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Business, education are priorities for new Arts Council director

By Current State • Nov 12, 2013

Debbie Mikula took over at the Arts Council of Greater Lansing last week.
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The Arts Council of Greater Lansing has a new executive director. Debbie Mikula has replaced the departed Leslie Donaldson.

Donaldson left Lansing a few months ago to become director of the Interlochen College of Creative Arts. Mikula says the council's mission is to advocate for and advance arts and culture in the capital region. That includes professional development opportunities for artists.

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Current State #200 | November 12, 2013

By Current State • Nov 12, 2013

Today on Current State: medical marijuana; American perceptions of climate change; new Lansing Arts Council director, and an MSU documentary on cross-cultural exchanges.

Senator Whitmer address medical marijuana, court of claims

By Current State • Nov 12, 2013
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For about five years, Michigan’s medical marijuana law has authorized doctor-approved patients either to grow pot or to buy it from state-certified "caregivers." Now, the state legislature is looking at a second approach.

Despite expert agreement, perceptions of climate change vary

By Current State • Nov 12, 2013
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Reports, predictions and warnings of climate change are hard to avoid these days. But just how are Americans processing all of this news, and what do we really think about climate change and our environment?  

MSU alum and director of the Yale Project on Climate Change Communication Anthony Leiserowitz explores these questions in his research.

MSU documentary explores cross-cultural challenges

By Current State • Nov 12, 2013

 


Travel adventures, culture shock and honest conversations are all topics brought up in a new documentary that follows four American students, one from MSU, and four Chinese students as they travel through China.