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Fathers Day gift: picnic or power tool?
When Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea to honor her father, William Jackson Smart, she kept in mind how special her father was to her.
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Workshop improves science fiction writing
Distant lands, scientific gadgets and fantastic creatures are at MSU this June.The 34th annual Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers’ Workshop began at Van Hoosen Hall on June 3 and will run through July 14.The workshop accepts writers from all over the country to teach them the different techniques involved in science fiction and fantasy writing.“It is the best workshop in the country,” said Pheodora Goff, a student at the workshop.To participate in the workshop, writers must submit two short stories.
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Students place at ad competition
Five MSU students were selected as finalists to present their work to DaimlerChrysler AG and its advertising agencies at the 2001 American Advertising Conference in Cleveland.At the conference, which took place Sunday through Tuesday, teams were responsible for putting together a full advertising campaign, including TV advertisements, print advertisements and public relations, for DaimlerChrysler.
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Privacy issues prompt program revision
More than 4,000 freshmen will enter the residence halls at MSU this fall with their required Internet-ready computers.While computers will provide new students with easy means of communication and learning, some University of Michigan students also are discovering the easy means of annoyance computers provide.U-M technical personnel recently deactivated the “fingering” protocol on campus following some stalking complaints.But an outcry from students and faculty who use the program regularly led to the return of the program - with some alterations.“There was a great demand for ‘finger’ to stay on,” said Seth Meyer, systems engineer at U-M.
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Alumni enjoy 50-year reunion
When Edward Koryzno graduated from Michigan State College, campus barely extended south of the Red Cedar River.There were no McDonald’s restaurants.
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Legislators have heart
lansing - The American Heart Association and Michigan legislators want residents to know their risk of heart disease - and take steps to lower it.
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American Muslim Council launches Lansing chapter
OKEMOS - The inauguration of the American Muslim Council’s Lansing chapter began with a reading from the Quran. The banquet was held Sunday at the Holiday Inn Express, 2187 University Park Drive in Okemos, with U.S.
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New employee to act as environment safeguard
MSU is on the lookout for a new employee.But it will be the new employee’s job to look out for environmental safety on campus.The environmental safety director position was created by university officials this summer to help oversee campus environment issues.Although the search for the director will last throughout the summer, officials say the issues aren’t being ignored now.“We could use the director of environmental safety to make a good system even better,” said Kathy Lindahl, assistant vice president for Finance and Operations.
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Program receives governors award
MSU employees got caught lending a helping hand and received the appropriate attention for the matter.On May 21 in Grand Rapids, MSU Extension received the 2001 Governor’s Service Award in the corporation/business category of the annual Governor’s Service Awards program.
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Group takes credit for second research arson
The Earth Liberation Front, which took credit for a 1999 Agricultural Hall arson, is claiming responsibility for a fire last month at the University of Washington’s Center for Urban Horticulture.The group posted a statement on its Web site, saying members broke into the office of research Associate Professor H.D.
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Online program lets U earn masters
The College of Education is looking to meet the needs of teachers in the age of technology. A new online program has been launched, allowing students, as well as those looking to continue their teaching education, to earn their master’s degrees in education. The program aims to concentrate in the areas of technology and learning, special needs students, school leadership, literacy education and science and mathematics. Carole Ames, the dean of the college, said the new program will suit students’ needs because it will favor anyone’s schedule. “(It is) more responsive to (students’) schedule,” she said.
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Daycare center gains accreditation
Childtime Children’s Center is now a part of the elite 5 percent of childhood programs in America.
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ASMSU chief of staff leaves for new space
For the sixth time in the last four years, the key to ASMSU’s chief of staff office has been turned in early.Nimri Niemchak, the undergraduate student government’s most recent chief, turned his key ring in Wednesday in exchange for a NASA ID card.Niemchak will intern at NASA this summer.“I wish Nimri the best and I don’t blame him for leaving ASMSU,” said Quinn Wright, Student Assembly chairperson.
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Workshop to explore environmental journalism issues
Journalism majors and journalists have the chance to learn more about the environment at MSU. Starting Tuesday, the fifth annual Great Lakes Environmental Journalism Training Institute, a four-and-a-half-day workshop, will be held for journalists to learn about environmental issues. “The conference will focus on environmental journalism and teaching the most recent climate changes on the Great Lakes region,” said Jim Detjen, director of the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at MSU.
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Study reveals premature babies may adopt behavioral problems later in life
Behavioral problems developed by children later in life might be attributed to their low birth weight, according to a new study. Nigel Paneth, chairman of the Department of Epidemiology, co-authored an international study published in the May 26 issue of The Lancet, a medical journal.
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Online class offers alcohol advice
Students at MSU may have the choice to take an online course on alcohol education in the future.The course is called AlcoholEdu, and was created by Outside the Classroom.
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Professor remembered for wittiness, sense of humor
Although Paul Somers’ life came to a sudden halt, those who knew the American Thought and Language professor best say there is a lot to remember, admire and even laugh about.“He could always find a way to make things less serious,” said Douglas Noverr, chairman of the Department of American Thought and Language.
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Law students bulk up their minds, replies in new boot camp program
Advantage Education, in cooperation with the University of Michigan, is giving pre-law students a leg up on their future classmates with a Pre-Law Boot Camp being held at U-M.The reason behind the weeklong seminar is to prepare future law students for a new type of learning.
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Red Cross seeks donors for Memorial Blood Drive to prevent possible drought
With a holiday weekend sneaking up, a familiar charitable organization is hoping to be prepared. The Mid-Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross is sponsoring a blood drive Friday at Breslin Student Events Center for Memorial Day weekend. Students and residents can give blood anytime from 11 a.m.
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ACLU members plan to discuss course of action
In the wake of the information the Lansing-area chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union received in response to a Freedom of Information Act request to the university, members are now examining the packet and considering their options. No definite action will be taken until a meeting can be held.