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You Belong Here

The "You Belong Here" initiative supports a culture where every member of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources feels valued, supported and inspired.

Ep. 38: Land Acknowledgement with Emily Proctor

Published on April 21, 2021
In this podcast Kayleigh Hauri and Zsofia Szendrei, both from the Department of Entomology, talked to Emily Proctor from MSU Extension about her role in connecting MSU with MI Indigenous People. We also talked about her life growing up, her perception of the Land Acknowledgement and how to recruit indigenous students.
Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion creates and maintains an accessible, inclusive and supportive community for all who learn, work and teach in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, MSU Extension and AgBioResearch.
Connections: Reflecting on Belonging

Published on August 31, 2020
The Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion reflects of connections and belonging in the fall 2020 newsletter.
Oct 11

Coffee with the Profs: Contextualizing the Practice of Land Acknowledgement at Michigan State University

October 11, 2021 10:00AM – 11:30AM Virtual

This presentation will use the context of MSU’s land grant identity to delve into the policy, history and meaning behind land acknowledgements and tangible ways to put these statements into action.
Sep 21

2021 ODEI Welcome Reception

September 21, 2021 4:00PM – 6:00PM MSU Benefactors Plaza on campus

At the beginning of each fall semester, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion holds a welcome event. It's a chance to meet the staff, as well as connect with others in the college.
Titus Awokuse reflects on Clifton R. Wharton’s legacy

Published on February 24, 2020

Former Michigan State University President Clifton R. Wharton was the first black president of a major U.S. university. Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics Chair Titus Awokuse reflects on Wharton’s example of leadership.
Ciasha Hickerson reflects on Clarence Banks’ legacy

Published on March 13, 2020

Clarence Banks majored in dairy science and received his bachelor’s of science degree in 1926 from Michigan State College of Agriculture and Applied Science. Ciasha Hickerson follows in his footsteps majoring in animal science.
Talesha Dokes reflects on Myrtle Craig Mowbray's legacy

Published on February 10, 2020

Myrtle Craig Mowbray was the first African American woman to graduate from Michigan Agricultural College in 1907. Talesha Dokes, the first African American woman to earn a doctorate degree in fisheries and wildlife from Michigan State University, reflects on that legacy.
Kimberly Carr reflects on Mabel Jewell Lucas' legacy

Published on February 13, 2020

Mabel Jewell Lucas was one of the first African American women to earn a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from MAC in 1927. Kimberly Carr reflects in that legacy and her work in the MSU Center for Regional Food System as a food sovereignty and racial equity post-doctoral research associate.
Talesha Dokes, Ph.D., reflects on Myrtle Craig Mowbray

Published on February 7, 2020

Talesha Dokes, Ph.D., was the first African American woman to earn a doctorate degree in fisheries and wildlife from Michigan State University. Dokes reflects on Myrtle Craig Mowbray's contributions as the first African American woman to graduate from Michigan Agricultural College in 1907.
It's Time for a Carlsberg

Created by Carlsberg to discuss assumptions and first impressions when meeting someone.
The Talk

Published on June 11, 2020

Created by Proctor & Gamble, “The Talk” highlights the painful, but necessary conversations Black parents have with their children to help prepare them for prejudices they may face growing up in a society that judges them based on the color of their skin.
Honoring the Whole Student: Developing Space for Native American Students in STEM by Supporting Complex Identities

Published on April 30, 2020
The Honoring the Whole Student workbook provides STEM faculty the support and tools needed to reflect on their instructional, mentorship, and teaching practices—individually or within a community of learners.
Reciprocal Research: A Guidebook to Centering Community in Partnerships with Indigenous Nations

Published on April 22, 2021
Reciprocal Research: A Guidebook to Centering Community in Partnerships with Indigenous Nations provides potential scenarios and thought-provoking activities to support researchers in developing and maintaining robust partnerships.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) DEI Communication Tips

Published on March 30, 2020
The CANR Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion developed some novel coronavirus (COVID-19) communication tips to share with the MSU community to help foster understanding and inclusion.
Seven MSU MANRRS 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 MANRRS Conference in April 2019.
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight – Georgios Arseniou

Published on May 5, 2021
Georgios Arseniou, Ph.D. candidate, focuses on understanding the structure and function of urban forests which provide various socioeconomic and ecological services to human societies.
From Mexico to MSU, one graduate student’s journey to a career in entomology

Published on July 20, 2021
Omar Alejandro Posos-Parra had a love for insects early on in life, so when he decided to study entomology at MSU, driving over 2,000 miles to do so didn’t deter him.
MSU Forestry partners with Detroit-based institutions to expand natural resources education

Published on December 3, 2020
The Michigan State University (MSU) Department of Forestry is establishing relationships with Detroit learning institutions ECOTEK and University Prep Science & Math: High School (UPSM) to further education and diversity in natural resources.
You Belong Here Champion Award winners announced

Published on May 1, 2020
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) announces first-time You Belong Here Champion Awards