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Stanley hosts reopening webinar for returning MSU students
Many details of the return to campus are still being decided.
CITY
Contact tracing in Michigan: What you need to know
Volunteers do not have access to test results, addresses, health insurance or financial information, Lynn Sutfin, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services public information officer, said.
CITY
Protest escalates in Lansing, tear gas fired
Shortly after protesters left East Lansing and headed back to the Michigan Capitol, things began to escalate quickly.
CITY
Capitol police brutality protest includes stop at East Lansing
Amid widespread protests across the country, a protest against police brutality was held on Sunday morning at the Michigan Capitol.
CITY
State's COVID-19 response recap: Plans prioritize community protections, recovery
As sectors of the Michigan economy begin to reengage, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a series of policy initiatives and budget plans this week.
CAMPUS
College of Music, West Michigan Piano partner to deliver pianos to students
Eight students were given pianos to continue their studies in a partnership between MSU's College of Music and West Michigan Piano.
CAMPUS
Michigan AFL-CIO endorses one of two MSU trustees seeking reelection
These endorsements represent the collective support of over 50 affiliate unions.
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Survey results: 79% of students comfortable returning to campus with social distancing
90% of respondents said they would return to campus in the fall with social distancing guidelines in place for in-person instruction, but only 79% of students said they would feel comfortable doing so.
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Michigan State target of ransomware attack threatening to release university data
Deputy Spokesperson Dan Olsen confirmed the university is aware of the possible intrusion.
CAMPUS
Michigan State to bring students back to campus for fall 2020 semester
It's official — MSU students will return to the East Lansing campus this fall.
CITY
East Lansing City Council to form committee that will create police oversight commission
East Lansing City Council approved a resolution in a virtual meeting May 26 to form a committee that will eventually create the East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission.
CITY
East Lansing offers free 2-hour parking in June
The city had previously been offering free parking in the hourly areas since March 13.
CITY
Revised tax incentives approved for Lansing's $256 million Red Cedar Project
The $256 million project connects Lansing to MSU.
CAMPUS
Spartan Mask Initiative helps provide masks to Detroit nursing home workers
The Spartan Mask Initiative plans to expand into the Lansing area.
CITY
State's COVID-19 response recap: Restrictions ease, judge rules in favor of Whitmer, more
According to Michigan's coronavirus website, the state has recorded 53,510 total cases of COVID-19 and 5,129 deaths over the past two months. Case and death trends are continuing to improve.
CAMPUS
Michigan State students impacted by Midland flooding share their stories
Following catastrophic flooding in Midland, MSU students from the area share what the community has faced and how it has responded.
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MSU law professor rejects risk of voter fraud with absentee voting applications
Michigan State law professor speaks to absentee voting and downplays voter fraud.
CAMPUS
What MSU needs if it decides to reopen: testing, PPE, a plan for dorms
Constants in potential Michigan State reopening plans.
CAMPUS
Red Cedar River flooding closes some sidewalks, streets on Michigan State's campus
Due to flooding Wednesday, Michigan State has closed some sidewalks and streets on campus.
CAMPUS
Michigan State's Career Services Network to hold virtual workshops
Students are encouraged to contact their career advisors for additional advice.