omer’s TH TH worldTuesday & Wednesday news | May 25 & 26 , 2010 Welcome to Odyssey of the Mind IN THIS ISSUE Welcome to MSU...... 1 World Finals at State University by Brendan Dwyer Opening Ceremony Ticket Information...... 1 ast Lansing Michigan, and Michigan State Team Photography...... 1 EUniversity, are pleased to be the home of the 2010 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals Today’s Schedule...... 1 competition. This 31st annual event brings Important Phone Numbers...... 1 together over 5,500 participants from around International Team Story...... 2 the world and will provide an electric setting of NASA Sponsorship...... 2 learning, camaraderie and fun. Computer Access...... 2 A university known world-wide for cutting edge OotM Flickr Account...... 2 research in science and agriculture, Michi- Be Spartan Green...... 3 gan State is the perfect backdrop for an event Helpful Team Information showcasing the innovation of today’s bright- Cancellation Stamp...... 3 est young minds. With an annual enrollment of Local Supply Stores...... 3 over 47,000 students, spread across a beau- Prop Storage & Delivery Info....3 tiful and scenic 5,200-acre campus, MSU is Dining Details - Wristbands...... 4 both an intellectual hot-bed and a picturesque landscape. East Lansing is a bright and thriv- What to do on Campus...... 4 ing community full of unique attractions, galler- Willard Wigan Exhibit...... 4 ies, museums and plenty of amazing shopping Wednesday Shuttle Schedule.....4 and dining opportunities. Thursday Schedule...... 4 When not in competition, participants, friends OMER's World News Staff...... 4 and family are encouraged to seek out some of the many attractions on campus! As the na- The bronze Spartan statue, located at the intersection tion’s first land grant college, MSU is a fore- of Kalamazoo St. and Red Cedar Rd., replaced the WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE most leader in horticulture and botany. See previous terra cotta statue in August, 2005. all types of beautiful flowers and unique plant Team Registration International Center specimens at the Beal Botanical Gardens, the Opening Ceremony 8a m – midnight Demonstration Gardens and the 4-H Children’s Gardens. Learn more about Michigan history Coaches Meeting w/IPC's ticket information Auditorium at the MSU Museum or see over 7,500 works eams, coaches, and guests staying on 4p m – 6p m of art at the Kresge Art Museum. Tcampus will have reserved Opening Cere- Opening Ceremonies Just down the road from MSU Campus is monies tickets in their registration packets. All Student Center downtown Lansing, Michigan’s Capital City. others will need to get their reserved seating 7:30p m – 9p m Take some time to explore the State Historical tickets at the Odyssey of the Mind Information Museum or GO NUTS at Cooley Law School Booth at the International Center on Wednes- Stadium as you cheer on our minor league day, May 26th for Wednesday night’s Opening important phone baseball team the Lansing Lugnuts. Science Ceremonies between 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. All seats numbers fans of all ages will want to be sure to check are reserved. Any tickets still available after 6 out our award-winning hands-on museum, the pm can be obtained at the Breslin Center Tick- For World Finals Impression 5 Science Center. et Office. Concessions will be open during the event. Emergency ONLY All through the Greater Lansing region guests Fire, Police, Ambulance will find opportunities to learn, showcase cre- 911 ativity, make friends and have fun. From com- TEAM PHOTOGRAPHY Greater Lansing Visitor Center petitions with your teams, to trading pins to Premier Portraits is taking official team photos (517) 487-0077 exploring the areas many attractions, eateries again this year. Visit its booth at the Creativity MSU Campus Information and shops you’re certain to feel the energy of Festival in Jenison Field House. Team pictures (517) 355-1855 your Odyssey of the Mind home away from will also be available at the Breslin Center, lo- home. This is Spartan Country – Welcome to MSU Physicians Office cated on the concourse between Gate B and Olin Health Center Greater Lansing Michigan! the Ticket Office. Enter the building from Gate (517) 884-6546 B. Hours at the Breslin Center are: MSU Public Safety Wednesday - 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm Police Department Thursday - 9:30 am – 8:30 pm Parking Friday - 9:30 am – 8:30 pm (517) 355-2221 Saturday - 9:30 am – 9:30 pm MSU Visitor Center on Trowbridge Each team photographed will receive a free (517) 355-9651 5x7 photo and each photo will have the cur- rent Odyssey of the Mind logo. Photographers Props/Storage Information recommend that you bring your entire team to (517) 355-1700 the photo location to be photographed immedi- World Finals Information Desk ately after your competition. No appointments (517) 432-0798 are necessary, but come as early as you can The Red Cedar River winds through Michigan State Uni- to avoid long lines. Costumes and props are versity campus, adding to its natural beauty. strongly encouraged. Odyssey of the Mind 2010 World Finals | Michigan State University International teams beaming with excitement by Jane DePriest xcitement reigns at World Finals and Canada, both have worked on Odyssey proj- Radeu Grabicki, a coach with a team from Enowhere is that more evident than with ects for more than 25 years. The international Gdynia, Poland, sees Odyssey as an op- the international teams and the international host crew also includes Chris Eaton and Tom portunity for kids to learn something new. “It host crew. “Odyssey is the best thing in the Scott who co-ordinate the Home Stay pro- teaches them creativity, and they can devel- world,” says Mieko Graham, 15, from Coquit- gram, and Paula Mittner, who is the Buddy op new skills. Plus it is fun!” His team of five lan (near Vancouver), British Columbia, Can- Team coordinator, and many others who help students are experiencing their first World fi- ada. She had just arrived at the registration with registration. nals. desk with her mother, Crystal Graham, after One international team used a unique ap- a trip spanning almost 24 hours and involv- The Buddy Team program matches an Ameri- proach to seek sponsors to cover the trip ex- ing trips by car, bus, train, plane, and finally can team with an international team. This year penses. “Our team decided to run, walk, cycle a taxicab. 109 international teams have been matched up with American counterparts. In addition, 14 and/or swim the width of Singapore (42.8 ki- lometers, or about the same as a marathon),” This year there are 132 international teams international teams are participating in home says Colin Choe with the Singapore Anglo- from countries around the world, including stays. This offers an opportunity for interna- Chinese School. Ten percent of the money Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Ja- tional participants to stay with Odyssey of the raised went to the Singapore Red Cross pan, Mexico, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Mind families before or after World Finals. and South Korea as well as teams from the Society for their work with disabled children, Department of Defense Dependent Schools. Representatives of the Methodist Girls School and 100 percent of funds raised above the “The philosophy of the Odyssey program is in Singapore arrived at registration after a 21- trip cost also went to that organization. In the to provide an opportunity for people to come hour air trip. “It was a long journey, but we are end, the group raised almost $1,000 U.S. for together and appreciate each other’s back- excited to be here,” says Tsuilan Yap, who the Society. grounds and build good international rela- along with Shahedah Khan and Julia Tan are Stevenson wraps it all up by saying, “It isn’t a tions,” says Mabry King, the international teachers. They work with parent coaches at matter of what language you speak, you can host crew liaison. King and her co-liaison, the school that brought 21 girls who are par- participate and solve the problems and share Linda Stevenson from Leamington, Ontario, ticipating on three different teams. with others.” NASA SPONSORSHIP by Suban Nur Cooley ave you ever wondered what the inside glimpse into the innovative ways that NASA adds Graham. “We highly value the relation- Hof a hurricane looks like? Are you curious is conducting Earth observations and visual- ship with OotM and look forward to continued to see satellite images of our planet after the izations. sponsorship.” volcano erupted in Iceland? Luckily, one of Some other examples of