As students wait in line to purchase books this week, they are debating the convenience of buying books online versus the traditional way of taking them off the shelf. For dietetics senior Karina Forberger, buying online was more about convenience than prices.
MSU received a $1.8 million High School Equivalency Program grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help migrant worker youths and adults complete their high school degree requirements.
One of the newest buildings on campus would be a sight to see for students and faculty - if it were easier to find.Since it was opened in April, the Biomedical and Physical Sciences Building features many amenities, such as an atrium, state-of-the-art equipment and new furniture - if only students could find it easier.“The map I had, it wasn’t on there,” said engineering sophomore Brittney Mcgraw.
MSU faculty members want students interested in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks to know 18 courses related to the attacks await them this school year.From freshman seminars to a course in plant pathology, MSU administrators have made an effort to make opportunities available to learning more about what occurred last year.“One of the goals of undergraduate education is to make (students) knowledgeable of the world around them,” Provost Lou Anna Simon said.
Michigan Web surfers are logging more visits to state Web sites, according to an MSU survey released this week.The report said about 59 percent of those Internet users sampled in a statewide survey connected to state-operated Web sites to obtain information on topics such as elections, candidate biographies and community events in the past year.
Anticipating a rise in gas prices for Labor Day weekend, East Lansing motorists are fueling up before they hit the road. An estimated 1.3 million Michigan motorists will be traveling during the long weekend, according to a survey by AAA Michigan, meaning more time will be spent at the pumps.
Lansing - One year after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, city officials are planning a day of remembrance activities to honor lives lost in the attacks that killed more than 3,000 people.Lansing Mayor David Hollister’s office planned several events to commemorate those who died during the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
American Thought and Language professor John Dowell and his class will collaborate with three groups to raise the total number of students registered to vote.ASMSU, the city of East Lansing and MSU’s Service Learning Center aim to raise the current 700 students registered to 6,000 students before Oct.
For the third time in the past year, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, is leaving American soil for a fact-finding mission in the Middle East.On Tuesday, Rogers, R-Brighton, departed from Detroit for a journey to France, Israel and Saudi Arabia where he plans to meet with foreign leaders to discuss the war on terrorism and a forthcoming battle with Iraq.“I’m fast coming to the conclusion that (Saddam Hussein is) asking to be in the position of developing a system to launch weapons of mass destruction and it may not be if- but when,” said Rogers, a former FBI agent, who returns Sept.
A smaller but upgraded center will replace the Lansing Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after it burned down in June.The center is replacing the 40-year-old, 27,000 square-foot church, 431 E.
The MSU Museum is considered among the nation’s best by the American Association of Museums.The association recently granted the museum re-accreditation - an honor it has held since 1977.Kurt Dewhurst, MSU Museum director, said the association considers many factors when deciding if a museum is accreditation worthy.
MSU students have the opportunity to have their voices heard in East Lansing government by applying for a seat on any of seven city commissions. Commission members serve the community by recommending policies concerning various aspects of the city, developing new programs, reviewing city council legislation and giving feedback to council members on how their decisions affect students. This year, there are three at-large seats open on the University Student Commission, as well as the arts, environment, housing, transportation, human relations and planning commissions. Councilmember Beverly Baten said she appreciates the opinions of the student members. “I like hearing from the students and working toward helping them understand what we do here,” said Baten, who serves as the liaison of three city commissions.
Law enforcement officials are reminding motorists to keep an eye open for potential thieves as they return to East Lansing. A spokesperson from Help Eliminate Auto Thefts, an auto-theft prevention group, said cars are at greater risk as students sometimes forget auto safety when moving into area residences. English freshman Katie Behringer said she has heard stories about items missing during move-in week.
Lansing - Cities nationwide are adding a new three-digit information number to the existing 911 services - and some Greater Lansing leaders are hoping to follow suit.
A program initiated to improve relations between students and East Lansing residents will begin this fall after a one-year hiatus. Colleen Lindsay, director of the Community Relations Coalition at MSU, said the program was designed to end the misconception that all students are property-damaging partygoers who don’t care East Lansing’s community.“We want students to know that East Lansing is more than residence halls and students,” Lindsay said.
The first week of adjusting to new housing and classes can be enough to think about, but for Tom Burns, finding a place to park his car was the first thing on his agenda.The packaging sophomore said he was disappointed Friday after waiting in long lines, when he requested Lot 83 on Service Road, only to end up in the commuter lot.
There are a variety of East Lansing events occurring in September that are aimed at MSU students.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School has formed a new administrative team to oversee the institution. Officials brought in several new hires and promoted administrators to form a nine-member management team.