BoarsHead Theatre, 425 S. Grand Ave., has decided to keep its current residence in Lansing, despite earlier discussions of the theater leaving the city.
About once a week, Bob White demonstrates CPR for students at the Mid-Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross. The retired DeWitt Charter Township Fire Marshall said he has a selfish motivation for being there. "Some day that might be me on the ground," White said.
The 41st annual Diversity Career Fair offered an opportunity for employers and students to discuss the importance of diversity in the work place. The fair, held Thursday night at Kellogg Center, provided a forum for all students to network with representatives from 116 different government, profit and nonprofit organizations about job opportunities after graduation. Carol Stier, Office of Placement Services events manager, said events such as the Diversity Career Fair, formerly known as the Minority Career Fair, help both employers and employees celebrate their differences. "Achieving diversity is a big issue with organizations," Stier said.
The next time East Lansing residents cast a ballot, some will vote at a new location and all will use updated voting machinery. The city is taking part in a statewide effort to make voting easier and prevent complications, East Lansing City Clerk Sharon Reid said. Similar new models of voting machines will be used across the state to quell confusion caused by some voting devices previously used.
MSU's Hillel Jewish Student Center Program Director Jeffrey Lazor was named a 2004 Richard M. Joel Exemplar of Excellence by the local center's international organization, Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life.
A reception to welcome 13 Ukrainian police officers to MSU was held on Wednesday by the School of Criminal Justice as part of a partnership exchange. The reception, held at McDonel Hall at 7 p.m., included police officers from local departments. This summer, 12 students traveled to the Ukraine for the "In Search of a New Democracy" program.
The University Activities Board will be presenting their "All I Need is One Mic" event from 10 p.m.
The 41st annual Diversity Career Fair will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight at the Kellogg Center. The fair provides a forum for all students to network with representatives from 116 different organizations to discuss job opportunities and the importance of a diverse workplace. "It's not like every other fair," Carol Stier, Office of Placement Services event manager said.
ASMSU recently purchased the e-mail accounts of hundreds of undergraduates in an effort to increase its outreach to students. The accounts, which were purchased from the Registrar's office for $10, will be compiled into a listserv account the student government will use to reach undergraduate students. The listserv was put together to notify students of ASMSU events and meetings, and to encourage students to become active within ASMSU.
Taxis operating in East Lansing now have a home. Last week the East Lansing City Council designated certain meter spots along Albert Avenue as holding locations for the transport vehicles. Problems created by drunken residents and taxi drivers were cited as factors in the decision. "The issue is really with the 7-Eleven that is on the corner of Grove Street and Albert Avenue," said Todd Sneathen, the city's director of Public Works.
Almost two years after human Lyme disease vaccines were pulled from the market, MSU fisheries and wildlife Professor Jean Tsao said immunizations might soon be given to animals instead. Traditionally, the disease has been treated by vaccinating humans, but Tsao decided to try a vaccine on wild mice in the hopes it would reduce the proportion of infected hosts. According to the Michigan Department of Community Health Web site, Lyme disease is transmitted through the black-legged tick.
More than a week after the pileup on Interstate 96, local police agencies say they are still working to determine details of the multiple accidents. More than 200 cars were included in the incidents Jan.
After more than 30 years as a judge and 10 years on the Michigan Supreme Court, Justice Elizabeth Weaver will step down from her position in October 2005.
MSU's Community and Economic Development Program will hold the second of six seminars in the "Sustainable Development: Concepts & Practices" series at noon on Thursday at the International Center.
The American Red Cross hopes students will bleed green to save lives during the 2005 Basketball Blood Battle against the University of Michigan. This is the fourth year the two rival schools have competed to donate the most pints of blood.
After months of planning, it's finally arrived. On Jan. 1, the 150th year of MSU - also known as its sesquicentennial - officially began, bringing new meaning to upcoming events and the future of MSU, university leaders say. "As a child might anticipate a birthday, when the day finally arrives, it's very significant," said Sue Carter, chairwoman for the sesquicentennial.
On his way to get bubble tea on Grand River Avenue, Anthony Manzano crossed in middle of East Circle Drive Tuesday afternoon. Although no marked crosswalk exists, there also were almost no cars in the road at the time Manzano crossed. "It's faster," the premedical freshman said of not using a crosswalk. MSU's ordinances on pedestrians, last updated in 1994, allow for pedestrians like Manzano to cross the street without a crosswalk, as long as there is no traffic. However, in the winter weather, drivers and pedestrians need to be more cautious, MSU police Deputy Chief Mike Rice said.