Stories From Aug 2021
Dr. Wusheng Liu recognized with ASHS Early Career Award
Dr. Wusheng Liu, assistant professor in the Department of Horticultural Science, recently returned from the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS) conference where he was awarded first place in the Early Career Competition
NC State’s Definition of Diversity
Diversity refers to an inclusive community of people with varied human characteristics, ideas and worldviews whose interactions both benefit and challenge each other to grow while making the community better.
Major Religious Holidays with Work Restrictions
Several religions prohibit working on certain holidays. To aid staff, faculty and supervisors with scheduling events and activities, a short list of some holidays on which students, staff or faculty may not be able to work or attend class is now listed online.
Special COVID-19 Voluntary Shared Leave Program
NC State is reinstituting the special COVID-19 voluntary shared leave program effective immediately.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund
Due to COVID-19, many students had a delay in their dissertation research. As a result, funding for many students ended before they had time to finish their research and degree. Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds are helping support students.
Celebrating Women’s Equality Day – Thursday, August 26
Women’s Equality Day celebrates the achievements of women’s rights activists and reminds us of the unique daily struggles that women face. During the event on Thursday, August 26, we will discuss our areas of triumph and ignite the flames of motivation to continue in our pursuits of women’s equality.
JC Raulston Arboretum is Hiring Seven Student Workers
The JC Raulston Arboretum is seeking undergraduate students for seven open Provost Experience Positions (PEP) for the 2021-22 school year.
Meet the Incoming Class: By the Numbers
Record applications to NC State produced a record-breaking first-year class of more than 5,000 students. Find out who they are and where they're from.
Box Tree Moth Regulatory Response Webinar with Southern IPM Center
USDA-APHIS has confirmed the presence of box tree moth in the continental United States, and has implemented an emergency response to find and eradicate this pest.
CALS IT TidBits – Important IT Updates
In the CALS IT TidBits edition, find information on the latest IT news. New project request form, Panopto, VPN reminder and more.