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OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS OCT. 1 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE POLICY

Open enrollment is the annual opportunity to It is MSU policy to permit faculty/academic review your health coverage and ensure you staff and students to observe those holidays have the benefits that are best for you. set aside by their chosen religious faith.

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HEIL RETURNS AS VP FOR ADVANCEMENTI N S I D E M S U S T A F F MSU’s College of Commu- the role that //A D M I N I S T R A T I O N nication Arts and Sciences current Vice successful career at MSU

with a bachelor’s degree in President and other universities, Having served in university advertising, Heil worked in for Universi- with a proven track record advancement for nearly 40 various roles of advance- ty Advance- of successfully launching years, including 30 years ment and development ment Bob and completing university previously at Michigan State

at the university from Groves is capital campaigns. Further, University, Marti Heil is leaving this 1980-2009, including the she has maintained many returning to MSU as the new fall. Heillast year as interim vice contacts at the university vice president for University president of development. “We are very fortunate among donors, alumni, Advancement, Executive Wilbur said Heil’s extensive to have Marti back with faculty, staff, administrators Vice President Kathleen development background us in the Spartan family,” and the fundraising com-Wilbur announced.and her familiarity with said Wilbur, who oversees munity. The fact that she is

Born and raised in Lansing Spartan fundraising made advancement, communi- willing to take on the role of and a 1976 graduate of her a natural choice to fill cations and government vice president for Universi-

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ty Advancement when we need her speaks volumes about her commitment to our great university.”

As the vice president for University Advancement, Heil will oversee university development efforts and

the MSU Alumni Associa-ion and its many chapters. tlumni and donors help dvance the mission of the niversity through advo-acy, student recruitment, areer advice and place-ent, ambassadorship and

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YEAR OF GLOBAL AFRICA

THEMATIC YEAR CELEBRATES PARTNERSHIPS ON CONTINENT

M A D D I E C U R L E Y// I N T E R N A T I O N A L

Michigan State Universityhas been connected with the African continent since the founding of the university in 1855, at first through the work of individual professors and later through formal institutional engagement.

To explore MSU’s rich history and connection with our many partners in Africa and throughout the African Diaspora, 2018 has been named theYear of Global Africa.

During the Year of GlobalAfrica, MSU colleges and departments are invited to work closely with the Year of Global Africa team to create activities and programs connected to three core themes: global Africa, unity in diversity and partnership.

is an effort between the African Studies Center and MSU’s Cultural En-gagement Council.

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For information on an upcoming Year of GlobalAfrica conference on campus activism, see Campus Events on pg. 3.

At top, members of the Water Users Association in the village of Milola, Tan-zania, work with staff of MSU’s Tanzania Partnership Program. Above, a delega-tion of higher education leaders from Mali examine microscope technology during a tour of MSU’s Veterinary Diag-nostic Laboratory. At left, educators from across the globe share a light moment during a visit of African vice chancellors; from left: Lulu Kaaya of the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Aylin Basaran of the University of Vienna, Austria; Lisa Frugé of the MSU Alliance for African Partnership; Tama Hamilton-Wray of MSU’s Residential College in the Arts and Humanities; and Mona Mwakalinga of the University of Dar es Salaam. P H O T O S //C O U R T E S Y O F I N T E R N AT I O N A L S T U D I E S A N D P R O G R A M S

The Year of Global Africa

MSU UNION POST OFFICE IS CLOSINGB E T H A N Y B A L K S the MSU Union. They will // C A M P U S L I F E continue to seek out new

opportunities to support After careful financial students and community consideration and evalu- members. ation of usage, the MSU

The Union is looking into Union has determined it what mail service alterna-must close its post office, tives they can provide once effective Dec. 14.the post office is closed.

The United States Postal Post offices nearest to Service has had a pres- campus include the East ence within the MSU Lansing location on Abbot Union for almost 45 years, Road and the Lansing loca-and the current configu- tion on Collins Road. There ration has been open for are also FedEx Office and six years. Unfortunately, UPS Store locations close the expenses have far to campus, and University exceeded the income over Stores and many local the past six years. businesses sell postage.MSU’s Residential and Current residence hall and Hospitality Services is apartment residents are committed to staying able to drop off packages fiscally responsible and and mail at their service providing services that desks, provided they enhance the student have the proper postage experience and encour- or mailing labels already age student success at attached.

