April 26, 2001 index page


	Vol.32, No.16 April 26, 2001

Photo by Bruce Fox

Research complements classroom for undergrads

Chemistry junior Daryl Wernette of Remus is working with James L. Dye, University distinguished professor emeritus of chemistry, on research involving the addition of alkali metals to an all-silica Zeolite. Zeolites are important catalysts in a number of industries, including the oil industry. This spring Dye received a Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation Senior Scientist Mentor Initiative for 2001 award for his commitment to close advising and mentoring of undergraduate research students. He will use the $20,000 award to work with students on on-going research and plans to initiate various studies that include student involvement. "Although at the cutting edge of research, the techniques used within the laboratory are well within the capabilities of undergraduate students," Dye said. "I really like working with undergraduates because they are so eager to learn." Dye, who retired in 1994, has personally supervised the research projects of more than 50 undergraduates. For more about undergraduate research

'U,' peers face tight budgets

President Peter McPherson testified before the Michigan Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education on April 20. (full story)

Coaches to address undergrads

Two members of the MSU community who emphasize excellence in academics as well as athletics will address candidates for undergraduate degrees at spring convocation ceremonies May 4. (full story)

MSU reports progress toward diversity goals

With minority representation up in both the work force and student body, including record numbers of enrolled minority freshmen, MSU continues to make progress toward its goal of being a more diverse community. (full story)

Trustees set housing rates

MSU's housing rates will remain among the most competitive in the nation under budget guidelines approved April 20 by the MSU Board of Trustees. (full story)

Top graduating seniors recognized

Ten graduating seniors were honored for their academic achievement by the MSU Board of Trustees April 20. (full story)

Two groups to review MSU police actions

Two independent reviews will get under way immediately regarding the use of an undercover police officer in a Department of Police and Public Safety (DPPS) investigation last year, the University announced April 18. (full story)

Teaching assistants' vote favors collective bargaining

MSU teaching assistants voted April 19 and 20 in favor of forming the Graduate Employees Union (GEU), a collective bargaining unit that will be affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers. (full story)

MPLP adds two new leaders

The Michigan Political Leadership Program (MPLP), an education outreach arm of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research at MSU, has added two new leaders. (full story)

ANR dean appointed

Jeffrey D. Armstrong, head of the Department of Animal Sciences at Purdue University, was appointed dean of the MSU's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, effective July 1. (full story)

Construction of new child care center facility approved

A $2 million contract for construction of a new Spartan Child Development Center facility was among the 12 construction contract awards approved by the MSU Board of Trustees April 20. (full story)

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