Happy B-Day MSU
I borrowed this post from MichiganChamp02 on the espn board. Sorry about your luck Hemlock.
On February 12, 1855, our in-state buddies founded their school, originally named the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan. Rivalry aside, we are proud of them for also representing the State of Michigan in their own special way (burning couches).
Some other facts about MSU:
- official motto: "Advancing Knowledge. Transforming Lives."
- To shake its reputation as a place for rural hayseeds to learn about agriculture, in 1925 the school expanded its name to "Michigan State College of Agriculture and Applied Science." Science is a big-person word.
- The school officially became known as Michigan State University in 1964, dropping references to agriculture and science.
- Michigan State's endowment is $1.28 billion. while that's puny by Michigan standards (ours is $6.0 billion), it is still very nice.
- according to their website, the MSU "advances knowledge and transforms lives through innovative academic programs, research, and outreach, the university is recognized internationally as a top research university and leader in international engagement"
February 12th, 2010 at 2:28 PM ^
At least it's not my real birthday. I'm sure Mike Hart would celebrate with a moment of silence.
February 12th, 2010 at 2:35 PM ^
we are well endowed.
February 12th, 2010 at 7:15 PM ^
Quick! Someone make a shirt advertising this fact!
February 12th, 2010 at 2:37 PM ^
So saying "Michigan State University: Established 1964" isn't incorrect? This takes the "Little Brother" nickname to a whole new level...
February 12th, 2010 at 2:40 PM ^
F.T.W.
February 12th, 2010 at 2:47 PM ^
They could make a cake in the shape of a couch, then line the top with candles to "set it aflame" for Sparty's birthday.
February 12th, 2010 at 3:36 PM ^
My 2-year old daughter is very good at her animal sounds.
"Susie, what does a cow say?"
-"Moo!"
"what does a chicken say?"
-"Cluck cluck!"
"what does a wolverine say?"
-"Let's go Blue!"
"what does a spartan say?"
-"Duuuuuuuh!"
Happy Birthday Sparty!
/she's also learned that a buckeye says "Would you like fries with that?"
February 12th, 2010 at 3:59 PM ^
Maybe it's just me, but I think the MSU football assault gang is playing a little fast and loose with the intent of the "Transforming Lives" part of the motto.
February 12th, 2010 at 4:23 PM ^
Happy birthday and be sure to thank us for your relevance .
February 12th, 2010 at 7:02 PM ^
More MSU fun facts:
- It is the Big Ten University with the most Rhodes Scholars (16 total).
- It was recently awarded the U.S. Department of Energy's Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, a $550 million facility which will bring over $1B in economic activity and over 400 jobs to the State of Michigan.
- It has been recognized for 7 straight years as one of the World's Top 100 Universities in by Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Academic Ranking of World Universities.
- It is the only University in the country with 3 on-campus medical schools.
- Top 2 National Programs at MSU:
#2 in nuclear physics
#2 in supply chain management/logistics
#1 in elementary education
#1 in secondary education
#1 in industrial/organizational psychology
#1 in rehabilitation counseling
#2 in curriculum and instruction
And last but not least:
- It is the only University with multiple National Championships in Football, Basketball, and Hockey
February 12th, 2010 at 7:50 PM ^
I mean, I get the post and all, but:
"- It has been recognized for 7 straight years as one of the World's Top 100 Universities in by Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Academic Ranking of World Universities."
seriously?
February 12th, 2010 at 11:29 PM ^
FWIW, it was the most respected "Top World Universities" list for many years... and may still be, even with USNWR trying to do their own list.
As you may imagine, such a list is almost impossible to put together accurately. Comparing schools that follow completely different academic systems/calendars/methods seems very difficult at best.
February 12th, 2010 at 8:16 PM ^
The University of Michigan is one of only two schools (University of Minnesota) in NCAA history to win at least one national championship in all four of these sports: baseball (2), basketball (men's - 1), football (11), and ice hockey (men's - 9)
February 12th, 2010 at 11:30 PM ^
The University of Michigan is obviously a very good school. My point was that MSU is a lot better of a school than people here give it credit for.
And oh, the next time an EMU grad Wolverine fan says anything bad about State, I will poop on him (and yes, I will be wearing a ski mask when I do it).
February 13th, 2010 at 3:27 PM ^
"And last but not least:
- It is the only University with multiple National Championships in Football, Basketball, and Hockey"
UNNNH WRONG! Minnesota. In fact Minnesota has more total National titles in the 3 sports than you do.
February 13th, 2010 at 4:09 PM ^
Minnesota's claimed basketball National Championships happened in 1902 and 1919, and they claimed them retroactively (as they happened before the tournament era). Also, only the 1919 championship is a consensus one (meaning there are other teams that claim the 1902 NC).
In short, Minny's claim of multiple national championships is very dubious when it comes to basketball.
February 13th, 2010 at 5:02 PM ^
Typical sparty rules say so type of response I expected. " Your National titles don't count because blah blah x&y sparty rules say so."