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2019 Message from the Director: SPDC celebrates 15th anniversary

Published on December 13, 2019
The School of Planning, Design and Construction, a young school established in 2004, celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2019.
Youth can build credit history through positive use of credit cards

Published on December 13, 2019
Credit cards can aid in building a credit score if you use them wisely.
Speed meeting icebreaker for clubs or groups

Published on December 13, 2019
Speed meetings are a fun and exciting way to meet many members of a new team.
Nonconformities in zoning is the source of much confusion

Published on December 13, 2019
Zoning cannot be retroactive and has to grandfather existing land uses. Those are called nonconformities which take on many characteristics and are different than zoning violations.
2019 Michigan 4-H Animal Science Sportsmanship winner announced

Published on December 13, 2019
Meet the 2019 Michigan 4-H Animal Science Sportsperson of the Year winner from Shiawassee County, Caleb Hall.
Progress on Big Northern Hardwoods Study

Published on December 13, 2019
The “Big Northern Hardwoods” study has been emplaced, 140 plots have been had one of three treatments completed, crews have collected mountains of plant data, and hard drives are filled with wildlife images.
Sustainability scholars honored at commencement

Published on December 13, 2019
Two scholars with ties to MSU's Department of Fisheries and Wildlife will receive honorary degrees Saturday.
The Froebel Star: A holiday craft and STEAM activity

Published on December 13, 2019
Making a holiday craft as a STEAM activity? Learn what math and holiday crafts have in common by making a Froebel Star.
Transformative change can save humans and nature

Published on December 12, 2019
International sustainability experts, including MSU's Jianguo "Jack" Liu, outline what's needed how the human/nature balance must change.
My first indoor plant – Part 1: Considerations when choosing a plant

Published on December 12, 2019
Indoor plants are a great low-cost hobby anyone can enjoy. Before you purchase a plant, consider where your plant will live, how to select a healthy plant and its water requirements.