Stories From Aug 2017
Exploratory Trip to Mexico Furthers Cassava Project
Trino Ascencio-Ibanez of the Department of Molecular and Structural Biochemistry forged collaborations and made significant headway in Mexico on a Gates Foundation-funded project that tackles cassava mosaic disease.
CALS Tailgate is Just Around the Corner!
What better way to kick off the NC State football season than by attending the university’s largest alumni gathering? Join us for CALS Tailgate on Sept. 9.
At 100, Retired Prof Recalls Postwar Campus
In the boom years after World War II, Emmett Dillard joined thousands of veterans crowding NC State to earn their college degrees. The one-time mayor of Trailwood and longtime professor of animal science turns 100 this week.
CALS Profs Recognized
Congratulations to CALS faculty members recognized recently for outstanding efforts.
Reminder: Prudential Retirement Education Manager Visits CALS
Please join Christy Kelly, our Regional Retirement Education Manager from Prudential, on Thursday, September 7th in 202A Patterson Hall from 9am-4pm.
Extension Annual Awards Notice
North Carolina Cooperative Extension strives to uphold a fundamental philosophy of recognizing the achievements of our outstanding employees. To bring this philosophy to reality, NCCE provides awards recognizing employees for their accomplishments and service within our historic partnership.
NC State and Oracle Pilot ‘Big Data’ Project to Grow Agriculture
Oracle has selected NC State as a university partner to pilot a new program that uses big data to solve grand challenges in everything from agriculture to textiles to engineering. First on the list? Sweet potatoes.
Dr. Vicki Martin as Interim Assistant Director for Academic Programs
Dr. Vicki Martin joins CALS Academic Programs as the Interim Assistant Director for Academic Programs.
CBO Now Offering Biannual Departmental Trainings
The CBO is introducing a series of training sessions to CALS departmental staff interested in learning more about the systems and processes used for business transactions.
Academic Programs Annual Fall Meeting
We invite all teaching faculty, student services staff, and advisors (academic and club) to join us for the CALS Academic Programs annual fall meeting next Tuesday, August 15 from 9am-11am in Riddick Hall.