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MSU verification form offers 3 exemptions
All staff, students and faculty are required to fill out the form.
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East Lansing resumes indoor mask requirements
City of East Lansing employees will also be wearing masks when in public areas, when interacting with the public and when physical distancing is not possible indoors.
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Heavy rainfall causes severe flooding and power outages in East Lansing
Currently, East Lansing Police Department and East Lansing Fire Department are performing safety checks by knocking on doors in areas with high flooding. The Department of Public Works staff is also closing off flooded roads, inspecting sewers and arranging storm response services as needed.
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$6 million grant being used to close gap in vaccination rates
Creating effective media campaigns that address social determinants of health and vaccination are some of the strategies the NNICE project will use to reduce vaccine disparities while promoting vaccine equity.
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Ingham County remains flagged as area of substantial transmission for COVID-19
Vail said that the uptick in cases has been caused by a number of factors such as nonexistent mitigation efforts that has led to a spread of the Delta variant in the area.
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MSU President Stanley releases DEI framework to students and faculty
The framework works to create and maintain a diverse and inclusive community on campus. It is 77 pages that includes a message from President Stanley, members of the steering committee, MSU's background in DEI and its strategic goals, and more.
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MSU communicative sciences and disorders professor resigns due to sexual misconduct policy
MSU professor steps down after infringing upon university sexual misconduct policies.
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MSU professors react to COVID-19 vaccine mandate
MSU professors react to the university's recent decision to make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory on campus.
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Over $232 million raised by over 70,000 donors
The donations are a 25% increase from the previous year's donation amount.
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Ingham County becomes an area of substantial COVID-19 transmission
Vail recommends residents of Ingham County wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status. She also said that it would be wise to wear masks in crowded outdoor settings as well.
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MSU clears up concerns about mandatory COVID-19 vaccine for fall 2021
MSU Deputy Spokesman Dan Olsen explained that individuals should receive at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by Aug. 31.
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Amcor's $10 million donation to packaging is largest in CANR history
Amcor invested $10 million into Michigan State's School of Packaging on Aug. 3.
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POE announces department expansion, releases RVSM workshop data in annual report
The report compares students’ answers in a pre and post-workshop survey as well as the overall number of students that participated in the respective POE workshops and announced expansions within the department.
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MSU offers 20 cash prizes of $1,000 as vaccine incentive
MSU is offering cash prizes of $1,000 to 20 students that are at least 18 years old, are enrolled in an at least one course at MSU, and have filled out the university's mandatory student vaccination status survey.
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MSU is requiring vaccines, masks for students, faculty and staff
MSU is requiring students, staff and faculty get vaccinated and wear masks indoors during the first few weeks of school.
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Fry Fest: The State News' ranking of the best fries in East Lansing
Nine orders of fries from nine East Lansing restaurants: What will come out on top?
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After a long history of gerrymandering, Michigan starts to take action with a redistricting commission
"There is a long-standing history of gerrymandering in American politics,” Democratic Lansing State Rep. Sarah Anthony said. “Ultimately, gerrymandering has rigged the game in terms of silencing voters, and it has really allowed elected officials to act without much accountability, and draw districts in their own favor.”
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Thousands of jobs await students on campus
Career Services Director of Employer Relations and Communications Karin Hanson said on-campus jobs are flexible with class schedules, easy to get to, offer great compensation and can complement their major to further enhance their skills.
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ICHD announces recommendations following a rise in COVID-19 cases
Currently, Ingham County has 188 active cases, with roughly 25 new cases per million people. On June 19th, there were on average 5 cases per million people. That's roughly a 500% increase from June 19 to July 19.
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Students looking to relax or get some exercise can visit campus natural areas
MSU students looking for a way to relax or get a workout can utilize one of MSU's many campus natural areas.