VOL. 36, NO. 7 –– NOV. 24, 2004

Photo by Derrick L. Turner Happy Thanksgiving MSU offices will be closed Nov. 25 and 26 to observe the Thanksgiving holiday. Turkeys that won’t be on a table this Thursday can be found at the MSU Turkey Nutrition Lab. The lab houses anywhere from 800 to 1600 turkeys each year and conducts research that focuses on the turkeys’ health, ranging from enzyme reactions to a turkey’s leg strength.

MSU receives national award

MSU's innovative international resources and training for current and future K-12 teachers have earned the university the Goldman Sachs Foundation's prestigious Prize for Excellence in International Education. (Full story)

Job outlook for college grads better

Thanks to an improving economy and a more stable labor market, the collegiate hiring trend tide has turned, according to the 34th annual "Recruiting Trends" survey conducted by the Collegiate Employment Research Institute at MSU. (Full story)

Board approves agreements with Simon, McPherson

At its Nov. 12 meeting, the MSU Board of Trustees gave its approval to a contract for in-coming president Lou Anna K. Simon. (Full story)

Stadium project changes include seat restoration, additional unit

The MSU Board of Trustees has approved changes in the university's plans to renovate Spartan Stadium, including the additional restoration of seats and the preparation of space for another unit in the stadium's new addition. (Full story)

MSU student radio station first to broadcast digitally

MSU's student-run radio station, WDBM-FM, commonly known as "The Impact," is the first college radio station in the United States to broadcast digitally in HD radio. (Full story)

NIH grant to 'U' funds partnership with University of Malawi

MSU will use a grant of more than a half-million dollars to establish a partnership between MSU's medical ethics program and the University of Malawi. (Full story)

FACULTY CONVERSATION

with Rodney Whitaker, director of jazz studies and associate professor of double bass

(Full story)

Global Focus showcases faculty, staff talent

International Studies and Programs, in cooperation with the MSU Alumni Association, recently announced the winners of the sixth annual MSU Global Focus photography competition for MSU students, faculty, staff and alumni. (Full story)

Children's Choir sends holiday cheer to troops

Christmas isn't the same for troops stationed overseas. That's why the MSU Children's Choir is sending CDs to soldiers stationed in Iraq during the holidays. (Full story)

MSUFCU celebrates new Study Abroad Scholarship recipients

An MSU Federal Credit Union gift of $2.5 million pledged in 2003 is once again making a difference in the lives of MSU students. (Full story)

Alumnus leaves lasting legacy by writing book

MSU Alum Bruce McCristal wanted to leave a lasting legacy to his alma mater - one where fond memories of "the school that's know to all" could be shared with former, current and new and future members of the MSU family. (Full story)

Veterinary medicine critical care unit to be built

MSU has tapped a Grand Rapids construction company to build an addition to the Veterinary Clinical Center that will provide state-of-the-art critical care for horses and other large animals. (Full story)

Students granted homeland security awards

Three MSU students have been named scholars and fellows by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). (Full story)