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Development Rockstars Discuss New Ideas for African Development Published: Friday, 01 Jul 2011The U2 concert had everyone in the Spartan community talking — but not just about rock and roll. Michigan State University gathered nearly 50 scholars and international leaders, rock stars in their own right, at the Kellogg Center June 25 and 26 for the Midwest Summit on African Development.
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UN anniversary to be celebrated with presentation on poverty awareness Published: Wednesday, 20 Oct 2010EAST LANSING, Mich. — To celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the United Nations, Michigan State University and the United Nations Association-USA, Greater Lansing Chapter, are sponsoring a special program on October 25 for the MSU and Greater Lansing community. -
Michigan State University food security experts tapped for $28 million project in Senegal Published: Friday, 15 Oct 2010
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University researchers, and researchers from four partnering institutions, will use a $28 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development to bolster agricultural education and research systems in Senegal, in hopes of increasing food supply and improving nutrition.
The five-university consortium will work with four Senegalese universities and five training centers as part of the Capacity Building for Agricultura
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MSU launches international research office Published: Thursday, 26 Aug 2010Cross-campus brainpower could be key to generating more research dollars, according to Michigan State University's Office of International Programs, which recently launched an office to promote multidisciplinary research. -
An inside look at North Korea through ex-tutor to Kim Jong Il Published: Friday, 16 Apr 2010Attendees of Kim Hyun-Sik's lecture Friday were able to catch a rare glimpse of the hermit culture and strict regime of North Korea through the eyes of Kim--a professor at George Mason University in Washington, D.C. and once-tutor to North Korean ruler Kim Jong Il.
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MSU symposium focuses on inequality in Latin America, Caribbean Published: Thursday, 08 Apr 2010Michigan State University's Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies is bringing together international leaders for a two-day symposium to examine issues of inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean, which has far-reaching impacts on health, education, food, environment and the global economy. -
MSU forum looks at impact on Michigan women during times of economic turnaround Published: Tuesday, 16 Mar 2010On Wednesday, March 24, Michigan State University's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) and Center for Gender in Global Context (GenCen) will host "Michigan’s Economic Turnaround: A Look at Women and Families." The forum will begin at 11:30 am in the Mackinac Room of the Anderson House Office Building at 124 N. Capitol Ave. in Lansing.
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In Memoriam: MSU Faculty Member Passes Away Published: Friday, 12 Mar 2010Dr. George Axinn, a professor of resource development at Michigan State University for more than 50 years and former Assistant Dean of International Studies and Programs passed away in Tucson, Arizona on Monday, March 8, 2010. He was 84. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
NEPAD-MSU partnership to bolster African biosafety regulatory systems Published: Thursday, 15 Oct 2009The New Partnership for Africas Development and Michigan State University will use a five-year $10.4 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to connect African biosafety regulators with advances in technology an initiative aimed at reducing poverty through improved agricultural practices. -
EARTH University President to Discuss Sustainability Published: Wednesday, 05 Aug 2009In an effort to boost educational programs in sustainable agriculture and protection of national resources, Michigan State University's Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources will host a special lecture with EARTH University President Jos Zaglul on Aug. 10. -
Alternative spring break takes international students on corporate tour Published: Thursday, 19 Mar 2009With more than 28 students representing the colleges of engineering and business at MSU, the Career Services Network Spring Break Corporate Tour took students to new levels of job exploration and career counseling. Nearly thirty percent of the students participating in the tour were MSU international students -
"Optimization of Solar Ovens in Tanzania" Project Featured at College of Engineering Design Day 2007 Published: Friday, 27 Apr 2007Dozens of senior projects were on display at the College of Engineering Design Day on April 27 at the MSU Union. Among them was a team that has developed a new solar oven design for families in Tanzania. The multi-department team of students worked with Solar Circle, a non-profit organization based in Okemos, to develop prototypes of the solar oven. Article by Kristin V. Johnson, ISP news intern
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"Optimization of Solar Ovens in Tanzania" Project Featured at College of Engineering Design Day 2007 Published: Friday, 27 Apr 2007Dozens of senior projects were on display at the College of Engineering Design Day on April 27 at the MSU Union. Among them was a team that has developed a new solar oven design for families in Tanzania. The multi-department team of students worked with Solar Circle, a non-profit organization based in Okemos, to develop prototypes of the solar oven. Article by Kristin V. Johnson, ISP news intern
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"Optimization of Solar Ovens in Tanzania" Featured at College of Engineering Design Day 2007 Published: Friday, 27 Apr 2007Dozens of senior projects were on display at the College of Engineering Design Day on April 27 at the MSU Union. Among them was a team that has developed a new solar oven design for families in Tanzania. The multi-department team of students worked with Solar Circle, a non-profit organization based in Okemos, to develop prototypes of the solar oven. Article by Kristin V. Johnson, ISP news intern
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"Optimization of Solar Ovens in Tanzania" Project Featured at College of Engineering Design Day 2007 Published: Friday, 27 Apr 2007Dozens of senior projects were on display at the College of Engineering Design Day on April 27 at the MSU Union. Among them was a team that has developed a new solar oven design for families in Tanzania. The multi-department team of students worked with Solar Circle, a non-profit organization based in Okemos, to develop prototypes of the solar oven. Article by Kristin V. Johnson, ISP news intern
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"Optimization of Solar Ovens in Tanzania" Project Featured at College of Engineering Design Day 2007 Published: Friday, 27 Apr 2007Dozens of senior projects were on display at the College of Engineering Design Day on April 27 at the MSU Union. Among them was a team that has developed a new solar oven design for families in Tanzania. The multi-department team of students worked with Solar Circle, a non-profit organization based in Okemos, to develop prototypes of the solar oven. Article by Kristin V. Johnson, ISP news intern
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