{"id":1260,"date":"2017-03-29T11:23:02","date_gmt":"2017-03-29T15:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science-new\/?page_id=1260"},"modified":"2025-05-08T13:57:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T17:57:49","slug":"alumni-and-giving","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/alumni-and-giving\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni and Giving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

Harvesting Possibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As alumni, you know harvesting possibility is what this department is all about. You take pride in your alma mater as we take pride in you. As agricultural specialists, award-winners and ambassadors, your work actively improves our communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your support of the Department of Horticultural Science enables our ability to continue producing professionals who impact both local and global communities through discovery, education and research. You can help us grow more agricultural pioneers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Support the Department of Horticultural Science<\/h2>

Supporting the Department of Horticultural Science financially is an important way in which you can advance the work of the department and the profession of horticulture. As a member of our community, you can help us build a stronger future for horticulture.<\/p>\n

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You have put your life passion to work. Your gift affords other students access to that same pursuit.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Student Experiences<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Help students experience educational trips, gain job skills and engage with other cultures. Your donation makes experiential learning possible.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Research Programs<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

From analyzing drought tolerance to dissolving food deserts, our research impacts both local and global communities. Help us to continue improving our quality of life. <\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Extension Funding & Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Supporting our work yields a 27-to-1 ROI. NC State Extension’s work helps fuel the N.C. economy. Supporting NC State Extension Horticulture Endowments, where your donations will support excellence in perpetuity.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Faculty and Staff Support<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Our diverse, experienced faculty and staff fuse experiential learning with compassion for their field, delivering an unparalleled education. Help them inspire future leaders.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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JC Raulston Arboretum<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Private support of the JC Raulston Arboretum is vital to the success and longevity of this outstanding public garden and research facility, and there are many opportunities for giving and showing your support.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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By supporting the operational endowment, you ensure that this world-class resource remains for future generations. Support will ensure the future care of the Avents’ living legacy.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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No matter how you choose to give, you make a difference. Explore the many ways your generous gift impacts our growth.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Have Questions?<\/h2>

For additional information, please contact:

Alycia Thornton
Executive Director of Development
Horticultural Science Department & JC Raulston Arboretum
NC State University
Office: 919-513-7068<\/p>\n

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Alumni and Friends Newsletter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Stay current on academic and other activities in the department by signing up for the Horticultural Science Alumni and Friends e-newsletter. Missed an email? Search the archives<\/a> for past issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join the Community<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Catch up on college and department news, learn about upcoming events and stay in touch with other graduates by Joining the CALS and Friends Alumni Society.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Alumni and Donor Recognition<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

View past graduates of the Department of Horticultural Science who\u2019ve been recognized as CALS Outstanding Alumni.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Update Your Contact Info<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Update your contact information by emailing Issac Lewis (ijlewis@ncsu.edu) if you graduated with a B.S. or Rachel McLaughlin (rachel_mclaughlin@ncsu.edu) if you graduated with an M.S. or Ph.D.<\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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