MSU
Economic trends in state focus of talks
A "Trends and Prospects in the Michigan Economy" seminar will take place today from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
COMMENTARY
Arts reorganization devalues humanities
The reorganization of several of MSU's colleges is seen by many to be merely an administrative matter, affecting office personnel primarily, and as we are all quite well aware of, a number of teaching assistantships available to graduate students.
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College program looks at malpractice issues
The "Two Skills Every Health Care Professional Needs" program will bring together the colleges of Human Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Nursing and the MSU-DCL College of Law on Thursday and Friday. The program will be held at the James B.
COMMENTARY
Constant president-bashing getting old
Every time I get a newspaper, I just know that I am going to be able to read how President George W.
MSU
Marksmanship Club to sponsor seminar
The MSU Marksmanship Club is sponsoring a crime prevention seminar to raise awareness about personal safety.
NEWS
Reactions vary on reorganization plan
Almost a month after Provost Lou Anna Simon announced her blueprint for the future of MSU's liberal arts, some MSU trustees have expressed support - and concern - for the plan. Simon released her proposal suggesting the reorganization of major college units as well as the creation of several new programs on Feb.
COMMENTARY
Residence college nice addition for 'U'
My thanks to The State News ("Living & learning" SN 3/2) for both recalling Justin Morrill College and noting its significance to the current discussions of Provost Lou Anna Simon's call for a new residential program in the "liberal arts and sciences." I heartily recommend that those interested in the new proposals acquaint themselves with the lost college's concept, curricular scope and history.
NEWS
Services held for slain men; studio schedule to change
Family members and friends have planned memorial services for Jeffrey Friedlis, one of two men found shot to death in an East Lansing martial arts studio Thursday. Friedlis, 29, from Grand Ledge, and Lansing resident Christopher James Emmerth, 32, were found dead Thursday with gunshot wounds at the Institute of Traditional Asian Martial Arts, 130 W.
NEWS
MSU-DCL may change
MSU-DCL College of Law could be renamed and further combined with MSU if a proposal passed by Academic Governance on Tuesday is approved by both schools' boards. The name would change from MSU-DCL College of Law to the Michigan State University College of Law.
SPORTS
Spartans grounded: aircraft carrier game cancelled
Due to ongoing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, the United States Navy sunk plans for MSU men's basketball to play aboard an aircraft carrier. The U.S.
COMMENTARY
'U' not for all
College isn't for everybody. Some people make meaningful careers as construction workers, paraprofessionals and mothers and fathers.
NEWS
McPherson talks over 4-year plan
MSU President M. Peter McPherson discussed options for encouraging students to graduate in four years at ASMSU's Academic Assembly meeting Tuesday night. It is the first time McPherson has met with anyone regarding block tuition since mentioning it in his State of the University address in February. "I came to lay out thoughts and ideas, not any specific action," McPherson said, adding that MSU students collectively would save about $10 million if they graduated within four years instead of five.
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Centers cope with dwindling faculty
A retirement bubble has burst for MSU's International Studies and Programs, leaving behind holes in several national resource centers. "At the moment, we have key losses," said John Hudzik, dean of International Studies and Programs.
COMMENTARY
Donation allows Welsch to give back
I am responding to the article about organ donation and Peter Welsch ("Give and take" SN 3/15). Going through life, we college students believe we are invincible and nothing can touch us.
FEATURES
Take Seven
Seven years ago, Susan Woods took the reins of the first East Lansing Film Festival while looking to add a bit of cinematic art to a town sorely in need of it.
MSU
Groups rally for new Multicultural Center
Leaders representing various student groups have plans to initiate a lobbying effort for an expanded Multicultural Center. After years of frustration with their small facility, located in the basement of the Union, members from groups such as the Council of Progressive Students and the Council of Racial Ethnic Students are looking to create a group lobbying effort by the end of the year, said ASMSU Student Assembly Chair Missy Kushlak. "We keep getting the runaround from the administration," she said.
NEWS
Luck o' the Irish
If Liam Kelly were back home today, he wouldn't have to worry about his 7 p.m. U.S. agricultural policy test.
MICHIGAN
Capital punishment resolution moves to full House
Lansing - The state House is expected to vote this week on a resolution to allow voters to decide the fate of the death penalty in Michigan.
MSU
Speech to focus on South African past
Andre Odendaal, an honorary professor from the University of the Western Cape in South Africa, will be speaking at noon on Thursday in 201 International Center.
FEATURES
Caribbean cruise has drunken insanity
Last week, I dealt with people stumbling around like wild banshees. Students exposed themselves and peed in hallways.