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Feb. 12, 2004 |
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Photo by G.L. Kohuth MSU President Peter McPherson (center) greets B. Alex Brown, (left) professor of physics and astronomy, and Michael J. Leahy, (right) professor of counseling, educational psychology and special education. Roger J. Calantone, professor of marketing and supply chain management is behind McPherson. The professors were among those honored at a Cowles House luncheon before the State of the University Address and Awards Convocation where they received 2004 Distinguished Faculty Awards. |
New imperative for new realities:
McPherson gives annual State of the University address
As the university reflects on 150 years of providing a world-class education, the next decade should be focused on the continued quality of the student experience and service to society at large, MSU President Peter McPherson said during his State of the University address Feb. 10. (complete story)
'U' joins partnership to respond to animal health emergencies
MSU, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and the state’s largest veterinarian organization have come together to form the Michigan Emergency Veterinary Network, or “Vet Net,” as part of Michigan’s homeland security efforts in the animal health and protection arena. (complete story)
Community lecture series explores role of history in a global age
The Department of History and the Center for Integrative Studies in the Arts and Humanities at MSU will sponsor a spring community lecture series focusing on the role of history in a modern world where national boundaries and personal identities are increasingly affected by globalization. (complete story)
Residents confident in local schools, but support varies
Only half of Michigan residents give local public schools an A or B, and only 40 percent give those grades to the state’s schools as a whole, according to a report based on an MSU survey released recently. (complete story)
'U' ranks eighth in Peace Corps volunteers
MSU is ranked eighth among large universities in numbers of graduates serving overseas as Peace Corps volunteers and trainees. (complete story)
RIA passes milestone, moves forward
The $1 billion Rare Isotope Accelerator that MSU is seeking to bring to Michigan moved a critical step closer to becoming reality with the U.S. Department of Energy’s recent approval of CD-0 status -- the Critical Decision Zero statement of mission need -- for the new project. (complete story)
Hong Kong Foundation to fund U.S.-China center
The Hong Kong-based Sun Wah Education Foundation recently donated $5 million to MSU to fund a joint center between U.S. and Chinese scholars for the study of effective K-12 schools. (complete story)
Professor's book examines First Amendment
The First Amendment is vital to our political system, our cultural institutions and our routine social interactions with others. (complete story)
MSU 2004 Distinguished Faculty Award recipients
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