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E-SCOOTERS NOW WELCOME ON CAMPUSBOT also approves Ordinance 33.00 (Bicyclist to provide students who live in the Akers and Hubbard halls. vations to the University

– Traffic), electric mobility a safe envi- Rroom, board ra residence halls, increasing esearch Containment Fa-

tes In addition, for the 2019-20 devices can be operated ronment for the rate by 1.95 percent cility to create a biological academic year MSU is add-

at recent meeting in bicycle lanes and on any type for the 2019-20 academic safety level-3 laboratory.ing a 10th dining hall. The roadways. The MSU Police of mobility year. This is the lowest rate Riverwalk Market in Owen • Supporting efforts toDepartment will begin device, increase since 1998. Also I N S I D E M S U S T A F F Hall will be the first all-you- designate the state of identifying designated including //A D M I N I S T R A T I O N beginning in fall 2019, first- can-eat dining hall at MSU Michigan as an age-friendly parking areas for these buses, cars, year students in the East to be certified free from the state.devices. pedestri-E-scooters and other elec- Roudebush Neighborhood will benefit top eight allergens as well ans, bicy- • Approval of $6 milliontric mobility devices are “How students, faculty and from the new Spartan as sesame and gluten.clists and e-scooters.” in renovations at Cowlesnow permitted on campus staff get around campus Compass experience pilot House to increase acces-following an ordinance program. Students will Other board activity is continuously evolving,” During the April 12 sibility.change approved by the said Kelly Roudebush, meeting, the board also have access to increased included:

Board of Trustees. chief of the MSU Police approved an adjustment in resources and greater The next board meeting• Authorization to proceed Department. “Our goal is room and board rates for will be June 19.Under the amendment to sense of community in with $3.5 million in reno-

STAFF PRESERVE CAMPUS’ PAST

Archivists at MSU Archives and Historical Collections work to document the stories of the people at the heart of MSU: faculty, staff and students. At left, workers review past MSU Athletics photos. P H O T O //CO U R T E SY O F M S U A R C H I V E S & H I S T O R I C A L CO L L E C T I O N S

CAPTURING MSU HISTORY FOR FUTURE SPARTANS

A D D I E C U R L E Y ments of minority students, faculty / W O R K I N G A T M S U and staff. Learn more at

voices.archives.msu.edu.ditor’s note: In Working at MSU, an

Since MSU Archives was established in ccasional InsideMSU series, readers 1969, staff members have been work-ill learn more about what it means

comes in. Working alongside MSU Li- ing to document the university’s story. o be a Spartan and hear from MSU braries and the MSU Museum, universi-aculty and staff across campus who In addition to capturing the stories ofty archivists work to identify, preserve ove what they do. the people at the heart of MSU – facul-and catalog thousands of documents, ty, staff and students – archivists such orking at MSU is a chance to be photos, videos and films. MSU Ar- as Whitney Miller work to document art of the history and legacy of the chives is how the university captures the growth and changes on campus, niversity that began in 1855, when past and present moments of faculty, physically and socially. he Agricultural College of the State of staff and students and preserves them

ichigan, now Michigan State Uni- for future generations of Spartans. “It’s our job to collect and make avail-ersity, became the nation’s pioneer able information that highlights the

Through their initiative, Voices of MSU, and-grant college. rich history that we have here at MSU,”archives is working to expand their fo- Miller said. “I pursued a job at the MSUith more than 160 years of history cus to reflect the breadth and diversity Archives because of my love for thend stories to tell, record-keeping and of the MSU community. The project university and its history.” rchives are some of the university’s looks to tell stories through recorded

iggest challenges. That’s where MSU interviews, highlighting current and rchives and Historical Collections historical experiences and achieve- > > H I S T O R Y see pg. 2

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SURVIVORS FIND VOICES AT MUSEUMP E N N Y D AV I S//A R T S & C U L T U R E MORE INSIDE

