School of Planning, Design and Construction

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  MSU interior design senior Michael Bry discusses Clinton Scholarship experience in Dubai

  Published on March 21, 2019
  Michael Bry, a senior in the Interior Design Program in the School of Planning, Design and Construction, was an awardee of the prestigious 2018 William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship to study abroad at the American University of Dubai last fall.

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  MSU students place first at the 2019 National Association of Home Builders Competition

  Published on March 13, 2019
  On Feb. 20, 2019, the MSU Construction Management Residential Construction Competition team took first place out of a competitive field of 37 four-year university teams from across the U.S. at the NAHB Student Competition in Las Vegas.

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  MSU construction management students work to improve energy efficiency at Belle Isle

  Published on February 6, 2019
  Eight students from the MSU School of Planning, Design, and Construction Construction Management program worked on a team to assess energy performance and make recommendations for energy improvements to the Belle Isle Boathouse Building.

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  SPDC director's message 2019

  Published on December 14, 2018
  It is a great honor to write this year-end message as I complete my first year of administration at Michigan State University’s School of Planning, Design and Construction. This year has been full of change and transformation for both SPDC and MSU.

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  MSU Environmental Design PhD student receives Emerging Scholar Award from the International Conference on the Constructed Environment

  Published on November 29, 2018
  Juntae Jake Son, a PhD student studying Environmental Design in the MSU School of Planning Design and Construction, received an Emerging Scholar Award from the International Conference on the Constructed Environment.

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  MSU School of Planning, Design and Construction hosts memorial for interior design professor April Allen

  Published on November 21, 2018
  The MSU School of Planning, Design and Construction is hosting a memorial event for Professor April Allen.

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  SPDC interior design students win second place in the 2018 Design Challenge Competition

  Published on November 20, 2018
  On Sept. 26, 2018, an MSU ID student group earned second place in the 2018 Design Challenge Competition presented by the Home Builders Associate of Southeastern Michigan’s Professional Women in Building Council and Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County.

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  Beloved interior design professor April Allen dies

  Published on November 14, 2018
  April D. Allen, assistant professor of interior design in the School of Planning, Design and Construction, passed away from a stroke on Sunday.

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  MSU School of Planning, Design and Construction participated in the Design & Build Day at Impression 5 Science Museum

  Published on November 12, 2018
  On Oct. 13, the SPDC participated in the Design & Build Day at Impression 5 Science Museum. This was the second year that HBA of Greater Lansing and Impression 5 organized this event, and this year, SPDC was one of the 11 participating facilitators.

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  SPDC Students traveled to San Francisco in August on the 2018 Peter and Linda Riguardi Travel Fellowship

  Published on October 2, 2018
  In August, 12 MSU School of Planning, Design, and Construction students had the opportunity to travel to San Francisco, CA, on the 2018 Peter and Linda Riguardi Experiential Learning Travel Fellowship Program.

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  MSU interior design students earn Clinton Scholarship

  Published on September 21, 2018
  MSU interior design seniors, Lauren Stoklas and Michael Bry, have been awarded the William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship to study abroad this fall at the American University in Dubai.

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  MSU Interior Design Program introduces Virtual Reality simulations into curriculum

  Published on September 21, 2018
  MSU interior design students presented to members of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources on May 1, 2018, proposing plans to revitalize historic buildings on Belle Isle in Detroit.

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  MSU Interior Design Program Bachelor of Arts degree awarded accreditation by CIDA for six more years

  Published on April 12, 2018
  The SPDC is pleased to announce that as of April 2018, the Council for Interior Design Accreditation has awarded accreditation for a term of six years to the MSU Interior Design Program’s Bachelor of Arts degree.

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  Bridging art, design and stories: Interior design student Gavin Kata shares his experience winning the MSU Bridge Project

  Published on March 26, 2018
  Gavin Kata, a senior majoring in interior design at SPDC, participated in and won a contest to have his artwork featured on the bridge between Spartan Stadium and the Main Library. The design is now installed on the bridge.

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  MSU Interior Design Student Organization and USGBC Students MSU to co-host NBS Integrative Design Competition this week

  Published on February 19, 2018
  On Feb. 24, 2018, the MSU IDSO and the USGBC Students MSU are co-hosting the NBS Integrative Design Competition for SPDC students. The event sponsored by NBS Commercial Interiors will take place in their showroom in Troy, MI.

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  Modern Vacation Home Project: Bella Vista

  Published on October 17, 2017
  Modern Vacation Home Project: Bella Vista by Lauren Stoklas

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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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  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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  MSU Interior Design Student Organization hosted multi-school Design Charrette

  Published on April 6, 2017
  On Saturday, March 25, 2017, the Michigan State University Interior Design Student Organization hosted a full-day charrette on campus for interior design students from MSU, Central Michigan University, Western Michigan University and Adrian College.

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  Connect with the MSU Interior Design Program on social media

  Published on March 24, 2017
  The MSU Interior Design Program in the School of Planning, Design and Construction is pleased to announce its official presence on social media. Every day students, alumni, families and professionals connect with their world online.