On the afternoon of Aug.4, MIPA students along with staffers said farewell to one of the Most Valuable Persons on campus, Betsy Pollard Rau. With 30 years at MIPA under her belt—18 of those years as the workshop director, along with one year as assistant director—it is safe to say that Rau represents everything that the MIPA summer program stands for. Current Assistant … [Read more...] about MIPA says farewell to Betsy Rau
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Bobby Hawthorne discusses a different role from his past: Kickball coach
Bobby Hawthorne's class, “The Bobby Hawthorne Experience,” teaches young journalists to break boundaries and go the extra mile to obtain a real story. However, for a portion of his life, Hawthorne said he pushed aside his own opportunity to acquire his PhD to participate in his daughter’s life. “My daughter brought home this form from school and it said, ‘Sign up for … [Read more...] about Bobby Hawthorne discusses a different role from his past: Kickball coach
Connor Marsh becomes ‘the kid without a roommate’
In West Shaw Hall, one MIPA student has been put into an unusual situation. Connor Marsh from Grand Ledge High School became "the kid without a roommate," and where some people might get tired of sharing a room, Marsh said he has grown tired of his lack of a roommate. “I first realized I didn’t have a roommate on the second day when no one had showed up still,” Marsh said. … [Read more...] about Connor Marsh becomes ‘the kid without a roommate’
MSU Dairy Store provides area’s ‘best ice cream’
Yum! For families and students alike, all can enjoy the homemade ice cream and cheese from the Michigan State University (MSU) Dairy Store. The Store, which is open year-round, provides jobs for MSU students. Not only do the food science majors work at producing the goods, but also communications majors handle the public relations and many other majors work to serve … [Read more...] about MSU Dairy Store provides area’s ‘best ice cream’
MIPA experience inspires veteran instructor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSRRj7yI0eE "Taking Your Yearbook to the Edge" instructor, Pam Bunka, expresses her love for MIPA and it's impact on her life and career. By Weston Cowan / Upstart Staff … [Read more...] about MIPA experience inspires veteran instructor