SPDC’s Commitment to a Supportive and Inclusive School Culture
The novel coronavirus pandemic impacts people very differently, and the racist events of the past few weeks are impacting our community in many ways. It is important that we watch out for each other and support ourselves during such difficult times.
At SPDC, we strive to ensure that racism, hate and violence have no place in our community. Let us continue our struggle and take action for meaningful and lasting change to dismantle acts of racism. Our commitment and obligation as Spartans is to make the world a better place. Our presence must be one of hope and love that helps us navigate through these difficult trying times. We want to look back at ourselves with no regrets that we indeed changed the world.
SPDC Response to Novel Coronavirus
In this uncertain time we find ourselves in with the novel coronavirus pandemic, we as the School of Planning, Design and Construction, are committed to supporting and helping our students, staff and faculty as they navigate the challenges with moving from an in-person to a virtual learning and working environment.
This unprecedented situation has tested the resilience of all of us at SPDC. We are proud of our students, staff and faculty for making this transition and staying #SpartanStrong. Our student’s success is first and foremost of importance to us, and we want them to know that “You Belong Here. Still!”
Spartans Built to Lead
The School of Planning, Design and Construction uniquely unites four built environment disciplines to foster synergistic learning and collaboration: Construction management, interior design, landscape architecture and urban & regional planning. Our academic programs are accredited and produce career-ready graduates. We provide our students with the opportunity to learn about and work on real-world, cross-discipline projects and activities. Our nationally recognized, world-renowned faculty cross-collaborate on pressing built environment issues, delivering timely and crucial sustainable research and outreach. Learn More.
Our Programs
Our Partners
- Center for Community & Economic Development.
- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering.
- Department of Community Sustainability.
- Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences.
- Environmental Science & Policy Program.
- Global Urban Studies Program.
- MSU Extension.
News
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5 ways planning remains relevant during COVID-19
Published on July 17, 2020
A list of 5 ways that urban and regional planning are relevant during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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SPDC Opposes SEVP’s Modifications
Published on July 10, 2020
On behalf of the School of Planning, Design and Construction, we strongly oppose the Student and Exchange Visitor Program’s (SEVP) modifications to temporary exemptions for nonimmigrant students taking online courses during the fall 2020 semester.
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MSU to establish Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) Site in sociomobility
Published on July 8, 2020
Michigan State University will provide opportunities for a diverse group of talented undergraduate students from across the United States to engage in a wide range of research studies related to “sociomobility” as part of a recently funded grant.
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NCI and MSU Extension to host webinar series on the power of participation in July
Published on June 24, 2020
The MSU NCI and MSU Extension are partnering to deliver a series of webinars to provide local units of government with creative methods for engaging residents in public meetings and help them think through the selection of the best process.
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You’re invited to the 3rd annual SPDC Open House on Sept. 15, 2020
Published on June 19, 2020
For the first time, the MSU School of Planning, Design and Construction is excited to offer a virtual plus in-person experience at our 3rd annual open house slated for Sept. 15, 2020, from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at our Human Ecology Building on MSU's campus.
In the News
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Spatial Mismatch in Housing and Employment: A Tool for Targeted interventions in Michigan Neighborhoods
Published on July 8, 2020
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MSU to host Research Experience for Undergraduates in sociomobility
Published on July 8, 2020 by MSU College of Engineering
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2020 ASLA Honors Recipients
Published on June 24, 2020 by American Society of Landscape Architects
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5 ways the world is better off dealing with a pandemic now than in 1918
Published on June 19, 2020 by The Conversation
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2019 Campus RainWorks Challenge Results: Honorable Mention, Master Plan Category: MSU
Published on April 29, 2020 by U.S Environmental Protection Agency
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How the MSU interior design program has handled the online transition
Published on April 17, 2020 by The State News
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How the MSU interior design program has handled the online transition
Published on April 17, 2020 by The State News
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2020 LAF Medal and Founders' Award
Published on April 16, 2020 by Landscape Architecture Foundation
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Ask the Expert: The Ripple Effect of Postponing Olympic Games
Published on April 15, 2020
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COVID-19: Could Toronto See a Crisis like New York?
Published on March 30, 2020 by Global News