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Faculty warn against taking heavy summer course load
With the end of spring semester approaching fast, students and faculty are shifting their attention to the upcoming summer semester.
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As weather warms, community flocks to local parks
As with the nicer weather, more parks and gardens will be accessible for students and residents to visit. Here are some outdoor havens to check out in East Lansing and on campus.
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MSU to offer health course in Cuba
A new health care course for medical students will be offered in Cuban teaching hospitals and community clinics next summer, according to a university release.
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ROTC fighting for veterans, PTSD resources on campus
With a growing MSU Army ROTC program and continuous student veteran enrollment, faculty and students in the program hope to see increasing resources to help service members navigate financial aid and deal with a lesser known problem — emotional trauma from serving overseas. Economics junior Jerred Pender served two active duty combat tours in Afghanistan with the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division as an E-5 Infantryman.
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New policy lets students change names
At Tuesday afternoon’s Steering Committee meeting, committee members discussed developing a mid-semester course evaluation policy, announced an established preferred student name policy and addressed potential increases in funding for faculty salaries.
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Next two weeks celebrate graduate, professional students
A week devoted to recognizing graduate and professional students kicked off yesterday with the Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, rolling out numerous events to recognize graduate students.
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$24.5 million grant to MSU for solution for hunger
Yesterday, the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, announced and awarded MSU researchers $24.5 million toward the USAID’s MSU-led Feed the Future Innovation Lab for its international research on grain legumes and sustainability.
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Berryman endowment given to museum
Even after his death, Val Berryman still is giving his all to the MSU Museum.
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IRONDOG hosts 5k run to help injured pets
Last summer, fourth-year veterinary medicine student Eric Naplin faced overwhelming medical bills when his dog Seppe, an energetic and friendly Weimaraner, was confronted with major health issues. IRONDOG was there to step in and help Naplin pay for the care — possibly saving Seppe’s life.
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New website helps students manage college loans, debt
In an effort to increase transparency with regard to loans for seniors graduating this year, the U.S. Department of Education has introduced two new features on its website.
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Students describe greatest April Fools' Day pranks
From impersonating an MSU men’s hockey player to waking up soaked by water guns, here are a few pranks told by students and faculty.
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ASMSU announces Hot Chelle Rae to open for Ne-Yo concert
ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, announced yesterday through Twitter that Hot Chelle Rae will be performing as the opener at Ne-Yo’s April 11 concert at Breslin Center.
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Holiday-conflicting MSU schedule raises concerns
With Easter weekend fast approaching and Passover ending next Tuesday, some MSU community members feel the university should consider taking days off to celebrate the religious holidays. But for many students, the current religious policy is enough.
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ASMSU approves April carnival, moves to support medical amnesty non-profit
ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government wrapped up its 49th session by passing a handful of bills, including a move to bring a carnival to campus at the beginning of April.
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Hot Chelle Rae coming to Breslin, opening for Ne-Yo
ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, announced today via Twitter that Hot Chelle Rae will be performing as the opener at the April 11 Ne-Yo concert at the Breslin Center.
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Keep your eyes on the size
Rather than thinking pizza is unhealthy, and salads are the only nutritious options in the dining halls, many meal options in the halls experts say are a healthy choice for students.
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RHA elects new leader for diversity affairs
The Residence Halls Association elected Travis Lunsford as its next Director of Racial, Ethnic, and Progressive Affairs, or DREPA, for the 44th session, at Wednesday’s general assembly.
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Free student legal services extended through 2019
Free legal services for students who pay student government taxes will remain available through 2019 following a contract with Jeffries & Newton law firm, ASMSU — MSU’s undergraduate student government — and the Council of Graduate Students, or COGS.
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Dance hosted at Wonders Hall
Thursday students are welcome to dress in semi-formal attire for the Spring Fling dance from 8-11 p.m.
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Local musicians help Greater Lansing Food Bank
The idea began with music, MSU football and charity.