Nancy DeJoy, associate A special exhibit developed professor in the College ofin collaboration with sexual Arts and Letters, dis-assault survivors, “Finding cusses her “Illuminating Our Voice: Sister Survivors Survivor Voices” exhibit at Speak,” opened April 16 at the Broad Art Lab in East the MSU Museum. Lansing. See pg. 3.Inspired by teal ribbons tied around campus trees Mark Auslander. “This is last spring, each one a an instance of ‘emergent tribute to a survivor, the design,’ in which museum exhibit chronicles survi- professionals, survivors vors’ continuing struggle and allies have continually to call public attention to learned from one another, sexual violence and to pro- creating a powerful expe-mote dignity, healing and rience.”positive transformation.

Reminded of the yellow “From the very begin- ribbons that have wel-ning, it was agreed upon comed soldiers home, that this would truly be Valerie von Frank, found-a community co-curated er of Parents of Sister exhibit. All aspects, includ- Survivors Engage and ing overarching concep- who conceived of the teal tual themes, display copy, ribbon project, thought of signage, objects, artworks the trees’ strength and and design elements have been carefully considered,” said MSU Museum Director > > E X H I B I T see pg. 2

A special MSU Museum exhibit developed in collaboration with sexual assault survivors, “Finding Our Voice: Sister Survivors Speak,” was inspired by the teal ribbons tied across campus trees last spring. The exhibit opened April 16. P H O T O // G R E G L . K O H U T H

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YOUTH PROGRAM INVENTORY RESOURCES FOR NEW SUPERVISORS

All directors and managers of youth Tools and trainings for new supervisors programs on campus must register the designed to easily fit schedules and learning programs they coordinate by April 29. styles are available on the HR website.

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PROF WINS 2019 COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARDKaston Anderson-Carpenter, an assistant professor of community psychology, won the 2019 College of Social Science Outstanding Teacher Award. Nominations for the Outstand-ing Teacher Award come from chairs and directors and letters of support from students. One student who nominated Anderson-Carpenter for the award said, “Professor Ander- Anderson- son-Carpenter is by far the best Carpenterprofessor I have had through-out the course of my time here at MSU. He truly cares about his students and their well being, which in turn reflects itself in our learning.” For teaching tips and perspective from this year’s Outstanding Teacher visit, go.msu.edu/jDH.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FACULTY, STUDENTS HONORED AT BUILDERS’ SHOWConstruction management students, faculty and alumni from the School of Planning, Design and Construction received several awards at the National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show on Feb. 20 in Las Vegas. The Construction Management Residential Construction Com-petition team, led by George Berghorn, assistant professor in Berghornconstruction management, won first place in the Student Competition. Berghorn also received the Outstanding Educa-tor Award in the junior faculty category. “This was a proud moment for MSU construction management students, faculty, staff and alumni. Team members pulled out all the stops and did an amazing job as a collaborative group working on a complex and challenging project,” Berghorn said.

HUB SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR FELLOWSHIPThe Hub for Innovation in Learning and Technol-ogy is accepting proposals for the next cohort of Faculty Fellows. The program provides an opportunity for faculty to work on a project that will improve the learning experience for stu-dents. Interested educators can submit until May 8. Successful topics will enable the faculty mem-ber to initiate a project designed to reimagine alearning experience at MSU, help create an intel-lectual community interested in student learningor support directed research and developmentfocused on learning with technology. Applicationforms can be found at go.msu.edu/HWH.

UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT EARNS ADDY AWARD FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONA poem by William “The Poet” Langford, commissioned and captured on film — mu-sic-video-style — by University Advancement, earned a high honor at this year’s Mid-Michigan Creative Alliance ADDY Awards on Feb. 25. Judges bestowed University Advancement with the Mosaic Award, which recognizes creative work that celebrates diversity and brings dif-ferent cultures together. Titled Pamoja, which translates to “As One,” the poem was written and performed to celebrate donors’ contribu-tions to MSU, including their support of the $1.8 billion Empower Extraordinary campaign.

