VOL. 37, NO. 18 - JUNE 1, 2006

'U' returns papers of Russian philosopher

Photo by Kurt Stepnitz Yury Lisitsa (r), the man responsible for having Ivan Il’in’s work published in Russia, holds a document up to a Russian film crew while Elena Chavchavadze (center), vice president of the Russian Cultural Foundation and Alex Klimoff (l), professor of Russian studies at Vassar College (and liaison between MSU and the Russian government and the archive’s guardian) organize documents. A delegation from Russia visited MSU’s special collections area of the Main Library on May 21 to gather the Il’in papers and prepare to take them home to Russia.

A collection of personal papers and manuscripts that represent the life work of Ivan Il’in, one of the finest Russian philosophers of the 20th century, is back home after a 40-year stay at MSU.
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Prof elected to National Academy of Education

William Schmidt, a University Distinguished Professor at MSU, has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Education. (Full Story)

Students receive arts awards

Two MSU graduates are recipients of awards recognizing their achievements in the arts. (Full Story)

Kulkarni to begin leave of absence for CDC post

Roshni Kulkarni, an MSU professor of pediatrics and human development and one of the nation’s foremost authorities on blood disorders, will soon begin a leave of absence from the university to accept a position with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Full Story)

Professor's book aims to broaden ADHD horizons

Theories about what causes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, are many and varied, with experts speculating on a wide range of probable causes – genetics, environmental pollutants, food allergies and even a challenging home environment. (Full Story)

'U' survey: Africans speak out on democracy, corruption and poverty

According to new survey results, Africans support democracy but increasingly are dissatisfied with the way it is practiced in their countries. And despite mounting concerns about poverty, Africans’ optimism about their future
economic prospects also is on the rise. (Full Story)

MSU agricultural researchers among most cited nationally

MSU’s agricultural research is ranked fourth in terms of national impact, according to an analysis of academic publications. (Full Story)

MSU professor uses museums to give a bird's-eye view of science and intrigue

There’s so much more to birds than watching. (Full Story)

Spartan Podcast shakes up the airwaves

Visit www.spartanpodcast.com and you’re likely to find an eclectic group of guests talking about everything from Ebay to the North Pole. The Spartan Podcast bills itself as “communications, new media and technology from a Spartan perspective,” and thanks to the creative juices of some MSU grads, it delivers on the promise. (Full Story)

Support staff mark anniversaries, retirees honored

MSU’s annual Service Recognition Awards Program, held May 16 at the Kellogg Center, recognized 540 support staff employees marking service anniversaries. 109 retiring employees were also honored. (Full Story)

Senior associate provost recommendation expected

The search for MSU’s new senior associate provost is drawing to a close, with a recommendation from Provost Kim Wilcox expected in the near future. The senior associate provost will function as the provost’s key adviser on all academic policy and management issues and support the provost by ensuring that initiatives are implemented and institutional goals are met. (Full Story)

Construction starts on hall

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