Uncover the Secrets: 7 Amazing Fun Facts About Michigan State University You Need to Know!
1. Phantom of the MSU Belfry
Ding-dong! The bells are alive with the sound of carillon: Michigan State University's John W. Beaumont Memorial Tower houses a 49-bell carillon, played during the Muelder Summer Carillon Concert Series, but students can't currently partake in carillon lessons to become the Phantom of the MSU Belfry themselves.
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2. Cow-powered Energy
Behold, the majestic cow: more than just a milk magician, these bovine maestros are Michigan State University's very own underground power-plant! The MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center provides practical learning for animal science and veterinary medicine students and conducts research on nutrition, mammary and reproductive physiology, and dairy management – all while turning manure and food waste into electricity thanks to their innovative anaerobic digester.
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3. Udderly Amazing Dairy Legacy
Talk about an udderly impressive legacy: Michigan State University started its own dairy herd with Ayrshire cows in 1867, expanding over time to include Jersey, Holstein, Brown Swiss, and Guernsey breeds, and now produces 40,000 pounds of cheese and 40,000 gallons of ice cream in 40 flavors every year from the 180 cows milked on campus as well as those milked in the Kellogg Biological Station's Pasture Dairy Center.
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4. Sparty's Space Adventure
"Beam me up, Sparty!" Prepare to be transported straight to the final frontier of atomic nuclei exploration at Michigan State University: This haven of learning will soon house the $750 million Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB), a cutting-edge underground linear accelerator that'll help advance not just nuclear science, but also biomedicine, materials science, and national/international security.
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5. The Dairy Fairy Godmother
When the going gets tough, the tough get their dairy fix: Michigan State University (MSU) Dairy Store now lets customers pick-up and get home delivery services for their scrumptious ice cream cookie sandwiches, cheese, and other pre-packaged dairy delights. The only catch? Orders must be over $20 and within a 5-mile radius of the Anthony Hall location. As every cent spent in this creamy land of wonders directly supports MSU Dairy Foods Complex's teaching, research, and outreach efforts, who knew dairy could be both a literal and figurative "treat!"
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6. Coniferous Hollywood
In a plot twist worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster, the stars of the show at Michigan State University's Hidden Lake Gardens are not the students but a vast cast of coniferous characters: The gardens boast the Harper Collection of Dwarf and Rare Conifers, a magnificent ensemble of over 500 common, dwarf, and ultra-rare varieties. Donated by Illinois businessman Justin C. Harper in 1981, this verdant wonderland of pines, spruces, and firs has earned global acclaim and been the highlight of the American Conifer Society's national meeting.
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7. More Than Just Cowbell
In case you thought Michigan State University was just for Spartans seeking knowledge in the "more cowbell" department: fear not, for MSU houses the largest number of organic farmers and harbors the largest student-run organic farm in the United States. They step it up a notch further by boasting one of the country's most active student governments, encompassing over 650 registered clubs and organizations ready to woo you into their ranks.
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