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Michigan State finds more than 40 people may have known about Nassar, Strampel's abuse
Today, MSU sent "Reports of Employee Review" for Larry Nassar and William Strampel to the DOE.
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FIJI suspends member involved with painting "BLM sucks" on The Rock on Farm Lane
The suspended FIJI member painted PIKE letters initially.
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2,500 students move on campus over the weekend, less dorms open
“I think they could’ve been more clear about the decisions,” business freshman Naomi German said. “A lot of things were changing really quickly and kind of close to when we were supposed to be moving in."
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MSU welcomes class of 2024 at this year's virtual convocation
"My hope is that this class of 2024 will be remembered as the class that overcame," ASMSU President Abii-Tah Bih said. "My hope for this class is to remember that this Spartan nation is not just the sum of its parts. Instead, we are a true melting pot. We defy all hints of defeat, and we commit to uplift each other."
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MSU and East Lansing experience a calm welcome weekend amid COVID-19 pandemic
Steve Gonzalez said this lack of activity could be attributed to fewer students in the area, due to fully remote learning this fall, as well as the city's efforts to encourage COVID-19 preventative measures.
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Lights, camera, Zoom: Performing arts students adjust to remote learning
When COVID-19 hit home, performing arts students lost out on face-to-face acting classes or key coaching with their instruments. Because in-person contact is such a pinnacle in these students’ education, their daily lives and passions were affected ina. unique way.
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2nd chief diversity officer finalist to hold virtual forum Tuesday
DeBrenna LaFa Agbenyiga's open forum will be at 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 1. Preregistration is required for the forum.
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Chief diversity officer finalist Nathan Ziegler visits MSU via Zoom
"You have to start it by looking at institutional and systemic equity so that you can ensure that you have an inclusive environment where diversity can be celebrated, acknowledged and appreciated by all key stakeholders — so I believe that inclusion cannot occur until there's equity," the first CDO finalist Nathan Ziegler said.
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What you missed at MSU this summer
For those that have been out of the loop and those who like to reminisce, here is what you missed at MSU this summer.
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Court of Appeals asked to reinstate charges against former MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon
According to the brief, sufficient evidence was provided to establish Lou Anna K. Simon misled the police about her 2014 knowledge of Larry Nassar's abuse and that the district court’s decision was not an abuse of discretion.
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MSU providing Spartan Safety Kits for returning students
The kits will be available to students living on and off-campus during the first week of classes.
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Judge dismisses false terror threat charges against MSU student
A year ago, Rami Souguir and Jennifer Spicer threatened MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. via a Reddit post titled "Killing the University President." The post sparked an MSUPD investigation, as well as a no-contact order from Stanley and his family.
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The Rock on Farm Lane broken, painted with fraternity letters, 'Trump 2020,' 'BLM sucks'
In February, a member of the fraternity drew swastika outside the fraternity's house. He was later suspended.
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Michigan State's first chief diversity officer finalist to hold virtual forum Friday
Each finalist will host an open forum on Zoom, where they will share their personal background and interest in this position.
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What's on the schedule?: Virtual fall welcome week for students
Coles said this is an unique opportunity, and they are trying to set the atmosphere for it to happen smoothly. She wants all students, especially those who are new to the MSU lifestyle, to try and take part in the process.
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ASMSU discusses fall semester, passes 3 bills in final summer meeting
Though Michigan State transitioned to virtual learning with few exceptions Tuesday, many ASMSU services will remain available for students during the fall semester.
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Michigan State community reacts to and navigates the decision to move fully remote
Students responded with mixed reactions, including support, confusion and frustration to the announcement.
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Longest serving MSU Trustee Joel Ferguson not seeking reelection
In 2018, Ferguson received national attention for his comments during the fallout of the Larry Nassar case, saying “there’s so many more things going at the university than just this Nassar thing.” Following Nassar's sentencing and ex-MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon's resignation, he apologized to survivors for these comments.
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Michigan State announces remote learning for fall 2020
Michigan State University announced a change in plans for the fall 2020 semester Tuesday after reported outbreaks of COVID-19 at universities nationwide.
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MSU prepares for move in, hybrid model as UNC-Chapel Hill shifts to remote learning
Students should check the instruction mode and location for each class in MSU's Schedule of Courses.