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Board of Trustees to hold first in-person meeting of semester
The Board of Trustees will be holding its first in-person meeting on Sept. 10 at 8 a.m. in the Hannah Administration Building.
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MSU receives nearly 60,000 COVID-19 vaccine survey responses
Of the respondents, 88% of students, faculty and staff indicated they are fully vaccinated, and 7% indicated they received the first of two doses of the vaccine.
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Bus route guide for Spartans
All buses can be tracked on Transit, an app that shows when buses will arrive at certain stops. It also allows you to put in two locations and figure out the best routes available to get from location one to location two.
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The Return of the Michigan State Tailgate
After almost a year and a half of isolation, fans were ecstatic to be able to support their favorite team together.
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Students and staff enthusiastic for in-person return
Students and staff returned to campus on Sept. 1 looking forward to a year of in-person interactions.
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Greek life hosts annual Greek Fall Welcome event
Students and Greek organizations gathered around The Rock on Farm Lane to explore what Greek Life at Michigan State has to offer.
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MSUPD Deputy Chief Traci Ruiz placed on administrative leave
MSUPD Deputy Chief Traci Ruiz, head of MSUPD Community Engagement Bureau and the Community Support Bureau, has been placed on administrative leave.
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Ingham County requires masks, isolation policies in K-12 classrooms
Two new emergency orders have been issued in Ingham County to mitigate the 515% increase in COVID-19 cases in people aged 0-17.
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How to stay healthy in the dorms
While hand washing and social distancing can help in preventing the spread of COVID-19, the following tips and tricks can help your body feel stronger and healthier as you head into the new school year.
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Trustee members concerned over athletic director search process
At the Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 1, trustee members congratulated new Athletic Director Alan Haller on his promotion. Some members expressed concern over the integrity of the search.
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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.