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Police investigate alleged assault at Sigma Alpha Epsilon
The event allegedly occurred on the night of Aug. 30 at a fraternity function.
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MSU recreational centers offer group fitness classes
Currently, Kegler is looking to hire instructors to go into either a mentor program or fully-certified instructors. Instructors in the mentor program will be training and working alongside a fully-trained instructor to learn how to lead future classes. Training for instructors depends on the individual and where they’re at — fully-trained instructors that are successful in their auditions will be assigned to a class to begin teaching in the fall.
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‘Beaumont Tower beckons all of us:’ Provost shares encouragement in welcome letter
The email included information on teaching, research and employment policies, enhancement of diversity, equity and inclusion, mental health and well-being resources for students, faculty and academic staff, as well as information on the university’s health and safety requirements regarding COVID-19.
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A guide to Michigan State's fraternity, sorority life
The biggest non-academic group at MSU is the fraternity and sorority life, or FSL. Fourteen percent of all MSU students are involved in FSL in one of the 62 fraternities and sororities that are present on MSU’s campus. There are 38 fraternities and 24 sororities available for students to join.
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Former MSUPD captain pleads guilty to carrying a concealed pistol while under the influence
Former MSUPD Captain Valerie O'Brien will spend a year on probation after pleading guilty to carrying a concealed weapon.
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Fall convocation welcomes largest freshmen class
The annual ceremony is intended to officially induct new students into the MSU community, introduce prominent faculty and inspire Spartans to embrace all that MSU has to offer.
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Annual UFest highlights MSU Union to new students
The event was one of the first large-scale university social events of welcome week, and represented what in-person, on-campus events could look like this year.
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Michigan State employee files lawsuit due to vaccine mandate
MSU employee files a lawsuit against the university due to its vaccine requirement. She has a natural immunity against the virus and refuses to receive the vaccine.
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Auto accident temporarily closes Grand River Avenue
East Lansing Deputy Police Chief Steve Gonzales confirmed the road has been cleared and traffic is continuing as normal.
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MSU Dairy Store opens doors for move-in weekend
The Anthony Hall location will be open for limited hours for the fall semester, opening on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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MSU housing clarifies dorm assignment confusion
With move-in came some confusion regarding dorm room placements, with claims that some students who signed up for single rooms were placed in doubles.
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A guide to Welcome Week events
Michigan State University has prepared several activities to welcome Spartans back to campus.
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MSU Dairy Store reopens to the public for the weekend
This past weekend, the MSU Dairy Store welcomed back the public. Although the MSU Dairy Store is on MSU’s campus, a wide range of people from all across the state came to enjoy the treats that they have to offer.
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MSU verification form offers 3 exemptions
All staff, students and faculty are required to fill out the form.
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East Lansing resumes indoor mask requirements
City of East Lansing employees will also be wearing masks when in public areas, when interacting with the public and when physical distancing is not possible indoors.
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Heavy rainfall causes severe flooding and power outages in East Lansing
Currently, East Lansing Police Department and East Lansing Fire Department are performing safety checks by knocking on doors in areas with high flooding. The Department of Public Works staff is also closing off flooded roads, inspecting sewers and arranging storm response services as needed.
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$6 million grant being used to close gap in vaccination rates
Creating effective media campaigns that address social determinants of health and vaccination are some of the strategies the NNICE project will use to reduce vaccine disparities while promoting vaccine equity.
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Ingham County remains flagged as area of substantial transmission for COVID-19
Vail said that the uptick in cases has been caused by a number of factors such as nonexistent mitigation efforts that has led to a spread of the Delta variant in the area.
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MSU President Stanley releases DEI framework to students and faculty
The framework works to create and maintain a diverse and inclusive community on campus. It is 77 pages that includes a message from President Stanley, members of the steering committee, MSU's background in DEI and its strategic goals, and more.
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MSU communicative sciences and disorders professor resigns due to sexual misconduct policy
MSU professor steps down after infringing upon university sexual misconduct policies.