August 2008
AROUND CIRCLE DRIVE
The MSU Alumni Association is striving to add value to its membership benefits offerings, and we're thrilled to announce the recent addition of
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This summer’s Grandparents University at MSU—a three-day educational camp for 8- to 12-year-olds and their grandparents—drew a sellout number of 820 participants from
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A united Michigan campaign is underway to help MSU win a national competition for the $550 million Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB), funded more...
Two MSU professors have received national honors for their work on pollution prevention. Chemistry professors Robert Maleczka and Milton Smith have earned the
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MSU physician Karen Ogle is one of the driving forces behind a new web site developed to help people suffering from cancer pain and more...
Experience the beauty of Alaska’s Inside Passage and the fellowship of Spartans on this MSU Alumni Association sponsored cruise from May
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By Dan Chegwidden, Director, MSU Office of Gift Planning
Ever considered helping your alma mater via a charitable bequest through your
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SPARTANS ON THE MOVE
Yousif B. Ghafari, MBA ’92, founder and former chairman of Ghafari Associates, LLC, an architectural firm based in Dearborn, has been named U.S. Ambassador more...
Daniel J. Bradley, '73, Ph. D. ‘78, president of Fairmont State University, has been named president of Indiana State University. Since Bradley became more...
Brian Wagner, ’84, co-founder of Packaging & Technology Integrated Solutions, LLC,, a packaging consulting firm in Kalamazoo, has been recognized as a 2008
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The Legal Aid and Defender Association has bestowed its 2008 Pro Bono Service Award on attorney Daniel J. Canine,
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SPORTS NEWS
Jake Boss Jr., Eastern Michigan head baseball coach, has been named MSU’s 16th head baseball coach. He replaces David Grewe, who
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SIDE NOTES
Support your alumni association—join the Spartan Society. more...
Enrich your business and career connections and build a stronger alumni community. Join our LinkedIn group with nearly 34,000 alumni. more...
Last chance to get this pictorial book at the pre-publication price of $29.95. more...
Help mentor an MSU student via the new Professional Network sponsored by the MSUAA and MSU Career Services. Register here. more...
MSUAA offers new Speedway fuel discount cards. Check it out! more...
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join the MSU Football Team when it travels to California to play the University of California-Berkeley, August 28-31, 2008. Click here for more more...
Travel with us to Disney World in Orlando, FL, to watch the MSU Men’s Basketball Team in the Old Spice Basketball Classic . . more...
Take part in MSU’s Homecoming Parade, "Go For The Green," when we honor our Olympians. Download the parade entry form. For more information more...
Join the MSUAA's tailgates both at home games and at away games! And participate in our tailgate contest.
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Registration begins on Aug. 20 for Fall Semester Evening College courses. Register early and make sure you get a spot! more...
