Stories From Aug 2020
Social Media Tips From Sara: Instagram Reels
Sara Awad, CALS social media specialist, is sharing her knowledge through monthly Social Media Tips. This month, Sara provides insight into a new Instagram feature, Reels.
2020 Extension Awards
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 with the organization.
CALS IT TidBits
In the August CALS IT TidBits, find information on remote working resources, loaner requests, new Google Suite features and other updates.
Safety at Home
Given circumstances across the country, there's an added sense of urgency to sanitize and stop the spread of germs. But where to begin? We've compiled clips to help keep your home spick and span (and safe)!
Employees Donate Nearly 8,000 Hours to COVID-19 Leave Bank
Leave-earning employees who meet certain criteria qualify to receive leave time from the COVID-19 Voluntary Shared Leave Bank.
University HR Creates Return To On-Site Work Videos, Resources
University Human Resources has created a series of return to on-site work videos to address employee questions about returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Office of Faculty Development to Offer Leadership Program
Apply to the Faculty LEAD Program if you are a faculty member who is interested in moving into a leadership role, have recently stepped into a leadership role or want to better hone your skills.
Essentially CALS: Jevon Smith
Although many of us are working from home, a few necessary people must physically stay on campus, or go out into their communities, to keep the CALS Community up and running. Check out our series Essentially CALS to learn more about our incredible coworkers.
‘Protect the Pack’ Wellness Challenge: Register Today!
In an effort to educate everyone on the need to uphold community standards during COVID-19 and our return to campus, designated on-site employees are invited to be a Protecting the Pack Partner and participate in the 'Protect the Pack' wellness challenge.
Ristaino and Louws Honored as APS Fellows
Congratulations to NC State University’s Jean Beagle Ristaino and Frank Louws, who were among 11 scientists honored during a virtual awards ceremony on Aug. 4 as 2020 Fellows of the American Phytopathological Society.