Future business Dean Robert Duncan hopes to improve the 16th ranked college in the nation - with some teamwork.Duncan, a professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management, will become dean of the Eli Broad College of Business and Graduate School of Management in January.To improve the college, which is nationally ranked by U.S.
In the wake of today’s attack on the United States, the university’s Office of Study Abroad is warning its students overseas to take extra safety precautions in the upcoming days.“We’re communicating to all our other Study Abroad program participants to take a low profile, be extra cautious and take extra safety precautions in the coming days,” he said.MSU has only one student studying in any of the Middle East countries, Riedinger said.
Do you miss the days when MTV played more music videos?MTV2 has now been added to the University Housing Cable Channel, a blessing for music fans on campus, some say.Added at the start of the fall semester, MTV2 on Channel 16 showcases music videos 24 hours a day.“They came to us and offered their channel for free,” said Doug Owen, manager of the University Housing Cable Channel.
Don’t complain there’s no culture in Lansing before taking a stroll through Old Town Lansing this fall.Five art galleries in Old Town held the First Sunday Gallery Walk on Sunday to introduce new artists and exhibits, most of which will run through October.“Each gallery has a new artist,” said Todd Mack, owner of Todd Mack Custom Framing Gallery, 307 E.
A local tip line has been set up by the FBI for those with information regarding today’s attacks. John Bell, Jr., special agent in charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigations in Detroit, said the FBI is cooperating with local and state agencies in response to today’s horrific events. Those with information are encouraged to contact the Detroit FBI at (313) 965-2323. Americans shouldn’t make assumptions regarding who’s responsible, and U.S.
A pair of Arab American leaders from Washington, D.C. will speak with James Madison College students Monday about the conflict in the Middle East and about domestic concerns. Jim Zogby, president of the Arab American Institute, and U.S.
In the wake of two sexual assault cases at Williams Hall, residence hall officials are urging students to lock their doors.
The MSU community will have a chance to look into the future of the campus at 2020 Vision forums held today and Wednesday. Students will have an opportunity to ask questions and give input to the 2020 Vision work team before final plans are sent to the MSU Board of Trustees for final approval. The meetings will be held at 3 p.m.
The apparent terrorist attacks that shook the world today had some immediate effects on the campus and surrounding communities: While classes at MSU are still open, Cooley Law School, Lansing Community College, the University of Michigan, Central Michigan University, Western Michigan University and Ferris State University have all canceled classes. Wayne State University canceled classes at 4 p.m.
The price of gas is on the rise in Michigan, following today’s apparent terrorist attacks.Gas could rise as much as 15 to 20 cents a gallon, said Mark Griffin, president of the Michigan Petroleum Association/Michigan Association of Convenience Stores.
Lansing - It’s a bird, or is it a plane? It’s a single engine plane with a solo pilot.
Counselors from MSU’s Counseling Center will be at the Cherry Lane Apartments at 6 p.m. today to talk with students about the apparent terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C.“Everybody’s affected,” said Barb Walkington, a counselor with the center.
It’s no surprise college students are exposed to unhealthy amounts of fast -food, alcohol and tobacco.But other Michiganians aren’t any better.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study Friday in their Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report that said only 3 percent of Michigan adults follow a healthy lifestyle.The survey asked 4,314 Michigan adults in 1998 and 2000 a series of questions about their health.In the study, a healthy lifestyle is considered to include eating at least five servings of fruit and vegetables every day, exercising for at least 30 minutes five times a week and not smoking.Even though MSU is no exception, many people say there are opportunities for students to keep themselves in shape.Kellee Ostrander, co-owner and operator of Powerhouse Gym of East Lansing, 435 E.
With demands for blood increasing following today’s attacks in Washington, D.C., and New York, one local sorority is hoping to do its part to help out. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the American Red Cross will be sponsoring a blood drive from 11 a.m.
I write to show my strong disapproval of the pullout of the U.S. from the U.N. racism conference. It appears that the Bush administration policy toward world conferences appears to be “my way or the highway,” a description offered by an official in Newsweek. U.S.
History has witnessed many epic battles and among those battles it has seen the triumph of many great underdogs.
An estimated crowd of 2,500 people turned violent as they flooded the streets of a student neighborhood near the campuses of Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College early Sunday morning.Kalamazoo Police began sweeping the neighborhood around midnight after residents complained of excessive noise and of large parties, Kalamazoo Police Lt.
Senior outside hitter Erin Hartley is no stranger to personal accolades.She can now add most valuable player of the Coca-Cola Spartan Invitational to her list of individual accomplishments, after she led the Spartans (7-0) to another undefeated weekend and tournament title at Jenison Field House.MSU hasn’t started the season 7-0 since 1989.Spartan head coach Chuck Erbe said Hartley is playing at a level he has never witnessed.“Erin Hartley played the best weekend of volleyball I have ever seen,” he said.
A bus pulled in front of the Clara Bell Smith Student-Athlete Academic Center on Friday and when the door swung open, Steve Smith, the son of the late Clara Bell Smith, stepped out wearing a yellow linen suit.He towered over his former head basketball coach, Jud Heathcote, who hobbled next to him with a cane in his right hand.