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THRIVE AT RIVERWALK MARKET IN OWEN HALL ALLERGEN FREEC H E L S E Y E I M E R tified by Kitchens With Sparty’s are excluded. The Sparty’s retail area inside // D I N I N G S E R V I C E S Confidence, a third-party Owen Hall will remain sep-The three venues will serve

accreditor that will regular- arate from the all-you-care-a wide range of options, Thrive at Riverwalk Market ly examine protocols and to-eat concept, maintaining such as flavored chicken at Owen will be certified policies to verify the location a majority of their regular strips with accompanyingfree from the top eight food as being free of the allergens selections. To accommodate sauce options, smoked and allergens (milk, eggs, soy, listed. Certification includes those with food allergies rotisserie meats, chipotle wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, reviewing the path of food who will dine at Thrive, the lime pork tostados, grain fish and shellfish) as well as from delivery at the dock to Culinary Services team is also bowls, vegan “crab” cakes, sesame and gluten begin- storage areas, food prepara- considering unique product risotto bowls and aller-ning in July. tion areas and serving. Grab- options for the Sparty’s loca-gen-free mac and cheese.The location will be cer- and-go packaged items from tion at Owen Hall.

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Currently, MSU Archives is working on capturing the modern student experience by archiving social media pages, threads and videos.

“One of the most important things about my job is not only discovering and caring for historical items, but shar-ing them,” Miller said. “Our collection of online resources allows us to bring campus history to the community.”

When asked why she loves her job at MSU, Miller said: “My favorite part of this job is discovering new pieces of information and stories that have never been told or are long forgotten and making Dan Brown stands in front of lumber selected for the MSU Shadows program that upcycles harvested trees across MSU’s them available for all to campus. P H O T O // C O U R T E S Y O F D E P A R T M E N T O F F O R E S T R Y

enjoy.”Shadows was the university’s

Miller is an MSU alum who solution for managing cam- Employees,

has worked in archives students and pus wood waste sustainably. visitors can since 1998. To find out more On average, around 300 enjoy a rest on

about MSU’s rich history, the benches trees are removed on cam-visit archives.msu.edu. in the Natural pus per year for one reason Resources

Capturing history at MSU or another. However, due to Building lobby goes a step further than the unconstrained growing thanks to the

cataloguing documents and MSU Shadows conditions and issues with program.

artifacts, however. The MSU harvesting and milling open- P H O T O //Shadows program encapsu- grown trees, urban wood D E R R I C K L .

lates MSU’s history through is not typically deemed T U R N E R

its trees. unique, untapped resource Brown is a graduate of the as valuable as traditional for wood products, and the MSU Forestry program and Headed by Dan Brown, lumber. MSU Shadows is MSU Arboretum is home to a has worked with the Depart-sustainable bioproducts looking to change that with wide variety of tree species ment of Forestry since 2015. specialist, MSU Shadows a cradle-to-cradle approach that aren’t typically used for upcycles harvested trees that gives new life to urban To take a piece of campus

across campus and turns woodworking.”wood and prevents it from history home with you, them into furniture and being landfilled. “If you’re a woodworker, this check out the MSU Shad-works of art. is a dream job,” he said. ows products available for “This program is helping Launched in 2014, during purchase at the MSU Surplus bring awareness to the value “There are not many other the peak of the emerald Store or learn more at of urban wood,” Brown said. places to harvest specialty ash borer outbreak, MSU msushadows.com. “Urban environments are a lumber like this.”

a plan to remove and voice to the community, ON THE WEB

> > E X H I B I T f rom pg. 1 preserve the ribbons after create avenues for dialogue consultation with survivors For more information on and form a convergence

where events of today can resilience as similar to and family members. the MSU Museum exhibit, and an inspiration for the visit go.msu.edu/hDH. be exhibited and discussed “Working with the museum

for the collective good.”survivors. to preserve the ribbons and The exhibition, which runs to “I wanted a visual reminder capture the emotions and ing through the exhibition.

