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2013 Arb Gala is an elegant Asian Reflection
The April 28 Gala in the Garden, the annual garden party and fund-raiser at JC Raulston Arboretum, came with cool temperatures and April showers, yet it was as magical and beautiful as ever.
Past CALS deans honored at expanded joint foundations spring event
“Bridging the past to the future” was the theme when the boards of foundations supporting N.C. State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences convened for a particularly special and historic joint meeting on April 10.
Student Perspectives: Kristen Glosson
Guilford County native Kristen Glosson is creating new options for dairy farmers through her nutrition and animal science research at a newly enhanced dairy unit that’s part of N.C. State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. As she pursues her master’s degree, Glosson focuses on increasing the nutrient density of pasteurized whole milk for calves.
Agbiosciences drive economic growth, job creation in the Southern U.S.
Amid news of a still sputtering U.S. economic recovery, a report released today shows the nation’s agbioscience industries are growing, especially in the South. According to a Battelle study, agriculture, forestry and fisheries production generates $240 billion in regional economic activity within the Southern region and supports over 2.2 million jobs with labor income totaling $62 billion.
VetPAC networking event draws record attendance
More than 100 pre-veterinary track students took advantage of the opportunity to hear from a diverse range of veterinary professionals Jan. 31, at the annual networking event hosted by the Veterinary Professions Advising Center.
College Profile: Sharon Rowland
Sharon Rowland retires after a career devoted to the betterment of Cooperative Extension and the people it serves.
Super Shop
The BAE Research Shop is the custom fabrication place, where designs become real devices and concepts become field-ready — expertly, quickly and economically.
Special People, Special Gift
Bill and Marsha Prestage share memories of the growth of their company – and their reasons for making a historic gift to N.C. State.
Listening, Learning, Leading
New CALS Dean Richard Linton has hit the ground running as he gets to know the College, N.C. State and North Carolina.
Sustained Efforts
CALS student Becky Dobosy travels near and far to put nutrition, sustainable ag knowledge to work.
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Making A Difference
North Carolina’s economy and quality of life are linked inextricably with natural resources — the air, land and water upon which we all depend. To help protect the environment today and into the future, CALS faculty members have wide-ranging expertise they put to use through teaching, research and extension programs. Read More >>
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