VOL. 36, NO. 4 - OCT. 14, 2004

Photo by G.L. Kohuth Fall reflections An MSU student is reflected in the Red Cedar River as she pedals across campus. Fall is upon MSU, bringing with it crisp temperatures and vivid colors. During one of the prettiest times to be on campus, leaves are turning as a reminder to everyone that the fall semester is nearly half over.

McPherson to lead national commission

MSU President Peter McPherson will lead a commission created by federal law that will make recommendations to expand study abroad for U.S. universities and colleges, including study abroad fellowships. (Full story)

RIA project gains momentum

The $1 billion Rare Isotope Accelerator (RIA) that MSU is seeking to bring to Michigan entered the next stage of competition with the U.S. Department of Energy’s recent issuance of a draft request for proposal (RFP). (Full story)

Board hires firm for project

A new center that is being dubbed a "flight simulator" for health professions students will be built on the MSU campus. (Full story)

Acting provost search narrowed

The search for acting provost at MSU has been narrowed to two candidates. (Full story)

Courtroom provides advanced technology

The most technologically advanced moot courtroom among Michigan's six law schools was unveiled Oct. 8 at MSU College of Law (MSU Law). (Full story)

MSU earns prestigious award from minority business council

MSU received the "Corporation of the Year - Education Sector" award from the Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC) at the council's 21st annual awards dinner Oct. 5 at Cobo Hall in Detroit. (Full story)

Six administrators, faculty awarded fellowships by CIC

Six MSU faculty and administrators will develop and enhance their leadership skills through the Committee on Institutional Cooperation Academic Leadership Program (CIC-ALP). (Full story)

MSU Homecoming 2004 - 'Catch the Spirit'

Be part of tradition and join MSU in celebrating 150 years of Spartan spirit at Homecoming 2004. (Full story)

Plan your route to watch parade, fireworks

Unless you're driving floats, motorists may want to know how to get around MSU's 2004 Homecoming Parade. (Full story)

Changing the World: The Revolution at 150

State of the University Address

(Full speech)

SPOTLIGHT on the arts

Humanities Council honors museums' projects

The Great Lakes Folk Festival and three exhibitions organized by the MSU Museum and Kresge Art Museum have been honored as being among the 30 most oustanding humanities projects funded by the Michigan Humanities Council during its 30-year history. (Full story)