Summer 2012 Issue
Features
A Philosophical Approach
Deanna Osmond carries on the Extension traditions of improving lives and using science to help people make informed decisions.
Read Full Story »New and better ways
In a milestone year, Bob Patterson reflects on the differences made by the land-grants through ag education — yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Read Full Story »From the Morrill Act, research; from research, prosperity
The Morrill Act helped make publicly funded research possible, and that research ushered in an era of American prosperity. For that reason, retiring CALS research director and associate dean Dr. David Smith calls the act “the single most impactful economic development legislation in the history of this country.”
Read Full Story »Accessible to all
Vision and tenacity marked the efforts of those who laid the groundwork for the founding of N.C. State and its missions of teaching, research and extension.
Read Full Story »Catching evolution in the act
CALS biologist Dr. Brian Langerhans explores predictability of evolution in Bahamian blue holes.
Read Full Story »A vanguard
Six CALS students – beneficiaries of the land-grant university education — make their mark in academics, arts, research and more.
Read Full Story »College Profile: Johnny Wynne
Dean Johnny Wynne seeds College’s future success as he cedes the leadership reins.
Read Full Story »Noteworthy News
FoodCorps marks first year
At Oak Hill Elementary School in High Point, third graders have spent time this year learning how to plant a garden, harvest the plants and eat what they grow. The school is one of five FoodCorps sites in Guilford County where FoodCorps service member Leah Klaproth has worked with students and teachers since the beginning of the 2011-12 school year.
CEFS keeps adding to its record of successes
Faculty and staff at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems have been busy this year. Hardly a week goes by without news of how CEFS is expanding some already successful programs, starting new ones and collecting awards recognizing their work.
Drop by drop: Soil scientists investigate ways to safely treat wastewater for reuse
CALS scientists use an innovative the field lab site to demonstrate how new decentralized technologies can be used to produce non-potable waters — those that aren’t used for drinking, cooking, showering or bathing — at the point where the water is initially used, whether it be in an individual home, a small business or small communities.
Research symposium highlights evolution of life sciences
From evolution to the economy, the “Stewards of the Future: Research for Human Health and Global Sustainability” conference covered an array of topics and drew more than 400 participants representing science, industry and academia.
Extension’s Garner is Onslow’s Woman of the Year
As Peggie Garner rushed in the pouring rain to the Onslow County Chamber of Commerce “Woman of the Year” luncheon, her biggest concerns were arriving on time and staying dry.
Turning the tide on poverty in Hertford County
In Hertford County, public school students aren’t lugging heavy book bags home. Though literacy is a problem there, the county schools don’t have enough textbooks to go around, so students share books during the school day, rather than taking them home. But an anti-poverty effort of N.C. Cooperative Extension in Hertford County is improving young people’s access to books.
Sam Pardue to lead CALS Academic Programs
Dr. Sam Pardue, head of the Department of Poultry Science at N.C. State University, has been appointed as Interim Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, effective July 1. He replaces Dr. Ken Esbenshade who is returning to the Animal Science Department after 11 years as associate dean.
Noteworthy Alumni
Trailblazing alumna makes her mark in clinical microbiology
For nearly as long as Lizzie Johnson Harrell can remember, she has been, in some form or fashion, a teacher – whether she was leading a make-believe classroom at home with some of her 12 brothers and sisters, instructing first-year medical school students, or serving as a mentor to emerging microbiologists.
Alumni couple work to ensure the success of their community college students
He’s known fondly on campus as “Dr. Don.” She lights up a room with seemingly boundless energy. Together, they’re two of the top administrators at Coastal Carolina Community College (CCCC). Each is a force of nature driven by a single goal: student success.
Noteworthy Giving
Mowrey endowment established to support 4-H horse program
After 30 years of service to the N.C. 4-H Horse Program, Dr. Bob Mowrey retired in January and established an endowment that will continue to provide support for the program and young people he nurtured for many years.
Innovation fund announcement among highlights of gala celebration for Dean Johnny Wynne
Dr. Johnny Wynne, who retired this summer as dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, was honored June 12 at a gala celebration at N.C. State University’s McKimmon Center.
JCRA’s 2012 Gala in the Garden is a red, white and green celebration
The annual garden party and fund-raising event doubled as a birthday party for N.C. State.
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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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