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International jobs focus of fair

Melissa Domsic
October 27, 2005

More than 500 people visited the Union on Wednesday to find out how they can intern with the U.S. Department of State, volunteer at a local refugee center and set up sport and recreational programs in economically disadvantaged areas of the world. There were about 40 other programs included at the annual MSU International Opportunities Fair. The fair began two years ago after members of MSU's Office of Study Abroad organized it with the help of faculty at the University of Michigan, said Cindy Chalou, assistant director of the Office of Study Abroad. "By doing that collaborative effort, we've been able to draw in people from as far away as the (United Kingdom)," Chalou said. Last year's event featured more exhibitors because it included graduate schools with an international focus, but Chalou said this year's is more directed toward undergraduates. Yvonne Wood and Andrew Hewitt said they went to the fair to find something to do in their time between graduating from MSU and starting graduate school. "You don't have to rush into a cubicle job," said Hewitt, an international relations senior.

MICHIGAN

Costume shops report slow sales

This Halloween season simple, low-cost costumes will be seen on East Lansing's streets, costume shoppers and Halloween store workers predict. Costume sales have sagged behind last year's numbers, leaving Spider-Man suits on the shelves of Halloween Warehouse, 213 E.

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Day explores travel methods

Jennifer Toland
October 27, 2005

The third national Campus Sustainability Day was celebrated at MSU on Wednesday with a variety of events, including an information fair and a transportation study. Volunteers for the transportation study either drove a car, walked or rode a bicycle starting from five different locations on campus, said Terry Link, director of the Office of Campus Sustainability. The study was conducted to test how long it takes walkers, drivers and bikers to travel. At least one walker, one bike rider and one driver left from such campus buildings as the Clinical Center, the Nisbet Building, the Communication Arts and Sciences Building and the Student Services Building, before arriving at the Administration Building. "We operate under different concepts of getting from Point A to Point B on this campus in terms of time," Link said. Although the official results of the study won't be available until later in the week, Link said different modes of transportation proved faster depending on the starting point. But, he said, people might be surprised with how little the differences between the three modes turned out to be.

MSU

Council approves 18 changes to majors

Laura Collins
October 26, 2005

As of fall 2006, the university will offer a bachelor's degree in Global and Area Studies, a new major in the College of Social Science. The news of this major was part of the University Committee on Curriculum's short report presented and approved at Tuesday's Academic Council meeting. James Madison College Professor Michael Schechter presented the short report at the meeting. Retailing is another new major at MSU, which will be a doctorate program and become effective in spring 2006.

MSU

Enrichment seminar begins Thurs. night

Jennifer Toland
October 26, 2005

Starting on Thursday, a three-week self-enrichment seminar will begin to teach personal leadership, management and motivation. Motivational speaker Keturah Jones will teach the seminar. "It will give tools to work with for reaching your goals," Jones said. The seminar is from 7-9 p.m.

MSU

ASMSU still lobbying for lower rates

Melissa Domsic
October 26, 2005

Following a bill from ASMSU's Student Assembly that looked into lowering parking meter rates on campus, representatives are still working to get support from the university. The initial bill was approved Sept.

MSU

Fashion show raises fair labor issues

Members of Students for Economic Justice, or SEJ, held a fashion show featuring MSU apparel Tuesday in front of the Administration Building. The event was meant to show students and staff that merchandise bearing the MSU name and logo might possibly still be made in sweatshops. The group also wanted to push university officials to strengthen their role in the Worker Rights Consortium, or WRC, said Courtney Couvreur, a mathematics junior and SEJ member.

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MSU community reflects on Parks' life, death

Although Rosa Lee Parks made history after refusing to forfeit her seat on a bus in 1955, many in the MSU community view her recent death as equally notable. Parks died of natural causes in her home Monday at the age of 92. History professor Maureen Flanagan said Parks' long life shows what advances have been made and where society is in terms of civil rights. "It reminds us how long the civil rights struggle has been since the '50s," she said.

MICHIGAN

'Bird flu' not direct threat to area

Jennifer Toland
October 26, 2005

Although there are no reports of the "bird flu" in the Western Hemisphere, local health officials are working to prepare for the potential of a pandemic in Ingham County. On Tuesday, Ingham County residents who are not identified as being at "high-risk" of serious health effects from influenza were allowed to begin receiving vaccinations.

MICHIGAN

Officials: change old batteries in fire alarms

Margaret Harding
October 25, 2005

East Lansing Fire Department officials are encouraging residents to change the batteries in their smoke detectors on Sunday, along with setting clocks back an hour for daylight-saving time. The vast majority of fire deaths occur in homes without a working smoke detector, and people might not smell smoke, a press release from the city of East Lansing states. Working smoke alarms can double the chance of survival in a house fire, the release states.

MSU

Muslim convert faces lingering stereotypes

When David Stepien converted to Islam in September, he knew it would raise a few eyebrows in his hometown of Pinckney, Mich. "I can tell you the number of Muslims there and it's zero," he said.

MICHIGAN

Word on the street

Do you think the recommendations made by the independent committee investigating the April 2-3 disturbances will have any effect on how decisions are made in the city? "I don't necessarily think that it will have a bearing on the city.