“I think they could’ve been more clear about the decisions,” business freshman Naomi German said. “A lot of things were changing really quickly and kind of close to when we were supposed to be moving in."
"My hope is that this class of 2024 will be remembered as the class that overcame," ASMSU President Abii-Tah Bih said. "My hope for this class is to remember that this Spartan nation is not just the sum of its parts. Instead, we are a true melting pot. We defy all hints of defeat, and we commit to uplift each other."
DeBrenna LaFa Agbenyiga's open forum will be at 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 1. Preregistration is required for the forum.
"You have to start it by looking at institutional and systemic equity so that you can ensure that you have an inclusive environment where diversity can be celebrated, acknowledged and appreciated by all key stakeholders — so I believe that inclusion cannot occur until there's equity," the first CDO finalist Nathan Ziegler said.
For those that have been out of the loop and those who like to reminisce, here is what you missed at MSU this summer.
The kits will be available to students living on and off-campus during the first week of classes.
A year ago, Rami Souguir and Jennifer Spicer threatened MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. via a Reddit post titled "Killing the University President." The post sparked an MSUPD investigation, as well as a no-contact order from Stanley and his family.
In February, a member of the fraternity drew swastika outside the fraternity's house. He was later suspended.
Each finalist will host an open forum on Zoom, where they will share their personal background and interest in this position.
Coles said this is an unique opportunity, and they are trying to set the atmosphere for it to happen smoothly. She wants all students, especially those who are new to the MSU lifestyle, to try and take part in the process.
Though Michigan State transitioned to virtual learning with few exceptions Tuesday, many ASMSU services will remain available for students during the fall semester.
Students responded with mixed reactions, including support, confusion and frustration to the announcement.
In 2018, Ferguson received national attention for his comments during the fallout of the Larry Nassar case, saying “there’s so many more things going at the university than just this Nassar thing.” Following Nassar's sentencing and ex-MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon's resignation, he apologized to survivors for these comments.
Michigan State University announced a change in plans for the fall 2020 semester Tuesday after reported outbreaks of COVID-19 at universities nationwide.
Students should check the instruction mode and location for each class in MSU's Schedule of Courses.
Specifically, Olsen said MSU officials are looking at transitioning spaces within the Wharton Center for instructional use and will continue to evaluate options as the fall semester nears.
This position will be at the level of vice president for the first time in the university’s history, serving in place of the previous senior adviser to the president for diversity position that was most recently held by Paulette Granberry Russell.
As for MSU's new policy, the Center for Survivors, MSU employee labor unions, MSU Human Resources, the University Committee on Faculty Affairs, Associated Students of Michigan State University, the Council of Graduate Students, the Council of Racial and Ethnic Students and many other faculty, organizations, staff and students collectively aided the process, according to the statement.
According to University Spokesperson Emily Guerrant, the first wave of survivors received their payment in late 2018, and the second wave of survivors received payment as their individual cases have reached settlement with the university.
Among other closures for the fall semester were nine Sparty’s locations and the Starbucks located at Broad Art Museum and Broad College of Business. Culinary Services will reevaluate these retail locations after the fall semester and determine if adjustments need to be made, according to the update.