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Campuses become smoke-free
By Jan. 2, 2012, at least 648 campuses across the nation are smoke-free, including 19 universities and colleges in Michigan, according to the American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation. -
University Committee hears Bolder by Design proposal
President Simon unveils parts of her plan to the University Committee. The plan, officially known as Bolder by Design, is a collaborative effort between Simon and faculty on where to take the university to make sure it remains competitive and one of the top 100 institutions in the country. -
Fitness centers reopen after rennovations
The State News reported Monday, the fitness centers were reopening in the upcoming week, but REHS Assistant Director of Communications Ashley Chaney previously was unable to guarantee the exact opening dates. The fitness centers will be similar to hotel exercise rooms with cardio-type equipment. REHS will continue to add equipment to the fitness center as equipment is updated. -
State of the University: Bolder by Design Announcement
President Simon addresses the campus during her State of the University address on Feb. 12. She discussed her new strategic plan Bolder by Design,- meant to update the 2006 Boldness by Design plan. -
Due to safety centers, fitness centers close
Safety issues caused all fitness centers in residence halls to close until January 2013 for repairs and improvements, according to a letter from Director of Residence Education and Housing Services Kathy Collins to all hall residents. Lack of supervision, the dangers of free weights and out-of-date equipment also are safety issues that called for the temporary closure, Kelcey Gapske, Residence Halls Association, or RHA, president said in an email. She said all free weights will be removed from -
Fitness centers close, RHA provides alternatives
After esidence hall fitness centers closed, the Residence Halls Association, or RHA, provided students with a handful of alternative ways for students to stay active this school year. The topic of fitness was one of the key points discussed during the RHA’s General Assembly meeting Wednesday. Starting this fall, free fitness classes will be offered to all students who live in any of the on-campus residence halls or in Spartan Village Apartments. Classes will cover a range of