VOL. 36, NO. 9 — JAN. 13, 2005

'U' responds to tsunami tragedy

Photo by Kurt Stepnitz Aneil Pakharel, a senior majoring in chemical/biochemical engineering and bioethics, examines one of the tsunami relief display tables set up by the student associations at the International Center. Pokharel was raised in Nepal before moving to Okemos in 7th grade and still has family there.

MSU has mobilized expertise and resources to respond to the Indian Ocean tragedy that left parts of a dozen countries in ruins. (Full story)

Simon begins MSU presidency

Lou Anna Kimsey Simon began her tenure as MSU's 20th president on Jan. 1. (Full story)

Professor earns highest honor in radiology field

Alex Gottschalk, an MSU professor in the Department of Radiology who is considered a pioneer in  modern medical imaging, is the recipient of the Radiology Society of North America's Gold Medal, one of the field's highest honors. (Full story)

Student knows significance of the 'gift of life'

Abby Van Nortwick was excited at the prospect of staying home from school, but even at the age of eight she knew her sudden flu-like illness was "way out of the ordinary." (Full story)

MSU celebrates 150 years with pictorial cancellation

Stamp enthusiasts can commemorate MSU's sequicentennial with a pictorial cancellation and commemorative envelope. (Full story)

Web site features map of accessible buildings, entrances

A new campus map — available on the Web — highlights accessible entrances to MSU campus facilities and a suggestion box for the MSU community and general public to voice their concerns and comments. (Full story)

MSU researchers making news, showcasing excellence

The past month has brought a veritable blizzard of science news from MSU — five major peer-reviewed publications that ignited international news media coverage and major online demand. (Full story)

New pheromone discovery creates buzz

A recent discovery unveils the chemical secret that gives old bees the authority to keep young bees home babysitting instead of going out on the town. (Full story)

Canola study addresses question in plant biology

Scientists from MSU have uncovered a previously unknown metabolic mechanism used by plants to create seed oil. (Full story)

Compound could improve chemotherapy treatments

The discovery of a new compound by MSU researchers could lead to improved chemotherapy treatments for different types of cancers — potentially with fewer side effects. (Full story)

Genome analysis benefits human health, agriculture

We may soon be thanking MSU chicken No. 256 for better treatments or even new vaccines for the flu and other human ailments. (Full story)

Research from vaccine for mice to combat Lyme disease

As Americans queue up anxiously for flu shots, new research proposes a different sort of mass vaccination program to combat Lyme disease — a vaccine drive for mice. (Full story)

2005 schedule of Martin Luther King Jr. events

MSU will celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with a host of events taking place from Jan. 14 through 20. (Full story)

Communication programs earn national ranking

A once-a-decade ranking by a prestigious association shows that doctoral programs in MSU's College of Communication Arts and Sciences rank number one nationally in two key areas of communication studies. (Full story)

MSU then and now

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MSU debate team continues success

MSU's debate team members recently finished two of the toughest debate tournaments of the year, placing fifth in both of them. (Full story)