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MSU employee to embark on 3,100-mile long hike

Dawson, who is slated to retire in March, has served MSU as a faculty member for more than five years. As he nears his retirement date, Dawson decided to make plans for philanthropy when his time at MSU is finished. Dawson will be 64 when he starts his journey.

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Report calls for indoor tanning safety

In a report released Tuesday, Acting Surgeon General Dr. Boris Lushniak called for Americans to reduce their exposure to ultraviolet rays, whether from the sun or tanning bed, to prevent increased chances of developing the most common cancer, skin cancer, which is largely preventable.mr

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Adults pursue theater passion in 'Take It From the Top' class

With high energy and the enthusiasm for the craft, they took to one of Wharton Center's stages to attend the workshop and expand or hone in on their performance art skills.

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Professor works to prevent diseases through data, research

Department of fisheries and wildlife associate professor Dr. Jean Tsao has been on a hunt for years, but she’s not hunting for animals ? she’s hunting for Lyme disease. Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi, and it is transmitted in the eastern United States by the Black-legged tick.