Stories From Oct 2017
Today in Hunt – “Three Minute Thesis” Finalists
Two CALS graduate students are among 10 finalists who will compete in the Graduate School’s third annual Three Minute Thesis competition on Oct. 31 at the Hunt Library. Come cheer them on!
Murphy Named Assistant Dean for Advancement
Sonia Murphy is the new assistant dean for advancement in NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Dean’s Enrichment Grant 2017-2018
Calling for new projects for the CALS Dean’s Enrichment Grant Program. To date, we have seeded nearly fifty innovative projects across all CALS departments through this interdisciplinary focused grants program.
Annual Enrollment 2017 – Ends TODAY!
Be sure to log into the My Pack Portal and Employee Self Service and get your enrollment completed as the deadline is October 31!
CALS Comm 101 – Photography Recap Video
Best practices and information on basic photography to enhance camera skills in capturing everything from research activities to web and brochure material for marketing purposes.
Extension to Take Part in Upcoming Rural Assembly
Rural leadership is the topic of next month’s Rural Assembly in Raleigh, and NC State Extension will be there, highlighting some of its top programs aimed at promoting prosperity in the state’s rural communities.
CALS CARES!
CALS CARES connects new students with a mentor and other new students during their first few months at NC State. The program strives to help students build relationships and new friends while becoming more comfortable on campus.
NCARS L&L: Step by Step from New Technology to Licensing or Launch
Got a great idea but unsure about how to navigate the disclosure/licensing/startup company process? Join faculty entrepreneur Josip Simunovic for a guided walk through the entrepreneurship jungle.
NoroCORE Wins USDA-NIFA Partnership Award
NoroCORE, a massive integrated agriculture-public health collaborative initiated and led by CALS' Lee-Ann Jaykus, recently received a 2017 USDA-NIFA Partnership Award for Innovative Programs and Projects.
New Applied Ecology Department Head: Derek Aday
With a deep history in both academics and administration at CALS, Derek Aday is excited to head CALS' newest department — and looking forward to connecting even more with community partners and the public.