College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Community Sustainability

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  2022 CANR Alumni Association scholarship recipients announced

  Published on June 7, 2022
  The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association awards scholarships to students who are well-rounded in their academic and non-academic pursuits and have a vision for their future career.

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  CSUS faculty spotlight: Tongbin “Teresa” Qu

  Published on May 25, 2022
  Dr. Qu's research and teaching in the area of sustainable and inclusive transportation excites her and helps her continue to learn new things.

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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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  New MSU research supported by sustainable agriculture fund

  Published on May 12, 2022
  Researchers are studying land management decisions made by owners of both farmland and woodland. The work is supported by MSU alumni Doug and Maria Bayer.

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  CRFS celebrates Rich Pirog's career

  Published on May 10, 2022
  Gratitude and best wishes to Rich Pirog, former director of the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems, as he transitions out of his role at MSU.

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  Pursuing agricultural education to inspire future generations

  Published on May 9, 2022
  Zoey Zupin shares why she is pursuing Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education and her goals to inspire future generations as an educator.

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  CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI

  Published on April 26, 2022
  The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion announced the 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Badge Awards recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Reception on Apr. 21.

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  CSUS scholars identify roots of opposition to solar energy projects in Michigan

  Published on April 22, 2022
  The "social solar gap" exists where there is regional resistance to solar energy projects, often driven by poor decision-making processes at project onset.

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  CSUS professor receives CANR Excellence in Teaching – Established Teacher Award

  Published on April 6, 2022
  Dan McCole, Ph.D., to receive 2022 CANR Excellence in Teaching - Established Teacher Award.

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  Kaneene honored posthumously with H. Paul Roberts Award for Distinguished Service in Education Abroad

  Published on April 6, 2022
  Frances Nambi Kaneene to be honored with 2022 CANR H. Paul Roberts Award for Distinguished Service in Education Abroad.

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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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  CSUS faculty's work brings together researchers and stakeholders around the world to solve environmental problems

  Published on November 29, 2021
  Steven Gray shares about his work in community-based participatory research here in Michigan and around the world.

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  USDA grant will engage Michigan farmers to create trainings for beginning farmers

  Published on November 3, 2021
  This collaborative project is engaging community-based beginning farmer programs and beginning farmers to create educational resources and trainings for educators in Michigan.

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  CSUS graduate student researches farmer well-being and food systems resilience

  Published on October 14, 2021
  Morgan MathisonSlee, a recipient of a 2021 CANR Alumni Association Scholarship, researches how livestock producers and farmers can improve their well-being.

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  New Trail Policy and Law course gives students a toolkit to advocate in their own communities

  Published on September 8, 2021
  Community Sustainability class led by Bob Wilson provides a ‘how-to’ and empowers students to be leaders in outdoor recreation development.

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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.