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With spring commencement ceremonies beginning last weekend, we’re keeping the celebration going by featuring some memorable scenes from graduation, including the Sparty mascot reveal tradition. Plus, learn more about how storytelling can drive meaningful change around mental health. That and so much more in this edition of the MSUToday Weekly Update.
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A Facebook post from the MSU Office of the President that features five photos from 2024 spring commencement weekend in which several graduates are wearing green caps and gowns. MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz is in four of the photos. There is accompanying text that reads: Congrats class of 2024! You did it! #SpartansWill.

A tweet from Michigan State University that shows a student in a green graduate gown and the Sparty mascot boots on both of the student’s feet. One foot is lifted up toward the camera. The student is on the field of Spartan Stadium. There is accompanying text that reads: When you're Sparty, you get to wear the boots at graduation to reveal your secret identity. Congrats, Connor! Thanks for representing the Green and White so well. #SpartanGrad24

MSU updates and campus news
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources leadership Matthew Daum recommended as interim dean

Spartan research and outreach
Uncovering a ‘parallel universe’... in tomato genetics

Mall Family Endowed Professor: Genetic autism expert comes to MSU

Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program: New partnership to fund four projects

What’s happening this week?
‘Piano Monster: Stories from Around the World’: May 5

MSU mentions
Michigan’s URC tweeted a link to a story posted by Michigan State University with accompanying text that says: With over 700 acres of natural areas, research and teaching at @michiganstateu extends beyond the classroom.

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Spartan pride
Michigan Veterans' Facility Authority Board: Shawn Turner to serve on Board of Directors

MSU College of Law Moot Court program is No. 1

Michigan State Men’s Tennis tweeted a graphic that is green with a group of tennis players huddling with the words: 2024 NCAA Tournament We’re in. There is accompanying text that says: BOSTON BOUND❕ #GoGreen.

President’s Distinguished Teaching Award: Plant biology professor recognized

Badar-Kauffman Early Career Scholar Award: Ph.D. student recognized for reading research on incarcerated adults

Spartans featured in the news
In The Conversation, Jean Hardy, assistant professor in the Department of Media and Information, talked about how we should view technology as we confront challenges of the future.

From Spartans
Faculty voice: Storytelling can drive meaningful change around mental health

Student view: Advancing web accessibility at MSU

Faculty voice: Making college inclusive for students with autism

Graduate voice: The history and future of the Campus Arboretum at 150 years

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