Carrying on a tradition of governors addressing MSU graduates, Gov. Jennifer Granholm will speak at MSU's convocation ceremony for graduating seniors. Her speech will be held at 1 p.m.
Screams and giggles could be heard from outside of a conference room in the University Club, 3435 Forest Road, on Thursday, as about 18 MSU medical students learned where they will train for the next three years.
The weekend's sudden change in weather brought a community outside, many converging in downtown East Lansing.As if a cloud was removed from over East Lansing, retailers welcomed a mass of walk-in traffic and attribute it to the better weather.Bryan Spratt, assistant manager of Steve & Barry's University Sportswear, 515 E.
East Lansing residents living in single-family zones will have to wait six months to apply for a rental license and might permanently lose the opportunity to rent out their houses.East Lansing City Council unanimously approved a temporary moratorium, which puts a halt on rental licenses in single-family zones.The council also approved and set a public hearing for Tuesday to discuss permanently stopping residents from applying for rental licenses in those zones."I think it will be well received," Mayor Mark Meadows said.
The Ingham County assistant prosecutor accused of being involved in a scheme to illegally obtain a cat from a shelter has been fired, Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III said Wednesday.Allie Phillips, who worked in the family division of the office, was accused along with two others by county animal officials of illegally obtaining a cat Feb.
Members of ASMSU's Academic Assembly will vote on whether to approve revisions to the assembly's Code of Operations Tuesday.Since January, members of MSU's undergraduate student government's Code Committee have reviewed and revised the document.The code sets rules for ASMSU officials and stipulates how Academic Assembly should be run.The Code Committee's revisions, including a change in the fall, are the first in several years.The Policy Committee also reviewed the recommended changes and assembly members had the chance to voice their opinions during the last meeting on March 11.One issue that brought heated debate centered around how many absences should be allotted for members.
Kappa Delta sorority invites all students to participate in its 20th annual "Shamrock Project," a 5K run/walk event 10 a.m.
More than 70 people crowded into the Mason Hall lobby Wednesday to show their support for graduate student domestic partners Rebecca Linz and Carolyn O'Laughlin by helping them move out of their residence.O'Laughlin, the former Mason Hall assistant hall director, resigned Monday after fighting for more than six months to change MSU's policy, which does not allow domestic partners to live together in on-campus housing.
In less than a decade, the first of the baby boomer generation will turn 65, increasing the demand of doctors to care for them - some who are future physicians in MSU's medical schools.
A state Senate resolution supporting President Bush's unilateral military action against Iraq passed Tuesday, but was met with considerable resistance from Democrats.All 21 Republicans in the Senate supported the resolution while 11 Democrats voted against it.Sen.
On Jan. 23, actress Nell Carter died from complications of diabetes. Carter, who was black, had long been a crusader for diabetes awareness.
Supporters of domestic partner benefits for same-sex student couples plan to gather today to help graduate student domestic partners Rebecca Linz and Carolyn O'Laughlin move out of their residence hall quarters.O'Laughlin resigned from her position as assistant residence hall director Monday after supervisors said her partner was not allowed to live with her.
Members of the MSU Student Michigan Education Association will hold a Skate for Literacy fundraiser for the Capital Area Literacy Coalition. The fundraiser will take place from 7-10 p.m.
ASMSU is urging students to vote in today's election. Here's a look at what's on the ballot and how to make your voice heard. How to vote ASMSU Student Assembly Chairperson Matt Weingarden said the one-day voting process will be quick for students. "It's going to be like boom, boom, boom, excitement, excitement, excitement," he said. The voting process begins at 7 a.m.
When Amanda Krueger wanted to immerse herself in French language and culture, she only had to travel a few hours north.
MSU President M. Peter McPherson is heading to China this weekend. McPherson will participate in the fourth annual China Development Forum, which takes place March 22-24.
In reaction to looming war in Iraq, Gov. Jennifer Granholm said there is no indication Michigan faces security threats. "As hope for a peaceful solution fades and anxieties rise, we want to send a very clear message to all of our citizens," she said.
Although the East Lansing School Board delayed approving a $4.2-million cut to the district's budget Monday, teacher union representatives said a longer wait is necessary. "I think the school board is still in a rush," Michigan Education Association spokesman Mike McEachern said.