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MSU recognized for healthy trees and conservation efforts

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Missouri State University received the 2022 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition for its dedication to improving the environment.   Tree Campus Higher Education is an Arbor Day Foundation program that honors sustained commitment to environmental stewardship.   To obtain the distinction, MSU met the program’s five core standards:  Established a tree advisory … [Read more...] about MSU recognized for healthy trees and conservation efforts

Growing in knowledge about trees

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Nancy B. Underhill, groundskeeper, horticulturalist and certified arborist with grounds services, attended the Missouri Community Forestry Council Conference at Chateau on the Lake in Branson, Missouri, August 25-27, 2021. The theme of the conference was “Growing Our Future.” Educational sessions throughout the conference focused on topics such as tree and forest health, … [Read more...] about Growing in knowledge about trees

Missouri State recognized by Arbor Day Foundation

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Missouri State University recently earned 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education program recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation.  The award honors colleges and universities that maintain healthy trees and engage students and staff in the spirit of conservation.  Reaching recognition  Campuses must meet five core standards for sustainable campus forestry to qualify for … [Read more...] about Missouri State recognized by Arbor Day Foundation

Donate solar glasses to other countries

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Astronomers Without Borders and Explore Scientific are dedicated to sharing science with all. In 2019, a solar eclipse will cross South America and Asia. Missouri State University is a collection site for the solar eclipse glasses to donate to these countries. Missouri State and the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) are collecting glasses in the CNAS dean's … [Read more...] about Donate solar glasses to other countries