Three of the five Republican gubernatorial candidates focused on education funding cuts and keeping graduates in Michigan during a GOP debate held Monday in Grand Rapids as part of the Great Debates 2010 series.
With thousands of people coming to East Lansing during the summer for a variety of festivals, local restaurants need more space to adequately seat customers who want to eat while enjoying the festive atmosphere, city officials said. Last week, East Lansing City Council passed requests — all of which were encouraged by festival planners — to extend outdoor seating for several East Lansing restaurants.
A prominent new city sculpture and more extensive dog laws are on the agenda for Tuesday night’s East Lansing City Council work session. Project Pride will be making an artistic donation to the city and its potential location in the new plaza being constructed on the east side of the East Lansing Marriott at University Place. The City Council also will discuss the issue of dog laws after two loose dogs attacked and killed a neighbor’s pet dog, about a month ago.
Legislation providing federal funding for academic research that failed to pass in the U.S. House of Representatives last week could mean more competition for MSU faculty seeking funds in the future. The America COMPETES Act will grant more federal support to university research, but the failure to pass the reauthorization bill will spread the act’s funding over a longer time period than originally anticipated
Reaching a high of 83 degrees Monday, Michigan has rarely had weather this warm this early in the year. With a chance of storms on Thursday, the air might cool, promising a more comfortable weekend with temperatures ranging in the high 70s and lower 80s for an enjoyable holiday.
Part the East Lansing Public Library’s of the May Gallery Walk Monday, the gallery invites students and residents to experience the visions of local artists at no charge. The current exhibit is named “Many Faces of Art,” displaying work from local artists.
The Capital Area Transportation Authority will not operate May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. All CATA services, including Fixed-Route, Spec-Tran, Redi-Rides, Connectors, Rural Service and Shopping Bus will be affected.
Police officers across Michigan are on the lookout for drivers not wearing seat belts as part of the Click It or Ticket campaign, which kicked off Monday in preparation for Memorial Day weekend. To keep motorists safe, police officers are increasing enforcement of state seat beat laws because Memorial Day is one of the state’s biggest travel days.
An MSU professor on national panel contributed to a report released last Wednesday to Congress that found climate change is occurring and people are part of the cause. Tom Dietz, a professor of sociology, former director of MSU’s Environmental Science and Policy Program and vice chairman of a panel on the America’s Climate Choice project, reported his findings last week in Washington, D.C., and said pollution caused by humans accounts for a significant part of global climate change.
A 45-year-old East Lansing man reported his bicycle stolen during the morning of May 12 outside the Natural Resources Building, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. The man secured the bike’s frame to the rack outside the building.
Artists unveiled their creations Saturday and Sunday at the 2010 MSU Spring Arts and Crafts Show at the Union. The University Activities Board, or UAB, has sponsored the annual show for 46 years and has seen it grow into one of the largest arts and crafts shows in the state.
Friends and family of Imade Asemota, an MSU alumnus who died from sickle cell anemia in 2009, hosted a memorial concert Friday to raise awareness and donations for a foundation that was created in her name. The Imade Asemota Foundation, which was founded by Asemota’s family, stressed how difficult it has been to recover from the loss of their loved one.
The East Lansing Police Department recently was awarded $2,200 in funding from local businesses to purchase new headgear for officers on duty. The four Nolan N43 Trilogy helmets for the ELPD motor unit feature “full face” shielding to protect the officers and increased crash, hearing and UV light protection while riding.
The MSU College of Law announced Friday that it received a $15,000 grant from the Michigan Humanities Council. A mid-November production of a play written by Sandra Seaton, MSU Law’s inaugural writer, and a corresponding symposium will both be supported with the available money.
The annual Middle Eastern Food Festival occurred on Thursday and Friday in Lansing at the St. Joseph Melkite Greek Catholic Church. The event featured Middle Eastern specialties including homemade pastries and hosted raffles and church tours throughout the day.
An African immigrant, MSU alumnus and newcomer to politics, Kande Ngalamulume has decided to run for U.S. Congress in the November 2010 election. Ngalamulume will oppose incumbent, Mike Rogers, R-Brighton. Rogers has defeated various opponents to be re-elected in the past four elections.
Longtime local Chinese restaurant Peking Express was approved to obtain a liquor license by the East Lansing City Council after debate on whether the dining room should close as soon as alcohol sales stop.
The MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center was one of four state organizations to receive a Recycler of the Year award last Wednesday from the Michigan Recycling Coalition. The award was given to the most effective and innovative recycling and waste reduction programs across the state.
The Academic Technology Services Open House and MSU Computer Store Expo was held Thursday at Computer Center to showcase some upcoming technological renovations at the university. Updates will occur in the computer labs at Berkey and Wells Halls, which will be completely upgraded with new paint, flooring, printers and computers.
A 31-year-old male MSU employee reported his wallet stolen in the basement of the Music Practice Building on Wednesday, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. While the employee practiced his instrument, he was asked to assist a person upstairs. McGlothian-Taylor said the practice room was left unlocked and unattended for five minutes.