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Radio Made in Michigan

12:23 pm

Mon May 13, 2013

Lansing regional human rights ordinances push for LGBT inclusion

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Emily Dievendorf said 23 local governments have passed non-discrimination policies for LGBT residents in the state of Michigan.

By Current State

Last week, officials from East Lansing and Meridian, Delhi and Delta Townships launched the One Capitol Region Coalition. The group seeks to expand local protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people living in the greater Lansing area.

Radio Made in Michigan

12:21 pm

Mon May 13, 2013

Current Sports host Al Martin has weekend sports update

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Detroit Tigers closer Jose Valverde (pictured above in 2012 spring training) gave up the game-tying run in the 9th running against the Cleveland Indians, blowing his first save of the season. The Tigers would go on to lose in 10 innings.

By Current State

Current Sports host Al Martin gives a rundown of this weekend's sporting events, including the NHL playoffs, NBA playoffs, The Players Championship and Tigers baseball.

Radio Made in Michigan

11:35 am

Mon May 13, 2013

Former oil executive now advocate for alternative energy

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Currently, Michigan's goal is to get 10 percent of its energy resources from renewable energy by 2015.

By Current State

What should America’s energy future be, and how do we hammer out an environmentally conscious national energy security plan for the future?

Radio Made in Michigan

11:34 am

Mon May 13, 2013

Higher education more than just job training

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Glazer argues that liberal arts education is more valuable than specific job training.

By Current State

It’s spring commencement time, when tens of thousands of new graduates head out into the “real world.” Here in Michigan, there have been a lot of public conversations about how we train our students for jobs in this state, how we keep talent from leaving and attract new talent, and what our universities can be doing to facilitate all of this. From the proposed Michigan 2020 plan by state Democrats to re-thinking the university corridor, there are a lot of ideas floating out there.

Radio Made in Michigan

11:33 am

Mon May 13, 2013

MSU looks to strengthen ties with Cuba

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The Spartan Pathway is a travel program offered by Michigan State University Alumni Association. In March, the program took many Spartans to Cuba.

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The Spartan Pathway is a travel program offered by Michigan State University Alumni Association. In March, the program took many Spartans to Cuba.

Credit Regina Cross

The Spartan Pathway is a travel program offered by Michigan State University Alumni Association. In March, the program took many Spartans to Cuba.

Credit Michigan State University Alumni Association

The Spartan Pathway is a travel program offered by Michigan State University Alumni Association. In March, the program took many Spartans to Cuba.

Credit Michigan State University Alumni Association

The Spartan Pathway is a travel program offered by Michigan State University Alumni Association. In March, the program took many Spartans to Cuba.

By Current State

Michigan State University is offering adventurous members of its alumni association another chance to visit Cuba later this year. MSU Alumni Association (MSUAA) has announced its plans to return to the Caribbean island in November. The excursion follows an earlier visit in March that included chances to meet the Cuban people and explore museums, factories and other interesting places.

Arts

10:21 am

Mon May 13, 2013

What's New on WKAR, May 10

Quartetto di Cremona

By Peter Whorf

We venture outside of Mid-Michigan for much of this edition. First, NYC-based pianist Steven Masi plays Beethoven's 15th Sonata - Steven is recording the complete piano sonatas. We'll also have Beethoven's early Quartet op18.#6 from the Quartet of Cremona. These fellas are also recording a Beethoven complete cycle. From home, the MSU Symphony and Kevin Noe play Debussy's La Mer, and we fill out What's New with Corelli and Krommer....

Beethoven/Piano Son #15/Masi/Concezio Prod.

Corelli/Sonata #3 in C/Trio Corelli/Bridge

Rebecca Plevin is a reporter for Valley Public Radio. Before joining the station, she was the community health reporter for Vida en el Valle, the McClatchy Company's bilingual newspaper in California's San Joaquin Valley. She earned the George F. Gruner Award for Meritorious Public Service in Journalism and the McClatchy President's Award for her work at Vida, as well as honors from the National Association of Hispanic Publications and the California Newspaper Publishers Association. Plevin grew up in the Washington, D.C. area and is a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. She is also a fluent Spanish speaker, a certified yoga teacher, and an avid rock-climber.

Closing in on the Finals!

1:00 am

Mon May 13, 2013

"QuizBusters" Semi-Finals Continue on WKAR

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QuizBusters host Matt Ottinger

By Jeanie Croope

Youth from mid-Michigan continue their quest for tuition scholarships to Michigan State University in the second week of the QuizBusters semi-finals on Saturday, May 18 at 6 and 6:30 p.m.

Radio Made in Michigan

5:00 pm

Sun May 12, 2013

MSU Today | May 12, 2013

Tim Bograkos, Todd Duckett, Andre Hutson

By Russ White

sports nutrition and fitness, and our affordable energy future

NewsRoom

5:27 pm

Fri May 10, 2013

State To Waive Attendance Requirement For Buena Vista High School Seniors

By Rick Pluta

The state schools chief says he’ll lift the attendance requirement for 25 graduating seniors in the Buena Vista school district.

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