MSU
Professor named president of ACSM
James Pivarnik, a MSU kinesiology and epidemiology professor, was voted as president-elect of the American College of Sports Medicine.
NEWS
Starting over
After about seven years at war, some lawmakers are looking to offer military members that have served in Iraq and Afghanistan benefits comparable to the ones offered by the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the GI Bill of Rights, after World War II.
NEWS
Unarmed robberies remind residents to lock their doors
East Lansing residents may take safety precautions more seriously after a series of unarmed home robberies occurred Sunday in a one-hour span between 11 p.m. and midnight.
NEWS
Veterans reflect on post-World War II experiences at MSU, what has changed since then
Gordon Guyer remembers the campus of Michigan State College of Agriculture and Applied Science in 1947 — it was a place flooded with people, most of whom were veterans from World War II trying to get their lives back on track after returning from the war.
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Police Briefs 05/20/08
A 41-year-old woman with no university affiliation had $700 in cash stolen out of her apron at the East Lansing Art Festival around 11 a.m. Saturday, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
NEWS
Decrease in unemployment rate yet fewer jobs available
Michigan’s unemployment rate decreased from 7.1 percent in April 2007 to 6.9 percent last month — but state economic experts said it’s no cause for celebration.
MICHIGAN
Lansing UAW back to work, others vote
While General Motors Corp. workers in Lansing Delta Township were back on the job Monday, American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. workers in Detroit and Three Rivers began voting on an agreement that would end strike negotiations.
MICHIGAN
Newest Abbot/Chandler lane shift in effect through road completion
As of 2 p.m. Monday, southbound traffic on Abbot/Chandler Road, between Lake Lansing and Coleman roads, will be shifted to the construction project’s newly paved east lane, which has been closed since January.
MSU
Student researchers to present findings at undergrad forum
Months of research and work will pay off for the seven MSU undergraduate students who will present their projects to state legislators and aides at the Michigan Undergraduate Research Forum in Lansing today.
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MSUFCU donates $2.5M to Wharton
The MSU Federal Credit Union announced today its $2.5 million donation to Wharton Center to help fund the new Institute for Arts & Creativity. MSUFCU’s donation is the lead gift in Wharton Center’s capital campaign to raise $11 million.
MICHIGAN
Budget error to reduce sidewalk repairs
The East Lansing City Council’s agenda for its meeting Tuesday includes the approval of the city’s proposed $64.7 million budget and a public hearing about City Center II. The meeting is scheduled to be held at 7:30 p.m.
MICHIGAN
Southbound lane changes as Abbot/Chandler construction progresses
As of 2 p.m. today, southbound traffic on Abbot/Chandler Road, between Lake Lansing and Coleman roads, will be shifted to the construction project’s newly paved east lane, which has been closed since January.
MSU
MSUFCU gives donation for Wharton Center’s new institute
The MSU Federal Credit Union announced today its $2.5 million donation to Wharton Center to help fund the new Institute for Arts & Creativity.
MICHIGAN
ELPD investigates unarmed robberies
The East Lansing Police Department is currently investigating four unarmed robberies that occurred last night between 11 p.m. and midnight.
NEWS
2 new positions link development, alumni association
One of MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon’s first decisions in office was a call for an external review of the MSU Alumni Association.
NEWS
Rising food, fuel prices force changes in lifestyles
Growing food costs have students resorting to all kinds of measures to pay for groceries — even recycling.
NEWS
Festival of culture
Balancing his love of music with teaching is something that comes easily to MSU history professor Peter Knupfer, who performed with his band, Detour, at the 45th annual East Lansing Art Festival on Saturday.
NEWS
Housing price drop likely won't affect MSU students
The Lansing area had the third largest drop in housing prices in the country during the first quarter.
MICHIGAN
ELPD captain up for new position
East Lansing police Capt. Kim Johnson, who is being considered for chief of the Kalamazoo Public Safety Department, spoke at a public forum with the two other final candidates Wednesday at the City Hall Commission Chambers in Kalamazoo.
MSU
Stabenow will address Farm Bill
Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., will be on campus today to address the Farm Bill, which will provide $290 billion to farm subsidies, nutrition programs and research funding. Stabenow will speak at a press conference with MSU officials about how the bill will impact MSU and the state, beginning at 11 a.m.