MSU
Economic trends in state focus of talks
A "Trends and Prospects in the Michigan Economy" seminar will take place today from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
MSU
Groups rally for new Multicultural Center
Leaders representing various student groups have plans to initiate a lobbying effort for an expanded Multicultural Center. After years of frustration with their small facility, located in the basement of the Union, members from groups such as the Council of Progressive Students and the Council of Racial Ethnic Students are looking to create a group lobbying effort by the end of the year, said ASMSU Student Assembly Chair Missy Kushlak. "We keep getting the runaround from the administration," she said.
MICHIGAN
Capital punishment resolution moves to full House
Lansing - The state House is expected to vote this week on a resolution to allow voters to decide the fate of the death penalty in Michigan.
MSU
Speech to focus on South African past
Andre Odendaal, an honorary professor from the University of the Western Cape in South Africa, will be speaking at noon on Thursday in 201 International Center.
MSU
Horticulture Gardening Institute goes virtual
Attention Internet gamers and Instant Message junkies: Gardeners are making headway into your online world. MSU's Horticulture Gardening Institute recently has created partnerships with nine state master-gardener programs and several public gardens and arboreta.
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Science & Art
Professor Raymond "Chip" Brock is involved in some of the most complicated particle physics projects around the world.
MSU
Computer aids DPPS customer ticket efficiency
The MSU Department of Police and Public Safety has introduced a new computer kiosk in its lobby that aims to decrease waiting time and improve convenience for customers.
MSU
Speech kicks off 'U' Middle East discussions
Juan Cole, a history professor at the University of Michigan, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Wonders Hall Kiva.
MICHIGAN
Council to vote on rezoning of retail, office development today
The final fate of a controversial redevelopment plan could be determined at tonight's East Lansing City Council meeting. Strathmore Development Company hopes to convert the 2.87-acre property at 1427 W.
MSU
Performer brings Korean culture to 'U'
Alone on the stage in traditional Korean dress, Chan Park alternated sharp cracks of a stick against the side of the drum with expressive singing during a p'ansori performance Monday night in the Kellogg Center auditorium.
MSU
Forums look at how to improve Union
The Union will host a pair of open forums for the MSU community to offer opinions about the future of the building.
MICHIGAN
Center offers quiet place for Muslim student
While sitting cross-legged on the floor of the Islamic Center, 920 S. Harrison Ave., Omer Masood silently paged through the first chapter of the Quran.
MSU
Clovers blanket campus stores
Walking past Sparty's Convenience Store on Hubbard Hall's first floor, it's hard to see the merchandise.
MICHIGAN
Spring break volunteer trip provides perspective
Editor's note: Last week, State News Intern Laura Collins went on a Spartan Christian Fellowship service trip to Newark, N.J. There, Collins and 16 others worked at Trinity Reformed Church in a section of the city called the Ironbound.
MSU
GEU asks for contract input
The Graduate Employees Union is moving to make changes this semester, seeking feedback from members on revisions to its constitution and contract with the university.
MICHIGAN
Med center faced with money woes
Lansing - There were few open seats in the crowded waiting room of the Cristo Rey Family Health Clinic on Monday.
MSU
Freshman aid might increase
To coincide with President Bush's February education proposal, MSU's freshman financial aid loan limit could increase by $375. But Richard Shipman, director of MSU's Office of Financial Aid, said the limit should be increased for sophomores, juniors and seniors, too - and it should be larger. "We would be happy to see the freshman limit increase, but we really think it's too little with the kind of difference we'd need," he said.
MSU
Programs provide long-term education
Sounds of a Gregorian chant filled a Kellogg Center classroom Thursday night as an MSU Evening College class began a lecture on the beginning of classical scores. About 20 people listened to MSU Community Musical School Lecturer Patricia Nultemeier during her "Music Appreciation for the Classics" course as she warned her musically inclined students their interests might change as they move into medieval, renaissance and contemporary songs. "Your hunger for the great classics will grow," she told the class. Some students enrolled in the MSU Evening College course because they said they felt an appreciation for classical arts is considered the mark of an educated person.
MSU
Organization to offer 'U' health classes
Healthy U will be offering several free programs in March for faculty and staff. · "Pilates," Thursdays, 12:10-12:50 p.m., Parlor C, Union. · "Yoga Movements and Relaxation," Fridays, 12:10-12:50 p.m., Gold Room B, Union. · "Gym on the Go," Mondays, 12:10-12:50 p.m., Parlor C, Union. Other upcoming events include: · Register for the "10K-A-Day" healthy walking program or "10K-A-Day Million Step Program," until April 5.