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Photo by G.L. Kohuth PLANTING HOLIDAY CHEERA 14-foot poinsettia tree in the greenhouse conservatory of the Plant and Soil Sciences Building is composed of 250 plants within the tree and 50 plants on the floor. The conservatory is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to noon weekends. A holiday open house from noon to 8 p.m., which includes an appearance by Santa Claus, caps a day of plant sales on Dec. 13. |
$4 million gift to MSU-DCL funds trial practice institute
Attorney Geoffrey N. Fieger has partnered with MSU-Detroit College of Law to establish the first trial practice institute at a law school designed specifically to train law students as successful trial lawyers. (complete story)
Malveaux to speak at MLK program
Julianne Malveaux, a leading-edge writer and educator whose provocative
observations are helping shape public opinion in the 21st century, will
be the featured speaker during MSU's Martin Luther King Jr. celebratory
activities on Jan. 21. (complete story)
Groty returning to faculty
C. Keith Groty is leaving his current assignment as assistant vice president for human resources this month and returning to the faculty. (complete story)
RECRUITING TRENDS SURVEY
Grads face tough, but resilient job market
College graduates can expect to see a 6 percent to 13 percent decline in hiring during the 2001-02 academic year, according to the 31st annual Recruiting Trends survey conducted by the Collegiate Employment Research Institute at MSU. (complete story)
Fitzgerald named assistant provost
Hiram E. Fitzgerald has been named assistant provost for University outreach. (complete story)
Trustees set to meet Dec. 7
The MSU Board of Trustees will meet on Dec. 7 in the Board Room of the Hannah Administration Building. (complete story)
Safe Place gets $420,000
MSU, home of MSU Safe Place, the nation's only on-campus domestic violence shelter, was awarded a $420,000 grant by the U.S. Department of Justice's Violence Against Women Office. (complete story)
Degree candidates total 2,464
MSU will recognize 2,464 candidates for undergraduate and advanced degrees during commencement Dec. 7 and 8. (complete story)
U.S., Canadian leaders' letter calls for 'zone of confidence'
In a letter delivered Nov. 26 to President George W. Bush and Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, 21 U.S. and Canadian leaders called for the creation of a "zone of confidence" between the two nations that would accommodate security concerns raised by the Sept. 11 attacks. (complete story)
Energy conservation campaign
Tip #3 Energy conservation and computer use (complete story)
Effort turns cigarette packs into funds for charity
Four years ago, Robert Baecker saw more than just the cigarette butts and empty packs he removed from around MSU's academic buildings, he saw an opportunity to give to others. (complete story)
Be kind to Earth this season
When giving gifts this holiday season, be sure to give one to your mother -- Mother Earth, that is. (complete story)
Spartan holiday shopping options
If you are looking to find that perfect gift for that special someone this holiday season, MSU has a variety of shopping options. (complete story)
State landmarks inspire White House ornaments
Tiny replicas of four historic buildings in Michigan will adorn the White House holiday tree this season. (complete story)
IMPACT OF SEPT. 11 ASSESSED
Residence life studies shift in student attitudes
How the events of Sept. 11 impacted the thinking, values and actions of students was the focus of a survey conducted fall semester by the Department of Residence Life. (complete story)
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