LSUAgDiversity

During #BlackHistoryMonth we will highlight and celebrate Black students, faculty, staff and alumni who have made an impact at LSU and beyond.

Celebrating Black History Month by recognizing the great success and tenacity of Black people in Agriculture. Corey Flournoy’s Serendipitous Success ffa.org/alumni-support…

LSU Alumna Stacy Caballero Mentors Future Costume Designers facebook.com/watch/?v=10729… #GeauxTigers #LSU

Next week @LSUMANRRS will host guest speaker, Edward “Ted” James. We look forward to hearing his insight and hope to see you all there. 🖤💛 Use this link to register: tigerlink.lsu.edu/click?linkid=d… #manrrs#lsu#geauxag

2022 4-H University is in the books! Amaya Wilson, West St. John High, represented St. John Parish at this years event. She participated in “Your Moment to Experience FranU” where she was able to learn about the various opportunities at Franciscan University in Baton Rouge.

Happy Juneteenth. This weekend is the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth and the 2nd anniversary since being made a federal holiday in 2021.

NIFA is celebrating #Juneteenth by highlighting Dr. Arvazena (Zena) Clardy who serves as an associate professor of horticulture and Extension specialist at Tennessee State University. Get to know Dr. Clardy in the following interview: nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/blo…

NCBI at LSU team is hosting a reflection and healing circle to hold space for reflection, healing, & connection related to recent mass shootings in Buffalo, NY & Uvalde, TX, and other local, national, and global concerns. Tuesday, May 31st, 3:30-4:30pm at the Women’s Center.

Congrats to Bridget Seghers, a rising OHC junior studying animal sciences and linguistics, who is one of 55 students from across the country selected as a 2022 Udall Scholar for her leadership, public service, and commitment to environmental issues. bit.ly/3wSkPmi

Learning does not stop when the summer begins. Join us as we learn and grow together on our DEI Journey. Register to attend any of our sessions June-August. Find more information at lsuagcenter.com/diversity

The ASPIRE Project engages undergraduates in agricultural-related internships with mentorship from faculty in LSU AgCenter and the @LSUCollegeofAg. The application deadline is April 23. Apply today: tinyurl.com/ASPIREInternsh… @LSU

LA State Extension Agents: Join us for our next workshop/professional development opportunity, May 18-19th. bit.ly/ComingTogether… #AgDiversity #CTRU #Extension #DEI

Meet Jennifer Brown, recipient of the VP's Diversity Graduate Assistantship. Brown joined her doctoral program intending to connect urban communities with agriculture. This assistantship was established to increase diversity, equity, and inclusivity in our graduate programs.

Join us next week, 02/10/22, as we engage in a riveting discussion and workshop discussing race in the US and its intersections with Agriculture. bit.ly/3HgTSNb

Our friendly social distancing reminder, Louisiana style! Available for download here: tinyurl.com/SocialDistanci…

Arbor Day at Burden is on January 22 at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens in Baton Rouge. This event is free and open to the public. Plant a tree with your family! @LSU @visitbatonrouge

We're excited to announce the pilot of a new training program for the LSU AgCenter and College of Agriculture, Management Development Institute (MDI). MDI's designed for those who aspire to leadership roles as well as current leaders. Applications close 01/30/22.