Harbinger - News & Events

Veterans and Service Members Build Partnership with RCPD
October 19th, 2009
Dozens gathered in Bessey Hall to celebrate the dedication and the perseverance that America’s veterans and service-members give to our country. Veterans and active duty service members learned about the resources available to them at MSU.

Tennis Program Offers New Opportunity for Wheelchair Users
October 5th, 2009
Years ago, one night a week, wheelchair users would invade the tennis courts for an evening with the MSU tennis team, said Coach Gene Orlando. This fall, the team with resume the tradition every Monday night at 6:30pm in the Indoor Tennis Facility.

Partnership Brings Accessible Books to Students Nationwide
September 23rd, 2009
Unlike many MSU students, those with print-related disabilities, including blindness, learning disabilities, and motoric challenges, begin the text book shopping process with a trip to the bookstore- but this is just the first step.

Dublin Partnership Continues to Expand Perspective
September 21st, 2009
In June 2009, ten fortunate students, combined coursework with experiential learning to increase their awareness, sensitivity, and understanding of the social, cultural, legal, and political aspects of disability.

Overwhelming Support Turns Tragedy to Opportunity
September 21st, 2009
Katrina Tagget, a beloved RCPD student and mentor who passed away in September 2008, is memorialized by the caring contributions of the first Katrina Tagget Fellow, Jason Baumhover, in her name.

Student Athletes Break Stereotypes: Anything is Possible
September 14th, 2009
Five MSU students have received recognition from the Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame for their admirable accomplishments. Each student has removed the “dis-” from disability, and shown others that they will not be stopped by their challenges.

Alumni's Return Brings Reminder to "Be All You Can Be!"
August 13th, 2009
The return of donors Hal and Phyllis Wochholz to campus in July brings a message of inspiration and success in any circumstance.

Braille-A-Thon Celebrates and Encourages Education
July 10th, 2009
Families of blind and visually impaired students celebrated the value of education and communication with community leaders on Tuesday, June 23rd at Michigan's first Braille-A-Thon.

Teacher's Passion Facilitates Continued Learning
July 8th, 2009
The RCPD is pleased to welcome a familiar face, past intern Shani Feyen, as its new Chronic Health Disabilities Specialist. Shani's enthusiasm and experience are much appreciated by both her students and the center staff.

Partnership and Investment Bring Books to Students
July 2nd, 2009
The start of classes brings challenges for Amanda Gretka and other students with print-related disabilities including blindness, learning disabilities and motoric challenges that many would not imagine.

Teaching, Learning, and Serving: RCPD and Kiwanis
June 25th, 2009
The East Lansing Kiwanis club welcomes its newest member, Director Michael Hudson, who hopes to teach the community something about determination and ability.

Recognizing Ability Creates Spirit of Success
June 19th, 2009
On April 17th, scholarships exceeding $48,000 were awarded to deserving students, while community and faculty members were recognized for accommodating them.

Bev Stehlik Brings Energy and Enthusiasm to RCPD
April 15th, 2009
The job of assisting the Director of the RCPD is a complicated, exciting, and constantly transforming role. Serving approximately 1,000 students and 200 faculty members, the Assistant to the Director plays a key part in the daily success of the RCPD.

New Endowment Celebrates Friendship - Expands Leadership
April 15th, 2009
When Dr. Thomas Maleck received his PhD in Transportation Engineering in 1980, he did not foresee the influence disabilities would have on his career at MSU. Until, that is, he met Michael Hudson, the Director of the RCPD.

MSU Students Unite for Sight at Home and Abroad
February 20th, 2009
For many students, making a difference in their community is a cornerstone of the college experience. Elaine Brantley, has taken this idea to the next level, dedicating her time to a cause that helps hundreds of thousands of people around the world.

Louis Braille: A Celebration of Innovation
January 23rd, 2009
Take a moment and imagine what it would be like if you could not read or write and there was no way for you to learn. 200 years ago this is what life was like for persons who had little or no vision.

STATE Program: A Bridge to Success
January 22nd, 2009
Individuals with learning disabilities are the most common among students served by the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD). Five years ago, the Sterns gifted an endowment to develop a comprehensive program to assist them.

Education Transcends Borders
November 26th, 2008
From all corners of the globe, international students diversify MSU's campus and add a special perspective on higher education. Sharmaake Sabrie is a unique one of these extraordinary additions to MSU

Fulbright Scholar Makes His Impact on RCPD
November 21st, 2008
Since the establishment of the Fulbright Scholarship Program in 1946 by President Truman, MSU has carried a proud tradition of hosting the best and brightest from the international community of scholars. MSU's newest Fulbright scholar is no exception

Changing Lives with Innovation, Collaboration, & Leadership
October 22nd, 2008
MSU’s Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD) has partnered for decades within and outside MSU to innovate technology for persons with disabilities, disseminating inventive work around the world.