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MSU grad new director of alumni group

When Scott Westerman arrived to Michigan from New Mexico about two weeks ago, the frigid temperatures made him feel at home. Westerman, who graduated from MSU in 1978 with a bachelor’s degree in telecommunication, left New Mexico and a vice president position with Comcast Corp. to become MSU’s new associate vice president for alumni relations and the executive director of the MSU Alumni Association. He replaced the association’s interim executive director, Stella Cash, this semester.

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MSU looks to the future with expansion

In the coming months, MSU will navigate difficult waters as it makes decisions regarding the fate of dozens of academic programs and specializations. For Christoph Benning, however, a much brighter future is on the horizon.

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Students set to showcase talents

Vocal, dance and open mic/instrumental student acts will be showcased at 8 p.m. Saturday in the International Center during Showtyme at MSU. The show, is hosted by University Activities Board in conjunction with the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration Planning Committee.

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ECAC to discuss many issues

Program and department cuts, faculty health care and minimum class sizes will be among the main issues addressed this semester by the Executive Committee of Academic Council, or ECAC.

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Museum approved to break ground

The MSU Board of Trustees concluded 2009 by voting to approve several multimillion dollar construction projects, including the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, at its Dec. 4 meeting.

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Green economy may help Mich.

New opportunities to combat environmental issues, such as global warming, could give Michigan a chance to emerge as a leader in the reduction of greenhouse gases and tackle the state’s high unemployment rate.