College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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  Fulfilling a family legacy

  Published on October 6, 2020
  Dionardo Pizaña has spent two decades as a diversity, equity and inclusion specialist for Michigan State University Extension, fulfilling a family legacy of work in this area.

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  Building diversity, equity, and inclusion capacity for extension educators across the United States

  Published on September 30, 2020
  MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and MSU Extension are collaborating in Michigan and nationwide to better serve BIPOC students, community members and colleagues.

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  Empowering minorities through academic and career advancement

  Published on September 25, 2020
  Michigan State University is home to the founding chapter of MANRRS, an organization dedicated to increasing the minority representation in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences.

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  Katie James: Committed to change

  Published on September 25, 2020
  Katie James, research administrator and graduate secretary in the Michigan State University Department of Forestry, is committed to educating herself and others about diversity, equity and inclusion.

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  Mary Hausbeck: An advocate for students

  Published on September 25, 2020
  Mary Hausbeck, University Distinguished Professor in the Michigan State University Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, draws on her early experience as a graduate student at MSU to support current students.

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  Jill Cruth: Creating a sense of belonging

  Published on September 25, 2020
  Jill Cruth, academic program coordinator in the Michigan State University Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, is committed to making students feel welcome and offering personal and professional support.

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  Gary Roloff: Increasing academic opportunities

  Published on September 25, 2020
  Gary Roloff, professor in the Michigan State University Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, sees diversity, equity and inclusion as critical to developing effective leaders in STEM.

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  Taking steps to use the MSU Land Acknowledgement more broadly

  Published on September 23, 2020
  Understanding the history of the land that MSU resides on is part of an ongoing journey toward diversity, equity and inclusion.

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  MSU entomologist leads training for Latino/a farmers, receives new $600K USDA grant

  Published on September 23, 2020
  MSU's La Cosecha (a Spanish word for harvest) program, which provides training for first- and next-generation Latino/a farmers in Michigan, has received a $600,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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  Personifying the mission of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

  Published on September 22, 2020
  Associate dean focuses on celebrating differences, cultivating community

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  A meaningful conversation with the creator of CANR’s ‘You Belong Here’ campaign

  Published on September 22, 2020
  A question-and-answer session with Shedra Rakestraw, who was the interim assistant director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for CANR from February 2020 to September 2020.

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  CSUS student seeks to support tourism in Jamaica

  Published on September 17, 2020
  Doctoral student came to MSU for interdisciplinary program studying tourism, land management and conservation practices.

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  Partnership between MSU, Sault Tribe encourages tribe members to consider pursuing natural resources careers

  Published on September 15, 2020
  A collaboration between Michigan State University and the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians is preparing tribal members to join the fisheries and wildlife management field through a graduate program.

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  CANR names special advisor to assist with faculty affairs

  Published on September 15, 2020
  Fisheries and wildlife faculty member will support culture and belonging for college reappointment, promotion, tenure and faculty development.

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  Book fosters honest discussion among grad students

  Published on September 11, 2020
  MSU Entomology graduate students describe the value of recognizing socioeconomic barriers in higher education and their desire for change in the system.

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  MSU awarded grant to expand career education opportunities in food, agriculture, and natural resources fields

  Published on September 1, 2020
  This three year effort will support urban Michigan students and teachers through the development of food, agriculture, and natural resources curricula and five Jr. MANRRS chapters.

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  ODEI expands You Belong Here campaign

  Published on August 31, 2020
  The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion expanded the You Belong Here campaign with your support.

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  Greater is next...I still have hope

  Published on August 31, 2020
  Quentin Tyler, associate dean and director for diversity, equity and inclusion, shares his vision for the next year and for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources community.

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  The Year in the Office of DEI: Reflecting on 2019-2020

  Published on August 31, 2020
  The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion reflects on the 2019-2020 academic year.

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  ODEI Library Lending Spotlight: Talking to Strangers

  Published on August 31, 2020
  The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion recommends the book, "Talking to Strangers," by Malcolm Gladwell.