University
Distinguished
Professors 2009

Profiles of ten MSU faculty members recognized in 2009 for distinguished achievement in teaching, research and public service.

Slavery to Freedom - An American Odyssey February 7, 2008 - February 18, 2010
An Annual Visiting Faculty Lecture Series. The intent of the MSU Visiting Faculty Lecture Series is to provide opportunities for interaction with multicultural scholars from education, business, industry and government who spend time on a visiting-appointment basis at Michigan State University. The MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine is extremely pleased to host these notable scholars who, in addition to making the presentations advertised here, also dedicate time to teaching MSU students on campus.

2010 Awards Convocation
Presentation of the 2009-2010 All-University Awards. From the Wharton Center Pasant Theatre. This event can also be viewed on WKAR World (23.4) and MSU Campus Video Network Channel 4
From 2/9/2010 | 48 minutes.

2009 Fall Commencement December 11, 2009 - December 12, 2009
Robert Tjian, president of Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Edward Minskoff, president of Edward J. Minskoff Equities Inc., and Nancy G. Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, address degree candidates in separate ceremonies.

2009 Spring Commencement Ceremonies May 7, 2009 - May 16, 2009
Commencement ceremonies for spring and summer 2009 degree candidates. The Friday, May 8, Undergraduate Convocation and Advanced Degree ceremonies, plus on-demand viewing of additional college ceremonies.

Stormwater Workshop Series Seminars February 6, 2009 - May 15, 2009
This Stormwater Workshop Series is designed to bring together nationally renowned water scientists and individuals (Water Fellows) who have an interest and stake in the future of water in the State of Michigan. The purpose of the workshop series is to learn about the impacts of stormwater on water resources in Michigan and to explore potential solutions. These public seminars launch each workshop.

Michigan in the Information Economy April 20, 2009 - April 20, 2009
Assessing and Improving the State's ICT Infrastructure.

Michigan needs to reposition its largely industrial and agricultural economy by expanding high-tech, knowledge intensive economic activities.

The goal of this workshop is to bring an inclusive group of stakeholders together to advance the dialog on the status of IT infrastructure in Michigan forward and to explore practical ways to bring the state closer to the forefront of the knowledge economy. The workshop is designed to facilitate a dialogue among major stakeholders.