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Lecture Looks at Ethnicity and Sexual Orientation in Performance Art Published: Monday, 01 Mar 2010East Lansing--On March 19, the Center for Gender in Global Context (GenCen) at Michigan State University (MSU) will host its spring colloquia series, New Research on Women and Gender: Global and Local Perspectives. This month’s presentation, “Performing G.A.P. Drama, or the Gay Asian Princess Goes to the United States of America,†is scheduled at 1:30 pm in room 302 of the International Center, MSU.
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Community event promotes literacy and international understanding Published: Friday, 26 Feb 2010Children will have the opportunity to see the world from the Red Cedar Elementary School gym as the annual “One World; Many Stories†event promotes literacy and intercultural understanding.
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MSU continues fundraising and educational efforts for Haiti Published: Wednesday, 17 Feb 2010EAST LANSING, Mich. --As part of the continued response to the earthquake, members of the MSU community are encouraged to raise awareness and celebrate Haitian and Caribbean culture through several upcoming events as well as opportunities around campus to do more to support this country in need. A series of on-campus fundraising events are planned for February including a "Taste of the Caribbean" on February 25 at 5:00 pm and a "Haitian and Caribbean Festival" of performing arts on Februar -
MSU Partners with Regent's College in London for Study Abroad Published: Wednesday, 10 Feb 2010Michigan State University will centralize its London-based study abroad programs to Regent's College, a private college located in the heart of London, to improve quality, enhance the experience for all students and control costs. Regent' Park will serve as the base for MSU' faculty-ed study abroad programs in London starting summer semester 2010. -
MSU Number One in Michigan for Peace Corps Volunteers Published: Friday, 05 Feb 2010EAST LANSING, Mich. - With 86 undergraduate Michigan State University alumni serving in the Peace Corps in 2009, MSU is the top volunteer-producing institution in Michigan, according to 2010 Peace Corps rankings. -
MSU to host expert discussion on transportation, trade and security of Canadian-U.S. border Published: Thursday, 04 Feb 2010EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State University will host expert discussion on United States-Canada border security and its impact on travel and trade between the two countries. -
Spartans Organize to Support Haiti Published: Tuesday, 26 Jan 2010Many Spartans are anxious to support critical needs in Haiti following the recent devastating earthquake. The immediate priority in Haiti is to save lives and stabilize basic services. It is important that we support those trained and equipped to offer assistance under disaster conditions. Individuals rushing to the scene unprepared will only place additional demands on scarce resources and further endanger lives. -
Haiti earthquake memorial events bring community together Published: Friday, 22 Jan 2010EAST LANSING, Mich.-- Candles illuminated the piles of snow in front of Beaumont Tower Wednesday evening as attendees of the candlelight vigil for Haiti earthquake victims left their lights behind in memory. -
Candlelight vigil to be held for Haiti earthquake victims Published: Monday, 18 Jan 2010Michigan State University will hold a candlelight vigil in support of victims of the Haiti earthquake on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Beaumont Tower. -
MSU researchers study climate change, food production in East Africa Published: Friday, 08 Jan 2010EAST LANSING, Mich.  For the first time, crop breeders and agricultural specialists in East Africa will have regionally specific climate data to research and manage crops in an effort to improve food production, according to Michigan State University researchers. -
MSU, African educators expand agricultural education Published: Monday, 04 Jan 2010EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State University researchers will use a $1million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help African educators develop free and open access to agriculture education material, which they hope could improve agricultural practices and build a sustainable economy.
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Senior graduates with plans for fighting poverty and a very long ride ahead of him Published: Monday, 28 Dec 2009Michael Thelen, a new MSU graduate with a degree in finance, claims he was the kind of student advisors grow to appreciate. Having grown up near MSU in Haslett, Michigan, he attended university classes while in high school, then studied abroad multiple times and changed his career path several times. -
MSU among top universities for study abroad participation, international student enrollment Published: Monday, 16 Nov 2009EAST LANSING, Mich. For the fifth year in a row, Michigan State University leads the nation in study abroad participation among public universities in the United States, according to Open Doors 2009, the annual report on international education released today by the Institute of International Education. -
MSU joins national celebration of International Education Week Published: Thursday, 12 Nov 2009Access to education can help foster social and economic change in India, believes Asha for Education, which will be one of several groups participating in Michigan State Universitys Going Global Fair Nov. 18. -
President Dong-Ho Sul of Hanbat National University in Korea visits MSU Published: Monday, 09 Nov 2009President Sul and five delegates from Hanbat National University (HNU) in Korea visited MSU last week to discuss possible study abroad opportunities and collaborative faculty research. MSU is famous for its excellent programs, said Dong-Ho Sul, the 5th president of HNU. Strong programs in engineering and business sparked interest in working with MSU, but representatives were especially interested in learning about study abroad programs and international internships. -
Success by Design: Insights of International Business Alumnus Yuzo Yagi Published: Friday, 06 Nov 2009Long before he was a Spartan, Yuzo Yagi had an understanding of export business, and luxury goods. The son of a small textile trader, Yagi had a life of lessons built upon meticulous attention to detail and the importance of strategic planning. He joined his fathers business, Yagi Tsusho, in 1967, after graduating with an MBA from what is now known as the Michigan State University Broad College of Business. -
MSU Faculty present work on UN Millennium Development Goal Published: Friday, 30 Oct 2009Safunsa anady a phula, a phrase meaning he who doesnt ask eats the wax is commonly used in Malawi to encourage curiosity and openness. William Davis, Director of the United Nations Information Office, learned what this meant in a series of faculty presentations Wednesday, Oct 28. -
Internationals get spooky at American Culture Night Published: Thursday, 29 Oct 2009Its spooky, its scary and its a truly cultural experience. Participants saw the spooky side of American tradition at the latest American Culture Night hosted by the Visiting International Professional Program at MSU.
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United Nations official brings international engagement discussion to MSU Published: Thursday, 22 Oct 2009Michigan State University and the state of Michigan could benefit from recent efforts between the United States and the United Nations to improve their relationship, according to a U.N. official who will visit campus to discuss the changing relationship. -
Internationals experience American culture at local cider mill Published: Monday, 19 Oct 2009More than 50 visiting professionals and students from around the globe discovered apple cider and other fall traditions Saturday at the Country Mill in Charlotte. Its exciting because we usually get apples from the grocery store, said Cheng Hong, a participant in the Visiting International Professional Program (VIPP) at Michigan State University. Coming from China, Hong was especially excited to see fresh fruit grown in the local community.
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