Animal Studies at MSU is an umbrella program focused on the interdisciplinary study of the relationship between humans and other animals. The program includes a doctoral and master's graduate specialization, cutting-edge research, a monthly seminar series on the MSU campus, and a registered student organization that connects academic initiatives with the local community. For questions, contact Dr. Linda Kalof, Director, Animal Studies at MSU (LKalof@msu.edu), or Seven Bryant, President, Graduate Students for Animals.

January 22, 2012: The Animal Studies Community's "Wish it was Spring" gathering on Sunday was a pasta and puzzle party. See More News & Events for photos.

January 20, 2012: Michael Nelson, philosopher in residence of Isle Royale's Wolf-Moose Project, gave a terrific talk on the predator-prey ecosystem and the politics of genetic rescue at the January Animal Studies Brown Bag seminar.

January 18, 2012: Travel funds are availablefrom the Animal Studies Program for currently enrolled Animal Studies Graduate Specialization Students to present papers at scholarly conferences through Summer 2012. Please contact Linda Kalof for further information, LKalof@msu.edu.

January 18: Graduate Students for Animals launched a peaceful protest of the use of live animal entertainment at the Shrine Circus at the Lansing Center.

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