Former Secretary of State James Baker will speak at 6 p.m. today at the Great Hall at Wharton Center.From 1976 to 1992, Baker served as secretary of the treasury and commerce and led campaigns for Presidents Gerald Ford, George H.
On March 27-28, 1999 a riot occurred at in areas of East Lansing near campus following MSU's loss to Duke in the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
MSU and East Lansing police have received several tips that might lead them to participants in weekend disturbances that caused up to $40,000 in damage, police officials said Tuesday. "We're hoping for some good public input," MSU police Inspector Bill Wardwell said.
On May 1-2, 1998, a riot occurred at Munn field on MSU's campus. The following stories are from The State News' archives: May 2, 1998: Riot May 2, 1998: Riot escalates as night wears on May 2, 1998: Officials exude disappointment May 2, 1998: Munn field: 'catalyst for student protest' May 4, 1998: Students react to rioting May 4, 1998:17 arrested in weekend riot
On Sept. 7, 1997 a disturbance occurred on Gunson Street in East Lansing. The following stories are from The State News' archives: Sept.
Angel Salinas said his parents are glad he's not going to Ecuador this summer.Salinas was one of nine students planning to study abroad in Ecuador this summer, but was notified via e-mail Wednesday the education and society program didn't fill its quota of students and was canceled."That might have been the reason the program was canceled, because my family was praying," the Spanish sophomore said.
On April 3-4, 2000, a celebration occurred at in East Lansing and on MSU's campus after the Spartans won the NCAA men's basketball championship.
Colleagues of Gilbert Williams knew the telecommunication professor as a strong voice for minority issues.Known as Gil to his friends, he died March 26 at age 51 after a battle with Lou Gehrig's disease."There have been very few people of color in the telecom department," said Professor Bella Mody, who worked with Williams for 17 years.
For Maggie Chen Hernandez, Asian Pacific American women are more than the media makes them out to be.And the Asian Pacific American Women's Conference, titled "Real Faces Banishing the Doll," held in the Union on Saturday, reinforced positive images of Asian Pacific American women's identity through a variety of workshops.
Applications are now available for the office of the chairperson for ASMSU.MSU's undergraduate student government is looking for qualified students to fill the positions of the chairperson, vice-chair for internal affairs and vice-chair for external affairs for both Student and Academic assemblies.Applicants must provide prior experience and qualities which would qualify them for the jobs as well as answer other questions on the application.Job descriptions for each position are detailed on the application.Applications can be picked up at 307 Student Services.Applications for Academic Assembly jobs are due back to the ASMSU business office by 5 p.m.
Student leaders met Monday to condemn the actions taken by a disorderly crowd after the MSU men's basketball team lost to Texas on Sunday night and address future plans to maintain the reputation of the university."When noise levels and behavior go beyond the limits of reasonable and cause destruction and harm, the learning process ceases," ASMSU Director of Community Affairs Kevin Glandon said.
MSU's University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on April 4 in the Union.More than 120 students participate each year in presenting either research or arts work they have completed for the forum, which is sponsored by General Electric.
The School of Hospitality Business plans to host an etiquette dinner at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Room Big Ten C in the Kellogg Center.
The MSU Horticulture Club "kicked butt" at a national competition in Mississippi, said club president Dru Bernthal. MSU was one of the 51 colleges represented in the competition, which included interior landscape design and maintenance equipment operation.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lansing will host a bowling night starting at 6 p.m. on April 9 at Spartan Lanes in the basement of the Union. The 2003 Meijer Bowl For Kids' Sake College Night will put together bowling teams with a goal of raising at least $100 for the organization. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lansing pairs children from single-parent homes with adult mentors.
When Megan Dennis was younger, she knew she wanted to make a difference in the world."When she was a little girl, she wanted to cure illnesses," said Harold Dennis, Megan's grandfather.
Luz Rivera watched her daughter, Gianelle Rivera dance underneath the Puerto Rican flag with the members of Caliente, a Latina dance group.
Boxes of sugar cubes, bags of apples and chocolate covered carrots wrapped with birthday ribbons and bows covered a table in the Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education on Friday.Across the room, children gathered around three large cakes while their parents looked through pictures.The honoree, tied to a nearby railing, dipped his head down and took a mouthful of hay.Chum, a horse in the Mason-based Children & Horses United in Movement Therapeutic Riding center, celebrated his 30th birthday with 23 years of therapy patients and families.Chum's owner and occupational therapist Bonnie DePue, threw the party for the horse, whom she calls her "best friend" of 28 years."Chum is an integral part of many people's lives," she said.
It's time to break out the water bottles, sweatsuits and gym shoes. Greek Week, which kicks off Sunday, is a week of fund-raising events performed by the Interfraternity and Panhellenic councils benefiting several charities. Larry Wisne, director of Greek Week, wanted to make it clear everyone in the community - not just greeks - is invited to participate. "We support a lot of charities with our donations," Wisne said.
Posters and cardboard stand-up advertisements across campus aimed at drawing students back to the residence halls have been effective in the last year, University Housing Director Angela Brown said. The "Live on" campaign has been running for three years and Brown says MSU uses the program to both inform students and increase interest in living on campus. MSU's residence hall system can house about 14,900 students.