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ASMSU to offer free bluebooks to studentsASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, provides free bluebooks for all students on a continuous basis.
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U takes stand, installs waterless urinals
Visitors to the men’s bathroom in Bessey Hall might find themselves scratching their heads and wondering what to do - the urinals that men have grown accustomed to are gone.In place of the usual porcelain receptacles are three unassuming bowls with no connections or handles anywhere near them.
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Law denies financial aid to drug users
MSU’s Office of Financial Aid has not been impacted by a federal law that denies assistance to students who have had prior drug convictions, but the law has been faced with opposition.“Various institutions are being affected in various ways,” said Rick Shipman, executive director of the Office of Financial Aid.
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New faces to appear in RHA
The Residence Halls Association will see five new faces at its meeting Wednesday.The Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay-Transgendered Straight Ally Students is now represented by a member from each of its five caucuses across campus.The change marks the first time the caucuses will join the alliance representative in voting on RHA matters, therefore giving six votes to groups who represent the lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered community on MSU’s campus.
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McPherson returns from west African nation
One of the strongest advocates of MSU’s study abroad programs returned Monday from his own overseas adventure. MSU President M.
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Grant helps professor map bacteria evolution
George Garrity, an MSU professor of microbiology and molecular genetics, received a $188,000 grant from the U.S.
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Web site moves manure
Once again, it’s been proven that people really can buy just about anything on the Internet.
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Graduate students seek first contract
The University of Michigan might have more in common with MSU after all.The two schools, along with Wayne State University, have found their graduate employees vying for contracts simultaneously.
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Move to limit tuition lacks support
Hopes for an amendment to the state constitution that would place limits on tuition rates vanished when the proposal may not receive enough support from the state Legislature. The measure, introduced by Republican Lt.
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Cable station gives video archive to U
An agreement made between MSU and Michigan Government Television in December will make it easier for students and faculty to follow the state government. The complete archives of MGTV, a cable network started in 1996, are available for viewing on videotapes at University Archives & Historical Collections between 8 a.m.
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Hubbard, Akers cafeterias see new hours
Students returning to Akers and Hubbard halls will take part in an experimental food service project this semester.MSU food service officials consolidated the two cafeterias Monday, meaning 2,200 students will see more options and extended hours for spring semester.“It is an improvement and realignment of food services,” said Bruce Haskell, food service coordinator.
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States face future shortages in blood supply
Waiting until another tragedy like the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks to donate blood could cause a severe shortage in blood supply around the country. Jim Rummel, a spokesman for the Great Lakes region of the American Red Cross, said California, Arizona, New York and Chicago all experienced shortages in the last few weeks, but not Michigan - yet. “We personally aren’t having a problem yet in the Great Lakes region,” Rummel said.
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Distance learning a possibility for DCL
Johnnie Cochran could be among the professors who teach classes for MSU-Detroit College of Law, depending on what the American Bar Association decides. Distance education laboratories, which bring two locations together through television cameras, have become a hot topic in the world of law education as the association looks into modifying its guidelines this summer. The association, which accredits law schools, has guidelines placed on classes that use the technology, such as limiting the number of credit hours that can be taken. The association has proposals for changes to its guidelines on its Web site. John Sebert, the consultant on legal education to the association, said he will not predict what the summer meetings will bring.
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Spring semester brings buying rush to book stores, Web site
Lines at some bookstores may look extra long as students prepare for spring semester, but Shawn Bourdo said it’s never as bad as it looks.
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Campus briefs
Writer chosen as speaker for MLK celebrationJulianne Malveaux, a writer and syndicated columnist who has been on television shows such as “Politically Incorrect,” will be the featured speaker for the Martin Luther King Jr.
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Students find smooth move-ins
Before students headed back to the classroom today, the matter of moving back onto campus had to be taken care of first.
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McPherson Professorship hosts prominent speakers
University officials finalized plans Thursday to bring two distinguished speakers to campus next semester as part of the McPherson Professorship for the Understanding of Science. Brian Greene, a professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia University, and Ira Flatow, a science correspondent for National Public Radio, will each spend a week at MSU, presenting publicly and interacting with various classes. The McPherson Professorship was set up by MSU President M.
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GEU honored by labor organization for successful formation of union
One of the nation’s largest supporters of labor unions honored MSU’s Graduate Employees Union at its convention this week.The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations invited the GEU to be involved with its convention in Las Vegas because of the group’s campaign to form a union, which ended successfully in May.Peter Cunningham, an anthropology graduate student and member of the GEU’s steering committee, was chosen to attend the conference.“The AFLCIO wanted to highlight recent organizing campaigns,” he said.
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Pogel retires after 30 years of service to U
An author of MSU’s Guiding Principles is organizing her final Board of Trustees meeting today. Nancy Pogel, executive assistant to the President and Secretary of the Board of Trustees, is relinquishing her duties after six and a half years in the position and nearly 30 years at MSU. In meetings Thursday, MSU President M.
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LBGT responds to ASMSU bills
The Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay-Transgendered and Straight Ally Students and campus affiliates sponsored a forum Wednesday night in the Wonders Hall Kiva in an attempt to promote awareness about issues affecting the LBGT community.About 50 people attended the forum, which included discussions about the lack of domestic partner services for students, adding gender identity to MSU’s Anti-Discrimination Policy and multiple identity concerns.