genome is the collection of genes that form DNA.
With live performances and a video spoof of various MTV shows, the Philippine American Student Society provided a unique view of life as a Filipino American on Sunday at Kellogg Center."Filipino Television: Television on the Flipside" discussed media representation of Filipinos and was the theme of Halo Halo 2k3, a 3-year-old variety show which drew a crowd of about 40 people."In the media, Filipinos aren't really represented at all," kinesiology senior and organization President Paulette Bolofer said.