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Professor signs latest book
MSU assistant professor Mark Largent held a book signing to promote his first single-author book Wednesday at Schuler Books in Okemos.
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Several Mich. universities cancel classes due to ice
Snow and ice resulted in class cancellations at several university campuses in Michigan on Wednesday.
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MSU scholars receive awards, opportunity to study abroad
It was the most intense 30-minute interview of his life. Rhodes Scholarship finalist Ramy Goueli’s only shot at the oldest of the major international fellowships rested on the interview.
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Judge issues continuance in football player's hearing
The victim of an alleged assault and unarmed robbery last year testified Tuesday that he used Facebook.com and voice recognition to help identify three MSU football players as suspects.
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College of Law dean search narrows to 3
After a five-month search that spanned more than 50 candidates from across the country, the MSU College of Law is expected to complete its quest to find a new dean in the next few weeks.
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Granholm's priorities: Jobs, education
Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s State of the State address Tuesday echoed Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign sentiments: “It’s the economy, stupid.”
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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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Group protests housing woes
Protesters gathered Tuesday at the steps of the Capitol in Lansing to talk about a mortgage situation as gloomy as the night’s dreary weather.
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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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MSU groups help shed light on global warming
The MSU community is banding together this week to help educate students on global warming issues as part of the nationwide Focus the Nation events.
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Endowment funds for scholarship, future use
As state funding dwindles and tuition increases, many students don’t understand why the $1.2 billion MSU has locked away in an endowment isn’t offsetting their costs.
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Manure extracts used to produce energy
MSU researchers are turning poop into power. The university is researching how to utilize the methane in animal waste as a form of energy, which would be used to power generators and peoples’ homes, said Steve Safferman, associate professor of biosystems and agricultural engineering.
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Final formal address for Bush
President Bush’s eighth and final State of the Union address Monday was reminiscent of his previous addresses to some students and experts in the greater MSU community.
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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.
MICHIGAN
City Council names its goals for coming years
With two newly elected members on board, the East Lansing City Council convened this past weekend to discuss its priorities for the next two years.
MICHIGAN
Lottery winners get free tuition
The Michigan Lottery’s new instant ticket, which awards eight prizes of a four-year college tuition, won’t be available to college students, Michigan Lottery spokeswoman Andi Brancato said.
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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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Victim gives description of armed robbery suspect
Police are continuing the investigation of the Sunday morning armed robbery of a student walking near the intersection of Albert Avenue and Orchard Street.East Lansing police have released a description of the suspect who robbed an MSU student at gunpoint Sunday morning.
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E.L. police investigate robbery at gunpoint
East Lansing police are investigating a reported armed robbery that occurred at 2:30 a.m. Sunday while the victim was walking down Albert Avenue between Orchard and Kedzie streets.