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MSU Upward Bound: Kicks Off Springtime with Inspirational Wharton Performances
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Upward Bound were able to see STOMP the Musical on April 2 and speaker, Ta-Nehisi Coates on April 3.
MSU Upward Bound Spends Easter Weekend Volunteering and Attending a Wharton Center Performance
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Over Easter weekend, the MSU Upward Bound Program visited Woldumar Nature Center, a nature preserve that conducts multiple environmental education programs for the community.
MSU Undergrads Honor Faculty with Mentor of the Year Awards
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Dr. S. Patrick Walton and Dr. Amber Pearson were both recent recipients of the annual Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentor of the Year Award.
Undergraduate Research Ranging from Science to Performing Arts on Public Display at MSU
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Ranging from agriculture and science to performing arts to business and entrepreneurship, 928 MSU undergraduate students will present their research at the annual University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum on April 7 at the MSU Union.
You Are Welcome Here!
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No matter your country of origin, native language, religion, visa status, we are so glad you are here.
Annual Shamrock 5K to Benefit MSU Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities
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Register now for the 16th Annual Shamrock Run-Walk-and-Roll 5K to be held on Sunday, March 26, 2017, hosted by the Michigan State University Tower Guard.
Schlinker Appointed to Ingham County Women’s Commission
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Stepheni L. Schlinker, communications manager for APUE, was recently appointed by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners to its Women’s Commission.
Black History Month Multicultural Heroes Hall of Fame Case Competition Inducts Civil Rights Icon
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The Black History Month Multicultural Heroes Hall of Fame recently inducted civil rights icon Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth.
Heroes
From the Associate Provost
Heroes play a crucial role by showing us what we, individually and collectively, can accomplish and demonstrating that we can do great things despite long odds.
Starting Out Right: College Success in the First Semester
From the Associate Provost
A crucial marker of the success of a university is the academic standing of freshmen after the end of the first semester.
MSU Seeking Applications for Richard Lee Featherstone Endowed Prize
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MSU is now accepting applications for the Richard Lee Featherstone Endowed Prize.
A Holiday Wish: Dialogue Across Difference
From the Associate Provost
As we move into the holiday season break, I hope everyone can find an opportunity for the meaningful dialogue which enriches the human connections from which real understanding arises.
Post-Election System 2 Thinking
From the Associate Provost
The post-election situation for many people, including many students on our campus, presents a conundrum: a complex situation which for many feels like, and in some cases has been, a real threat.
Election 2016 Message to MSU Advising Community
From the Associate Provost
As MSU advisors and educators, you are on the front line of helping our students cope with and make sense of the painful 2016 election experience.
Neighborhoods 101
From the Associate Provost
The MSU Neighborhood Student Success Collaborative (NSSC) was featured in an excellent video from Higher Education Today.
Moving from Accommodation to Inclusion
From the Associate Provost
While our legal obligation is to accommodate any qualified student with a disability, our goals are actually higher.
New Student Success Team Focused on Improving Educational Achievement of MSU Undergrad Students
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The Office of the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education has recently put into place a new team of individuals focused on more effectively supporting student success for MSU’s undergraduate students.
In-State Rivals Work Together to Bring Awareness to Student Disability Services
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For the third consecutive year, a team of ROTC cadets from the Spartan Battalion and the Wolverine Battalion will come together on the day before the big game – Friday, October 28 – to participate in Alex’s Great State Race.
The case for active learning in introductory STEM classes
From the Associate Provost
Meta-analysis comparing the effectiveness of active learning versus traditional lecture in introductory STEM classes.
Michigan State University GEAR UP Program Celebrates National GEAR UP Week at State Capitol
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The MSU MI GEAR UP program celebrated National GEAR UP Week 2016 by hosting a program on the East Lawn of the state Capitol on Saturday, October 1, 2016.
“There’s a snake in the house!”
From the Associate Provost
On Friday, Sept. 9, the MSU Psychology Department hosted Dr. Claude Steele, of UC Berkeley, to give the 2016 Messe Lecture.
Dr. Darrell King Chosen to Receive 2016 First-Year Champion Award
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The Midwest First Year Conference is recognizing Dr. King’s exemplary work with first-year students at MSU.
2016 MSU Constitution Day Event
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Constitution Day is intended to increase student awareness and appreciation of this important document of freedom.
Launching New Spartans for Success
From the Associate Provost
Our Academic Orientation Program (AOP) this summer provided incoming students with the opportunity to learn about academics, life on campus, and to find new friends with whom to share their college adventure.
Final Candidates for Assistant Dean for University Advising to Conduct Public Presentations
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Two final candidates for Assistant Dean for University Advising will be presenting on September 15 and 16.
The MSU STEM Educational Alliance Enters its Fourth Year!
From the Associate Provost
The MSU STEM Educational Alliance recently held its fall meeting and reception, an occasion which marks the beginning of the fourth year of this organization devoted to improving STEM education at MSU.
Kevin Sydnor Appointed Director of MSU’s Upward Bound Program
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The Office of the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education at Michigan State University has named Kevin Sydnor director of the MSU Upward Bound Program.
MSU's Upward Bound Program Celebrates 50 Years
From the Associate Provost
The Upward Bound program demonstrates that, with passion, commitment, and focus, Michigan State can contribute to ensuring a better future for all of our students, the citizens of Michigan, the nation, and the world.
The Beginning of a New Era
From the Associate Provost
Today I have the honor of beginning to serve as the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Michigan State University.
Upward Bound Alumni Profile: Taying Yang
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My experience with the program was instrumental in exposing me to different races, cultures and experiences.
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In every arena—academically, socially, interpersonally—Spartans act with integrity. Spartans recognize the value of intellectual work, represent themselves honestly, and prove their trustworthiness in their interactions.
The Office of the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education (APUE) oversees university-level undergraduate initiatives that support and enhance the undergraduate experience.
