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MSU programs earn spots in report

Kristi Jourdan
April 5, 2007

U.S. News & World Report ranked nine MSU programs at the top of the list in the 2008 edition of America's Best Graduate Schools. The university's law school also moved up in the magazine's rankings by state. The programs are in the College of Education, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Eli Broad College of Business, Eli Broad Graduate School of Management and College of Natural Science. Although it dropped from fourth to fifth in the nation for primary care, the College of Osteopathic Medicine still holds the top spot in the country among osteopathic schools. For the third year in a row, the College of Education was ranked 14th overall.

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Recovered 'sex addict' to give talk

Tara Thoel
April 4, 2007

Campus Crusade for Christ is hosting a presentation on how pornography negatively impacts college students. Michael Leahy, a self-called recovered sex addict, will present at "Porn Nation," which begins at 8 p.m.

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Lyman Briggs may go back to college status

Sarah Harbison
April 4, 2007

Lyman Briggs School is one step closer to becoming a college once again — 26 years later. The Executive Committee of Academic Council unanimously voted Tuesday to place a proposal to change the school's status on the Faculty Council's April 10 agenda. "I think it went rather well," said Elizabeth H.

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U-M graduate to lead MSU group

Kristi Jourdan
April 3, 2007

It will be a homecoming of sorts for Lisa Kuuttila when she returns to Michigan from New Mexico as the new director for a university business organization for MSU students. In May, the Traverse City native will lead MSU Technologies, a new career-training opportunity for business students in commercializing science and technology created within the university.

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Proposed fall break furthers

Sarah Harbison
April 3, 2007

A proposed two-day fall break is closer than ever to being approved by the university, but would probably not be in place by next school year. The break would allow students and faculty extra rest and help to relieve stress, Brandon Sethi said.

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Athletes lip-sync for children's charity

Michelle Ortlieb
April 3, 2007

MSU athletes will be hosting a lip-synching contest at 8 p.m. April 12 at Jenison Field House. All of the proceeds will be donated to the Children's Miracle Network. The rowing, football, basketball and track teams are just some of the groups who will be performing in the contest. There will be a raffle including donations from local businesses and athletic gear. Tickets are now on sale for $3 from any student athlete or at the Jenison Field House Box Office.

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ASMSU lobbies in D.C. for education

Joey Nowak
April 3, 2007

ASMSU representatives converged on the nation's capital last Wednesday to rub elbows with politicians and give a voice to MSU students. Fifteen members of Student and Academic assemblies took a two-day trip to Washington, D.C., to lobby for increased funding for higher education, a hot topic this year in Michigan. "A lot of the people (politicians) see out here that aren't their age coming into their office are coming for tours," said Brandon Sethi, Academic Assembly chairperson for external affairs.

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Future vet gets practice

Sean Ely
April 2, 2007

Animal lovers got some hands-on experience this past weekend on how they can turn their passion into a career — veterinarian medicine. The MSU College of Veterinary Medicine held its Vet-a-Visit event Saturday to teach attendees about the life of a veterinarian and how to become one. Vet-a-Visit featured more than 30 exhibits and demonstrations, including a K-9 agility course, proper pet care, a stuffed animal hospital and an equine treadmill. Families roamed from one exhibit to the next, speaking with students, faculty and staff along the way. "My daughter, who is 14, is running around with her mother looking at the small animals now," Owosso resident Charles Dahl said.

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Student awarded $30K scholarship

Matt Flint
April 2, 2007

On March 16, Monica Mukerjee was called to the Board of Trustees office. What she expected was a follow-up interview after her nomination as a Truman Scholar. After she said, "I never thought I would make it this far," MSU President Lou Anna K.

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E-mail sparks union debate

Sarah Harbison
March 30, 2007

In one MSU staff union election this week, five incumbents were re-elected to its Executive Board — following a controversy surrounding an e-mail sent on the union's listserv. On March 15, Chairman of the Administrative-Professional Association, Leo Sell, sent a personal e-mail to members of the union he had "marginal connection" with — about 200 of the union's 1,700 members. Some union members who received the e-mail were upset because they could not respond or see other recipients of the message. The APA chapter at MSU is a middle-level union, largely for clerical and technical faculty. Among concerns of low voter turnout and reminders to return ballots, Sell wrote in the e-mail, "I am concerned about an attempt by way of the current ballot to replace current, experienced, diverse Executive Board members with people from a single unit, with a parochial interest and view, not to mention, NO experience in APA leadership or bargaining or otherwise. "Should they be successful in whole or in part, it will weaken our union." The union's current board has 11 women and two men.

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Fraternity volunteers to help community

By Jenna Ulicki For The State News For many MSU students, volunteering while in college is as important as academics. While the university runs a variety of community service programs, there also are other ways to get involved.

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Library creates new lab spaces

Jacob Carpenter
March 30, 2007

A new digital presentation room and Intel Mac Lab opened at the Main Library last month, giving students and faculty another resource when developing multimedia group projects. The first-floor presentation room features a camera built in to the ceiling, which records speeches and presentations, and an Interactive Smart Board computer screen that uses touch navigation in place of a mouse. On the second floor, the new computer lab contains two Intel Macs with multimedia software, including 3-D animation, video editing programs and Web content tools.

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Serving her community

Tara Thoel
March 30, 2007

Her friends call her an inspiration to the Hispanic community. "Every day, she is doing something to help someone," Maria Theresa Penman said.

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Opera to further Brazil, MSU relations

Matt Flint
March 28, 2007

Florencia Grimaldi is a famous opera singer traveling on the Amazon River in search of her long-lost lover. As she journeys down the world's largest river to the Brazilian city of Manaus, she encounters fantasy and mysticism along with the other travelers. The College of Music will perform Grimaldi's tale in the opera "Florencia en el Amazonas," or "Florencia in the Amazon." The opera's first performance will be held at 8 p.m.

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WEB EXTRA: Film festival to bring short videos of outdoor activities to MSU

Sean Ely
March 28, 2007

Have you ever experienced intense rock climbing, exhilarating skydiving, rip-roaring skiing and heart-pumping mountain-biking all in a two-hour period? Probably not. However, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour that comes to MSU on Thursday will feature a set of short videos that capture the background details of many outdoor activities. The MSU Outdoors Club has brought this event to campus for more than 10 years, guiding both beginners and veterans who are interested in outdoor activities to the proper destinations. This year's festival will show eight films, ranging from 3-25 minutes long.

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Party links women, environment, health

Tara Thoel
March 28, 2007

Pink and green condoms. A 12-hour, washable alternative to tampons and sanitary napkins. Homemade soap and lip gloss. Student groups hope a discussion tonight about these health options will explain the correlation between women's rights, health and the environment. The Pink and Green Party, sponsored by Eco and Women's Council, takes place at 8 p.m.