Vol.35, No.14April 1, 2004

Photo by Derrick L. Turner New faces look toward spring A lamb peeks through the fence at the MSU Sheep Research and Teaching Center. This lamb is one of about 150 born so far this season at the facility, located on Hagadorn Road just south of Bennett Road. The lambing season will continue until around mid-May. The center is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, including Sundays and holidays.

'U' researchers explore safety of transplant method

A method once thought to inactivate retroviruses such as HIV from bones and connective tissues used in transplant procedures may not be quite as effective as originally thought, researchers at MSU have concluded. (complete story)

Charter schools hire less-experienced, certified teachers than public schools

Teachers in the nation’s charter schools have half the experience of traditional public school teachers and are far less likely to be certified, according to an analysis released recently by the Education Policy Center at MSU. (complete story)

Service remembers professor

A memorial service for Ruth Simms Hamilton, professor of sociology, will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, April 26, in the Pasant Theatre, Wharton Center. The doors will open at 10:30 a.m. A reception will follow the service. (complete story)

Degree Navigator has new look

MSU has updated its advisory tool, Degree Navigator, a resource for students and advisers to compare academic records to degree requirements. (complete story)

Spring means vehicle permits renewal

Starting Monday, May 3, MSU faculty and staff can obtain parking renewal permits online by visiting the Web or at the Parking Office located at 87 Red Cedar Road in the Department of Police and Public Safety (DPPS) Building on campus. The Parking Office is open from 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. (complete story)

Endowment to fund Broad faculty

About two years ago, a 1963 MSU business alumnus, Richard J. Metzler, found a way to show his appreciation for the undergraduate scholarship he had received as a student by making a significant financial contribution to begin an endowment to honor his advising professor, John H. Hoagland. (complete story)

'U' veterinary research laboratory earns award

Steven Arnoczky likes to say that the research laboratory he directs in the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine serves “horses, hounds and humans.” (complete story)

In Africa, it's also about the economy

Much like U.S. residents fret about jobs lost despite an economic recovery, Africans are concerned about chronic unemployment, saying they are worse off than their parents were a decade ago, MSU survey results show. (complete story)

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

Q&A with Suren Bagratuni, associate professor of cello, MSU School of Music

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Global Focus showcases faculty, staff talent

International Studies and Programs, in cooperation with the MSU Alumni Association, recently announced the winners of the fifth annual MSU Global Focus photography competition for MSU students, faculty, staff and alumni. (complete story)

Staff honored with 2004 Jack Breslin awards

Six support staff employees will be recognized April 12th as the Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award recipients for 2004. (complete story)

Students learn through Washington internships

Lindsay Seelhoff of Owosso, a junior at MSU, knows how an internship in Washington, D.C., can have a profound influence on academics and career paths. (complete story)

'U' to recognize Student Employee of the Year

Deanna Dehaven of East Lansing is MSU’s 2004 Student Employee of the Year. (complete story)

Wharton Center releases 2004-2005 schedule

The Wharton Center for Performing Arts has released the schedule for the 2004 season. (complete story)

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