the compelling earth the many perks of Odyssey being sponsored science images and movies you will see dur- OotM Computer by NASA is the unique opportunity to observe ing the E-Theater are: the Earth in a way that you’ve never seen it Access before. • The entire 2005 hurricane season viewed in three minutes. Computer labs are available with The 2010 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals • Satellite views of the oil spill in the Gulf of 24/7 access to Odyssey of the Mind will commemorate a decade of sponsorship Mexico and how NASA is monitoring it. guests at the following locations: from NASA’s Earth Science Division, with a focus and interest in the Earth science-based Another exciting feature NASA also has on of- • Akers – 22W problems being solved at OotM. fer is its Creativity Festival booth, with many • Yakeley – G26E fun activities for all. “Not many people know that NASA’s involve- • Union – 16 ment in Earth science is rather large,” says “The best and the brightest students [from] • South Case – 337 Steven Graham, Senior Outreach Specialist countries around the world [are] pooling their • Wilson – C108 at NASA. “NASA not only does the Space resources, minds, knowledge and skills – to • McDonel – E38 Shuttle, the International Space Station, and solve a problem. And NASA does that, liter- • Anthony Hall – 1210 sends probes and satellites to Mars … we ally, every single minute of every day,” says • Shaw Hall – C4West also have a massive Earth science program Graham. dedicated to trying to understand how our Login will be visitor and wireless Beyond fostering creativity, NASA is also able planet works.” access is available through: to reach a global audience through its Odys- One of the featured activities provided by sey partnership. “There’s no way we could http://www.wireless.msu.edu/ NASA at World Finals is the Earth Science reach this [size] of a student population in four where instructions are available. E-Theater. This presentation gives you a days anywhere else, [or] at any other time,”

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Here is how you can help employ the 5Rs • Unpacking and assembly areas will have and Be Spartan Green: special recycling containers to make re- cycling in the prep room easy. Please Reduce/Reuse – Reduce your footprint read the signs and utilize our co-mingled whenever possible, using materials, water recycling containers in the prep areas and energy wisely. Bring a refillable water and divert items from the landfill. bottle and refill at our hydration stations rath- er than purchasing bottled water. Turn off • If you want to save your prop for shipping the lights when you leave a room. Turn the home, we will have signs onsite for you water off while brushing your teeth and use to do so. reusable shopping bags instead of grocery Rethink – Before you throw something into store bags. the trash, think about what else can be done Recycle – MSU has a brand new recycling with the item. The props you create may have center on campus, the MSU Recycling and a future use if you take time to think about it. Surplus Center (www.recycle.msu.edu). Consider how you can minimize your foot- The MSU Recycling and Surplus Center al- print at MSU and Be Spartan Green. lows our campus to divert over 30% of our Re-educate – There will be signs all over waste from landfills. campus to help Odyssey participants under- As a campus resident we need you to do stand how to divert materials from the land- your part. It is your responsibility to put ma- fill and Be Spartan Green. Be a role model ichigan State University wel- terial into the recycling containers. through your actions and take the lead on comes all students participat- being Spartan Green: reduce, reuse, recy- M MSU recycles the following material: ing in the 2010 World Finals Odys- cle. • White paper, mixed paper/boxboard, sey of the Mind competition. As a newspapers, plastics #1-#7/metal and Redesign – Think creatively about your proj- resident on campus you are now wood. Plastics #1-#7 include items such ects and how you can incorporate items to part of MSU’s Be Spartan Green ini- as plastic grocery bags, shrink wrap, bub- give them a second life. tiative. ble wrap, PVC pipe, etc. Metal includes wire mesh and other kinds of metals. We For your safety, Odyssey participants are We