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MSU Board of Trustees to vote on 3 appointments at Oct. 30 meeting
The MSU Board of Trustees meets on Friday, Oct. 30.
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Provost Teresa Woodruff answers student questions at ASMSU
“I do think that under these environments some things seem like more busywork,” Provost Teresa Woodruff said. “I would urge everyone to take from every learning experience more than what is offered. Take from every opportunity the ability to learn something different.”
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Landlord discusses investing in property
Investing in property in East Lansing can be worth the investment, but realtors recommend becoming familiar with the regulations of East Lansing and seeking advice from experts.
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Students react to credit/no-credit grading option
The NR-C decision will leave many students at a crossroads. As they struggle to keep up, they will be forced to decide which will take a hit: GPA or bank account.
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MDHHS roundtable discussion addresses where Michigan stands with COVID-19
Norman Beauchamp, executive vice president for Health Sciences at Michigan State University, said that MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. worked with Beauchamp himself, and their team put together a task force. Many organizations jumped into tactics and initiatives, and the team spent the first few weeks defining that MSU’s approach was going to be values-driven.
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1st-year students tackle unique challenges posed by remote semester
Freshmen weigh in on their struggles as they navigate their first semester of college as a global pandemic continues to impact their lives.
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Haunted history goes virtual for whole month of October
The Campus Archaeology Program (CAP) and MSU Paranormal Society teamed up to create a virtual haunted tour of MSU's campus that is accessible from home. There will be a Facebook Live Q&A session Oct. 28 to answer any viewer's questions.
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Empowering poster campaign encourages women to vote
“I also thought that was something that was universal, whether you’re Republican, Democrat, or Independent,” Cheng said. “As a woman, you can relate to these roles we have and you can be interested in voting to support the diversity of roles."
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Michigan State to double dorm occupancy, cancel spring break
MSU announced a partial reopening for in person residence and instruction for spring 2021.
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MSU implements credit/no credit grading option, different than last Spring
The University of Michigan implemented a similar system this fall.
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GM announces over $150 million in Michigan investments
Last year, GM made a similar investment into their Detroit and Hamtramck factory, Factory ZERO. When fully operational, GM says it will create over 2,200 jobs.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders endorses MSU Trustee Brian Mosallam
Mosallam’s competitors include Vassar, Republicans Pat O’Keefe and former state senator Tonya Schuitmaker, Green Party candidates Brandon Hu and Robin Laurain, Libertarian Will White, Natural Law candidate Bridgette Abraham-Guzman, and U.S. Taxpayers candidates Janet and John Paul Sanger.
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ASMSU approves bills regarding discrimination, tax refunds, Autism Spectrum Disorder
The bills will move on to the General Assembly, where they could pass as ASMSU legislation.
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MSU co-founded cancer research company collaboration shows promise for early cancer studies
Bachmann co-founded Hibiskus BioPharma Inc. with Michael Pirrung, distinguished professor at the University of California at Riverside, or UCR. Subsidies of the MSU Foundation, Spartan Innovations and Red Cedar Ventures helped establish the company.
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State departments, MSU release pilot app for early detection
The app works by assigning those who have tested positive for COVID-19 a code that allows them to anonymously share that they have tested positive. The app then uses Bluetooth to detect nearby phones that also have the app, and if for 15 minutes, a user is within six feet of someone that has tested positive, the user will get a notification.
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Stanley provides update on MSU finances following state appropriations, fall enrollment
"In the meantime, MSU will continue to deliver on its core mission as an inclusive community with strong academic disciplines and a liberal arts foundation," President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. said in an email. "Despite our challenges, we will continue providing a world-class education, conducting high-caliber research and advancing outreach and engagement locally and globally."
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MSUPD takes firm stance against tailgating; ELPD officers to issue fines for gatherings
The decision was made based on the health and safety of Spartans amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, MSUPD officers will strictly enforce University Ordinance 21.03.
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ASMSU addresses webcam use and academic advising in Oct. 8 meeting
The next GA meeting will be on Oct. 22 and committees will meet Oct. 15.
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International students adjust to online learning, face time differences while away from family
“A disruptive schedule or routine as a result of sleep deprivation can result in overwhelming stress, difficulties with concentration, or unproductive learning,” CAPS counselor Zen Zhong said in an email.