VOL. 36, NO. 11 - FEB. 10, 2005

Founders' Day marks 150 years

Photo illustration by Derrick L. Turner

On Feb. 11, the MSU community will come together to celebrate its past and its future. (Full story)

'U' to install 20th president at ceremony

The installation of Lou Anna Kimsey Simon as the 20th president of MSU will be part of the Founders' Day Celebration at 2 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Great Hall of Wharton Center for Performing Arts. (Full story)

MSU board has rich history

When an event is taking place on campus - including anything from a concert to a groundbreaking ceremony to a presidential inauguration - it's almost a given that a member of the MSU Board of Trustees will be among the audience. Or, in some cases, an active participant in the event. (Full story)

Mace captures spirit of MSU

MSU will introduce its newly designed mace at the Founders' Day Celebration and installation of its 20th president, Lou Anna Kimsey Simon. (Full story)

Presidential Conversation with Lou Anna Kimsey Simon, MSU's 20th president

(Full story)

Distinguished professor to offer inaugural address

Darlene Clark Hine tells a story that captures how she views MSU's newest president. (Full story)

Land-grant mission remains focus of MSU

Much has changed since the Michigan Legislature passed "An Act for the Establishment of a State Agricultural School" that created what would eventually be known as Michigan State University, the nation's pioneeer land-grant institution. (Full story)

Alumnus remembers walk with Hannah, revisits MSU

Fifty years ago, a stroke of luck gave Bill Storey an encounter with one of MSU's most prestigious leaders: John Hannah, who served as MSU president from 1941 to 1969. (Full story)

Student research to be displayed at Founders' Day lunch

In conjunction with various Founders' Day campus celebrations, research conducted by MSU graduate and undergraduate students will be shown during the Feb. 11 Founders' Day luncheon. (Full story)

Symposium to celebrate 'Community of Scholars'

From the origins of life to pivotal global events to the crucial issues at life's end, MSU is showcasing some of its finest research at the Founders' Day Celebration "Community of Scholars" symposium. (Full story)

Tradition of international engagement continues

For MSU, the world is our campus. (Full story)

Celebrating 150 years of advancing knowledge and transforming lives

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Founders' Day bus tours offer variety of stops

Visitors to MSU will have a chance to take a campus bus tour led by Student Alumni Foundation members as part of the Founders' Day festivities on Feb. 11. (Full story)

Peoples Church to honor president at special interfaith service Sunday

In honor of Lou Anna Kimsey Simon becoming MSU's 20th president, Peoples Church of East Lansing will welcome her with an interfaith service at 2 p.m. Feb. 13. (Full story)

List of MSU presidents

(see list here)

Musical selections to enhance Founders' Day

The Founders' Day Prelude Concert will showcase some of MSU's most talented musicians in honor of Founders' Day and the installation of Lou Anna Kimsey Simon as the university's 20th president. (Full story)

Historic Cowles House welcomes new president

One of the oldest buildings on campus will take on a new role when Lou Anna Kimsey Simon takes office as the 20th president of MSU. (Full story)

'Firsts': an MSU tradition

MSU, the pioneer land-grant university, has been the site of many firsts during its first 150 years. (Full story)

MSU student registration no longer the 'pits'

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times and, depending on which decade you were enrolling for classes, it could probably be some of both all in the same day. (Full story)

MSU facts through the years

(Full story)