challenge you to lessen your are currently unable to recycle glass. If instructed to stay out of back dock and impact on the environment and the you created something unusual that has dumpster areas and must not go there at re-use potential, let us know. campus as much as possible by tak- any time. ing some simple steps that will keep • Michigan is one of the few states that have Michigan State University clean and a bottle law. Most carbonated beverage Thank you for supporting the Be Spartan green. While you are competing to containers are worth 10 cents if you take Green initiative! Good luck in competition, them to a local grocery store and redeem be the most creative and innovative, and know that Michigan State University is them. Additionally, all plastic and metal proud to be the 2010 host site of Odyssey also consider how you can be the beverage containers can be recycled. of the Mind. GREENEST. helpful team information Cancellation supply stores Prop Storage & CVS/Pharmacy Stamps available 240 M.A.C. Ave., East Lansing Delivery InfoRMATION at the MSU Union Post Office (517) 336-8216 If you shipped props ahead of time: You may FedEx Office Print & Ship Center call (517) 884-6082 for prop information. Get Odyssey of the Mind World Finals can- 626 Michigan Ave., East Lansing (517) 332-5855 Remember to have the carrier's tracking cellation stamps at the MSU Union Post Hobby Lobby number available. Props will be at each Office. It is located on the main floor of the 2775 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing competition site by noon on Monday, May Student Union building and offers services (517) 337-9253 24th. Logistics personnel will be available such as Western Union (for receiving money Home Depot at the prop information booth in the 1749 Newman Rd., Okemos only), public fax and money orders for pur- (517) 381-0650 International Center on Tuesday, May 25th chase. The Odyssey of the Mind post office Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts and Wednesday, May 26th, from 9:00am station will cancel any postcard or envelope 533 Mall Ct., Lansing until 4:00pm. Oversized cartons will be held (517) 664-1061 with first class postage attached. The post of- at logistics central receiving (133 Service Lowe’s Home Improvement Rd.) for your team to pickup. Please call fice will supply stamps and envelopes onsite 6821 S. Cedar St., Lansing (517) 884-6082 prior to arrival so that pick for purchase. (517) 699-2940 Meijer Grocery Store up can be arranged at the loading dock. 1350 W. Lake Lansing Rd., East Lansing Logistics central receiving hours are 7:30am Post Office Hours: (517) 332-2444 - 11:45am and 12:30pm - 3:45pm Monday Monday – Friday: 8 am – 5:30 pm Michael’s Arts & Crafts through Friday. 540 Frandor Ave., Lansing Saturday: 9 am – 12 pm (517) 332-1778 Prop Return Shipments: Sam’s Club • All shipments must be prepaid. For anyone unable to receive a cancellation 2925 Towne Centre Blvd., Lansing (517) 482-9149 • All cartons must be properly labeled. stamp during the Odyssey of the Mind World Staples • Place all return shipments in the prop Finals, send the postcard(s) or envelope(s) – 3003 East Michigan Ave., Lansing staging area of your problem site by first class postage must be attached – along (517) 332-3632 5:00pm on Saturday, May 29th for pickup with a stamped return envelope to: Student Book Store on Sunday, May 30th. 421 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing (517) 351-4210 • All return shipments must be arranged 1 Union Building Target directly with the carrier of your choice. East Lansing, MI 48824-1029 4890 Marsh Rd., Okemos MSU and Logistics Central Receiving are not (517) 347-0700 responsible for shipment costs or labeling. Walmart Supercenter You may request the cancellation up to 30 3225 Towne Centre Blvd., Lansing Questions? Please contact (517) 884-6203 or days after the World Finals. (517) 487-9150 (517) 884-6082 3 Odyssey of the Mind 2010 World Finals | Michigan State University dining details – wristbands wednesday Shuttle ou will be assigned to a specific dining cen- Each guest must have both a wristband and an SCHEDULE Yter for your meals at team registration. All access card to enter the designated dining loca- There will be five bus routes during persons who have purchased Odyssey of the tion. Upon entry, please have