School of Planning, Design and Construction

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  Three MSU Urban & Regional Planning faculty spoke at IGLUS training in Detroit

  Published on October 5, 2017
  The IGLUS hosted the Detroit-NYC module Sept. 4-15, 2017, where three MSU School of Planning, Design and Construction (SPDC) faculty presented during a five-day seminar.

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  Henry Cisneros Guest Lecture at MSU to be live streamed

  Published on September 29, 2017
  The SPDC has invited Henry Cisneros, the former HUD Secretary, to give a lecture open to the public at 5 p.m. on Oct. 11 at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. For those unable to attend in person, this event will be live streamed via Zoom.

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  Urban & Regional Planning alumnus Griffin Graham receives 2017 AICP Outstanding Student Award

  Published on September 28, 2017
  Recent Urban & Regional Planning (URP) alumnus Griffin Graham was awarded the 2017 American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Outstanding Student Award for his dedication to the field of planning as an undergraduate student.

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  Urban & Regional Planning alumnus Adam Jenks receives 2017 AICP Outstanding Student Award

  Published on September 28, 2017
  Recent Urban & Regional Planning alumnus Adam Jenks was awarded the 2017 American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Outstanding Student Award for his dedication to the field of planning as a graduate student.

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  NCI addresses public engagement challenges at the International Development Association Conference

  Published on September 15, 2017
  On Sept. 13, 2017, National Charrette Institute’s interim director Wayne Beyea, and Bill Lennertz, lead trainer, presented an IDA Conference pre-conference workshop on Charrette Planning for Urban Space Leaders in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

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  Former HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros to speak at MSU

  Published on September 6, 2017
  In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Henry Cisneros, the former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Development, will give a lecture Oct. 11, 2017, at Michigan State University.

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  Ming-Han Li named MSU School of Planning, Design and Construction director

  Published on August 17, 2017
  Ming-Han Li was named director of the MSU School of Planning, Design and Construction.

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  SPDC hosted two Grandparents University Courses in June

  Published on August 15, 2017
  Grandparents University at Michigan State University is a three-day educational experience that takes place at the end of June, where grandparents and grandchildren (ages 8-12) can live the college life of wondering on the MSU campus.

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  NCI working with APA and FEMA on disaster preparedness

  Published on August 8, 2017
  The National Charrette Institute at MSU is a member of an American Planning Association-led team working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency on planning and disaster preparedness.

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  NCI’s new online course expands reach of traditional Charrette System training

  Published on July 18, 2017
  Are you interested in the NCI Charrette System certificate training, but don't have time in your busy schedule to attend an in-person event? Then, maybe the MSU National Charrette Institute's online course is a better fit for you.

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  MSU receives $107K grant from MDOT to assess the condition of Michigan’s public transit system

  Published on June 30, 2017
  Last month, the MSU Urban & Regional Planning Program received funding from the Michigan Department of Transportation's Office of Passenger Transportation to assess the condition of Michigan's transit system.

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  Urban & regional planning alumna Danielle Gerlach received Outstanding Senior Award

  Published on June 22, 2017
  Recent MSU graduate Danielle Gerlach was presented with the Urban & Regional Planning Program's (URP) Outstanding Senior Award.

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  MSU receives $350K contract from the National Academy of Sciences

  Published on June 22, 2017
  Last month, the MSU Construction Management Program was selected by the National Academy of Sciences Airport Cooperative Research Program to conduct research on "Integrating Collaborative Partnering into Traditional Airport Construction Projects."

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  MSU students envision new look for Cowles House for President Simon

  Published on June 20, 2017
  On Sept. 19, 2016, interior design seniors were given details on a project to redesign a historic home on the campus of MSU.

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  SPDC grad student Hebatalla Nazmy has big plans after selection for ESPP’s Summer Fellowship

  Published on June 19, 2017
  SPDC Environmental design grad student Hebatalla Nazmy has big plans after selection for ESPP's Summer Research Fellowship for Urban Environments. Her project is titled, "Residential Interior Design and its Reflection on Urban Environment."