Here's today's Michigan State University High 5 – a morning hello and the fastest way to get you up to speed with what's happening at MSU.
1. From Donald Trump to Iran, MSU experts can discuss election issues: Will Donald Trump grab “the mantle of conservatism” for the Republican Party in 2016? Will college affordability be a key issue in the presidential election? What are the candidates’ positions on Middle East policy? Michigan State University experts can discuss these topics and many others in the months leading up to the Nov. 8, 2016 election. More >>
2. Recognizing Detroit College of Law alumni: Thanks to a fundraising campaign that raised $1.3 million, on Oct. 22 the Michigan State University College of Law will dedicate its new plaza, which honors thousands of alumni who graduated from Detroit College of Law. A reception will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the college, 648 N. Shaw Lane. More >>
3. Stay weird: I’ve previously mentioned that I count stairs as I climb or descend them, which is probably a little weird. What I didn’t mention is that often while I’m just walking, I count my steps in eight-count, like a dancer learning steps — except I’m not a dancer. Nor have I ever been one. More >>
4. Crain, MSU partner to support high school journalism: Crain Communication and the Michigan State University School of Journalism have come together to support high school journalism programs in Detroit high schools. More >>
5. Companies can succeed during a global economic crisis: Companies can control their own fate even amidst a global financial meltdown, according to research by Tomas Hult, director of Michigan State University’s International Business Center, and several colleagues at MSU. More >>
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