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Police Brief 07/25/08

Several 100-foot cables of copper electrical wire were stolen from Big Ten Room A at the Kellogg Center between June 15 at midnight and July 13 at 11 p.m., MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

NEWS

Influential women: university presidents

Now more than ever before, women have educational and professional opportunities that generations of women before them could only have dreamed of. Earlier this month, Susan Martin took office as the president of Eastern Michigan University, and the start of fall classes will mark the beginning of Martin’s first full school year as president of EMU.

NEWS

Americans with Disabilities Act sees 18-year success

Change didn’t happen right away. When the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, passed July 26, 1990, there had already been a law that required public universities to provide access for students with disabilities in place for 17 years. “The ADA put teeth into the law,” said Valerie Nilson, learning disabilities specialist for the MSU Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities, or RCPD.

NEWS

Conference brings African leaders, MSU together

Political and governmental delegates from five different African countries came to MSU on Wednesday to discuss issues such as agriculture development, education and health that will help to strengthen relationships with the United States.

MSU

Children experience life on farm

The Great Dairy Adventure, held Wednesday on MSU’s campus, saw more than 1,000 more participants than last year’s event — an increase organizers attribute to heightened exposure and more “local tourism.”

NEWS

Police Brief 07/23/08

Two lifeguards at the IM Sports-West swimming pool had a number of items stolen Friday between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

NEWS

The battle is on

The 2008 presidential campaign promises to be one of the most memorable in United States history, and the Mitten State is emerging as a key battleground for both presidential candidates. Michigan has voted for a Democratic candidate in the past four presidential elections, but the margin of victory has been increasingly slim.

MICHIGAN

Local city hosts largest scout outing in U.S.

Haslett — Boy and Girl Scout troops from more than 20 countries gathered Tuesday afternoon at Lake Lansing Park South, 1621 Pike St. in Haslett, for a day dedicated to forming international friendships and working for better global understanding.