School of Planning, Design and Construction

News

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  How the pandemic has made SPDC stronger

  Published on December 11, 2020
  SPDC Director Ming-Han Li shares in his annual school update message, "This has been a year that no one could have anticipated or prepared for! The world has been facing unprecedented, tumultuous challenges from the novel coronavirus pandemic since March."

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  Is planning relevant?

  Published on October 30, 2020
  A list of five lessons about design and planning of the built environment for issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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  Moving forward in an uncertain era

  Published on October 9, 2020
  NCI’s director Holly Madill shares her thoughts on moving forward during the novel coronavirus and changes in the ways we engage online.

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  Working from Home

  Published on October 7, 2020
  A list of five lessons about working from home and the potential implications for land use and urban planning.

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  MSU alumnus developing diverse restaurant development strategy for McDonald’s Corporation

  Published on October 6, 2020
  Melvin Mance is a U.S. Development Director for McDonald’s Corporation, a company with a long-time commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts.

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  MSU alumnus Daniel Wenk receives Alfred B. LaGasse Medal from the American Society of Landscape Architects

  Published on October 5, 2020
  Daniel Wenk, an alumnus of the Michigan State University Landscape Architecture program, was recently recognized as one of the few 2020 ASLA Honors recipients.

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  SPDC announces virtual Lecture Series for 2020-2021

  Published on September 4, 2020
  We are pleased to announce our 2nd annual SPDC Lecture Series for 2020-2021. These events will take place virtually due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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  SPDC welcomes new Academic Advisor Hannah Brodhead

  Published on August 17, 2020
  Hannah Brodhead is the new academic advisor for Interior Design and Landscape Architecture students.

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  Construction Management alum establishes endowment to support Housing Education Research Initiative

  Published on August 14, 2020
  Alan and Johanna Scott have established the Alan F. Scott Fund for the Housing Education Research Initiative to provide support for graduates, undergraduates, assistantships, educational programs and other needs for the initiative.

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  Endowed Landscape Architecture Innovation Fund created by Landscape Architecture Alum

  Published on August 14, 2020
  The new endowment has been initiated by Robert G. Chipman through the MSU Landscape Architecture Alumni and Advisory Board.

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  MSU students receive honorable mention (3rd place) in 2019 Campus RainWorks Challenge Competition

  Published on July 28, 2020
  A MSU interdisciplinary student team led by Amanda Wakefield received Honorable Mention (3rd place) in the Master Plan category of the 2019 EPA Campus RainWorks Challenge student design competition.

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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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  MSU alumnus Bill Johnson receives 2020 Landscape Architecture Foundation Medal

  Published on June 17, 2020
  William “Bill” Johnson, an alumnus of the Michigan State University Landscape Architecture program, was presented with the Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF)’s Medal for his distinguished work applying the principles of sustainability to landscapes.