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MSU College of Human Medicine introduces R2D2 scholarship program
The MSU College of Human Medicine presents the R2D2 scholarship program, the application deadline is Dec. 13.
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DreaMSU hosts presentation on undocumented student access to higher education
Prior to the presentation, dreaMSU Research Officer Raquel Acosta said that Hannah Boyke’s presentation aligns well with the issues that dreaMSU is trying to solve.
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ELPD searching for phone store robbers
Employees did not see any weapons, and no one was injured as a result of the incident.
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Industry experts talk future of mobility at MSU forum
Bases will continue to rely on commercial systems, Chief Scientist of the U.S. Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center David Gorsich said. To everyone, the key will be to understanding the environment.
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State Board of Canvassers certifies Nov. 3 election results
“The Board fulfilled its legal duties today in certifying the results, and now our democratic process can move forward,” Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield said in a statement. “This is America at work.”
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MSU doctors explain Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
No prior vaccine in history has been developed this way.
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Musical workshop performed for audiences virtually, made impact on students, writers
Students workshopped a musical within the Department of Theatre called "MEDUSA" after rehearsing, performing and editing completely remotely. The writers from New York assisted with the project as well, interacting with the cast members.
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Escaped Ingham County Jail inmate caught
On Saturday, police received notification that Michael McKerchie was in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. A local officer spotted the vehicle and attempted to stop it, according to the release.
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EL Public Library closes temporarily due to rise in COVID-19 cases
East Lansing Public Library announced Monday that it would be temporarily closing its building beginning Friday, Nov.20, leaving residents disappointed, but understanding.
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ASMSU announces student support grocery gift card program
The program, which doesn't affect a student's financial aid, is targeted toward students that were laid off by the Residential and Hospitality Services earlier this fall. Bill 57-30 allocated $33,000 of the ASMSU budget to go toward the creation of this fund. Later, the Office of the Provost pledged $15,000 and each class council pledged $500, bringing the total fund to $50,000.
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Whitmer urges bipartisan small business aid as COVID-19 cases surge
Since the start of the pandemic, nearly 3 million Michigan workers have applied for unemployment benefits, Whitmer said. Currently, more than 600,000 individuals are still receiving benefits and nearly 80% of those workers rely on the soon-to-expire CARES Act programs for support.
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SOS announces post-election audits, Wayne County Canvassers trying to rescind certification
Michigan SOS Jocelyn Benson announced post-election audits Thursday morning after all 83 counties voted to certify the Nov. 3 election results. However, Wayne County Republican Canvassers signed affidavits to rescind their votes following Benson's statement.
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Students to present research on social issues at Art History and Visual Culture Symposium Friday
The 2020 Art History and Visual Culture Undergraduate Symposium will take place as a virtual webinar. Five undergraduate students will present their individual research projects with a common topic of social issues.
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1st-generation college students share their histories and hopes
First-generation students recount memories of getting accepted to MSU and their ambitions for the future.
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EL City Council discusses resolution declaring racism as a public health crisis
The drafted resolution was done in collaboration with the Human Rights Commission (HRC) and Council Member Dana Watson.
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John Mulaney virtual Q&A with MSU Jewish Student Union
John Mulaney was raised Catholic, though his wife, Annamarie Tendler, is Jewish.
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Midwest governors urge safety ahead of the holidays
As coronavirus cases are reaching record-high numbers, a bipartisan group of governors — including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer — released a video urging residents to mask up and stay safe ahead of the holiday season.
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Michigan Restaurants file lawsuit against MDHHS to reverse ban on indoor dining
A group of restaurant and hospitality associations filed on Tuesday to remove restrictions imposed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Nov. 15 emergency order banning indoor dining for the next three weeks, seeking a preliminary injunction.
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Widespread community transmission prompts changes to COVID-19 case investigation
In the past week alone, COVID-19 cases in Ingham County have risen by 1,173, daily case counts are nearly twice as high as they were a month ago and the percent of people positive for COVID-19 has more than doubled in the past month.
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Swim & Dive, recorded lectures, ASMSU elections bills approved for GA
Ishaan Modi, a Lyman Briggs College representative, mentioned that this would align with one of the ASMSU’s main priorities as student advocates.