MSU
MSU community recognizes World AIDS Day
From free HIV testing to displaying a quilt memorializing the lives lost to AIDS, the MSU community recognized World AIDS Day on Tuesday.
MICHIGAN
Lansing Mayor Bernero might run for governor
A familiar face to Lansing-area residents said he might throw his hat into the 2010 Michigan gubernatorial ring. Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero said he is considering a run for governor and will make a decision about his candidacy within a month.
MSU
ASMSU committee discusses university's class retake policy
ASMSU’s Academic Assembly Code and Policy Committee, or CAP, passed a bill on Tuesday mapping out recommendations for revisions to the university’s class retake policy. The bill will go before the full assembly Dec. 8 for a vote.
MSU
Prof to hold photography lecture
Chicano history professor Javier Pescador will present his lecture American Lenses, Mexican Aliens: Photography of the Mexican Experience in the United States, 1930-1965 on Thursday afternoon in the MSU Museum Auditorium.
MSU
Art show fundraiser to be held Sunday
MSU’s student group Physicians for Human Rights will be hosting its annual Art Show fundraiser Sunday, which is a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the Lansing Area AIDS Network and Beit Atfal Assumoud.
MSU
MSU officials discussing potential building use
The fate of the current Michigan State Police headquarters, which is owned by MSU and located across the road from campus, still is uncertain as state police employees await the headquarters’ scheduled move to downtown Lansing.
MICHIGAN
Sign of the Times
East Lansing resident Susan Woods has been fundraising for the past 13 years, all for an event that is held only once a year.
MICHIGAN
Greater Lansing Food Bank receives fewer donations than last year; remains hopeful, thankful
As students and East Lansing residents are enjoying the beginning of the holiday season, local food banks said the holiday cheer was felt through the number of donations received during the weekend, although numbers were slightly lower than last year.
MSU
Army National Guard speaks about program aimed at medical students
The pressure of providing for his family and dealing with the poor economy has caused Dan Grutter to consider joining the Army National Guard.
MICHIGAN
Bishop announces campaign chairs
Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop announced Monday Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and Michigan Republican Party Secretary Hank Fuhs will serve as the co-chairs for his campaign for Michigan Attorney General.
MICHIGAN
Residents of E.L. might find bats visiting warm homes
Warm, cozy houses are the perfect antidote for the icy winter months, but some people might find unwanted creatures lurking in their walls or attic that also are looking for relief from the cold.
MSU
Academic Governance hopes to draft joint document on campus civility
Members of MSU’s Academic Governance system hope to restore civility to MSU with a joint faculty and student statement on the topic, but officials said the campus community will have to wait until at least next semester for a finalized document.
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MSU curator offers array of Christmas exhibits
What started out as a hobby for Val Berryman now brings holiday spirit to community members when he installs Christmas displays every year.
NEWS
Light exchange to conclude Friday
The LED Holiday Light Exchange through the Lansing Board of Water and Light is scheduled to end Friday.
NEWS
Forum to discuss drunken driving
Spartans Against Drunk Driving will host its fourth annual Survivor’s Forum at 6 p.m. Sunday in the Wonders Hall Kiva.
MSU
Quality of Christmas trees high this year
To Ray Schmidgall, the chilly temperatures and uncertain economic times aren’t undermining the quality of one of the most important aspects of the holidays: Christmas trees.
MICHIGAN
Council to discuss overlay districts
The East Lansing City Council is scheduled to discuss resolutions regarding several neighborhoods at its 7:30 p.m. meeting tonight at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.
MICHIGAN
2 exhibitions open at Lansing gallery
The Lansing Art Gallery, 113 S. Washington Square, in Lansing, has two exhibitions open until Dec. 23. “Michigan Wildlife Art Masters” is displayed in the Mezzanine Gallery and features five Michigan artists. “In Another Light” displays Gale Nobes’ photographs in the Main Gallery.
MICHIGAN
E.L. venue to host 2 concerts this week
(SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., will host two concerts featuring local music Friday and Saturday.
MICHIGAN
Food drive to be held in Lansing
The Downtown Lansing Food Fight Against Hunger is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday.