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•U2 360° Tour—June 26, 7 p.m.
The rock band U2 brings its 360° Tour to
Spartan Stadium. Visit special.news.msu.
edu/u2.

•Green and White Days—July 22, 25, 27, and 29
and August 1
Prospective students can get to know MSU by
attending information sessions, visiting MSU's
17 degree-granting colleges, and exploring
campus. Visit admissions.msu.edu .

• Prairie Home Companion Summer Love
Tour—August 13, 8 p.m.
The Wharton Center welcomes Garrison Keillor's
cross-country tour featuring live performances
by the popular radio host and the cast of a
Prairie Home Companion. Visit
whartoncenter.com .

•Jersey Boys September 28 October 16
The 2006 Tony Award-winning musical about
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's the Four Seasons
comes to the Wharton Center. Visit
whartoncenter.com .

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Teamwork lesson learned at MSU serves
Alan Kaufman well

One of the aspects successful attorney, business

Jewish Studies

leader, and philanthropist Alan Jay Kaufman

Development Committee.

appreciates most from his Michigan State University

education is a deep understanding of teamwork.

"MSU allowed me to develop as a leader with

opportunities, whether in student government, my

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MSU IS THE ONLY
UNIVERSITY IN THE
COUNTRY WITH
ON-CAMPUS
MEDICAL SCHOOLS

for allopathic (MD)
and osteopathic (DO)
physicians, as well as
veterinarians (DVMs).

MSU for more than 30

solving problems," says Kaufman, who earned his

degree in business from Michigan State. "I really

Jewish Studies Program,

learned the importance of getting along with people

Intercollegiate Athletics,

and working together to achieve objectives."

the Eli Broad College of Business, and MSU Hillel.

Kaufman is founder of the law firm of Kaufman,

The couple has three children, including a daughter

Payton & Chapa PC based in Farmington Hills,

who received her juris doctor from the MSU College

Michigan, as well as chairman, CEO, and president of

of Law.

the H. W. Kaufman Financial Group, international

specialty insurance brokers.

He believes the key to his success is in attracting

excellent talent and helping employees work well

together as a team. Over the years, he has hired

many Spartans.

"If the people around you are successful, then you are

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302 Olds Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824-1047 or call (517) 355-7505.

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.

Alan Kaufman

Kaufman's support of and involvement with the

Jewish Studies Program is particularly rewarding to

him.

"The educational opportunities the Jewish Studies

Program offers are something students would most

likely miss for the rest of their lives but for MSU," he

says. "It is a high-caliber program that could be a

successful," he says.

deciding factor in convincing students to go to MSU."

Kaufman also has brought his leadership skills back to

He also believes Michigan State has a bright future:

"MSU has great resources, and the senior leaders—all

Development Board, he was a member of the

the way through the faculty and staff they have

President's Campaign Cabinet, serves on the Jewish

recruited—are doing a great job using those

Studies Advisory Board, and was chairperson of the

resources to help the world." 0

Tips for college search and admission prep

Summer is a time of relaxation for most high school

Early fall also is the ideal time to submit an application

students, but rising seniors should plan to do a little

to MSU. MSU received a record 28,000 freshman

homework during the break—at least when it comes

applications last year for a class of 7,174. Students who

to the college search and admission preparation.

apply before November 1 also receive maximum

Michigan State University's Office of Admissions

consideration for scholarships.

suggests students make a game plan during the

Finally, but perhaps most important, students should

summer before their senior year.

take senior year seriously, advises Kolar.

A campus visit is the best chance for high school

"Senioritis is always a point of contention," he says.

students to get a sense of campus culture and to ask

"MSU does a senior grade review, so there's no excuse

questions of current students. During MSU's Green

and White Days, held in July and August, high school

students and their parents get a comprehensive look

at what it's like to be a student on campus and the

academic opportunities available at MSU, including

200 programs of study, internships, study abroad

programs, and research opportunities.

if this is the place they want to call home for the next

UNIVERSITY

have been supporting

years with gifts to the

"Students need to visit the campus and ask themselves

MICHIGAN STATE

Kaufman and his wife, Sue,

fraternity, or the business school's team approach to

his alma matter. A former member of the University

Catch up on the latest from MSU
msu.edu

Recognized in MSU's

Snyder Donor Society,

four years," says Mike Kolar, assistant director of

admissions, who recommends that students

interested in attending MSU come back to visit during

the fall to get a better sense of the year-round campus

atmosphere.

not to work hard."

More tips

• Be aware of admission criteria—don't assume they're

the same for every university.

• Retake the ACT or SAT if you aren't happy with your

score—MSU only considers the highest score. Make

sure scores are sent to MSU!

•Join mailing lists to learn about deadlines and events

throughout the year.

• Check with your high school guidance office for

private scholarship opportunities.

Visit admissions.msu.edu to join MSU's mailing list or

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