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PROF’S AFTER-SCHOOL WORK HONORED

Heng-Chieh Jamie Wu has been selected as

NEW APP OFFERS MAPS, NEWS, EVENTS

A new mobile application developed for em-ployees, students and visitors is making it easier to navigate campus and stay current on news and events. A group of Computer Science and Engineering students conceived the MSU app. It was then developed by the university’s infor-mation technology team with input from the Associated Students of Michigan State Universi-ty, the undergraduate student government. The app allows users to easily view a campus map, see a listing of upcoming events, read university news, find the nearest residence dining hall and view its daily menu. The app is available from the App Store and Google Play.

DIVERSITY AWARD NOMINATIONS SOUGHT

The Excellence in Diversity Awards Program seeks to recognize individuals, teams, units and organizations for their exemplary commitment to diversity and inclusion and the contributions they make. MSU pioneered the program in 1990 when it became a leader among higher edu-cation institutions in the nation promoting the value of diversity. To participate, members of the community can nominate individuals, teams, units and organizations. Nomination packets are available on the Office for Inclusion website at go.msu.edu/9NH. The deadline for submissionsis Nov. 9. An award and recognition ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Kellogg Center.

one of 2018’s Most Influential in Research and Evaluation by the National AfterSchool Association, the lead organi-zation for the advancement of the after-school professional. Honorees are distinguished for their contributions to research and evaluation on youth and adolescent development. Wu is a research academic specialist in the Community Evaluation and Research Collaborative at Univer-sity Outreach and Engagement.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOCUS OF AWARD

MSU is seeking nominations for the Community Engagement Scholarship Award, conferred in recognition of highly engaged community-based scholarship collaborations that positively impact both the community and scholarship. The award includes a stipend of $5,000, shared equally by the MSU representative(s) and the designated community organization(s). Application materi-als and instructions are available at go.msu.edu/GNH. The nomination deadline is Oct. 4.

DIRECTOR HONORED FOR SIMULATION WORK

Mary Kay Smith, director of the Learning and Assessment Center, was named to the Class of 2019 Fellows of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare Academy. The academy recogniz-es individuals whose sustained contributions have had an impact on the field of healthcare simulation. Smith was among 11 professionals selected to the 2019 class. She will be formally inducted into the SSH Academy at the Interna-tional Meeting for Simulation in Healthcare in January 2019.

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ENGLER SELECTS CHIEF OF STAFFM E L O D Y K I N D R A K A As chief of staff, Zeig will be forward to part of his scholarly work, //A D M I N I S T R A T I O N responsible for supporting bringing he has been published na-

the president in advancing perspective tionally in journals including ichigan State University the mission and interests and what Innovative Higher Education

nterim President John of the university as well as I’ve learned and Change as well as other ngler has selected Michael implementing the presi- to this role.” publications such as Trust-eig, director of planning dent’s vision, initiatives and eeship and Inside Higher Ed. or MSU’s Office of Planning Zeig joined

objectives. This includes He has also taught legal is-nd Budgets, to serve as his MSU in 2012

serving as an adviser on Zeig sues in higher education as hief of staff in the presi- and has

key issues and policies and an adjunct professor in the ent’s office. Zeig replaces held positions in the Office

working collaboratively with Department of Educational ane Miller, who accepted a of Planning and Budgets

campus stakeholders to Leadership at CMU.ew position in the universi- and president’s office. As

advance projects to comple-y’s athletic department. director of planning, he was Zeig has a bachelor’s tion. Additionally, Zeig will responsible for the devel- degree in political science

Dr. Zeig is an expert in supervise the president’s opment and execution of an from CMU as well as mas-niversity management, office staff and provide annual integrated planning ter’s and doctoral degrees aving studied it extensive- oversight for the adminis- and resource allocation pro- in higher education admin-

y, including shadowing the trative functions. cess across 17 academic col- istration from MSU. resident and senior leaders leges, 18 academic support “Higher education admin- During his doctoral pro-t seven colleges and uni- units and 15 administrative istration has always been gram, Zeig received numer-ersities across the country and operational units.a passion of mine,” Zeig ous fellowships and awards, uring his doctoral studies,”

said. “I’ve done studies and Prior to joining MSU, Zeig including the Erickson ngler said. “His wealth of presentations on integrated Research Fellowship, Erick-xperience in strategic plan- worked at Central Michi-planning and strategic ini-ing and resource allocation gan University and in the son Memorial Fellowship, tiatives, shared governance, ill be an incredible asset to Granholm Administration James A. Wilson Fellowship supporting faculty and insti-y team and the university in the education policy and and Margaret F. Lorimer tutional advancement. I look Fellowship.n this leadership role.” external affairs divisions. As