of every one of those girls, events through the exhibit March 2020, is underwritten • Fourteen re-created trees

helps keep this issue at the by Grewal Law PLLC.so that others would see adorned with teal ribbonsthe names and realize how forefront. We cannot forget taken from campus trees. “This exhibit will help any many were affected, so the trauma of the survivors,” victim, any survivor, feel seen

• Sculptural work “Ten Feetthat the women would be von Frank said. “It is signifi- and understood because Tall,” created by sister survi-seen as individuals and not cant that MSU is taking this finally there is a place in this

step, through the museum, vor Alexandra Bourque.just one big number in the world that gets them. Finally, news,” von Frank said of to educate visitors on the • “Together We Roar Pt. 2,” there is a space that is safe, a tying more than 200 teal cultural and institutional a triptych by sister survivor space that knows the pain of ribbons around trees on power structures that have Jordyn Fishman. abuse but also the beauty in campus with the help of allowed for sexual abuse to coming together and rising “Museums have become several students. be so widespread, as well as above the hurt,” said Amanda agents of change as we educating people about the Thomashow, a sister survivor, In early July 2018, inva- mirror and chronicle events

trauma of assault.” advocate and community sive gypsy moths began in society through our ex-co-curator. laying eggs in the ribbons. The exhibition includes: hibits,” Auslander said. “By

Museum curators, along calling attention to these “This exhibit will help not • A wall of 505 tiles honor-with staff from the W.J. Beal events, promoting the ideals only my sisters and me shed ing the 505 known survivors Botanical Garden and Cam- of democracy and demand- the years of silent suffering, of Larry Nassar. pus Arboretum and MSU ing transparency from our but it will give hope to all Landscape Services, devised • A detailed timeline extend- institutions, museums give survivors.”

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PROF REFLECTS ON USING POETRY FOR SOCIAL JUSTICEN A N C Y D E J O Y //A R T S & C U L T U R E

Editor’s note: Nancy DeJoy is an associate professor in the Department of Writing, Rhetoric and American Cul-

After making tures in the College of Arts its initial debut and Letters. at the Broad

Art Lab in December of

I have been making poetry last year, Nancy DeJoy’s poem,

since I learned how to write. “Illuminating Poetic language can render Survivor Voic-

the everyday — even the es,” continues to make an

extraordinary everyday — in impact on the ways that generate under- MSU communi-

standing from observation ty as a symbol

and feelings explored. of culture change.

At some point, I realized P H O T O //

that the emergence of C O U R T E -S Y O F T H E

poetic language in response C O L L E G E

to the mysteries of life, to O F A R T S &

the depth of joy and sorrow L E T T E R S

we cause one another, to This explains why much of they had come to see me future. lighting was turned off and unexplainable cruelties and my work appears only in about. That work led to an teal up-lighting lit the cor-In addition, the exhibit in-daily events was, in fact, not gallery and other installation exhibition titled “Illuminating ners of the room to create cluded some of the survivor just a form of expression, spaces rather than in more Survivor Voices.” a more soothing environ-statements that had been but also a different way of traditional publications, and ment. The exhibit, then, put Art for social justice does at shared with me by survivors listening. why I propose, fight for and survivor statements in the least two things: It identifies in face-to-face and online

