Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) aims to foster a culture where every member of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) feels valued and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

We have the opportunity as faculty, staff and students to celebrate differences and work together to further integrate diversity, equity and inclusion into our culture so it becomes who we are and what we do every day.

Intercultural CANR: Exploring our Spirit is an ODEI initiative and series of events meant to make space and explore aspects of our identities that are talked about less in our conversations about inclusion.

This initiative provides an opportunity to explore the variety of religions, faiths, and spiritual practices that make up the tapestry of our spiritual lives in the college and the surrounding communities.

News

Seven MSU MANNRS students brought home awards from annual conference in Kansas

Published on April 30, 2019

The MSU Chapter of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences brought home several awards and accolades at the 34th MANNRS Conference in April 2019.

FSHN students win competitions at 2019 MANRRS conference

Published on April 12, 2019

Two FSHN undergraduate students received first place awards in competitions at the 2019 MANRRS conference.

Hip hop philosophy forester to give talk at MSU

Published on April 2, 2019

Thomas Easley, Assistant Dean of Community and Inclusion from Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, will give a talk to Michigan State University April 16 on integrating hip hop and forestry into his teaching and philosophy.

MSU uses NSF grant to increase awareness of STEM careers among Lansing high school students

Published on March 11, 2019

As part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, Michigan State University is working directly with students in several Lansing School District high schools to raise awareness of STEM disciplines and university opportunities, including scholarships.

Advocating for representation and forming friendships

Published on February 25, 2019

Michigan State University forestry Ph.D. Christián Henry shares how student organizations have helped MSU feel like home.

“We are all better off when everyone has opportunity”

Published on February 21, 2019

Dave Weatherspoon, professor in the Michigan State University Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, shares how his experiences shaped him as a professor, mentor, and leader.

Eunice Foster: A trailblazer at MSU, in the Lansing community

Published on February 11, 2019

Eunice Foster was the first woman and remains the only African-American to earn tenure in Michigan State University's Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences.