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Winter 2007

Welcome

A note from the editors
Weeks of winter remain on the calendar and there is plenty of snow on the ground, but there seems to be a hint of spring as we send out this fourth issue of MSU Today International. Students and faculty are immersed in their academic pursuits, but one hears talk of spring break plans from time to time.
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Campus News and Announcements

MSU Global Focus announces 2006 photo contest winners
Since 1999, the MSU Office of International Studies and Programs and the MSU Alumni Association have sponsored MSU Global Focus, an annual international photography competition for MSU students, faculty, staff and alumni.
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MSU administrators travel abroad
President Lou Anna K. Simon travels to Hong Kong; International Studies and Programs Assistant Dean Jenny
Bond meets with alumni in Ecuador. Go to Full Story

MSU Study Abroad – still number one
For two years running, MSU has been identified as the top public university for study abroad from a single campus, according to the Open Doors 2006 international education report, produced by the Institute of International Education. Go to Full Story

MSU Federal Credit Union study abroad scholarship funding increases
In 2006, MSU students experienced business in Japan, explored natural science in New Zealand and studied sociology in Ghana, all with help from the MSU Federal Credit Union.
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Features

Study Abroad and Pride of Place
Two MSU urban and regional planning students, Ryan Cook and Scott Pitera, and the Irish village of Mayo Abbey, recently won Ireland's all-island Pride of Place competition.This award is open to Northern Ireland as well as Republic of Ireland participants.Go to Full Story

MSU, Wharton Center partners with world-renowned Stratford Festival of Canada
MSU and Wharton Center for Performing Arts are proud to partner with North America’s largest classical repertory theater, the internationally-renowned Stratford Festival of Canada. Go to Full Story

Muelder gift enhances programs at MSU's Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Milton Muelder, vice president emeritus for research and development, has established an endowment that honors his late friend and colleague John M. Hunter. The endowment will enable the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies to expand its support for academic initiatives. Go to Full Story

Students

Students participate in two MSU international essay contests
Students read prize-winning essays about their international experiences to an enthusiastic audience at an awards reception in the International Center during International Education Week in November. Go to Full Story

Admissions Office includes Turkey in recruiting trip
Last fall, the MSU Office of Admissions did something it had never done before: send an admissions representative to Turkey to spread the word about Michigan State among the country’s schools and students. Go to Full Story

Fourth annual Greater China Supply Chain Forum a success
For the past four years, a student group in the Eli Broad College of Business has been hosting the Greater China Supply Chain Forum, an event that features Fortune 500 executives and attracts hundreds of students, academics and professionals. Go to Full Story

MSU offers array of international academic internship opportunities
MSU’s development of its diverse study abroad programs is legendary. The university currently offers more than 230 programs in more than 60 countries on all seven continents. Go to Full Story

Alumni

Thai alumnus receives Alumni Service Award
Anan Chaikittisilpa, CEO of the Veena International Co. Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand, was one of four recipients of the Alumni Service Award at the 2006 Alumni Grand Awards Ceremony.
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Former ambassador to Brazil earns honorary MSU degree
Donna J. Hrinak, an MSU alumna and former U.S. ambassador in four Latin American countries, was honored at the fall 2006 graduation ceremonies with the conferral of an honorary doctor of humanities. Go to Full Story