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YOU DECIDE: How should the government help people?
Alternative philosophical approaches are at the center of the debate over how to deal with the national debt. Mike Walden discusses two approaches.
Chandler Walker: Biomedical researcher in the making
One of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ top students, Chandler Walker, says N.C. State University has taught her how to be a scientist and put her on the path toward a biomedical research career.
Gould, Atchley to receive 2010-2011 Holladay Medal
Given in recognition of an outstanding career at N.C. State University, the Holladay Medal is the highest honor bestowed on a faculty member by the trustees and the university.
Military youth participate in Wolfpack baseball game
As N.C. State University’s baseball team took to the field against Wake Forest on Sunday, April 3, military youth and their families representing all branches of North Carolina’s military were on hand to participate in the second annual Military Appreciation Day Baseball Game.
N.C. State University sociologist receives Southern Sociological Society’s highest honor
Dr. Ron Wimberley, William Neal Reynolds Professor of sociology at North Carolina State University, has been named the 2011-2012 winner of the Southern Sociological Society’s Roll of Honor Award, the highest recognition given by the society.
Team recognized for helping farmers transition from methyl bromide
A group of North Carolina State University faculty members has been recognized for helping farmers stay in business during the phase-out of a popular fumigant.
Extension, AG warn storm victims to be aware of scams
We see the best in people in the aftermath of a disaster in offers of aid to those who have suffered losses. But we also see the worst in people in attempts to take advantage of the victims of disaster.
10% Campaign signs grocery store chain
Piggly Wiggly, “America’s first” self-service grocery store has added another first to its list: the first grocery store to pledge to buy more foods from local producers as part of its commitment to the 10% Campaign.
Resource Development Awards presented, new endowments celebrated at 2011 joint foundations spring event
The awards, sponsored each year by the N.C. Agricultural Foundation Inc., recognized CALS faculty and student organizations for efforts in raising funds to benefit College programs, as well as volunteer, corporate/foundation and commodity organization support activities.
2011 GSD initiation event honors academic and agricultural leadership
On April 13, the N.C. State University chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta (GSD), the Honor Society of Agriculture, recognized and honored academic achievement and contributions to agriculture by faculty, students, staff and alumni of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, as well as of the colleges of Natural Resources and Veterinary Medicine.
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