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LandTexture: Do Landscape Architects Still Design Gardens?

Published on January 16, 2023
Sandra Fischer, FASLA, shares her experience and insights into the importance of designing gardens.
LandTexture: Greetings from the LAAAB President

Published on January 15, 2023
Cheryl Zuellig, President of the Landscape Architecture Alumni Advisory Board, provides an update on the Board's activities.
LandTexture: LA Program Update

Published on January 14, 2023
Dr. Jun-Hyun Kim, program director of landscape architecture and environmental design, highlights the program's many great accomplishments and accolades this past year.
LandTexture: Director Ming-Han Li's Message

Published on January 14, 2023
SPDC's Director shares his thoughts about challenges and opportunities for the School and the Landscape Architecture program.
A Note from the Forestry Department Chair - Jan 2023

Published on January 13, 2023
Richard K. Kobe provides background on what 2022 meant for the department, and what 2023 will bring.
CSUS Graduate Spotlight: Tanya Iretskaia

Published on January 13, 2023
Tanya Iretskaia is a Sustainable Tourism and Protected Areas Management PhD student in the Department of Community Sustainability. Tanya shares how she came to the STPAM PhD program from a life of travel for her career 'dream job.’
MSU honors Wilson Centennial Farms as 2023 Dairy Farm of the Year

Published on January 13, 2023
The MSU Department of Animal Science recognizes Brent and Nancy Wilson’s commitment to dairy research, herd health, milk quality and support of the Michigan dairy industry.
How to remove restrictive covenants from a deed in Michigan

Published on January 13, 2023
The 2022 Discharge of Prohibited Restrictive Covenants Act allows for the discharge of racist and other discriminatory language from recorded deeds.
From chillin’ to chilly – Natural ventilation during the winter months for dairy barns

Published on January 13, 2023
Michigan regularly sees days well below freezing. Farmers can use natural ventilation basics for dairy barns using these suggestions for ventilation practices and preparation for winter weather.
The influence of temperature and water activity on thermal resistance of Salmonella in milk chocolate

Published on January 12, 2023
Salmonella contamination of chocolate-derived products has caused several outbreaks and recalls in recent years.