The College of Education is looking to meet the needs of teachers in the age of technology. A new online program has been launched, allowing students, as well as those looking to continue their teaching education, to earn their masters degrees in education. The program aims to concentrate in the areas of technology and learning, special needs students, school leadership, literacy education and science and mathematics. Carole Ames, the dean of the college, said the new program will suit students needs because it will favor anyones schedule. (It is) more responsive to (students) schedule, she said.
Everyone who lives in Michigan knows the old joke: In Michigan there are two seasons - winter and construction. But with construction going on all over Lansing and East Lansing with Interstate 496 and U.S.
Two-year-old Elaine Loomis has learned the breast stroke and blown up her floaties. And she was ready for the opening of the East Lansing Aquatic Center, 6400 Abbott Road, on Thursday. I want to go swimming, she said, staring at the pool in her bathing suit and floaties, waiting for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Unlike most other fifth-graders, Lizzy McDonald didnt sleep in Saturday. She woke up early, shimmied into a bright yellow rain poncho and volunteered at East Lansings seventh annual Project Pride.My mom and me did this last year, 11-year-old McDonald said.
East Lansing residents may find parking in the city a bit more expensive after the East Lansing City Council votes to change parking fines Tuesday. Gary Murphy, the citys finance director, said he will recommend to the council that the parking fines for meters and reserved parking or no parking spots go up $5. Most tickets are $20 now, they are recommending $25, if it is an expired meter, which is $10, it will go up to $15, he said.
Concerts, weight loss, high-paying jobs and a great new club opening. Walking down a city street, most people take the postings on telephone poles and buildings for granted.But they may not be there much longer.
Childtime Childrens Center is now a part of the elite 5 percent of childhood programs in America.
For the sixth time in the last four years, the key to ASMSUs chief of staff office has been turned in early.Nimri Niemchak, the undergraduate student governments most recent chief, turned his key ring in Wednesday in exchange for a NASA ID card.Niemchak will intern at NASA this summer.I wish Nimri the best and I dont blame him for leaving ASMSU, said Quinn Wright, Student Assembly chairperson.
Bryce Miller knew his older brother didnt need a lavish introduction - so he kept it simple.Thats my brother Ryan and - um - so yeah, he said before handing the microphone over to MSU hockeys superstar goaltender, Ryan Miller.
Journalism majors and journalists have the chance to learn more about the environment at MSU. Starting Tuesday, the fifth annual Great Lakes Environmental Journalism Training Institute, a four-and-a-half-day workshop, will be held for journalists to learn about environmental issues. The conference will focus on environmental journalism and teaching the most recent climate changes on the Great Lakes region, said Jim Detjen, director of the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at MSU.
Nick Bofferding wishes he had discovered Spartys Coney Island sooner.The mechanical engineering senior said he is very disappointed the restaurant, 1127 E.
Behavioral problems developed by children later in life might be attributed to their low birth weight, according to a new study. Nigel Paneth, chairman of the Department of Epidemiology, co-authored an international study published in the May 26 issue of The Lancet, a medical journal.
East Lansing residents may not have to break out their sunscreen for the expected cool weather today, but they can put on bathing suits and get ready to have fun at East Lansings newest attraction. The Aquatic Center, 6400 Abbott Road, will celebrate its grand opening at 5 p.m.
A new East Lansing store will soon be here to pump you up.A General Nutrition Center is scheduled to open June 9 at 217 E.
Former state Sen. David Jaye isnt letting being unemployed get him down.I am trying to get my life back together by doing things for my family, the Washington Township Republican said.Jaye was expelled from the Senate on Thursday by his colleagues, who voted 33-2 to oust him.
Michigan motorists may soon be able to support pregnancy centers via their back bumpers, but only if the centers dont counsel patients on abortion. Two Republican lawmakers, state Sen.
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers will honor MSU hockey player Ryan Miller with an award of congressional recognition today at MacDonald Middle School, 1601 Burcham Drive.The junior goaltender will accept the prize in front of eighth-graders, including his younger brother, Bryce Miller.Were both pretty excited, Miller said.