CALS IP Graduate Student Association
Dr. Miljan Erbez: Development Projects in Agriculture
Dr. Miljan Erbez, Higher Senior Associate for EU Integration in animal husbandry in the Ministry of Agriculture from Bosnia and Herzegovina, traveled to NC State in 2017 as part of the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Cochran Fellowship Program and recently gave a presentation for the CALS SAIGE International Seminar series this March.
From Raleigh to Djilor: Dannica Wall and Poultry Farming in Senegal
Poultry Science PhD student Dannica Wall gave an eye-opening presentation on her time spent in Djilor, Senegal as part of the CALS SAIGE International Seminar Series. Wall was sent abroad through Farmer to Farmer, a USAID-funded program that seeks to increase agricultural productivity, sustainable farming practices, and strengthen existing institutions.
International Seminar: Benefits from Experiencing our Complicated World
Dr. Bob Patterson took us on a journey through the moments and people that shaped his career and international work stemming from his early days as a researcher to his current involvement overseas. We were guided through a lifetime of experiences emphasizing the importance of inclusion, equality, trust, and creating opportunities for all.
CALS SAIGE International Seminar Series: Dr. Rick Brandenburg
Dr. Rick Brnadenburg was the kickoff speaker for the CALS SAIGE International Seminar Series where he shared his experiences conducting research in Africa.
CALS SAIGE President Receives CEFS Fellowship
Tim Kloppe leads in the CALS SAIGE graduate student organization and in researching a sustainable approach to powdery mildew management.
MaRCCI/Makerere University, Uganda Strengthens Collaboration with CALS
CALS student group, SAIGE, and CALS faculty met with researchers from MaRCCI to develop research and teaching collaborations.
First Graduate Student Association Meeting
Last Wednesday, the CALS International Programs office was filled with graduate students from the 6 of the 12 departments within CALS. Students and CALS IP staff discussed exciting opportunities to get involved with the International Programs, over delicious Howling Cow ice cream.