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U forestry turns 100

The MSU Department of Forestry will be kicking off its year-long centennial anniversary festivities with a symposium from 8:30 a.m.

MSU

Study Abroad Fair to offer info

Supply chain management senior Tyler Miles participated in MSU study abroad programs in Australia and France and found the experience unforgettable. “I would tell interested students to go for it,” he said.

MSU

Student group to hold first meeting to plan cultural events

The Coalition of Indian Undergraduate Students is holding its first meeting of the year at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Erickson Hall Kiva. General membership meetings will continue every other Thursday. The group is hoping to expand the current community of more than 300 members, said Arun Prasad, the group’s publicity chairman. “It’s an Indian organization, but we want more American students and students of other cultures to come out,” he said. The group also wants to keep the public informed about Indian culture, he said. “Our goal as an organization is to enlighten students,” Prasad said.

MICHIGAN

Road work continues near newly built mall

Eastwood Towne Center customers are advised to be patient as road construction on Lake Lansing Road continues. John Midgley, Ingham County Road Commission managing director, said in a statement Monday that motorists should expect increased traffic caused by the opening of the center on Lake Lansing Road near U.S.

MSU

Womens greek recruitement to be held

MSU sororities are getting ready to usher in new members this fall. Sessions have been scheduled for MSU women interested in receiving more information about the Women’s Panhellenic Council. “Anyone who shows up can expect an overview of our recruitment process,” said Panhellenic Council President Jennifer Nichols.

MICHIGAN

E.L. eateries offer more options

The increased number of eateries in downtown East Lansing gives education sophomore Sarah Maurer and her friends a lot of choices and reasons to venture to town, she says. “There is a good variety of downtown restaurants that are accessible to the students,” she said, adding that they like to spice things up by visiting several places while getting to know the area better.

MSU

Faculty display music talent

At 7:30 p.m. today in the Music Building Auditorium, soprano Melanie Helton and pianist Alan Gosman will host a music show featuring unconventional music.

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Lack of attendance forces 2 ASMSU officials out

A month has passed since classes began - and ASMSU’s Academic Assembly already is experiencing attendance problems.Two college representatives were removed from the assembly last week after missing a mandatory meeting three weeks in a row.“We’re in the process of filling those seats,” Academic Assembly Chairperson Matt Clayson said.

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U celebrates Mexican holiday

At midnight Sunday, students marked Mexican Independence Day with “el grito,” or the cry.The Mexican Independence cry was shouted by about 50 students at the rock on Farm Lane.Mexican Independence Day marks the start of the Mexican revolution against Spain in 1810, led by the Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo, who called together revolutionaries by shouting from a church rooftop and ringing bells.In Mexico, natives commemorate Sept.

MICHIGAN

Greek grill-off raises money for kids

The aroma of charcoal and barbecue sauce drifted from 13 grills in the center of Valley Court Field on Sunday for a greek competition to benefit an Ingham County advocacy group.Thirteen fraternities and sororities selected a theme and grilled up their best dishes in an effort to win a new grill for their house.