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MSU Dairy Store opens doors for move-in weekend
The Anthony Hall location will be open for limited hours for the fall semester, opening on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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MSU housing clarifies dorm assignment confusion
With move-in came some confusion regarding dorm room placements, with claims that some students who signed up for single rooms were placed in doubles.
NEWS
President Stanley welcomes two incoming, in-person MSU classes
“We have 15,000 students coming to campus,” MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. said. “Each and every one deserves the best attention and I think all my team is working to do that. I think from talking to people today, there’s great joy and excitement.”
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A guide to Welcome Week events
Michigan State University has prepared several activities to welcome Spartans back to campus.
NEWS
MSU offers clarification on COVID-19 vaccine verification, exemptions, punishments
Students wishing to fill out an exemption form and return to campus without the COVID-19 vaccine have until Aug. 31 to complete the form. Students filing for exemption are still required to fill out the vaccine verification form and indicate they are pursuing an exemption.
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MSU Dairy Store reopens to the public for the weekend
This past weekend, the MSU Dairy Store welcomed back the public. Although the MSU Dairy Store is on MSU’s campus, a wide range of people from all across the state came to enjoy the treats that they have to offer.
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MSU verification form offers 3 exemptions
All staff, students and faculty are required to fill out the form.
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$6 million grant being used to close gap in vaccination rates
Creating effective media campaigns that address social determinants of health and vaccination are some of the strategies the NNICE project will use to reduce vaccine disparities while promoting vaccine equity.
NEWS
MSU Athletics turns to the future after Beekman steps down
"I have been honored to serve as athletic director at Michigan State, and I thank the Board of Trustees and our administration for this opportunity," Beekman said in the press release.
MICHIGAN
Ingham County remains flagged as area of substantial transmission for COVID-19
Vail said that the uptick in cases has been caused by a number of factors such as nonexistent mitigation efforts that has led to a spread of the Delta variant in the area.
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MSU President Stanley releases DEI framework to students and faculty
The framework works to create and maintain a diverse and inclusive community on campus. It is 77 pages that includes a message from President Stanley, members of the steering committee, MSU's background in DEI and its strategic goals, and more.
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MSU communicative sciences and disorders professor resigns due to sexual misconduct policy
MSU professor steps down after infringing upon university sexual misconduct policies.
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MSU professors react to COVID-19 vaccine mandate
MSU professors react to the university's recent decision to make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory on campus.
SPORTS
The future of Michigan State's recreational facilities
With the announcement of a recreational facility fee being added to student tuition, Michigan State is now allowing all students to work out at the IM facilities. Previously, students had to buy a membership to access the fitness centers within the facilities.
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Over $232 million raised by over 70,000 donors
The donations are a 25% increase from the previous year's donation amount.
SPORTS
Bill Beekman steps down as Athletic Director
Beekman will hold the position until a permanent replacement is found. The search for a new athletic director will be led by President Samuel L. Stanley Jr.
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MSU clears up concerns about mandatory COVID-19 vaccine for fall 2021
MSU Deputy Spokesman Dan Olsen explained that individuals should receive at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by Aug. 31.
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Amcor's $10 million donation to packaging is largest in CANR history
Amcor invested $10 million into Michigan State's School of Packaging on Aug. 3.
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POE announces department expansion, releases RVSM workshop data in annual report
The report compares students’ answers in a pre and post-workshop survey as well as the overall number of students that participated in the respective POE workshops and announced expansions within the department.
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MSU offers 20 cash prizes of $1,000 as vaccine incentive
MSU is offering cash prizes of $1,000 to 20 students that are at least 18 years old, are enrolled in an at least one course at MSU, and have filled out the university's mandatory student vaccination status survey.