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DONOR GIFT ESTABLISHES JEWISH STUDIES INSTITUTL O I S F U R R Y changed its name to the 25-30 courses a year, taken

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Institute for Jewish Studies dents, the majority of whom Michigan State University and Modern Israel, in their are not Jewish. It offers a has received a multimil- honor. Previous gifts from minor, with 48 students of lion-dollar gift from Michael the Serlings helped make all backgrounds minoring and Elaine Serling for the MSU the sixth university last year. More than 200 Jewish Studies Program. in the country to establish MSU students have ben-This gift, a mix of cash and an endowed chair in Israel efited from the institute’s estate giving, will provide a Studies, with the Michael faculty-led study abroad new endowment in Modern and Elaine Serling and programs.Israel in Jewish Studies. Friends Chair in Israel Stud- “Teaching of and scholar-It will serve as a catalyst, ies, created in 2005. ship on the history, culture, stimulating activities that

“When I found out there society and politics of Israel join MSU faculty and Israeli

was a Jewish studies is flourishing at MSU, thanks colleagues in several fields,

program underway at to the leadership and sup-including the humanities,

MSU back in the ’90s, I port of Michael and Elaine social sciences, business Serling,” said Yael Aronoff, was thrilled and wanted entrepreneurship, medical institute director. “This nam-science and engineering, as to help make it happen,”

ing gift creates a foundation they initiate new collabo- said Michael Serling, an of support that will enhance rative projects. It also will alumnus. “To see my alma our understanding of Israeli contribute to research, mater taking the lead in the society and create more op-study abroad and internship intellectual advancement of portunities for MSU to work opportunities in Israel for Jewish studies and connec-with our Israeli counterparts undergraduate and grad- tivity with Israel has been on cutting-edge research, uate students and provide very rewarding.”while ensuring that the support for visiting Israeli The institute is an interdisci- historical breadth of under-scholars. plinary program that serves standing for Jewish experi-

With this gift, the Jew- Jewish and non-Jewish ences continues to grow and ish Studies Program has students alike. It offers thrive at Michigan State.”

Elaine and Michael Serling (far left and far right) are seen here with Amy Simon (middle left), the William and Audrey Farber Chair in Holocaust Studies and European Jewish History, and Yael Aronoff (middle right), the Michael and Elaine Serling and Friends Endowed Chair in Israel Studies and director of the Michael and Elaine Serling Institute for Jewish Studies and Modern Israel. The Sterlings recently gave a gift to MSU to establish a new endowment in Modern Israel in Jewish Studies. P H O T O // C O U R T E S Y O F U N I V E R S I T Y A D VA N C E M E N T

anaged the areas of rincipal and individual ifts, regional campus-s, annual giving, talent anagement and mar-

eting communications. er accomplishments cluded increasing 1 million-level donors by 0 percent and estab-shing the Principal Gifts rogram for donors who ive $5 million-plus.

June 2013, Heil be-ame the vice presi-ent for development nd alumni relations t Virginia Common-ealth University, where

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F A C U L T Y F O C U SLESSONS FROM ANCIENT FISHBiology professor uses gars to unlock human genetics

L AY N E C A M E R O N// R E S E A R C H

Evolution and gars — freshwater fish with toothy snouts — are so intricately intertwined that one MSU researcher created a vanity license plate, highlight-ing his dedication to this research — “Garwin.”

At a recent Board of Trustees meeting, Ingo Braasch, assis-tant professor of integrative biology, shared even more connections between man and fish in his presentation, “Of Fish and Men.”

“Basically, my research shows what fish can tell us about the genetic basis of our own human evolution, development and disease,” Braasch said. “In many cas-es, fish like gar or zebrafish can serve as models for human disease research for conditions such as cleft palate for example.”

As it turns out, the genetic underpinnings of cleft palate have striking similarities in fish and people, and the de-formity can be traced to the same genes in both groups. Using genetic tools, scien-tists can work to fix cleft pal-ate in fish and then, in turn, apply the genetic framework

to human medicine.

