The MSU Center for International Business Education and Research, or CIBER, is co-sponsoring monthly international business forums designed to provide network opportunities for people interested in doing business in the global economy. The first forum, "Sustainable Development in Africa," will be held from 11:45 a.m.
Lansing - Joseph A. Beyrle could be dead five or six times over. But the retired sergeant from Muskegon lived to tell of his exploits in World War II, and on Sunday, he did just that at the Michigan Historical Center, 702 W.
Dr. Felton James Earls will appear at the College of Social Science for a public lecture and lunch.
ASMSU now is recovering from tax problems resulting from the early retirement of an ASMSU business office manager nearly three years ago.
This Saturday's football game against The Ohio State University might be about more than the Spartans facing the Buckeyes.
As cold and flu season heads into full gear, the MSU community is working to fight the contagious infections.The Olin Allergy and Immunization Clinic is offering flu vaccinations in shot and needle-free versions.In the meantime, Olin Health Center and the Residence Halls Association distributed 5,000 free cold and flu "survival packs" this week containing hand sanitizer, one-use thermometers and various other preventative products."The packs are an extremely responsible way to use money and will help students who are affected by cold and flu," said Dennis Martell, the interim health education coordinator at Olin.Martell said the pack initiative is one of the first of many data-driven programs soon to come from Olin health advocates.
More than three months after opening in the Northern Tier, Maggy's Sports Grill remains the only bar and restaurant combination in the area - battling safety concerns and a thriving downtown bar scene.
John Swift lay sleeping in his bed Saturday night of Welcome Weekend while his roommate Drew Thomas tried to keep students away from their house. In fear of being suspected of partying, Thomas and his friends attempted to keep mass crowds walking down M.A.C.
MSU Provost Lou Anna Simon is campaigning to keep liberal arts and sciences in MSU's future.Three discussions will be held in the next month to consider the programs in light of anticipated budget reductions."It's important to have intellectual framework for moving forward; to get the ideas and approaches from faculty, so that as we deal with budget reductions, we have a firm intellectual foundation on which to proceed," Simon said.The first discussion will take place at the Kellogg Center on Monday, Nov.
It's a little less than a feast and a little more than a smattering. This year's Taste of Asia will be held today at 8 p.m.
A 10-percent pay increase went into effect Nov. 1 for East Lansing City Council members. It's the first increase since 1999.
Brandon Bartoszek's eyes grew and then relaxed Wednesday afternoon as the needle approached the underside of his forearm and pierced the skin.It is the sixth time the urban and regional planning sophomore has donated blood since his start in high school.
Jay Rodman is going to have a lot of picture-sorting to do.Rodman, special projects coordinator for MSU's Office of International Studies and Programs, was part of the group of 10 Michigan K-12 teachers and four MSU faculty and staff who traveled to Nepal last month.
A panel of lawyers, legislators and school officials met at the MSU-DCL College of Law Building on Wednesday to support affirmative action and educate people to fight for it in Michigan. Hosted by the Wolverine Student Bar Association/Black Law Students Association at MSU-DCL, the discussion "Affirmative Action: Is It Still Necessary?" examined the issue from legal, political and social perspectives. Music composition graduate student Harold Cowherd, who attended the discussion, said he was dissatisfied by MSU officials' lack of comment on affirmative action.
Arguably, two of the nation's most visible political analysts are coming to Michigan on behalf of MSU's Michigan Political Leadership Program. James Carville and Tucker Carlson, two co-hosts of CNN's "Crossfire," will speak at the Laurel Manor in Livonia on March 4 and the Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids on March 5 for fund-raising events that will benefit the program. Shannon Horvath, program administrator for the Michigan Political Leadership Program, said the program is geared toward people already in the workforce who dream of becoming political leaders in Michigan. "We train and inspire tomorrow's political leaders," she said.
Lansing - Buses weren't the only thing receiving maintenance checks at the Capital Area Transportation Authority Transportation Center on Wednesday. The center, located at 420 S.
While the race for mayor in Lansing was a six-month campaign, the city might not have as much time to brace itself for future state cuts. And after months of fierce campaigning and public arguments, Mayor Tony Benavides and state Sen.
Members of Caring About Kids and the Michigan Family Independence Agency will auction, raffle and sell donated items today to benefit Ingham County children in foster care.