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Community Sustainability faculty awarded over $400,000 for systems-thinking research
Published on July 23, 2021
Steven Gray and Rebecca Jordan were awarded over $400,000 for research on innovative ways to teach systems-thinking and perspective-taking with mental models. -
Intentionally speaking about mental health with your community
Published on July 7, 2021
Be prepared to openly discuss mental health challenges with community members and help them receive the support that is needed. Take a Mental Health First Aid Course today. -
Water quantity webinar addresses water availability and use
Published on June 28, 2021
Local decision-makers play a key role in managing our freshwater resources. -
To plan or not to plan? Minimum contents of a master plan
Published on June 17, 2021
For local governments that chose to adopt zoning, this is a moot question, as zoning must be based on a plan. Still, the minimum contents of a master plan are not well defined in law and communities have great latitude in developing a master plan. -
Economic impacts of COVID-19 on travel and tourism, specifically in the Great Lakes States
Published on June 3, 2021
U.S. Travel Association publishes details of the startling decline in U.S. travel and tourism. -
The importance of Appreciative Leadership
Published on June 3, 2021
Showing genuine appreciation is a strength that all leaders need to practice to bring out the best in themselves and others. -
How are county commissioner districts created?
Published on June 2, 2021
The county apportionment process takes place every 10 years following the census, to draw county commission districts. -
CSUS alumna spotlight: Deepa Iyer
Published on May 24, 2021
Deepa shares what makes her work as a farmer and educator meaningful. -
Pursuing environmental justice through scholarship and fighting for a more just future
Published on May 24, 2021
CSUS faculty Dr. Phil Warsaw shares about his journey to MSU and passion for translating research to real change for environmental justice. -
MSU to offer CPTED certificate training – June 2-4, 2021
Published on May 13, 2021
The MSU Complete Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Certificate Training is a three-day course that focuses on understanding the relationship between the physical environment and criminal opportunities.