Downtown Subway relocates to Okemos

The downtown Subway restaurant, 330 Albert Ave., has closed and relocated to an Okemos Wal-Mart store, its franchise owner said. A saturation of East Lansing Subway locations and the opportunity to move into the Wal-Mart, which attracts high-traffic volumes and has "favorable rent factors," enticed owner Ken Adams to make the decision to move in late August. Store ovens, refrigerators, logos and other supplies were moved from the Albert Avenue location to Wal-Mart, leaving the inside cluttered with some mixed Subway restaurant materials, Adams said. "This was purely a business decision," he said. Other Subways near downtown East Lansing created a somewhat saturated market, Adams said.

Faculty hierarchy questioned

As the acting chair of the Department of Family Practice, Linda French works in the clinic three to four days a week and spends other time teaching or in administrative meetings leading the department. But when French, a fixed-term faculty member in the College of Human Medicine, came to MSU six years ago, she tried to become involved in university decisions but could only participate in committees that dealt with naming buildings, not any council in the Academic Governance system. "To me, it didn't seem to be things of importance," French said.

Williamston safety fair to provide breakfast, child fingerprinting

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 12, the Williamston Lions Club will be hosting a Safety Fair at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 157 High St.

Walk to benefit South Asian quake victims

A number of student groups will participate in the Relief Walk for the victims of the South Asia Earthquake. The walk will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Donors give $4M for salaries, scholarships

MSU College of Law President Clifton Haley and his wife Carolyn are committed to donating $4 million to the law college to fund full scholarships for students and to establish two endowed chairs. Haley, a 1961 graduate of the college, formerly known as the Detroit College of Law, has served as president of the law college since 2001. "I felt it was necessary to give back and show leadership," Haley said.

Harris Nature Center to hold nighttime hike for dogs, their owners

"Howl at the Moon," a 3-mile hike for canines and their owners through the woods, will take place at 7 p.m.

Vacation packages, celebrity 'name' quilt highlights of auction

A "Michigan Name Quilt" by the Michigan Historical Center will be up for bidding at a silent auction. The Odyssey 2005 All-Star Celebrity Gala will sponsor the auction from 7 to 11 p.m.

Action-minded students gather

Students at several Michigan colleges participated in National Take Affirmative Action Day on Thursday to raise awareness about affirmative action issues. At MSU, several students dressed in black, showing solidarity with affirmative action supporters, and handed out information at six locations on campus.

Motorcycle author to visit E.L. Public Library

William Murphy, author of "Motorcycling Across Michigan," will speak at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 at the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Road.

Global, area studies major to be added in fall

As of next fall, students will have the opportunity to explore and study regional cultures and current issues weighing heavily on the globe as part of a new major offered at MSU. Global and area studies, a new undergraduate degree, was approved at Tuesday's Academic Council meeting as part of a report from the University Committee on Curriculum. James Madison College offers a major in international relations, and the interdisciplinary studies in social science major provides an international focus.

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Survey: Female executives earn less than males

Top female executives in Michigan consistently earn less than their male counterparts — an average of 49 cents to the dollar — even though female representation on top companies' boards of directors has risen slightly since 2003. A study released Monday by the MSU Institute for Public Policy and Social Research shows women's hold on the top 100 largest publicly held corporations in the state is slipping. The Women's Leadership Index was the second study conducted by the group concerning women in top business positions, said Nat Ehrlich, a survey specialist. "It was started in 2003 to look at how women are doing in leadership roles," he said.

International jobs focus of fair

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.

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.

Local band to play at family history event

The Lansing-based band, Steppin' In It will be putting on a free concert from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday at the Michigan Library and Historical Center, 702 W.

Day explores travel methods

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.

Rally opposes war in Iraq

More than 60 people stood on the curb of Michigan Avenue on Wednesday, holding signs that said "Not one more death.

Council approves 18 changes to majors

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.

Football ticket policy topic of RHA meeting

Athletics Director Ron Mason will speak during tonight's meeting of the Residence Halls Association at 7 p.m.

Enrichment seminar begins Thurs. night

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.