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Former MSU presidential aide honored
A celebration of the life of Ruth Jameyson will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in Kellogg Center’s Lincoln Room.
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Bill could grant honors students more options
When Jennifer Adams was a freshman, she didn’t have a problem finding honors courses that fit her schedule.
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Vet college seeks more students
An increasing number of food animal veterinarians nearing retirement could create opportunities for graduates, but might also spell food safety concerns, according to a recent study.
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ASMSU puts up funds to send greek leaders to conference
The Interfraternity and Panhellenic councils, which oversee the greek system at MSU, will send more than 10 members to the Mid-American Greek Council Association in late February.
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Proposed contract change could put TAs on shorter notice of hire
Teaching assistants could have less time to plan and prepare for teaching courses if the university’s proposed changes to its contract with the Graduate Employees Union, or GEU, are approved.
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ASMSU meeting prompts discussions of construction, new museum, East Village
East Lansing Mayor Vic Loomis, City Manager Ted Staton and city council members attended the ASMSU meeting Thursday to discuss student concerns.
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Graduate union seeks credit rollover
Between teaching, taking classes and pursuing a master’s in music performance, graduate student Margaret Rowley finds herself perpetually under pressure.
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Horticulture professor gives $40K endowment
Randy Beaudry said he’s never known a faculty member to donate personal fundraising money back to a department’s general fund. That is, until horticulture professor Brad Rowe did.
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Study: Agri-food boosts Mich. economy
An MSU study shows growth in the state’s agri-foods and agri-energy sectors, despite sluggish times for Michigan’s economy.
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Art gives outlet to autistic
MSU students, faculty and staff with children who fall within the autism spectrum met Saturday at The Art Museum at MSU, inside Kresge Art Center, to work on arts and crafts that a local coffee shop will display in March.
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RHA to sponsor Feb. 7 Jack's Mannequin concert
Jack’s Mannequin has been confirmed to perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Wharton Center’s Cobb Great Hall.
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Study abroad fair moves to stadium
After 11 years at the Union, the Office of Study Abroad changed venues for its annual spring study abroad fair, holding the event at LaSalle Bank Club in the Spartan Stadium tower Thursday.
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ASMSU could fund voter-awareness concert
ASMSU might sponsor a concert this semester if Student Assembly passes a $180,000 bill to fund the event during its Jan. 31 meeting.
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Assistant professor's memoir finalist for literature award
Assistant professor Ilana Blumberg’s first published book was named runner-up for a national award and is one of five finalists in the running for the 2008 Sami Rohr Prize in Jewish literature.
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Filing taxes can be hassle-free
For Tom Rayman, filing his tax return form for the first time meant seeking help from his parents. “It was just difficult discerning what everything was and how to interpret it for the first time,” the criminal justice junior said.
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Where's the wiener?
No other wienie in history has spread as many miles of smiles as the infamous “Lamborwienie” – the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.
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MSU student wins contest, awaits trip to Super Bowl
In one year, Jared Knoodle will have been to more major sporting events than many fans get to attend in a lifetime. Knoodle, a turfgrass management senior, attended the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in San Francisco in July. As winner of the sixth annual Toro Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program, he’s packing his bags for his next destination – Super Bowl XLII in Glendale, Ariz.
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Kellogg Center readies to host career fairs
MSU is welcoming more than 160 businesses and organizations this week as the Kellogg Center hosts back-to-back career fairs. About 110 companies attended the Supply Chain Management Career Fair on Wednesday, said Hans Kraemer, a supply chain management senior who helped coordinate the event.
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UAB hosting swing, salsa lessons
The University Activities Board and MSU will host the second annual Super Swing N’ Salsa Spectacular Saturday in the Union.
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Simon scheduled for Q&A with RHA
MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon will meet with Residence Halls Association, or RHA, general assembly members today to discuss student concerns on campus.