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Posted: 1:28 PM Jan 5, 2010
MSU To Help African Farmers
Program will be funded by $1 million grant from Gates foundation.
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Michigan State University says it will expand access to agricultural education materials in Africa with a $1 million grant from the Seattle-based Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
The East Lansing school says AgShare Open Education Resources is an 18-month pilot project.
Michigan State said Tuesday participating African institutions "will create a virtual hub of resources and curriculum" for master's degree programs in livestock, crops and agribusiness.
Faculty from the Michigan school will work with Nairobi, Kenya-based OER Africa and others to develop ways to share teaching techniques and materials.
Assistant Provost Christine Geith, professor John Kaneene and assistant professor Cliff Lampe are leading the project.
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Independent Bank Updates
Independent Bank associate King-Fuller joins United Way Board of Directors
Robin King-Fuller, bank manager of Independent Bank’s Mason location, has joined the Mason Area United Way board of directors. King will serve a three-year term.
— Julie Morgan has been promoted to bank manager, & Garrett Bensinger has been promoted to assistant vice president.
Independent Bank associate King-Fuller joins United Way Board of Directors
In 2008, Independent Bank associates throughout Michigan worked with local community groups and schools to educate children and adults of all ages about the importance of money management, saving and financial responsibility.
