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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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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. -
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, 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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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. -
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. -
Consortium on Development Studies honors Corey Published: Friday, 11 Sep 2009Kenneth E. Corey, a professor at Michigan State University, is the recipient of the first Gill-Chin Lim Global Award from the Consortium on Development Studies. The award was presented to Corey this summer at a ceremony held at Hanyang University in Korea. The award carries a cash grant of $10,000, supported by Lims family.
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Faculty conversations: James Pritchett Published: Tuesday, 08 Sep 2009James Pritchett, director of the African Studies Center at Michigan State University, believes the center can play a prominent role in helping the world solve its problems. -
Michigan State University establishes Global Institute for Higher Education Published: Thursday, 11 Jun 2009EAST LANSING, Mich. Michigan State University expects to play a leading role in strengthening colleges and universities around the world through the establishment of a new multi-disciplinary institute.
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MSU names new Office of Study Abroad executive director Published: Friday, 29 May 2009After conducting an international search, on May 29 Michigan State Universitys International Studies and Programs announced the appointment of Brett Berquist to the position of executive director of the Office of Study Abroad. -
Robert Blake named director of MSUs Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies Published: Friday, 01 May 2009Robert Blake,Ph.D., a noted expert on livestock production and sustainable food systems in developing countries, has joined Michigan State University as director of the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. -
MSU, Canadian ambassador team up to stimulate Michigan economy Published: Monday, 20 Apr 2009EAST LANSING, Mich. The industry of trade may help Michigans battered economy, according to Michigan State Universitys Canadian Studies Center and the Canadian Consul General Office in Detroit. Video News Release to be distributed:Wednesday, April 22;1530 to 1545 ET Horizons 2 (located at 74 Degrees West) Transponder 7K, Slot D Downlink Frequency: 11973.5 Horizontal Digital Parameters: FEC: Symbol Rate: 3.9787 Compression: 4:2:0 -
Security and democracy issues within the Americas lead topic at MSU Conference Published: Wednesday, 15 Apr 2009Following the Summit of the Americas, where Heads of State and Government, including President Barack Obama, will discuss greater security in the Americas, Ambassador Alexandre Addor-Neto, Secretary for Multidimensional Security at the Organization of American States, is set to speak on the same topic at MSU. The Ambassadors presentation will begin at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22 on the third floor of the International Center. -
Graduate Students Recognized for Excellent International Research Published: Tuesday, 31 Mar 2009Michigan State University students Megan Fritz and Tom Isaacson were each awarded a special prize for their excellent international research projects at the universitys inaugural Graduate Academic Conference (GAC) on March 20.
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MSU celebrates international reach and efforts with annual awards Published: Wednesday, 25 Mar 2009A faculty member who works closely with the New Partnerships for Africa’s Development was the winner of MSU’s prestigious international award named in honor of Ralph Smuckler, a former dean of International Studies and programs and professor emeritus, at the 20th annual International Studies and Programs awards ceremony held on March 24.
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MSU faculty tackles inaccurate, simplistic portrayal of Islam, Muslims in the media Published: Tuesday, 24 Mar 2009Reporters sometimes underestimate the complexities of Islam and Muslims, according to Michigan State University faculty who will use a grant to create a multimedia Web site designed to foster accurate and balanced reporting of the religion and its followers. -
Selection as one of the global top 500 universities leads MSU to a recruitment fair in London. Published: Sunday, 22 Mar 2009With more than 60 top universities present, it was a great opportunity for MSU to network with peer institutions, showcase our research capabilities, and discuss opportunities for graduate students. -
Fifty years of Title VI: MSU joins national recognition of international, area and foreign language Published: Monday, 16 Mar 2009With the only African and all-Asia studies centers in Michigan, Michigan State University joins the nation in recognizing the importance of Title VI programs to bolster language education and increase global competency during the last 50 years. -
MSU Center for Gender in Global Context presents the first Mary Anderson Best Undergraduate Paper Aw Published: Friday, 06 Feb 2009Yvette Efevbera, an International Relations senior at MSU, was presented with the first ever Mary Anderson best undergraduate paper on women and gender in global perspective award from Michigan State Universitys Center for Gender in Global Context at the departments annual open house held January 30th, 2009. -
MSU Business Web Site keeps 36,000 Connected to the Latest Global Business Knowledge Published: Monday, 02 Feb 2009The Center for International Business Education and Research at Michigan State University (MSU-CIBER) offers professionals world-wide access to a Web portal that delivers valuable business resources to gain insight about todays rapidly changing global marketplace.
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