The Office of Culture, Access and Belonging (OCAB) 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.
Culturally Inclusive College Reporting System
The MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) is committed to a culturally inclusive, safe and supportive environment that is free from any and all forms of discrimination, bias, stereotyping, harassment and assault. (See more in the CANR DEI Statement.)
At this time, the CIC Sharing System is closed for review and revision to better serve and meet the needs of the CANR community. We hope to move through this process swiftly but want to be sure we do it right and in a way that is effective for the user. We will be sure to announce when revisions are complete and the form reopens. Thank you for your patience.
The Culturally Inclusive College (CIC) Sharing System was developed to allow CANR to track and respond to behaviors and situations that work in favor or against our goals of a safe and supportive environment.
News
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Empowering futures: MSU CANR students awarded Dean’s Choice Award
Published on August 27, 2024
CANR students Natali Gonzalez and Lavonnes Bolds were recently selected as recipients of the MSUFCU CANR Dean’s Choice Award, a scholarship aiming to address the issue of access in higher education -
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight - Tara Allohverdi
Published on March 29, 2024
Tara, Ph.D candidate, shares how her varying internships during undergrad led to her to a research focus on natural resource economics and the life cycle analysis of forest products. -
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight - Ichchha Thapa
Published on March 28, 2024
Ichchha, an international student from Nepal, shares how her passion for forestry led her to pursue a Ph.D. with a research focus on mass timber demand and supply in the lake states. -
360-degree field tours highlight three Detroit urban farms
Published on February 29, 2024
High quality imagery and interviews show the successes and challenges of urban food production. -
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight - Mitchell Calvin
Published on February 5, 2024
Mitchell Calvin seeks his masters focused in finding genetic variations in American beech trees that contribute to resistance against beech bark disease. -
Dr. Foster awarded for dedication and achievement
Published on September 22, 2023
Dr. Eunice Foster was awarded with the Extraordinary Excellence in Diversity Award for her dedicated years of coordinating, teaching, research and leadership. -
CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI
Published on May 3, 2023
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will honor the 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Badge Awards recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Reception on May 11. -
CANR You Belong Here Awards recognize outstanding DEI efforts
Published on April 17, 2023
CANR faculty and staff will be honored for their outstanding efforts to support and address diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within the college on May 11. -
Eric Clark receives 2023 CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award
Published on February 20, 2023
Eric Clark will receive the 2023 CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award during ANR Week. -
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program now in Detroit and East Lansing
Published on September 16, 2022
New partnership with Keep Growing Detroit leads to a hands-on learning site.
Events
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Sep 26
Civil Rights Enforcement and Free Expression Session at MSU with Katusha Galitzine
September 26, 2024 12:00PM – 1:30PM Ag Hall rm 75 / Zoom
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Oct 1
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Oct 24
OCAB Third Thursday: Featuring Dr. Dan Chitwood
October 24, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM Agriculture Hall, rm 75/ Zoom
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Nov 21
OCAB Third Thursday: Featuring Dr. Asia Dowtin
November 21, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM Agriculture Hall, rm 75/ Zoom