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Grant funds MSU project to study Muslim American popular culture Published: Monday, 04 Apr 2011
The Muslim Studies Program and the Asian Studies Center at Michigan State University have been awarded more than $99,000 from the Social Science Research Council to study how Muslim American popular culture compares to other Muslim communities around the world.
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MSU Presents International Awards Published: Thursday, 24 Mar 2011
On Wednesday, March 23, at its International Award Ceremony, the Office of International Studies and Programs celebrated staff, students and community members for their efforts to foster international understanding.
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Preparing a mobile gloal workforce Published: Friday, 11 Mar 2011Amrita Mukherjee grew up in Bombay, India, as
part of a middle class family. As such, she was afforded
opportunities to attend school and play sports — much like
any average American girl. She knew, however, that not all
children in India have such opportunities.
It wasn’t until she returned to her country after her
freshman year at Michigan State University that she became
part of Magic Bus, a national organization that g -
Study Finds China's Agricultural Development at a Crossroads Published: Tuesday, 01 Mar 2011New research conducted by Michigan State University, Renmin University and Landesa shows China is at a crossroads in its agriculture development. As a result, MSU researchers suggest that China should protect land rights of all farm families and restrict corporate farming if it wants to close the income gap between cities and countryside.
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MSU Alumni Association Hosting Parent Teas in China Published: Wednesday, 23 Feb 2011Michigan State University Alumni Association will host several Parent Tea event in China between March 1 and March 9. Events will be held in Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu.
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Japan Center for Michigan Universities recognized for innovation Published: Thursday, 03 Feb 2011The Japan Center for Michigan Universities received an honorable mention in the 2011 Andrew Heiskell Awards for Innovation in International Education.
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Med Students study tropical medicine in Brazil Published: Wednesday, 19 Jan 2011Aboard a traveling hospital on the Amazon River, a group of Michigan State University medical students recently got a hands-on lesson in tropical medicine, working with patients suffering from parasitic infections, malnutrition and malaria. -
Students of Mexican descent eligible for research grants Published: Thursday, 06 Jan 2011Thanks to a grant from the Institute for Mexicans Abroad and the Consulate of Mexico, up to eight Michigan State University students of Mexican descent, who engage in research, will receive scholarships for the remainder of the 2010-11 academic year.
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President Simon's message on Japan Published: Monday, 03 Jan 2011Our thoughts are with our Japanese students and scholars and their homeland. MSU will continue to monitor the situation in Japan with our colleagues at the Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU). Regular reports are available on the the JCMU website at http://jcmu.isp.msu.edu
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ISP Holiday Card Published: Wednesday, 22 Dec 2010The 2010 Holiday greeting from International Studies and Programs at Michigan State University. Featuring impact on international students, domestic students who study abroad and the research we conduct on some of the world's biggest problems related to food, health, education and environment. -
MSU Ranks First in International Business Review Study Published: Friday, 17 Dec 2010Michigan State University ranked first in this study, which was published in the International Business Review. Conducted by Len Trevino et al. (2010), the study ranks academic institutions and scholars in international business based on publications in International Business Review, International Marketing Review, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of International Management, Journal of International Marketing, Management International Review, Journal of World Business, and 22
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MSU alum's entrepreneurial project is helping women and the environment in Thailand Published: Wednesday, 17 Nov 2010EAST LANSING, Mich. — In time for the holiday season, handcrafted high-quality and eco-friendly handbags will be available for purchase locally as one MSU alum begins to help women in Thailand by selling her new fair trade products through local retailers. -
MSU: Tops in study abroad participation, international student enrollment Published: Monday, 15 Nov 2010EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University ranks in the top 10 for both study abroad participation and international student enrollment, according to Open Doors 2010, the annual report on international education released today by the Institute of International Education.
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Global Focus People's Choice option to open Published: Sunday, 14 Nov 2010EAST LANSING, Mich. — The annual Global Focus international photography competition entries are in — now everyone will have the chance to vote on their favorite pick for People's Choice.
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Memorandum signed between MSU and University of Central Asia Published: Thursday, 28 Oct 2010EAST LANSING, Mich. — A Memorandum of Understanding between MSU and the University of Central Asia that will ensure the cooperation of the two university partners on strengthening research collaborations was signed at noon Thursday. -
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. -
Annual Central Eurasian Studies Society Conference to be held at MSU Published: Friday, 15 Oct 2010EAST LANSING, Mich. — Scholars in all humanities and social science disciplines from around the world as well as MSU community members with an interest in Central Eurasia will have opportunities to learn more as the Central Eurasian Studies Society (CESS) comes to host their annual international conference at MSU October 28-31.
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Michigan State University food security experts tapped for $28 million project in Senegal Published: Friday, 15 Oct 2010EAST 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.
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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 brings top research expertise to Montreal's IWA conference Published: Wednesday, 15 Sep 2010Michigan State University water research expertise will be well-represented at the 2010 International Water Association's World Water Congress and Exhibition to be held in Montreal in late September. Among the global researchers sharing their technical knowledge was MSU's Nowlin Chair for Water Research Joan Rose.
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