curate sidewalk poetry proj- context of the call to listen I became particularly clearly a source of injustice forums; they were projected ects that create public spac- to them as illuminating our interested in the ways that and makes a call for change. on one wall and on the floor es for the voices of people path to a future in which poetic listening is a way to My exhibit was no exception. of the exhibit space in the in our community. It is also sexual violence is no longer hear the silences behind the The poem itself identifies Broad Art Lab.why when some survivors accommodated in our com-prejudices and practices not the silence of survivors, of sexual violence came to The poem was constructed munity.that accommodate injustice, but the silence of those see me just over a year ago from metal and organic especially those forms of who accommodate sexual How we are heard is deter-to express their frustration lighting panels. The whole injustice that normalize sex- violence as the source of mined by how people listen about not being listened installation was visible from ual violence. This led to my the perpetuation of sexual to us. I hope that my current to, I suggested that I listen both inside and outside the commitment to pursue new violence in our community. It work will give people a way poetically. I also promised to building, and it was lit up all venues for poetry in public makes a call to listen to sur- to listen to survivor voices find a public space for their night so that it was viewable art movements and to invite vivor voices as the source of not as speaking to the past, voices and for the call for even when the Broad Art others to listen poetically to how to stop sexual violence but as illuminating our path people to listen to them that Lab was closed. Overhead themselves. from claiming victims in the to a better future.

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NATURAL SCIENCE ENDOWS FOUR FACULTYVA L O S O W S K I Thomas A. Vogel Chair for and honor these four out- to our ranks.” the entire department, es-//A C A D E M I C S Geology of the Solid Earth), standing individuals,” said pecially in the realm of deep David Hyndman, chair of

Dalton Hardisty, Allen Phillip Duxbury, dean of the subsurface geophysics. It’s Earth and Environmental Four College of Natural McNamara and Songqiao College of Natural Science. something that we never Sciences, said this is an Science faculty members Wei (all endowed profes- “We are most grateful to the imagined coming togeth-extraordinary opportunity were formally invested as sors of geological sciences) donors whose generosity er but it became a reality for the department.endowed faculty members are faculty members in the made it possible to establish because of the incredible at a ceremony held March 21 Department of Earth and these prestigious positions “Through the generous gifts support provided by our at MSU’s Wharton Center. Environmental Sciences. so that we could attract of our alumni, we’ve been anonymous donor and other Jeffrey Freymueller (the such exceptional scientists able to greatly strengthen key benefactors.”“NatSci is proud to welcome

1,400 SPEND DAY IN SERVICEJ E N N Y J I M E N E Z// O U T R E A C H

The year-round efforts of the Spartans Will Serve initiative culminated in the Global Day of Service on April 13.

More than 1,400 mem-bers of Spartan Nation gathered to improve their local communities and show the world the im-pact Spartans can make in just one day.

Global Day of Service attracted a wide variety of participants, including students, staff, alumni and friends. More than 100 projects took place in 28 states as well as the District of Columbia, in addition to five interna-tional projects.

Some volunteers opted to preserve the beauty of a park or beach, while others helped to build or improve homes. Several volunteers made it a family affair and brought their children. There was even an opportunity to help out at a bingo social and a bowling fund-raiser. No matter where volunteers spent the day, it was clear they left a lasting impression.

“Global Day of Service volunteers make a tre-mendous impact in their communities,” said Nick McLaren, MSU alumni in-terim executive director. “Since we began in 2013, that service is valued at $1.38 million to the orga-nizations served.”

The event was made possible with the help of several sponsors — MSUFCU, Dean Trans-portation, Meijer and the Spartan Bookstore — as well as volunteer project leaders at each site.

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

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APRIL 23 // SPOKEN WORD SHOWCASE: This MAY 8 // HONING YOUR EMOTIONAL MAY 16 // FROM DISTRACTED TO spoken word showcase event, dedicated to INTELLIGENCE: Attend this seminar to learn PRODUCTIVE: Learn ideas for getting and survivors of sexual violence, promotes sexual why emotional intelligence is an essential keeping your distractors under control and violence awareness while celebrating voices competency in today’s workplace and how to finding critical focused productivity time each that speak back to structures of power and fully engage the four fundamental areas of EQ. and every day, leading to improved perfor-oppression. The event will be held from 7:15 to The cost to attend is $175. This workshop will mance as well as clarity of mind and purpose. 8:45 p.m. at the MSU Museum. Learn more at be held from 9 a.m. to noon in Nisbet Building, Learn more at go.msu.edu/BDH.go.msu.edu/cwH. Room 10. Learn more at go.msu.edu/5DH.

