Professor works to find source of E. coli
Dr. John Kaneene is working with MSU and Ingham and Livingston counties to determine the source of E.
New scholarship to assist at-risk students
Social work junior Kristin Heinrich has a chance to provide hope to 500 area seventh graders by being a mentor this fall as part of a new scholarship program.The program, Helping Other People Excel, or HOPE, provides Lansing students with two years of free education at Lansing Community College after completing high school graduation.The scholarships aim to aid students identified as at-risk students by educators.
Film explores gender roles
A film that sparked controversy after its premiere in London is now on its way to MSU. “Kadosh,” a film depicting life in an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Jerusalem, will be presented at 7 p.m.
State Senate ponders raise
If the Michigan senators sit on their hands today, they’ll get an extra $20,000 in their salary.The 36 percent salary boost will go into effect Thursday if the state Senate decides not to bring the issue to vote.
Celebrity to open events
Kevin Powell, author, poet and original cast member of MTV’s “The Real World,” will inaugurate MSU’s Black History Month celebration today at 7 p.m. Black Student Alliance President Tonya Upthegrove said the group decided to invite Powell because he will bring a perspective to Black History Month that students can identify with. “He has the ability to address issues that are relevant to our generation,” the communication senior said.
Women sought for clinical research
Fifty women from MSU are being sought to participate in a health study that aims to give women more information about the products they use. Judy Leventhal, project director of the Daily Activities and Infection Study, said this program will concentrate on the effects of vaginal douching. “Some doctors recommend douching for certain women, other doctors say there are negative effects, and then women have their own feelings,” Leventhal said.
Clean up begins in Lansing
LANSING - The Michigan Office of Special Environmental Projects is getting out its brooms to clean up a contaminated site.The effort is part of the environmental office’s project to clean up 17 newly discovered contaminated sites in Michigan.Lansing’s Brownfield Redevelopment Board approved Tuesday at its annual meeting roughly $1.9 million in state funds so that the environmental office could clean up the sites.The State Sites Cleanup Program, which began in 1996 after receiving $30 million from the state Legislature, has been cleaning up 142 state sites.“It’s very difficult for us as a state entity to require other people to clean up their sites when we weren’t cleaning up ours,” said Keith Harrison, director of the environmental office.
Schulers hosts U signing
MSU English professor and writer W.S. Penn will read from and sign two books Wednesday at Schuler Books, 2075 W.
Public forum to discuss why Gore lost presidency
Although many in the nation may believe Al Gore was robbed, a forum will take place this week to try to prove it. Brian Kalt, a professor at MSU-Detroit College of Law, will present a discussion forum entitled “Al Gore Was Robbed ... By His Lawyers” on Thursday. The event, hosted by the Federalist Society, a DCL student organization, will take place at 7:30 p.m.
Library tightens security after theft of books
Next to bookworms, it’s perhaps a librarian’s worst nightmare.In July, an assistant came to Kathleen Weessies with an empty hardcover case.
U college endorses Detroit doctor for prospective dean
A Detroit-area doctor may be the next person to head MSU’s College of Human Medicine.The recommendation for the new dean of the college was presented to the MSU Board of Trustees and will be voted on at its next meeting Feb.
Olin offers chance to drive drunk
Imagine getting in the driver’s seat after three beers - and driving into oncoming traffic.Smart Drive’s new “Remediation and Education Program for Driving Under the Influence” gives drivers that chance - virtually.
Eighth-annual Dia de la Mujer recognizes Latina activists
El Dia de la Mujer, an annual conference sponsored by the Office of Minority Student Affairs, will return to campus Feb.
Youth push for teen vote
LANSING - The Lansing Junior City Council Initiative held a kickoff meeting for its Lansing Teen Voter Registration Challenge, 2001, on Monday at a local high school.Members of the initiative explained the challenge to about 10 interested high school students and community members in the Eleanor Dorsem Social Room at Eastern High School, 220 N.
Art class shares in project
D’Ann de Simone’s painting class took an opportunity to weave its way into the community - literally. Members of the class, Studio Art 420, Painting, are just a few of many East Lansing residents who have participated in producing a room-sized tapestry project under the direction of local artist Nancy McRay. The students met Monday in The Art Apartment, 210 Abbott Road, where their contributions were added to numerous materials and objects from community members already woven into the tapestry. McRay said the community’s involvement with the project so far has been overwhelming. “I have this huge sense of responsibility for what’s been given to me,” McRay said.
Mini horses breed womans passion
MASON - Nestled just south of the Interstate 96 and Okemos Road intersection, a mile or so from the electric signs and cash registers of capitalism, Westwind Farms is a curious picture of rural American life.There, Cammie Cavanaugh reigns supreme, walking with ease and familiarity through red stables, surrounded by barn cats, fences and multicolored horses.You won’t find many saddles around Westwind Farms, though - the farm, 3146 Okemos Road, specializes in miniature horses.
U looks forward to Study Abroad Fair
Officials at the Office of Study Abroad are hoping to draw a large crowd for the Spring 2001 Study Abroad Fair.The event will be held from 2 p.m.
RHA seeks staff for annual conference
The Michigan State University Residence Halls Association is seeking volunteers for the Michigan Organization of Residence Hall Associations leadership conference at MSU on March 23-25.