Researchers present work at forum
While posters, slide shows and speeches tickled the minds of scholars at Friday’s University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum, piano music and singing filled the room.Jocelyn Scofield, a vocal education senior, used a piano and her vocal cords as a medium for entertainment and research.Her presentation, “Creating Meaningful Stories Through Music,” held the attention of judges and other presenters.“It’s not quite a research project,” she said.
Students to recall Holocaust
Some student groups and a study program are linking together happiness and sadness to send a message this month. In light of Jewish Heritage Month, Hillel Jewish Student Center and MSU’s Jewish Studies Program are sponsoring several events to spread awareness and education while honoring Holocaust survivors. “We’re crossing genres with our events,” said Shira Weinstein, programs director for Hillel.
Weeks events to teach pride
Some student protests this week will be more affectionate than others. MSU’s lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender community will end Pride Week with a march and kiss-in. Tamar Jourian, a general management senior and member of the Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay-Transgender and Straight Ally Students, said she thinks the week’s events promote unity for all students. The week’s candlelight vigil was cancelled Sunday. “I see it as bringing together all people of all sexual orientations and gender identities to celebrate and have pride,” she said. Jourian said different colleges celebrate the week with various events during the spring or summer. “With these events, we have tried to have serious educational material with ally training and the vigil, but at the same time have fun events with the drag show.” Brody Residents in Great Harmony Together, or BRIGHT, is sponsoring the march and kiss-in. “The kiss-in is meant to be a peaceful demonstration,” said Jacob Hoffman, a general management senior and BRIGHT president.
Dance shows culture
Just before Satrang 2002 began, Amit Agarwal was backstage at Wharton Center’s Great Hall, tying loose ends. Indian women dressed in traditional attire stared attentively at the stage, seconds before they went on.
Aspiring vets visit U
Heather Hill wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up. The 11-year-old owns two cats, Blacky and Jimmy, and wants to own a horse someday, too. “I love animals and I’m having a lot of fun today,” the Alma resident said while visiting MSU College of Veterinary Medicine’s Vet-a-visit open house Saturday.
Fraternities to host event for children
Phi Kappa Psi and Kappa Alpha Theta are hosting Phi Psi 500 on Saturday in Valley Court Field, which is behind the corner of Abbott Road and Grand River Avenue, from noon-4 p.m. The event is geared to children and features games with prizes, face painting, a K-9 police dog, music, a fire engine, an air trampoline, balloon animals, a dunk tank, free parking and food. “I think this event is important to the community because it gives kids something fun to do in the spring,” said Adam Wosneski, Phi Kappa Psi Philanthropy chairman.
Month aims for sexual assault awareness
As summer approaches, many students are preparing to leave campus - but some groups still are preparing to keep students safe. To honor survivors and unite supporters of sexual assault prevention, April is deemed Sexual Assault Awareness Month and is dedicated to raising awareness of violence against women. Thirty-five of every 1,000 women on a college campus will experience complete or attempted rape during a school year, a December 2000 study by the U.S.
Forum lets U display research
Music majors and medical students will find common ground today at the 10th annual University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum. The forum, which consists of oral and poster presentations from 127 students, will take up most of the Union’s second floor.
E.L. honors passing of former chief
East Lansing police Chief Louis Muhn remembers when he was first hired into the department by former police Chief Stephen Naert.Naert, who became the city’s chief of police in 1972, died Monday at age 75.“I remember he had a tremendous memory for names, one I truly envied,” Muhn said.
Greek Week events to benefit community
The campus greek system has existed for 130 years, and part of that tradition, the Greek Week celebration, will return Sunday. Billy Molasso assistant director of Student Life, said Greek Week is based around leadership, scholarship, friendship and service.
Interns help victims of abuse in court
Calley Cerano sits in a courtroom three days a week waiting for people who may not even show up. But Cerano isn’t a judge or even a lawyer.
Byrum to enter state House race; Democrat term-limited in Senate
State Sen. Dianne Byrum filed the paperwork Thursday to run for a seat in the state House. “I’m forced to leave the Senate because of term limits,” the Onondaga Democrat said.
Campus briefs
Dog team, animal lessons featured at Vet-a-Visit The College of Veterinary Medicine is having a Vet-a-Visit open house from 9 a.m.
Annual event will show Indian culture
An event that began with free admission at the Auditorium years ago has evolved into an annual attraction for more than 2,000 people. The Coalition of Indian Undergraduate Students will be hosting its annual Satrang show, which features pyrotechnics, skits, dances, music and a fashion show this weekend. Satrang represents the seven colors of the rainbow uniting the states of India.
RHA travels to Grand Valley for conference
Members of the Residence Halls Association are packing their bags for this weekend’s Michigan Organization of Residence Halls Association’s conference at Grand Valley State University.
Analysts: Candidate faces tough battle to upset Whitmer
Williamston - In a United Methodist church in his hometown, Larry Ward officially kicked off his campaign Thursday night in what many call an uphill climb against state House incumbent Gretchen Whitmer. Ward is the only Republican to file so far in the race for the 70th District House seat held by Whitmer, an East Lansing Democrat.
U works for vegetarian menu
What started out as a simple bet with a friend to stop eating meat for a week turned into a lifestyle change for Molly Cantrall.During her freshman year, the international relations senior gave up meat.“I found myself not craving it at all,” she said.
Aid office uses Web for award updates
Tanisha Newton describes applying for and receiving financial aid as a long, drawn-out process with lots of paperwork.“I had to keep sending stuff back and forth,” the psychology freshman said.