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Incoming freshmen and their families move their belongings into South Case Hall on August 29. Photo by G.L. Kohuth.
Preparations for Michigan State University’s first-ever Habitat for Humanity house build are under way just as MSU’s 2010 Fall Welcome festivities begin. The welcome, which includes several days of events designed to help students get off to a good start, begins Sunday, Aug. 29, when freshmen move into their residence halls.
Other Fall Welcome events include an Aug. 30 convocation officially welcoming new students to campus; several One Book, One Community events; Fill-the-Bus activities; and the Fall Welcome Spartan Spectacular, featuring a cookout, an outdoor concert and fireworks. A complete list of events is available at www.fallwelcome.msu.edu.
Meanwhile, MSU students will have an opportunity to demonstrate their civic responsibility during the Habitat for Humanity build, said Karen McKnight-Casey, director of MSU’s Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement. More »
The Big Ten Conference office announced football division alignments beginning with the 2011 season as recommended by conference directors of athletics and reviewed and supported by the Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors. Nebraska will officially begin conference competition in 2011, giving the Big Ten 12 football programs for the first time in conference history.
The winner of each Big Ten division will meet in the inaugural Big Ten Football Championship Game, to be played December 3, 2011, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. More »
Girls eating a high-fat diet during puberty, even those who do not become overweight or obese, may be at a greater risk of developing breast cancer later in life, according to Michigan State University researchers.
The implications - that a high-fat diet may have detrimental effects independent of its effect to cause obesity - could drive new cancer prevention efforts. More »
There’s something beyond plain old ignorance that motivates Americans to believe President Obama is a Muslim, according to a first-of-its-kind study of smear campaigns led by a Michigan State University psychologist.
The research by Spee Kosloff and colleagues suggests people are most likely to accept such falsehoods, both consciously and unconsciously, when subtle clues remind them of ways in which Obama is different from them, whether because of race, social class or other ideological differences. More »
Michigan State University football fans planning to tailgate prior to this year’s games are once again encouraged to remember the numbers 7, 9 and 1. These will help you remember at what times MSU’s tailgate parking lots open for business.
For example, if a game is slated to begin at noon or 1 p.m., lots will open at 7 a.m. That would include the game this Saturday, Sept. 4, against Western Michigan University which has a noon kickoff. More »
A city’s size no longer is the key factor in building vibrant local economies, according to a study by a Michigan State University sociologist.
Zachary Neal found that although America's largest cities once had the most sophisticated economies, today that honor goes to cities with many connections to other places, regardless of their size. More »
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The Spartan Marching Band rehearses their signature "S" formation during preseason practice. Practices are held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at Dem Field. Photo by Derrick Turner. See more featured photos of the week taken by University Relations photographers by viewing the gallery.»
How much of a difference can nearly 500,000 people make? Spartans are making a difference in ways big and small, proving again and again that Spartans Will.
As MSU students get ready to head back to school, Sharri Margraves, director of Campus Living, can discuss campus must-haves and give tips to ease the transition from home to East Lansing.