card ready. Lost World Finals. All routes will intersect Mind meal packages will be issued a color-cod- cards will be replaced for a fee at each hall's at lot 79 on the south side of Spartan ed wristband and access card allowing them service center. Damaged cards will be replaced Stadium. into the appropriate dining center. Many special one-for-one. Takeout meals are provided in one dietary needs (for example, a person with diabe- location per complex. The meal missed will be Yellow Route tes, or those who prefer a vegetarian diet), can marked of on each guest’s access card. Connects Kellogg Center and be accommodated simply be choosing appro- East Lansing Marriott to the Wristband Colors priately from the wide variety of choices that will Hub. be available at each meal. If you have a team Akers - teal Recreation only - pink 7a m – midnight member with a medically required dietary need Case - tan Shaw - orange Blue Route (such as a food allergy), please contact Resi- Holden - yellow Wilson - aqua Connects Williams, Yakeley/Gil- dential and Hospitality Services' Conference Holmes - white Wonders - black christ, Landon, Mayo, Campbell Services at (517) 353-8513 with the team mem- Landon - purple Yakeley - gray Halls and the IM Sports Circle ber’s information and accommodation needs. McDonel - green All access - hot pink to the Hub. 8a m – 11p m Orange Route Connects Wonders, Case, Wilson and Holden Halls to the Breslin Center and the Hub. 8a m – 11p m Green Route Connects Akers, Holmes, McD- onel, Shaw Halls to the Hub. 8a m – 11p m Red Route Connects the Parking/Com- muter Lots to the Hub. 8a m – 11p m

thursday SCHEDULE Team Registration Odyssey Information Desk 8a m – noon World Finals Competition 10a m – 7p m Creativity Festival An aerial view of the and surrounding MSU campus. noon – 5p m NASA E-Theatre Presentations what to do on campus Homes Hall Wharton Center for Performing Arts Lansing Lugnuts Baseball 1p m , 2:30p m , & 4p m View the performance of The Phantom of the Lansing's professional baseball team! It's fun Alumni Meeting Opera in Cobb Great Hall through June 6th. at an affordable price! Jack Breslin Student Center Tickets: $70.00 - $30.00 Tickets & Info: 517-485-4500 or 6:30p m – 7:30p m Box Office: (517) 432-2000 or www.lansinglugnuts.com Float & Banner Parade Jack Breslin Student Center 1-800-942-7866 Potter Park Zoo 7:30p m – 9p m Office Hours: 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing Monday - Friday 10am-6pm, Info: (517) 483-4222 or Saturday 12noon-6pm www.potterparkzoo.org OMER's World News Recreation Facilities on Campus for OotM Staff Odyssey of the Mind Editor IM Circle times are as follows: IM West outdoor pool times are as follows: Jennifer Veale Wednesday, May 26th – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Wednesday, May 26th – 10:30 am – 6:00 pm Thursday, May 27th – 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm Thursday, May 27th –10:30 am – 6:00 pm Friday, May 28th – 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday, May 28th – 10:30 am – 6:00 pm Assignment Editor Saturday, May 29th – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday, May 29th – 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Brandie Putnam A room key from the residence hall must be shown to access the pools. If you are off campus you must go to the Reporters Odyssey of the Mind information booth for directions on accessing the facilities. Towels are not provided. Partici- pants must be accompanied by an adult chaperone when using recreational facilities. Suban Nur Cooley Jane DePriest Brendan Dwyer willard wigan exhibit Jennifer Miller lease make time to visit a special WF exhib- Willard’s work has been described as one of the Designer it of the micro-sculptor Willard Wigan, this “Eighth Wonders of the World,” and often fits in P Jennifer Miller year’s winner of the Odyssey of the Mind Cre- the eye of a needle. He has spent 40 years ativity Award. Willard Wigan’s work will be on mastering the art of sculpting on a microscopic display at Holden Hall beginning on Wednesday level and this is a must see for the 2010 World Printing & Distribution through Saturday. Finals! NEWSWEB Innovative Media Solutions Wed: noon – 5 pm | Thurs: 9 am – 5 pm | Fri & Sat: 9 am – 5 pm Greenville, Michigan

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