VOL. 36, NO. 13 - MARCH 17, 2005

'U' aiding in rebuilding Afghanistan

Photo illustration by Derrick L. Turner MSU’s R. Mick Fulton travels to Afghanistan later this month to help in the design and building of a laboratory similar to MSU’s Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health (DCPAH). Construction of the lab will be one of the first steps toward rebuilding Afghanistan’s agriculture and food industry. Fulton was involved in the design and building of the DCPAH, as well as a similar facility at Purdue University.

Over the course of his career, R. Mick Fulton has been involved in the design and build of two animal diagnostic laboratories, experiences he will take to Afghanistan later this month to help that country rebuild its agriculture and food industry. (Full Story)

10-year 'U' study indicates link between smoking and suicidal thoughts, attempts

People who smoke are more likely to have suicidal thoughts or attempt suicide than nonsmokers, according to a decade-long research project at MSU. (Full Story)

MSU Extension announces new director of organization

Thomas Coon has been named director of MSU Extension (MSUE), the university’s statewide outreach organization that offers access to knowledge and lifelong learning resources to residents in communities throughout Michigan. The appointment was effective March 1. (Full Story)

Fitzgerald received 2005 Child Advocate Award

Hiram Fitzgerald, MSU assistant provost for University Outreach and Engagement, has received the 2005 Child Advocate Award from the Michigan Fatherhood Coalition. (Full Story)

Faculty Conversation with Carol Slomski, chairperson, Department of Surgery

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Rwanda Coffee now available on campus

Enough talking and reading, start drinking. Rwanda Coffee – the coffee that is the fruit of the unique partnership conceived and led by MSU’s Institute of International Agriculture – is available on campus. (Full Story)

All 'U' Campaign kicks into high gear

The 2005 All University Campaign officially began on March 1 with a kickoff breakfast at Cowles House. (Full Story)

Jewish Studies to launch scholarships for study in Israel

Scholarships for study in Israel are being launched at MSU for study in summer and fall. (Full Story)

MSU, City of East Lansing reach agreement on parking ramp

MSU and the city of East Lansing reached an agreement that will change the configuration of a proposed parking ramp to be built on the north side of the MSU campus. (Full Story)

Student radio station again named college station of the year

The Michigan Association of Broadcasters and Broadcast Music Inc. have named MSU’s WDBM “IMPACT 89FM” college radio station of the year. (Full Story)

MSU then and now

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Broad School helps make award-winning executive program

The Masco Corp.’s “Leadership Program in Operations Management (MLP-OM),” which was jointly developed with the MSU Eli Broad College of Business, received the 2004 Award of Excellence from Corporate University Xchange (CUX), in association with Fortune magazine. (Full Story)