This approach to use “bio-medical” fish models has applications across many human functions. “When you look at an image of ze-brafish embryo that’s about a day old, it looks quite similar to a human embryo that’s almost a month old; their overall shapes and the location of the heads and eyes and ears are virtually

identical,” Braasch said. “As and then investigate the they develop, of course, they appropriate location in the look quite different. How- fish genomes to potentially ever, this tells us that fish understand disease devel-and human development opment.are similar enough that fish Gars, found from Central can be used to investigate America to Michigan, evolve many aspects of the human slowly and have kept more condition.” ancestral elements in their Garfish has been called genome than other fish. This a “bridge species,” as its means that gars also are genome is similar to that of great connectors to the past.both zebrafish and human, “Charles Darwin coined the a discovery that Braasch phrase ‘living fossil,’” he led. This correlation means said. “Studying gars and that scientists can identify a other so-called ‘ancient fish-disease-associated genetic es’ exemplify this because region in humans, locate the living species resembles the corresponding region long-extinct relatives from in the spotted gar genome the fossil record.”

ngo Braasch, integrative biologist, holds a freshwater fish called a gar, which he studies to learn more about human enetics and evolution. P H O T O // C O U R T E S Y O F I N G O B R A A S C H

TO HEAR MORE

To learn more about MSU’s fish research, listen to Ingo Braasch’s recent interview at WKAR at go.msu.edu/fNH.

C A M P U SE V E N T S

Included here is a selection of events happening during the next two weeks. More campus events can be found online at: events.msu.edu

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SEPT. 26 // FREE EMPLOYEE BOWLING: Give justice that led to the MSU Board of Trustees yourself a break and enjoy an active lunch decision to divest. For details and registration, away from your desk. MSU faculty and staff visit go.msu.edu/7NH.can bowl for free every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Spartan Lanes in the base-

SEPT. 28 // FATHERHOOD FORUM: The fourth ment of the MSU Union. Built in the 1940s, Fatherhood Forum will be held from 8 a.m. Spartan Lanes features 1970s-style pin setters, to 4 p.m. at the University Club, 3435 Forest 16 lanes and free foosball tables. Road, Lansing. This year’s theme is “Faces of Fatherhood” to celebrate the many diverse

SEPT. 27-28 // YEAR OF GLOBAL AFRICA: To ways that people care for their children. The mark the 40th anniversary of MSU’s decision forum is for fathers who want to enhance to divest from companies doing business with their greatness as parents. The forum features apartheid South Africa, a conference will be workshops, a keynote address by MSU’s Pero held Sept. 27 and 28 on “Campus Activism Dagbovie and a panel of dads of various ages for Justice, from Southern Africa to Michigan.” who will share their perspectives. Lunch is Speakers from South Africa and the United provided. Register at go.msu.edu/2NH. States will look back at the campaigns for

SEPT. 29 // BIRDS OF PREY: Visit the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary for Birds of Prey Live from 1 to 2:30 p.m. MSU’s sanctuary is home to a number of birds of prey, including owls, hawks and bald eagles, that are injured and cannot survive in the wild. Visitors of all ages can participate in a variety of educational games and activities. To learn more visit birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu.

OCT. 3 // BE POLITICALLY SAVVY: The Women’s Networking Association invites you to enhance your political skills. Studies show that individuals who are politically skilled at work are more likely to receive higher per-formance evaluations, better salaries and de-sirable work assignments. Hear from Angela Hall of the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, at the MSU Library, Green Room (W-444) from 8:30 to 10 a.m. For more information on the Women’s Network-ing Association, visit go.msu.edu/8NH.

OCT. 5 // MSU MADNESS: Michigan State Madness will be held at the Breslin Center. The annual event celebrates the beginning of the 2018-19 season for men’s and wom-en’s basketball. Doors will open at 8:30 p.m. The free event begins with autographs for Spartan fans on the Breslin Center con-course. Read more at msuspartans.com.

OCT. 5-6 // GAME DAY SALE: All MSU apparel and gift items will be 20 percent off at the Spartan Spirit Shop as part of the Homecoming game day sale. Visit one of the five locations across campus or go to spartanspiritshop.msu.edu and use promo code: GAMEDAY.

