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East Lansing, MI
48825-1107
Telephone (517) 353-6480
For more information about Lyman Briggs College, call 517-353-6480 or email lecato@msu.edu to request a brochure.
About LBC
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• ~1900 Students
• 37 Majors
• 45 Courses
• MSU's Largest Residential College
• 4 Study Abroad Programs
• >33% on Dean's List
• 25% Honors College
• 80% of graduates continue their formal education
• Founded in 1967
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LBC News
U.S. News rankings mention three 'stellar' MSU programs
Three MSU programs that U.S. News & World Report says are "linked to student success" were listed among the magazine's "Programs to Look For" in its recent rankings of America's best colleges. Listed as "stellar examples" of these programs were MSU's residential colleges, or learning communities; its study abroad program; and its service learning experiences.
Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State University
A Residential College for the Study of Science
| Professor Kendra Cheruvelil selected to participate in WEBS (Women Evolving Biological Sciences). | |
| Biology Professor Kendra Cheruvelil, has been selected to attend the annual symposium sponsored by WEBS (Women Evolving Biological Sciences). The symposium is aimed at addressing the retention of female scientists and issues related to the transition of women from early career stages to tenure track positions and leadership roles in academic and research settings. The symposium will be held near Seattle, Washington, in October. For more information about WEBS visit: Women Evolving Biological Sciences. | |
| Professor Rob LaDuca awarded a grant from the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund | |
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Professor Rob LaDuca was awarded a $64,500 grant from the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund to study the synthesis, structural determination, and physicochemical properties of novel coordination polymers incorporating kinked and hydrogen-bonding capable bifunctional organodiimines. The grant allows Dr. LaDuca to continue his undergraduate research program that has led to 46 peer reviewed publications over the last two years. More information on the Petroleum Research Fund can be found at: American Chemical Society. Dr. LaDuca and his team were also honored to have their work featured on the cover of CrystEngComm, the monthly journal of Crystal Engineering. To view the magazine visit: CrystEngComm. |
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| Lyman Briggs 2008 Spring Graduation | |
| Lyman Briggs College recently celebrated the graduation of 174 new Briggs alumni in the Class of 2008. This class includes: 3 MSU Outstanding Seniors, 63 Honors College students, 26 graduating with High Honors (3.82 GPA), and 37 graduating with Honors (3.55 GPA). | |
| Former Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland visits Briggs for workshop on May 2 | |
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Dr. Brundtland will speak on public health, climate change and environmental sustainability. Dean Elizabeth Simmons is hosting Gro Harlem Brundtland during her visit to MSU to receive an honorary degree and serve as keynote speaker for the University Convocation for Graduating Seniors. Gro Brundtland has graciously agreed to conduct this workshop for Briggs faculty, students & guests. Few people have had an impact on society as global as Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, a medical doctor and Master of Public Health (MPH). She spent 10 years as a physician and scientist in the Norwegian public health system and served 20 years in public office, including 10 years as Prime Minister of Norway. RSVP’s required to: poirierd@msu.edu More about Dr. Brundtland |
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| MSU Board of Trustees recognizes 22 students for academic achievements | |
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The 22 students all achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Awards are made at the fall and spring commencements to the six or more graduating seniors who achieved the highest cumulative scholarly records by the close of the preceding semester. At least three–fourths of the credits for the degree must be numerical grades earned at MSU. Fall, spring and summer graduating seniors are eligible for the awards. Kathryn L. Fletcher of Ypsilanti, a human biology major in the Lyman Briggs School of Science in the College of Natural Science and a member of the Honors College. The daughter of Roger and Kristie Fletcher, she is a 2004 graduate of Tecumseh High School. Kurtis L. Geerlings of Zeeland, a physics major in the Lyman Briggs School of Science in the College of Natural Science and a member of the Honors College. Married to Heidi Geerlings, he is the son of Steve and Dawn Geerlings and is a 2004 graduate of Zeeland High School. Read the MSU News Release |
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| Briggs Student Catherine Nezich Becomes MSU's 24th Golwater Scholar | |
| Catherine Nezich, a second year Honors College student from Marquette and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major in Lyman Briggs College is the 24th Goldwater Scholar selected from Michigan State University. Chosen as a participant in the National Science Foundation Youth Leadership Institute as a high school student, Nezich more recently interned at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism under the supervision of Dr. Yoshihiro Kashiwaya. Read the complete announcement MSU Today Article |
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| Jack Lessenberry Show Interviews: Briggs HPS Associate Professor Dr. Kristie Macrakis |
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Political trends come and go, but two things seem to remain constant. There are always spies, and people always seem to be fascinated by them.Kristie Macrakis, associate professor in the Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State University, has written a new book about the now-vanished East German secret police. Listen to the interview |
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| MSU Grandparents University | June 25-27, 2008 |
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MSU Grandparents University is a program for grandparents and grandchildren (ages 8-12) to come together for a 3-day educational experience while spending time together on the MSU campus. Participants enjoy the college experience of living in the dorms, attending classes across campus and sampling the many highlights of MSU. This program gives alumni a chance to relive their college days while exploring new areas of campus and creating lifelong memories with their grandchildren. Lyman Briggs College will be putting on five classes (451-455) during the program. Registration will open at 10:00am on December 18, 2007. Learn more about MSU Grandparents University |
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| 1st Annual MSU Curricular Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Award | |
| Briggs advisor Kent Workman is the recipient of this outstanding award. Kent has demonstrated innovative and/or sustained efforts in the areas of academic, curricular and/or co-curricular service-learning and civic engagement related to the mission and efforts of the college. These inaugural awards were presented during the CSLCE 40th Anniversary celebration. |
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