MAY 18 // SPRING HORTICULTURE PLANT APRIL 23 // ESTATE PLANNING: Learn the MAY 8 // KEEPING YOUR KIDS SAFE AT SALE: The spring plant sale benefiting the myths and realities of estate planning at this SUMMER CAMP: Learn how to have conver- MSU Horticulture Gardens will be held from 7 free seminar. Processes, legal documents and sations with your children about appropriate a.m. to 2 p.m. in the greenhouses of the Plant answers to commonly asked questions will play and harassment with young kids, teens and Soil Sciences Building. Hanging baskets, be discussed. Visit the MSUFCU Farm Lane and child care professionals. This free seminar perennials, annuals, grasses, herbs, shrubs and Branch Community Room from noon to 1 p.m. will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in Linton Hall, more will be for sale. Visit go.msu.edu/zDH to to attend. Learn more at go.msu.edu/hwH. Room 113. Learn more at go.msu.edu/rwH. learn more.

APRIL 25 // TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK MAY 9 // CREATING AND SUSTAINING A MAY 18-19 // MSU SPRING ARTS AND DAY: Plan to bring a child in your life (your POSITIVE WORKPLACE: This course provides CRAFTS SHOW: The 55th Annual MSU Spring child, grandchild, niece, nephew, neighbor, insight into the seven habits of negativity, and Arts and Crafts Show, one of the largest in etc.) to work for events hosted all over cam- benefits of a positive and engaged workforce. the state, will be held outside the MSU Union pus. Tours and activities start at 8:30 a.m. and The seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 18 and 10 a.m. are aimed at children ages 8 to 16. Visit noon in Nisbet Building, Room 10. The cost to to 5 p.m. on May 19. This year’s show includes go.msu.edu/v7H to see a complete list of attend is $175. Learn more at many returning favorites as well as brand-new events. go.msu.edu/2DH. artists. Learn more at go.msu.edu/yDH.

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KEARA BULLEN

Keara Bullen, service maintenance worker, died April 14. Bullen joined the staff in 2018.

DORIS CUTHBERTSON

Doris Cuthbertson, office supervisor for the Department of History, died April 13. Cuthbertson joined the staff in 1963 and retired in 1987.

JOHNNIE HORNBUCKLE

Johnnie Hornbuckle, custodial services, died March 26. Hornbuckle joined the staff in 1965 and retired in 1999.

ROBERT KEVER

Robert Kever, plant research lab equipment mechanic, died March 16. Kever joined the staff in 1966 and retired in 1994.

JOSEPH MCRAE

Joseph McRae, custodial services, died April 5. McRae joined the staff in 2011.

ALVIN RIPPEN

Alvin Rippen, food science and human nutri-tion professor, died April 6. Rippen joined the staff in 1967 and retired in 1980.

JACK WATERSTRADT

Jack Waterstradt, HVAC mechanic, died March 29. Waterstradt joined the staff in 1967 and retired in 1997.

ANTHONY WOJCIK

Anthony Wojcik, College of Engineering as-sociate dean, died April 12. Wojcik joined the staff in 1986 and retired in 2008.

ADAM ZUTAUT

Adam Zutaut, deputy director for the MSU Police Department, died April 2. Zutaut joined the staff in 1960 and retired in 1997.

MSU CONTINUES TO CUT EMISSIONS AS PART OF ENERGY TRANSITIONF R E D W O O D H A M S gy Transition Plan, launched energy projects implement- plant. This will save MSU // S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y in 2012 and updated in ed under the plan were fuel expenses of nearly

2017, MSU has substantially the anaerobic digester, $7 million a year and will reduced greenhouse gases MSU is working hard toward completed in 2013, and the further reduce emissions by while growing our renew-a cleaner energy future. So carport solar array, which about 100 million pounds of able energy sources. In fact, far, its environmental impact recently completed its first carbon dioxide annually. the university has reduced year of operation. has been equivalent to greenhouse gases by 30 Q. How long has MSU oper-

planting a half million trees Q. What’s next for powerpercent from the power ated its own power plant?

