September 2008


AROUND CIRCLE DRIVE

NEW LEGACY PROGRAM FOR YOUR CHILD
Open to MSUAA members, program connects children to MSU

 
    The MSUAA Legacy Program is designed for all young Spartans to be connected to MSU and its traditions. Eligible Legacies are 0 to more...

TRAVEL TO ISRAEL WITH MSUAA
Two very experienced experts will lecture and help lead discussions

 
    Visit this enchanting country where the world’s three major religions come together, Feb. 21-Mar. 2, 2009.  During the tour, you will visit more...

BOOK COVERS MSU FOOTBALL TRADITION
All proceeds from sale of new book will be donated to Spartan football


    MSU football fans will want to buy a copy of The Tradition Continues—Spartan Football, a limited edition book about Spartan football more...

MSU DEVELOPS NEW NANO-MATERIAL
Countless applications possible in aerospace, automotive and packaging industries


       An MSU researcher and his students have developed a nanomaterial that makes plastic stiffer, lighter and stronger and could result in more more...

NEW LAW CAN BOOST MICHIGAN ECONOMY
Professor pushes for allowing microdistilleries to sell on premises

 
     A new law allowing small distilleries to market and sell their products onsite is expected to bolster the state’s sagging economy, according more...

MARRIED VS. SINGLE HEALTH MYTHS
MSU study finds improving health of people, especially men, who never marry


      The health of people who never marry is improving, narrowing the gap with their wedded counterparts, according to new research.  If so, more...

CELEBRATING OUR CENTENNIAL
By Satish Udpa, Dean, College of Engineering

       The College of Engineering is celebrating its 100th year. This provides an opportunity to plan forward to ensure we meet the more...


SPARTANS ON THE MOVE

IN THE ABSENCE OF HONOR
First novel for Jim Proebstle, management consultant and former gridiron star


    Jim Proebstle, ‘66, MBA ‘68, a well-known business consultant in the Chicago area, has published his first novel, more...

ALUM NAMED HEAD OF NJ GIRL SCOUTS
The organization serves nearly 27,000 girls and 11,000 adult volunteers


      Susan M. Brooks, ’77, ’80, a lifetime Girl Scout member, has been named CEO of Girl Scouts Heart of more...

MOFFETT NAMED A PARALYMPICS COACH
Will be in Beijing, China, this month as part of the official U.S. delegation


    Cal State San Bernardino professor Aaron Moffett, Ph.D. ’05, has been selected by U.S. Paralympics, a division of the more...

ALUM NAMED PRESIDENT OF BAKER COLLEGE
Campus grew from 292 students in 1992 to more than 3,700 in 2007


      Peter W. Karsten, ’88, MBA ’88, vice president of academics at Baker College of Auburn Hills since 1998, more...

FOR FRESHMEN IN THE KITCHEN
Spartan explains how you can go from clueless cook to creative chef


    Eli Sussman, '07, and his brother Max have published a cookbook, Freshman in the Kitchen:From Clueless Cook more...


SPORTS NEWS

MSU GOLFER WINS USGA TITLE
Win at the U.S. Amateur Public Links will earn an invitation to the 2009 Master's


    MSU junior golfer Jack Newman, of Des Moines, IA, won the 2008 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship more...


SIDE NOTES

Relax, Refresh, Renew Friendships . . .

. . . at the East Lansing Marriott, one block from campus and in the heart of your East Lansing memories.  Check out our more...

Amazing DIRECTV offer for alums!

Spartans get an extra $100 off DIRECTV’s offers when buying CHOICE™ programming or above.  Exclusive programming like Sports Pack and NFL Sunday Ticket™.  Order more...

Deals on Spartan Gear!

    Visit the Spartan Spirit Shop in the MSU Union on Gameday! more...

Your Spartan Connection

    The MSU Alumni Association is Your Spartan Connection! Join Today!     more...

The Spartan Society

       Support your alumni association—join the Spartan Society.  more...

LinkedIn to MSUAA?

Enrich your business and career connections and build a stronger alumni community.  Join our LinkedIn group with nearly 55,000 alumni.    more...

Be An MSU Mentor

    Help mentor an MSU student via the new Professional Network sponsored by the MSUAA and MSU Career Services.  Register here.    more...


UPCOMING EVENTS

MSU Homecoming Parade

    Participate in MSU’s Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 3. The theme is “Go For The Green” in honor of MSU Olympians, who are this more...

Old Spice Classic

    Travel with us to Disney World in Orlando Florida to watch the MSU men’s basketball team in the Old Spice Basketball Classic . . more...

Tailgates '08, Home & Away

    Join the MSUAA's tailgates both at home games and at away games!  And participate in our tailgate contest.        more...

Add Class to Your Life

    Register now for Evening College personal enrichment courses. Open to all adults. MSUAA members receive course discounts.  Call 517-355-4562 or click here. more...

Robert Bao
Editor, MSU Alumni Magazine, and MSUAA Assistant Director of Communications & Promotion

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