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Police Brief 02/15/11
A 35-year-old male graduate student reported someone allegedly maliciously damaged his car while it was parked in Ramp 6 near Grand River Avenue, MSU police Sgt.
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Cosi fundraiser helps provide high school education for Kenyans
Formal education ends at eighth grade for many young women in Kenya, but the Elimu Bora: Education for the Future Foundation Student Group, or the EFF, at MSU, is working to make high school a possibility.
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Obama proposes changes to federal student aid
MSU students had mixed reactions to the financial aid portion of President Barack Obama’s 2012 budget proposal released Monday morning, where it appeared some students would have to sacrifice in others’ stead.
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Department of Human Services hiring at MSU
In an effort to compensate for a mass retirement of its workforce at the end of 2010, the Michigan Department of Human Services, or DHS, is turning to college students.
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Report emphasizes global economy
A recent report calls on business colleges across the world are told to step up their game to better prepare graduates for work in a global economy.
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Report shows more students take AP exams
More MSU students are receiving college credit for qualifying Advanced Placement, or AP, exam scores, said John Ambrose, associate director for inclusion and strategic planning with the Office of Admissions.
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MSU doctor’s work in Malawi subject of documentary
Terrie Taylor has worked to fight malaria for 24 years, and now a documentary will give insight to the work she’s doing to treat the children of Malawi, Africa.
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Poet featured at MSU today
West Virginia poet laureate Irene McKinney’s words will come to life today as the author makes her first visit to MSU for a poetry reading.
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Leadership conference held
This weekend MSU student leaders had the opportunity to share their knowledge with those who one day will continue their legacy of leadership.
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Powwow brings focus to Native American culture
Dancing to the drumming of a beating heart, Native American performers expressed thankfulness through dance at the 28th annual PowWow of Love at Jenison Field House on Saturday.
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Army ROTC celebrates 102nd annual ball with dinner, dancing
As music filled the air, hundreds of members of the MSU Army ROTC changed from crisp uniforms to suits and formal gowns Saturday night at Spartan Club during the Spartan Battalion’s 102nd Military Ball.
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Student group hosts poker tournament to fight hunger
A strong poker face landed an MSU student with a $2,000 prize and simultaneously helped solve a hunger problem among Lansing students.
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ASMSU members pass resolution in gender-neutral housing
ASMSU’s Student Assembly passed a resolution Thursday night to encourage the university to implement gender-neutral housing.
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Gov. Rick Snyder to speak at MSU conference Tues.
Gov. Rick Snyder is scheduled to be on campus Tuesday to address participants of an international education conference, the university announced Thursday.
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Residence life, RHA to hold conference
The MSU Residence Halls Association, or RHA, and the Department of Residence Life are hosting the Spartan Leadership Conference from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Snyder and Phillips halls.
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Hillel puts on date auction
MSU Hillel Jewish Student Center members grabbed their wallets and swallowed their pride at the organization’s first Kosher Meet Market date auction fundraiser Wednesday night.
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Ballet dance group to visit MSU
The Ballet Hispanico will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Wharton Center’s Cobb Great Hall. Under the leadership of artistic director Eduardo Vilaro, the ballet shares the culture of the American Hispanic population.
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Poker tournament to be held Sunday at the Union
The MSU Rotaract Club is hosting its annual Hold’em for Hunger poker tournament at 11 a.m. Sunday in the Union.
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Simon delivers State of University
In an online State of the University address, MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon emphasized how easy it is for students and faculty to focus on what the university doesn’t have during difficult economic times.
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Pow-wow event to be held Saturday
The North American Indigenous Student Association, or NAISO, is hosting its annual Pow-wow of Love beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday at Jenison Field House.