each year. With guidance generation on campus?plant and other sources.from a 24-member campus As the nation’s pioneer

The next step is to upgrade committee, the university is The largest reduction was land-grant university, MSU the plant with three recipro-

following a plan to continue achieved by ending the use was one of the first to use cating internal combustion

its transition to a campus of coal at the T.B. Simon microgrid technology. The engines. The engines will increasingly powered by Power Plant in 2016 and university has produced its increase energy efficiency renewable energy. Sherri replacing it with natural gas. own electricity and operat-and reliability while further Jett, director of utilities for This switch resulted in emis- ed its own microgrid since reducing emissions and Infrastructure, Planning and sions reductions of more 1894. Microgrids are now modernizing aging assets.Facilities, recently answered than 410 million pounds of celebrated for reliability and some questions on the plan. carbon dioxide per year, The new engines will allow cost savings.

despite the large growth of MSU to generate power Q. How has the university MSU’s building square foot- independent of steam The T.B. Simon Plant reduced emissions while in- age and electricity consump- production, creating a opened in 1965, becoming creasing renewable sources? tion during this time. reduction in excess steam just the fifth power plant at Under the university’s Ener- production at the existing MSU. The first two renewable

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Rebecca Campbell, professor in psychology and chairperson of the Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Advisory Workgroup, and Mark Auslander, representing the MSU Museum, accepted Teal Ribbon awards during a cer-emony April 15 to recognize those who have shown leadership and commitment to creating awareness and reducing sexual violence in the campus community. Along with Campbell and Auslander (center in above photo), volunteers and interns with the Sexual Assault Program were honored. Justice, a support dog, is seen with honorees and staff of the Sexual Assault Program. P H O T O // D E R R I C K L . T U R N E R

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NEWS FEATURING MSU RESEARCH, EXPERTS AND SUCCESSES

USERS NEED TO PLAY A ROLE IN HOW WE WHAT’S GONE WRONG AT WEIGHT WATCHERS? YOU SHOULDN’T VOLUNTEER TO HELP YOUR REGULATE TECH GIANTS For a business that now sees itself as being all about CO-WORKERSOn Friday, U.S. senator and presidential candidate wellness and not just shedding pounds, the company Russell Johnson of Michigan State University and Elizabeth Warren proposed a plan to break up formerly known as Weight Watchers looks like it has his co-researchers asked managers to track the tech giants Facebook, Google and Amazon, argu- been on a crash diet. In the second half of its financial help they gave colleagues over 10 days and how ing that they are monopolies with excessive mar- year, it dropped 600,000 subscribers. The problem, recipients responded. The team found that when ket power. Warren is right that the tech companies it seems, is all in the name. After 56 years of trading people lent a hand without being asked, they were that control vast swaths of our communication, as Weight Watchers, the company changed its name less likely to be shown gratitude than when they commerce and media have become so large and last September to WW, which, it says, doesn’t stand helped upon request. Study participants also felt influential that they should be regulated to protect for anything – not Weight Watchers, not even its new less sociable and engaged at work a day after the public interest. But we shouldn’t regulate tech tagline “Wellness that Works.” In a study looking at they’d given proactive assistance. The conclusion: giants the way we manage traditional utilities like the effects of rebranding on share price returns by You shouldn’t volunteer to help your co-workers.water and electricity, and simply breaking compa- University of Nebraska’s Yanhui Zhao, in associa- HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW nies up won’t solve many of the most intractable tion with Roger Calantone and Clay Voorhees from go.msu.edu/wwHproblems, such as fake news, privacy violations, Michigan State University, an examination of 215 hate speech and political bias. announcements showed that on average, stocks rose

2.5 percent.This article was written by Anjana Susarla, an associate professor of Information Systems at the BBC Eli Broad College of Business. go.msu.edu/DwH

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