S Y M P H O N YB A N DThe MSU Symphony Band, under the direction of Conductor David Thornton, will hold a concert at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Wharton Center’s Cobb Great Hall. General admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and free for students. For more information, visit go.msu.edu/cxH or call (517) 353-5340.P H O T O S // C O U R T E S Y O F C O L L E G E O F M U S I C

REPORT: URC ADDING $18.7B TO ECONOMYP E N N Y D AV I S the three URC universities, // E C O N O M I C I M P A C T and reaches every county

in the state.Michigan’s University Research Corridor con- “The economic impact of tributed $18.7 billion to Michigan’s leading research the state economy in 2017, universities has increased according to the group’s by nearly 50 percent in just latest economic impact over a decade,” said URC report. Up from $16.5 Executive Director Britany billion in 2015, the impact Affolter-Caine. “The URC’s marks an increase of 46 steady uptick in econom-percent since 2007, the ic impact is more than a year the URC was formed simple dollar figure — it’s and began benchmarking indicative of an intentional its impact on the state. investment in educating

students, undertaking MSU’s impact on the econ- research and improving omy totaled $5.8 billion. quality of life.”The URC, an alliance of According to the 2017 Michigan State University, report, the URC universi-University of Michigan and ties generated 78,845 jobs Wayne State University, and were responsible for is one of the nation’s top $2.3 billion in research and research clusters and a development spending, regional engine for innova- an increase of 54 percenttion, prosperity and global since 2007. New statecompetitiveness. tax revenues that were The collective impact of attributable to the URC $18.7 billion is more than amounted to $579 million.20 times the state’s $890 The report can be viewed million annual support for at go.msu.edu/qNH.

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NANCY SEHLKE

Nancy Sehlke, a telecommunications system operator, died Sept. 6. Sehlke joined the staff in 1991 and retired in 2015.

CHARLES SEELEY

Charles Seeley, former director of admissions, died Sept. 1. Seeley joined the staff in 1965 and retired in 1982.

EVELYN PUMMILL

Evelyn Pummill, a secretary for the Depart-ment of Psychiatry, died Aug. 13. Pummill joined the staff in 1973 and retired in 1992.

SHENGPAN LIN

Shengpan Lin, a Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences professor, died Sept. 2.

ROBERT LOCKHART

Robert Lockhart, an Office of Planning and Budget director, died Aug. 25. Lockhart joined the staff in 1960 and retired in 1995.

STEPHANIA FORD

Stephania Ford, a food stores secretary, died Sept. 10. Ford joined the staff in 1997.

POLICE FOCUS ON RVSM SUPPORTI N S I D E M S U S T A F F ment has received contin-// C A M P U S S A F E T Y uous requests to provide

information and training Lt. Andrea Munford has on trauma-informed and recently been assigned to victim-centered investi-develop a comprehensive gations since the Larry program on law enforce- Nassar investigation,” Chief ment investigations into Jim Dunlap said. “Because relationship violence of her experience in that and sexual assault on a case, I’m confident Lt. trauma-informed and Munford will identify and victim-centered basis. highlight best practices As trauma-informed and assist other agencies investigative training co- and departments across ordinator, Munford will be the country in providing responsible for developing victim-centered investiga-a training curriculum, cre- tions for survivors.”ating model policy, giving Since joining the MSU conference presentations Police Department in 1997, and identifying grant op- Munford has supervised portunities. Munford will the Investigative Division, work in collaboration with Special Victims Unit, Bikecommunity partners to Unit and the Crime Sceneidentify best practices to Investigation Unit and is present the most prose- a member of the Small cutable domestic violence Squad Cadre. She wasand sexual assault cases. also part of the Cold Case “The MSU Police Depart- Homicide Task Force.

