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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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’
Sanders, Rau explain the progression of their relationship as directors
Betsy Pollard Rau, the current director of MIPA, reclines in a chair in Room 130 of the Michigan State University Business School. Chad Sanders, her long-time assistant director, climbs up the stairs and sit down next to her. Rau and Sanders have known each other since Sanders' teen years, and Rau was his teacher. Next year, Sanders will serve as the new director of MIPA when … [Read more...] about Sanders, Rau explain the progression of their relationship as directors
Children show their cows at the Ingham County Fair
Raised in farm families, 12-year-old Meghan and 11-year-old Noah learned how to raise animals. Although the cows start out as pets, they are eventually sold for meat. Meghan and Noah showed their cows at this year’s Ingham County Fair, which MIPA photography students attended on Aug. 1. “(Owning cows) kind of runs in the family,” Meghan said. “My grandpa has a farm so I got … [Read more...] about Children show their cows at the Ingham County Fair
Veteran photojournalist has personal connection to county fair
On Aug. 1, Melanie Fodera from Troy High School wandered around the Ingham County Fair struggling whether to photograph her given assignment, “people and food” or the idea that captivated her most—farm animals. Out of the amount of rides, food stands and race car derbys, farm animals are typically the least interesting feature, but to Fodera it’s the only attraction. “I … [Read more...] about Veteran photojournalist has personal connection to county fair