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Restorative practice – Part 2: Using circles to build positive relationships

Published on December 15, 2025
Proactively help youth build skills to address challenges they may face though restorative circles.
MassTimber@MSU and DNR bring traveling exhibition on mass timber construction to downtown Detroit

Published on December 15, 2025
An exhibition highlighting the potential of mass timber construction is open in downtown Detroit, featuring skyscrapers made of wood and the story behind the growth of this sustainable building technique.
Christmas safety with young children

Published on December 15, 2025
Tips for a healthy and happy holiday season with young children.
The Michigan Cover Crop Selector Tool has been updated

Published on December 15, 2025
Agriculture professionals and farmers came together to update the online decision-making tool including new cover crops and adjusted seeding dates.
A zoning moratorium should only be done with caution

Published on December 15, 2025
A local government might adopt a moratorium to prevent development until rules are established, but this is not without legal risk. Do so with caution and make sure the municipal attorney is directly involved.
December PSM Graduates

Published on December 14, 2025
Featuring Carly Smolek (Hendershot) – Jaime Willbur lab
Devendra Chalise winner of awards from the Beard, Rieke and the Olsen foundations

Published on December 14, 2025
James B. & Harriet Beard Endowed Graduate Fellowship, the Paul Rieke Turfgrass Endowed Graduate Assistantship, and the Billy M. Olsen Endowed Fund in Turfgrass Sciences and Landscape Horticulture
KBS Science Coordinator Nameer Baker encourages on-going collaboration with PSM faculty and students

Published on December 14, 2025
Seminar series guest details numerous opportunities for interactions
Mason Rutgers (Wessel Lab) Recipient of the Eugene P. Whiteside Pedology Award

Published on December 14, 2025
"Between fieldwork in the Arctic, conference presentations, and mentoring emerging pedologists, this award has strengthened both my research trajectory and my commitment to building a vibrant soil science community."
Eating healthy while eating out

Published on December 13, 2025
Learn useful tips for eating healthy while enjoying the experience of eating out at a restaurant.