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BLOOD PRESSURE APP IS DESIGNED SCIENTISTS MEASURE THE ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS HOW TO RESPOND WHEN SOMEONE TO EMPOWER PATIENTS OF DEATH, DECOMPOSITION COMES OUT TO YOUPatients could soon be able to forgo the squeeze Death and decomposition are vital to ecological “Remember that it’s not about you,” says Telaina of the blood pressure cuff and monitor their blood health. In order to better understand and measure Eriksen, a creative writing professor at Michigan pressure at home with a phone application, a new the benefits provided by the niece-biome, scientists State University, who wrote a book about her development that could help millions of Americans at Michigan State University compiled a survey of daughter’s coming out as a lesbian. No matter what keep tabs on their cardiovascular health. The ap- decomposition processes. “Decomposer communi- kind of relationship you have with the person, don’t plication for iPhones is meant to empower patients ties are critical, yet there’s no standard framework to immediately turn the conversation to yourself by to pay attention to their blood pressure at a time conceptualize their complex and dynamic interac- saying something like, “I knew it all along!” or “How when cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of tions across both plant and animal necromass, which could you do this to me?” If you are in a position of death in Americans. It is being tested and devel- limits our comprehensive understanding of decom- authority — a parent, teacher or coach — be extra oped by researchers at Michigan State University. position,” said Eric Benbow, MSU forensic entomol- careful; what you say will be imbued with that power The research, funded in part by the National Insti- ogist and microbial ecologist. differential. “Whatever you do,” Eriksen says, “don’t tutes of Health, is featured in the current issue of say, ‘Are you sure?’ ”UPI the journal Scientific Reports. go.msu.edu/TNH NEW YORK TIMES NEWSWEEK go.msu.edu/jNHgo.msu.edu/gxH

2018 HOMECOMING MARKS ‘UNWAVERING COURAGE’C A R O L I N E B R O O K S and created change for a Black Alumni Scholarship to Oct. 5. A parade livestream // C A M P U S L I F E just and inclusive world. support the next generation will be available for MSU

of diverse Spartans. fans unable to attend, and The 2018 Grand Marshal is Like never before, Michi- a text-to-vote competition Ernest Green, an MSU alum- The 2018 Homecoming gan State University will will take place to determine nus and civil rights activist. Court includes 10 senior am-celebrate those who boldly As a member of the Little the People’s Choice Award bassadors across five MSU raised their voices to pave Rock Nine, Green helped in- for best float. colleges. The ambassadorsthe way to a better future tegrate Central High School were nominated by faculty Additionally, colleges across during its 2018 homecoming in Little Rock, Arkansas, or university organizations campus and the MSU Black festivities, which take place in 1957. After earning his for their leadership, commu- Alumni Association will Oct. 1-7. bachelor’s and master’s nity involvement, academic host events throughout the degrees, Green’s career has This year’s theme, “Cele- excellence and Spartan week. For a complete list spanned government to brating Unwavering Cour- pride. of events, visit the Alumni Wall Street, and he and his age,” will honor Spartans Association’s homecoming wife established the Ernest The 2018 homecoming who challenged the norm page at G. and Phyllis C. Green MSU go.msu.edu/YNH.parade begins at 6 p.m.

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Tom Bond of Landscape Services edges lawns across campus. Landscape Services’ 10 specialized crews maintain the grounds, horticultural materials and debris across MSU’s 5,200-acre campus. The department’s nursery and greenhouse support pro-vides woody plant specimens for Beal Botanical Garden and the planned campus. Maintenance also includes the two on-campus golf courses. When bad weather strikes, MSU Landscape Services is on the front lines keeping campus free of hazard-ous snow and ice. P H O T O // D E R R I C K L . T U R N E R

MSU CENTER CELEBRATES 50TH YEARI N S I D E M S U S T A F F// E N G A G E M E N T

The MSU Center for Ser-vice-Learning and Civic Engagement, the oldest continuously operating service-learning center in the nation, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

The center works on cam-pus to offer reciprocal, quality service-learning and civic engagement opportunities linking faculty and students with community partners.

In celebration, the center is honoring the con-tributions of students, faculty, staff and commu-nity partners by seeking nominations for Champion Community Partners. A Champion Community Partner is a non-univer-sity organization that demonstrates exemplary community engagement.

MSU faculty, staff and students must submit their nominations online by Oct. 5. The Champion Community Partner and their nominator will be honored at a pregame reception held at Munn Ice Arena on Oct. 27, prior to the MSU vs. Purdue home football game.

For more information, visit go.msu.edu/SNH.

CIVIC LIFE APP TRACKS ENGAGEMENTI N S I D E M S U S T A F F// E N G A G E M E N T complete 50 acts of civic category, such as advocacy,

engagement and log them community and economic As part of their 50th an- in the app before Nov. 2 development, and socially niversary celebration, the (past acts count, too) to responsible behavior, and Center for Service-Learning show how the MSU commu- total hours per individual. and Civic Engagement nity makes a difference each Download the app from therecently launched the MSU day. The app, which was App Store or Google Play. Civic Life app. developed in partnership The team challenges fac- with the Ford Fund, tracks

ulty, staff and students to total acts of engagement by