VOL. 36, NO. 17 - MAY 19, 2005

Photos by G.L. Kohuth Sparty on the move MSU’s Spartan statue, commonly known as “Sparty,” was moved last week from the place he has called home for nearly 60 years to his new home inside the addition now under construction at Spartan Stadium. For years, Sparty has stood guard at the intersection of Kalamazoo Street, Chestnut Road and Red Cedar Road. The new Spartan statue will be displayed in a new plaza that will be located near the intersection, which is being reconfigured into two “T” intersections. For information, visit www.alumni.msu.edu/spartyproject

Simon to recommend Wilcox as 'U' provost

Kim Wilcox, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and vice provost for general education coordination at the University of Kansas, will be recommended as provost and vice president for academic affairs at MSU, his alma mater. (Full Story)

Scientists make case for future of nuclear physics

Scientists from MSU joined colleagues and students from nine other states in Washington, D.C., on May 11 to deliver a letter signed by more than 800 of their colleagues from around the world urging U.S. officials to provide a vibrant future for the critical field of nuclear physics by building RIA – the Rare Isotope Accelerator, a proposed billion-dollar research facility.
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Board approves appointment of Hannah professor

The MSU Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Barbara Schneider as John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor
in the College of Education. (Full Story)

Grant funds land-use policy research

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has announced a $5.9 million investment over three years in the MSU Land Policy Program to support land-use policy research, education and innovation in partnership with Public Sector Consultants (PSC), a Lansing-based private policy research firm. (Full Story)

Conversation with Kim Wilcox

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MSU and U-M partner to improve Traverse City

MSU and the University of Michigan (U-M) are teaming up with the Traverse City community to rebuild the connection between the city and its waterfront.
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Device enhances 4-H Children's Garden experience

Youngsters visiting MSU’s 4-H Children’s Garden are discovering unseen information about plants in the palm of their hands. (Full Story)

Angelou inspires graduates

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Old Sparty moved, new statue created

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Support staff mark service anniversaries

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School of Journalism receives gift to support essay contest

MSU’s School of Journalism received a $150,000 gift from the Grant W. Howell Trust to establish an essay contest on media bias, as well as a scholarship program. (Full Story)