Law students sworn in at DCL
Of the 113 MSU-Detroit College of Law graduates who passed the Michigan Bar Examination last July, 44 were sworn in at the college Wednesday night."This is the official part when you actually make a commitment to be an attorney," said Michele Ekblad before swearing in.
Lansing churches hold fund-raiser
Jonathan Stars, a singer and comedian, will perform 4 p.m. Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church, 211 N.
RHA binds accounts to manage money
An executive board member of the Residence Halls Association has reduced the number of accounts in the budget in order to make money management easier.Bryson Jacques, comptroller for RHA, decreased the organization's seven accounts to two last week.
East Lansing fire officials look into string of recent motel fires
After three fires in the past month at Ramada Inn, East Lansing fire officials say they have ruled out all explanations except human causes for the latest blaze.But it remains unknown if the last two fires, which occurred on Thursday and Sunday, were the result of foul play, said East Lansing Fire Marshall Bob Pratt.
'U' to celebrate week of international education
MSU will celebrate International Education Week starting Saturday. The event is in its third year and is sponsored by the dean's office of International Studies and Programs. Jay Rodman, special projects coordinator for international studies and programs, said this year MSU has more events and higher profile speakers than the last three years. "It's very exciting," Rodman said.
Peace Corps director to speak Monday at DCL
Gaddi Vasquez, director for the Peace Corps, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the MSU-Detroit College of Law Building.
Renovated mall focuses on family
Delta Twp.- With the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies" playing in the background, the $20 million-renovated Lansing Mall is attracting shoppers just in time for the holiday season.
Speaker to discuss communications
David Clark, Internet pioneer, will speak about the future of wireless services and communications policy at 7 p.m.
Board of Trustees might be selected by district
Certain Michigan voters looking to select MSU Board of Trustees members in 2004 may find they don't have that choice if a bill being debated in the House passes.Currently, the eight-member board is elected by statewide ballot, just like the governor.
Group begins marrow drive
A student organization hopes to register 100 students to donate bone marrow for cancer patients in two bone marrow drives. Asian Pacific American Student Organization (APASO), group affiliates Hapa Asian Pacific Alliance, alpha Kappa Delta Phi and Shaw Hall racial ethnic aides held the first of two drives to register students on a bone-marrow donation list. The first drive was held Tuesday, and a second drive will be held from 11 a.m.
Environmental group to propose $5 tax
MSU's student environmental group, Eco, hopes to get a $5 student tax each semester for the purchase of renewable energy.
State News elects new editor
As a freshman, State News rookie reporter Kevin Hardy would run back and forth from the newsroom in order to make his deadline - literally."It was a pair of Nikes that got me to and from the city council meetings," he said.
3 new officers to march E.L. streets
Three police officers were sworn into the East Lansing Police Department on Tuesday after completing a 15-week police academy at Lansing Community College last week. The three positions became available after one sergeant and two officers retired.
Senate GOP announces leaders
After introducing the 2003-04 majority Republican caucus, newly elected Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema proclaimed the 22-member caucus as the most diversified assembly to ever lead the Michigan Senate. The Senate group consists of six females, one Hispanic and one black, Sikkema, R-Wyoming, announced Tuesday. Senator-elect Mike Bishop, R-Rochester, will serve as assistant majority leader; Sen.
Church opens $2.9 million expansion
University United Methodist Church, along with the MSU Wesley Foundation campus ministry, will open the doors to a $2.9 million expansion of its facilities at 10:30 a.m.
UAB to sponsor free game night Friday
The University Activities Board and the Brody Complex Residence Life staff are sponsoring "A Night in Vegas: Casino Style Games and Entertainment" from 9 p.m.
Olin selected to offer 20 minute HIV test
MSU students can receive their HIV test results faster if Olin Health Center agrees to be a pilot site for a new method of testing.Olin Health Center was asked by the Michigan Department of Community Health to participate in a testing program that would provide results in 20 minutes before it is approved for state use.
Board to discuss grant funds, bike safety
MSU's Board of Trustees will discuss Friday ways to strengthen the College of Education via a $5 million grant awarded earlier this semester and review recent findings of the Red Cedar Greenway Master Plan study.The university was one of four institutions to receive the grant from the Carnegie Corp.