College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Community Sustainability

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  CSUS alumna makes parks and recreation more accessible for all

  Published on May 20, 2022
  Kate Gille works to tell the story of local parks and why parks should be accessible for everyone.

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  Congratulations to the 2021-2022 CSUS student award recipients!

  Published on March 4, 2022
  We are excited to announce the winners of 2021-22 scholarships, fellowships, and awards in the Department of Community Sustainability.

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  CSUS faculty pursues her passion working with international communities on nutrition issues

  Published on March 3, 2022
  CSUS faculty Dr. Kimberly Chung shares about how she transitioned from food science to participatory research to address international agricultural and nutrition issues.

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  CSUS alumna spotlight: Jennifer Jermalowicz-Jones

  Published on March 2, 2022
  Pursuing a Ph.D. in CSUS helped Dr. Jermalowicz-Jones gain the scientific and social science skills needed to run a successful lake management business.

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  Rodney Cole receives 2022 CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award

  Published on February 28, 2022
  Rodney Cole will receive the 2022 CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award during ANR Week.

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  Recent alum educates youth about STEM, plastics, and sustainability

  Published on December 7, 2021
  Evan Morton’s passion for research, teaching and sustainability shaped his time at MSU and his career trajectory.

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  Student research on water sustainability made possible by MSU alumnus and donor

  Published on September 7, 2021
  Meaningful research is not always easy, but with help from the extended MSU network, improving natural resource management is made possible.

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  CSUS alumnus spotlight: Ted Alter

  Published on August 30, 2021
  “Lead in whatever you’re doing by making it possible for others to lead.” Ted reflects on his experiences as an interdisciplinary researcher, educator, and academic administrator at Penn State University for over 45 years.

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  Sustainable Parks, Recreation and Tourism degree supports student in the field of museum studies and informal education

  Published on June 9, 2021
  Adrian majored in sustainable parks, recreation and tourism and minored in museum studies to explore topics such as non-profit management and informal education.

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  CSUS alumna spotlight: Deepa Iyer

  Published on May 24, 2021
  Deepa shares what makes her work as a farmer and educator meaningful.

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  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.

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  Reducing campus carbon emissions with MSU trees

  Published on May 21, 2021
  The MSU Sustainable Wood Recovery Initiative (SWRI) program reduced campus carbon dioxide emissions by 50.15 metric tons between 2015-2017.

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  CSUS alumnus spotlight: Tim Eder

  Published on March 1, 2021
  Tim reflects on the importance of sustaining the Great Lakes in his life and career.

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  CSUS student proposes legislation to expand sustainability education in Michigan schools

  Published on March 1, 2021
  Recent CSUS alumna Courtney Boersema, along with instructor Bob Wilson and MSU Sustainability director Amy Butler, created legislation to include sustainability curriculum in the Michigan Green Schools Program.

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  Making meaningful connections in the sustainability community

  Published on December 9, 2020
  Gillian Chirillo’s involvement in clubs and networking opportunities has strengthened her connections to the sustainability professionals she wants to work with.

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  Cultivating sustainable leadership in agriculture, food, and natural resources education and beyond

  Published on November 30, 2020
  Dr. Aaron McKim shares about his research, teaching, and outreach in the Department of Community Sustainability.

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  Meaders’ legacy: Supporting generations of agriscience students

  Published on November 30, 2020
  The O. Donald and Martha Meaders Agriculture & Natural Resources Endowment Fund supports students in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Education program.

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  CSUS alumna spotlight: Alexis Hermiz

  Published on November 30, 2020
  Alexis shares about her decision to attend MSU and her involvement in the CANR Alumni Association after graduation.

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  ESS major gets involved during her time at MSU

  Published on November 11, 2020
  Lizzy Asker shares the value of participating in community engagement courses and student organizations at MSU.

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  New CSUS master's program to address ag educator shortage: A conversation with a recent graduate, Katelyn Kelley

  Published on October 14, 2020
  Katelyn shares how the agriculture, food and natural resources education master's program has helped her advance in her teaching career.