Past and present members of the Honors College rubbed elbows and rekindled memories during the college's 50th anniversary luncheon Saturday in the Union Ballroom. The event highlighted the college's yearlong celebration of five decades of providing a more rigorous academic experience for MSU students. "It's great to be back," said James Pickering, director from 1975 to 1981.
It's a scene reminiscent of a middle school band classroom. Small groups of flutes, saxophones and trumpets — and even a lone bassoon — rehearsing classics such as "Ode to Joy," "The Music Man" and "Heart and Soul." The difference, though, is that the people behind the instruments aren't adolescents — many of these musicians are old enough to be grandparents. They are members of the MSU Community Music School New Horizons Band, a chapter of a nationwide program that teaches people older than 50 how to play concert band instruments. The East Lansing section of the New Horizons program is taught by Holt resident Patti Kroth with the help of students in the MSU School of Music's Teaching Instrumental Music class. Music education senior Eric Flack said the class helps students see music education from a new point of view. "It's a really different perspective, but it's a ton of fun," he said. Mitch Robinson, who teaches the MSU music class, said he wants his students to immerse themselves in the New wHorizons Band. "It's much more interactive than going to an elementary school," he said.
An array of red, white and green balloons, paper flowers and handmade signs transformed the Marble Elementary School multipurpose room into the Italian bistro "Ristorante del Marmo" for a special cause. MSU students lent a helping hand to the community serving up hot food at the fourth grade spaghetti dinner at 5:30 p.m.
A jury will continue deliberations tomorrow in the Deandre Smith's carjacking trial after spending about four hours sequestered Thursday. Smith, 26, a Detroit resident, is charged with stealing a 2002 green Chevrolet Malibu at gunpoint from an MSU student Oct.
Through education, African American Celebratory hopes to unite student activism on campus. The group plans to hold workshops across campus to help student activists meet and educate them on how to exercise their voice to the greater campus community.
Lansing — An inmate with one of the men charged with the 1973 murder of Martin V. Brown refused to testify Thursday, saying doing so would endanger his life. Michael Vincent Emerson told the court he would not answer any questions because it would compromise his safety.
If a proposal to change the Academic Governance system passes as written, MSU's president won't lead any of the university's three central governance bodies. Currently, MSU President Lou Anna K.
MSU Little Siblings Weekend begins today. Activities include a campus tour with a scavenger hunt competition and free movies at Campus Center Cinemas. Check-in starts at 7 p.m.
MSU will host the 14th annual Dia de la Mujer conference Saturday at Kellogg Center. The daylong conference focuses on the personal, professional, political and academic aspects of being a Latina. There will be workshops on salsa dancing and traditional medicine, a play by Latino Flavored Productions Inc. and a speech by Terry Beltran-Miller, president of the National Society of Hispanic MBA's Detroit chapter. The event is free to all MSU students, $10 for students from other universities as well as seniors and $25 for the general public.
Students interested in attending the MSU College of Law can jump-start the process by attending the college's open house from 1-7 p.m.
Former MSU President M. Peter McPherson will be named chairman of the board of Dow Jones & Co., April 18, according to Editor & Publisher.
For many MSU students, Wednesday was the start of a 40-day period of reflection, fasting and charity. Bethany Peerbolte, a member of the Lutheran Student Organization, said sacrificing something for 40 days isn't too much to ask compared with everything Jesus has done for her.
With Lansing's new environmental initiative, the state capital will save green by going green. Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero introduced the "Go Green, Go Lansing" energy initiative earlier this month.
Mark your calendars now. Ben Folds, Matt Wertz and OK Go are coming to campus in the next few months. The artists are coming to campus after being invited by RHA. RHA Director of Special Events Grant Lyman said the spring lineup of artists was one of the best possible that RHA could bring to campus to satisfy the diverse interests of students with the budget he has to work with. This semester, Special Events receives $92,500 of RHA's $252,217.76 budgeted funds. "We feel that it's a great lineup," Lyman said.
Michigan's struggle to emerge from its looming budget deficit might be eased by new developments being made in its capital city. "One of the key pieces of the governor's plan to revitalize Michigan is to ensure that we have vibrant cities, including Lansing," said Michelle Begnoche, a spokeswoman for Gov.
You can't blame Scott Bankroff for working up a sweat at his job. The MSU master glassblower spends 20 to 30 hours a week with his face a few feet from a natural gas torch where temperatures can reach up to 1,700 degrees Celsius.
The final speaker in the lecture series — Slavery to Freedom: An American Odyssey — comes to campus Thursday. Taylor Branch is an author and chronicler who recently finished a three-volume narrative history, "America in the King Years." The narrative discusses the fight for civil rights in the United States during 1954-68.
An all-night Relay for Life to benefit cancer research. An interracial dating themed play. A professionally choreographed dance session.