VOL. 37, NO. 9 - JANUARY 12, 2006

'U' helps launch school into cyberspace

Photo courtesy of John Staatz A VSAT satellite antenna is installed at Mali’s only university-level school of agriculture in Katibougou, giving the school internet access and opening the gates to scientific research tools, email, phone and videoconferencing.

The information superhighway is the direct path to the African nation of Mali’s economic stability, and MSU has just mowed over a major speed bump.
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Simon participates in education summit

Lou Anna K. Simon was among more than 100 university presidents who participated in a Jan. 5-6 summit on international education in Washington, D.C. (Full Story)

Board approves Hudzik VP appointment

At its Dec. 9, 2005, meeting, the MSU Board of Trustees approved the appointment of John Hudzik as vice president for global engagement and strategic projects. (Full Story)

New Social Security Privacy Policy in place

A new university Social Security Privacy Policy has gone into effect in compliance with the recently enacted Michigan Social Security Number Privacy Act. (Full Story)

MSU's MLK day to feature tribute to Rosa Parks

In addition to recognizing the historic Voting Rights Act of 1965, MSU’s 26th Martin Luther King Jr. celebratory activities will include a musical tribute to a Michigan woman who also changed the course of history. (Full Story)

MSU prepares to launch redesign of home page

MSU is preparing to launch a redesigned test version of the university’s home page so visitors can become familiar with the new site before it permanently replaces the current home page. (Full Story)

Boldness by Design update

Academic Quality allocation decisions announced. (Full Story)

Thailand travel showcases world-grant transition

Senior MSU administrators and professors, including Provost Kim Wilcox, will spend the week of Jan. 16 in Thailand exploring ways to expand MSU collaboration with the country’s government ministries, educational institutions and Thailand-based alumni. (Full Story)

MSU Upholstery Shop covers campus with new looks

Is the furniture in your office looking a little shabby? The MSU Upholstery Shop can give new life to your old surroundings. The Upholstery Shop, part of the Department of Construction, Maintenance and Interior Design, specializes in transforming everything from office and lobby furniture to vehicles and tack boards. (Full Story)

Researchers identify dimensions of consumer experience

Researchers from MSU and Publicom Inc., a services marketing consultancy, have identified the seven dimensions of a consumer experience – steps that can be used as an effective management tool for business. (Full Story)

MSU gets grant to support AIDS work in Africa

MSU researchers will use a grant from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation to explore the barriers AIDS patients in rural Africa encounter when trying to access life-saving medications, as well as look for ways to overcome barriers to treatment. (Full Story)

Knight Center spotlights historic environmental images

A project supported by MSU’s Knight Center for Environmental Journalism sheds new light on a 34-year-old trove of environmental images. (Full Story)

Hollister to head new economic development group

David Hollister will leave his job as state director of labor and economic growth to head a new Lansing-based economic and community development group, “Prima Civitas.” Prima Civitas, (meaning both “First City” and “First State” in Latin), was conceived by President Lou Anna K. Simon. (Full Story)

'U' offers safe, legal digital downloading service

MSU is now providing its students, faculty and staff a way to legally download virus-free digital songs, access movies and television shows, and share downloaded tracks. (Full Story)

MSU earns accreditation for human subjects program

MSU has earned “qualified accreditation” from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs for its process for approving research projects that involve human subjects. (Full Story)

Board of Trustees to meet Jan. 13

The MSU Board of Trustees will meet at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 13 in the Board Room of the Hannah Administration Building. (Full Story)

Smoking cessation study at MSU wins national award

A joint study conducted by MSU and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan on the effectiveness of an innovative smoking cessation program has won a national award. (Full Story)