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NASA speaker coming to MSU Oct. 9
A mechanical engineer who works at NASA and has led teams responsible for repairing the Hubble Space Telescope will give a free lecture at 2 p.m.
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Deadline to apply for spot in parade
Today is the deadline to apply for a spot in the 2009 MSU Homecoming Parade, which will be held at 6 p.m. on Oct. 16.
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Restrictions at hospital due to H1N1
Temporary visitation restrictions at Lansing’s Sparrow Hospital will go into effect Monday.
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New E.L. art exhibit coming Sunday
The East Lansing Arts Commission will reveal its latest exhibit, Fine Art; A Collaboration by Artists and Friends, by Michigan State Community Club Art Group, which features 11 artists.
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Local jeweler donating $10K-ring for race
Students who have dreamt of putting a $10,000 diamond ring on their finger but lack cash in their wallets might have their chance for free Sunday.
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Main Library, Kresge promote Korean outreach on campus
A centuries-old religious disagreement steeped in violence will be brought today to the Main Library.
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Coffee hours further cultural understanding
Many MSU language departments are brewing up ways for students to gain out-of-the-classroom experiences.
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Construction on Farm Lane complete
Two years of construction on Farm Lane wrapped up at 6 a.m. Wednesday morning and the road is now open to traffic.
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Panel discussion focuses on lives of migrant workers in Mich.
Since he was born, Pedro Gonzalez’s life existed with little certainty. Gonzalez, his parents and his siblings never were able to stay in one place for very long, often moving to and working in several states throughout the course of each year.
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Public Library to host fall book sale
The East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, will host a fall book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct.
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Discussion to be held on public access
The East Lansing Cable Commission will host a panel discussion at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Courtroom 2 of the 54-B District Court, 101 Linden St.
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"Free Day" Saturday at Potter Park Zoo
Animal lovers strapped for cash can head to Potter Park Zoo on Saturday. The zoo is holding a free day for all residents of Ingham County.
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Volunteers needed for E.L. Cleanup
The Community Relations Coalition is looking for volunteers to help in a neighborhood cleanup Sunday.
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Lansing Breakfast Club continues to eat, grow
Early before sunrise Wednesday morning, Panera Bread in the Frandor Shopping Center was preparing for a day of business when two strangers in their mid-20s in business suits approached each other and one inquired, “Are you here for the Breakfast Club?”
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Almuna to discuss polar experiences
Science journalist and MSU alumna Amy Nevala will be on campus today to discuss her experiences reporting in the Greenland ice sheet.
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Wells Hall to show Zombieland tonight
A sneak preview of the new movie “Zombieland” will be open to all MSU students today.
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E.L. Farmer's market to host Autumn Fest
The East Lansing Farmer’s Market will hold its first Autumn Fest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday in Valley Court Park, 201 Hillside Court.
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Teach for America panel held Monday at Kellogg Center
Students interested in learning more about Teach For America, a nonprofit organization that sends college graduates to teach in schools in low-income areas, have the opportunity to attend a panel from 6-7 p.m. Monday at the Kellogg Center Auditorium.
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ASMSU considers blog to bolster student involvement in organization
Students might have an easier opportunity to interact with the representatives and staff of ASMSU if plans to launch a blog on the organization’s Web site materialize, group officials said Wednesday.
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MSU professor studies green roof carbon absorption
Green roofs are sprouting up on building tops across the U.S., a growth some MSU researchers say could combat the rising amount of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere.