First, thanks to everyone who has supported the MSU Nothing But Nets Team! We're up to just over 49 percent of our goal -- your generosity and willingness to help is so amazing.
To me, the beauty of our Nothing But Nets team is it's ability to embody both MSU's land-grant heritage and the university's movement forward to become a "global-grant" university that uses its research to help people worldwide.
Second, I'd like to thank and say good-bye to Sue Nichols, my colleague who helped me brainstorm and make the MSU Nothing But Nets team a reality. Sue has posted here a few times, but her contributions behind the scenes have helped make this program the success it is. She's moving down to the University of Michigan to become director of communications and marketing for the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute. I'm horribly sad to see her go, but this is a great opportunity for her and I wish her much success. We shall carry on without her and may be able to get her to pop in once in a while.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Slow and Steady
As I noted last week, summer break has caused us to slow down a little. But it's nice to see that donations continue to come in steadily. We're up to 47 percent -- almost half way to our goal!
If you're a student, I hope you're enjoying your break. If you're a faculty member, staff person or alumni, soak in the relative calm and tranquility of the campus. No matter who you are or where you are, consider making a donation to the MSU Nothing But Nets Team.
When most groups ask for a donation, they start by asking for $50 or $100. To me, the great thing about the Nothing But Nets program is the opportunity to do so much good for so little money. The cost of a bed net -- $10 -- is an amount that most people can afford without too much sacrifice. Every time I slap a mosquito, I think about the family that's using the net I provided. And I feel good.
If you're a student, I hope you're enjoying your break. If you're a faculty member, staff person or alumni, soak in the relative calm and tranquility of the campus. No matter who you are or where you are, consider making a donation to the MSU Nothing But Nets Team.
When most groups ask for a donation, they start by asking for $50 or $100. To me, the great thing about the Nothing But Nets program is the opportunity to do so much good for so little money. The cost of a bed net -- $10 -- is an amount that most people can afford without too much sacrifice. Every time I slap a mosquito, I think about the family that's using the net I provided. And I feel good.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
A Slight Summer Slowdown
Between finals, graduation and other pressing matters, our Nothing But Nets campaign slowed down a little. But fear not, we're still working away behind the scenes to send bed nets to Africa to stop the spread of malaria.
Donations are still coming in and I'm proud to say we're achieved 45 percent of our goal. Thanks to all!
I'm hoping to have an update on Ned's research very soon. Stay tuned for more event announcements.
Donations are still coming in and I'm proud to say we're achieved 45 percent of our goal. Thanks to all!
I'm hoping to have an update on Ned's research very soon. Stay tuned for more event announcements.
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