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GEU, 'U' officials to begin negotiations in March

A date has been set for a third-party mediator to hear arguments between the Graduate Employees Union and university officials regarding a dispute on the wording of an eight-month-old contract.The two parties will begin talks March 5, union President Scott Henkel said.The graduate employee contract, ratified in May, says teaching assistants with at least four semesters of experience will be promoted to the highest level of pay.

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Assistant joins department staff

Flash back a few years. A senior at Albion College is winding down his student teaching program with the hopes of becoming a teacher after graduation.

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Program seeks applications

Applications for the 2003-04 Racial Ethnic Student Aide positions are due Jan. 15 in the Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs. Requirements for the position are a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.5, at least one semester of living in a MSU residence hall and a strong desire to help people. The program provides a supporting environment for racial ethnic students at MSU, and a one-of-a-kind learning experience, said Nikki O'Brien, coordinator of African American student affairs.

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Professor wins research award

Mercouri Kanatzidis, a university distinguished chemistry professor, has been presented with the 2002 Humboldt Research Award.

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DCL, Cooley expand to Grand Rapids area

Two area law schools are expanding west. Lansing-based Thomas M. Cooley Law School will offer classes at Western Michigan University's downtown Grand Rapids Graduate Center beginning in May. In addition, MSU-Detroit College of Law is offering a third-year advanced securities regulation course at Grand Valley State University in Allendale. Both schools also plan to develop more classes in the future. "Grand Rapids has been a steady supplier of students in the Lansing area since we have opened," said Don LeDuc, Cooley president and dean. Until recently, LeDuc said he didn't think Grand Rapids had a large enough population to support a Cooley program.

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Trustees may switch to election

MSU trustees will decide at Friday's meeting whether they can elect their next leader. Under a proposal by Trustee David Porteous, board members would elect a trustee to serve a two-year term as chairperson.

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Police offer academy for interested citizens

Kendra Snyder

January 8, 2003

People interested in learning more about police work can do so from 7-8:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the MSU police department. Each Tuesday until March 25, the department will hold a citizen's police academy, said MSU police Sgt.

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Chorale needs voices

Kendra Snyder

January 8, 2003

MSU students and East Lansing residents have a chance to test their octaves and vocal chords today. Auditions and interviews for the MSU Choral Union's spring season will be held at 6 p.m.

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ASMSU still lacking top director

A candidate being considered for a top position within ASMSU has withdrawn his name from consideration.Andrew Schepers, a candidate for association director of the student organization, said Sunday that he would rather commit his time to his other responsibilities as a member of MSU's undergraduate student government."I have no wanting to continue.

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Black caucus fund-raiser to benefit group retreat

Case Hall Black Caucus will shake up the MSU party scene with their third annual fund-raising event "Shakefest 2003," at 10 p.m.

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Consultants to assist Pi Kappa Phi

Aaron Foley

January 7, 2003

Two consultants from the national council of Pi Kappa Phi will travel to East Lansing this month to assist with ongoing development of the embattled MSU chapter.The consultants will work with the group from Jan.

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Cafs wants students to eat healthier

Kendra Snyder

January 7, 2003

Health programs promoting moderation when piling hamburgers and chicken nuggets on cafeteria dinner plates this semester have undergone slight changes.

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RHA ups awareness, improves its image

Carrie Hoover

January 7, 2003

MSU's Residence Halls Association wants students' attention. The association is toying with the idea of distributing flyers, placing more ads and creating events that will draw the public and also benefit charities.

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4 students nominated for Truman Scholarship

Amy Bartner

January 6, 2003

Kevin Glandon said he surprised himself when he knew what to say at his interview for the Truman Scholarship. "I realized when they asked me all these questions, I have answers," the international relations and political theory and constitutional democracy senior said. He must have answered correctly. Glandon, along with three other MSU students, were nominated based on their public and community service achievements - and could each win $30,000 for their continued education. General business administration and pre-law senior Kelly Averbeck, international relations and finance senior Jared English, international relations and chemistry senior Andrew Goetz and Glandon applied for the scholarship in November and will revise their applications in late January before they enter into the Harry S.

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Myers, Hughes to speak at fund-raiser

Amy Bartner

January 6, 2003

Dee Dee Myers and Karen Hughes, two political opponents from the White House, will speak at two fund-raising events for MSU's Michigan Political Leadership Program Feb.

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DCL students improve success on bar

The MSU-Detroit College of Law had 87 percent of their first-time applicants pass the Michigan Bar exam in July, the second highest passing rate in the state. The score is six percent above the state average and is second only to the University of Michigan Law School, which had a 94-percent passing rate.

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Sparrow, Blue Cross make deal

Kendra Snyder

January 6, 2003

While some MSU professors and staff heaved a sigh of relief last week for the continuation of their health care at Sparrow Hospital, others are seeking alternatives for the future.Sparrow Hospital and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan reached a temporary agreement Tuesday.The agreement will continue health coverage at Sparrow facilities for 67,000 Mid-Michigan residents while attempts are being made to come up with a long-term contract.The deal was music to the ears of some MSU faculty covered by the insurance company, including physics and astronomy professor Norman Birge.

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Professor receives prestigious award

Anil K. Jain, university distinguished professor in the department of computer science and engineering, joined a list of about 150 people worldwide as a recipient of the prestigious Humboldt Research Award. The award was created by the nonprofit Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, which was established by the Federal Republic of Germany for the promotion of international research cooperation.

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Class offers insights on cattle feeding

Amy Bartner

January 6, 2003

A course in cattle feeding and nutrition will be offered in two sessions at four locations in late January and early February.

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Center to offer free programs for faculty, staff, area students

Lindsay Weiskittel

January 6, 2003

The MSU Women's Resource Center will sponsor free programs this month. The center sponsors at least 10 programs a month and gears the presentations toward faculty, staff and students. Judy McQueen, educational program coordinator for the center, said the programs exist for multiple reasons. "It is really important because it keeps men and women informed politically, financially and emotionally," she said. McQueen, who has been with the center for 20 years, said the programs cover topics such as divorce, aging and child care.