Stories From May 2019
NC State Faculty and Students Lead Workshop in Peru
NC State plant biologists Heike Sederoff and Marcela Rojas-Pierce recently led a recent workshop on bioinformatics and plant molecular biology at the National University of San Agustin, in Arequipa, Peru. They are hoping to develop and grow the collaboration.
Juntos Program Move to DASA Strengthens Local Communities
Juntos is now part of DASA Pathways which includes seven other programs providing support to prospective and current college students. NC State Extension will continue as a partner.
Last Chance to Buy Farm to Fork Picnic Tickets
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems’ Farm to Fork Picnic is this weekend, and tickets remain available.
EFNEP Celebrates 50 years with Conference and Awards
For 50 years, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program has been fighting to free individuals from food insecurity, poor nutrition and choices that are detrimental to the health of families. To celebrate the 50-year milestone and to plan for the next 50 years, EFNEP staff from across the state gathered in Raleigh last week.
Excellent Time of Year: CALS Faculty and Staff are Winning
University level and college level awards, along with graduate student, faculty and staff awards - we have many community members to congratulate.
CALS Business Operations’ May Newsletter
Please take a moment to read the CALS Business Operations May newsletter for updates, deadlines, training opportunities, helpful resources, and more.
Perdue Announces Top Sites for ERS and NIFA Relocations
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the finalists from the 35 states vying to become the new homes of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
Weekly Produce Box Pickup Available on Centennial Campus
Collin’s Produce is bringing the farm right to NC State! Collin’s Produce has just launched the NC State Centennial Campus Produce Box.
Winners Named in Research Foundation Board’s Recent Research Competition
Sophia Webster, Katherine Kelly and Eduardo Hatano took home top awards in a competition judged by N.C. Agricultural and Life Sciences Research Foundation Board of Directors.
NC 4-H Camps and Centers Receive $60k CAMP Grants
Capital and Access to Maximize Participation (CAMP) grants will provide camper scholarships and funding to improve camp facilities.