VOL. 36, NO. 23 - AUGUST 11, 2005

Photo by Kurt Stepnitz President Lou Anna K. Simon announces that “The Campaign for MSU” has surpassed the $1 billion mark ahead of schedule at Tuesday’s press conference.

Campaign reaches milestone

MSU announced Tuesday that “The Campaign for MSU,” an ambitious fund-raising project that began nearly three years ago, has surpassed the $1 billion mark aggressively ahead of schedule. (Full Story)

Acting dean of CHM to be recommended

Marsha Rappley, the College of Human Medicine’s (CHM) associate dean for academic affairs, will be recommended to serve as the college’s acting dean. (Full Story)

'One Book' unites 'U' with local communities

It takes a lot to unite such diverse communities as the city of East Lansing and MSU, but that is exactly what the “One Book, One Community” program does. (Full Story)

Impact radio students to produce Granholm's radio address, podcast

MSU’s student radio station is producing Michigan Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm’s new weekly radio address and podcast. (Full Story)

Great Lakes Folk Festival features maritime flavor

Maritime tradition-bearers from throughout the Great Lakes region will converge in East Lansing Aug. 12-14, to showcase the Great Lakes’ heritage at the MSU Museum’s 2005 Great Lakes Folk Festival (GLFF). (Full Story)

MSU sociologist honored for 'common' analysis

Recognizing that one size does not fit all has earned an MSU professor a prestigious national ecology award. (Full Story)

McNair/SROP celebrates anniversary

Celebrating its 20th year on campus, the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program/Summer Research Opportunity Program (McNair/SROP) will present its 2005 Research Poster Presentations and Summer Recognition and Closing Program. (Full Story)