With the help of a search and rating committee and a search firm, university officials hope to have a permanent provost picked by spring. Current Provost Lou Anna Simon will take over the university's top position on Jan.
Some state officials say Michigan House Republicans face an uphill battle in the race for seats, while political analysts say the close presidential race will leave the local power balance intact. All 110 spots in the House are up for grabs this year, and incumbent representatives are being booted out in 37 districts because of 6-year term limits introduced in 1992. The House is made up of 63 Republicans and 47 Democrats.
Just off of Interstate 96, marking the halfway point between perhaps the state's biggest rivals, there is the little town of Fowlerville. On the south-bound side is a small restaurant and gas station that houses the intense conflict between MSU and the University of Michigan. The entrance of the Fowlerville Farms Family Restaurant leads into a large gift shop, which takes up more than a third of the building.
The gnarled toothed witch, jack-o'-lanterns with a menacing glare and trays of caramel apples are all Halloween traditions, but many people don't know the symbols of this fright night began with religious intent. "Halloween is All Hallows Day, a holy day, and people should notice that," said Father Mark Inglot, a priest at St.
"The Spartan" statue has a new form of protection from University of Michigan fans this week. Surrounded by a wood and metal scaffold and encased literally from head to toe in a thick, plastic-sheet walls, the statue, located at the intersection of Kalamazoo Street and Red Cedar Road, is barely visible - only its silhouette from lights inside the construction zone can be seen. But Matthew Law, a communication junior and a member of Spartan Marching Band, said this development has hardly dampened the energy of the Sparty Watch. "It's a little disappointing, but ultimately it's not a big deal," Law said.
By fall 2006, students could be enrolled in the new liberal arts residential college. Tentatively named after former South African leader Nelson Mandela, the college would grant degrees and have a base in international issues and would reside in Snyder and Phillips halls. The executive summary draft of the New Residential College Program Planning Committee details the new college.
The stepson of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry will arrive on MSU's campus Friday morning with movie stars on each arm for a get-out-the vote rally. Chris Heinz, 30, is appearing at MSU with actresses Kirsten Dunst and Allison Munn.
The Black Student Alliance's Black Power Rally tonight will help to educate students about what the term "black power" means, BSA members said. "I think if you understand history, the initial call for black power was a term African Americans began to use to express asserting their rights in the United States," said Lee June, vice president of Student Affairs and Services.
Although the weather is taking a chilly turn, East Lansing residents are continuing to leave doors open, and thieves are continuing to snag whatever items they can, local officials said. "Primarily it's people who leave their doors unlocked," East Lansing police Capt.
Downtown East Lansing merchants will host the 14th annual Great Pumpkin Walk this evening. The event is free and allows children to collect treats in a safe and fun environment. Student Book Store manager Brad Ballein said the event is an alternative for Halloween, and an opportunity for children who cannot go trick-or-treating to celebrate. "Some kids live in apartments and don't have neighborhoods," Ballein said.
A doctor in bloody scrubs, an assortment of angels and a girl sporting bandages around her head and arm hoisted signs taped to crutches as they chanted, "One, two, three, four.
An online survey given by Holden Hall Residence Life staff revealed student reactions and perceptions about the recent reported sexual assaults on campus.
Reports about possibly changing the way integrative studies and math and science classes are structured dominated the Academic Council meeting Tuesday.
An area sporting goods store is converting into Dick's Sporting Goods after being acquired by the company in the summer. Galyan's Trading Co., located in the Meridian Mall in Okemos, officially converted Sunday, marking the beginning of a transition that will change all Galyan's stores into Dick's retailers. A temporary banner reading "Dick's Sporting Goods" hangs over the former Galyan's sign at the front entrance, and all employees wear Dick's name tags. "Essentially, Dick's has been growing significantly over the last many years, and by purchasing Galyan's, it gives us an additional 51 stores in generally great locations and gives us a new entry into some large metropolitan markets," said Jeffrey Hennion, senior vice president of strategic planning for Pittsburgh-based Dick's Sporting Goods.
Flint - In a town hall-style meeting Tuesday night, Elizabeth Edwards told Flint residents that her husband and John Kerry would fight harder for the working class and bring a divided America back together. Edwards, the wife of vice-presidential candidate John Edwards, took questions for almost an hour from members of the 400-person crowd in the cafeteria of Flint Central High School. "If you're on the fence, please feel free to ask a question," she said.
The search-and-rating committee for the permanent provost has been selected, President-designate Lou Anna Simon announced Tuesday. The 22-person committee consists of professors, deans and students who will interview candidates for the position and give their recommendations to Simon.
With the click of a mouse, the future of the MSU College of Law's representation to the university was decided.
A committee through the MSU Human Resources' benefits office is evaluating The Chickering Group - which insures MSU students - as the contract is up for renewal. The committee includes members of the Student Insurance Advisory Group and will determine if Chickering still offers the best possible program, said Pam Beemer, the assistant vice president for human resources. "The last time we did an evaluation was in 2000," Beemer said.