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September 2023

CALS Tailgate Exhibitor

Sep 13, 2023

CALS Tailgate Exhibitor Registration

Exhibitor registration is now open for CALS Tailgate on Oct. 7. The event will take place in Close-King Indoor Practice Facility. 
Purple and orange couch overhead view.

Sep 11, 2023

Research Facilitation Service Expands To Serve CALS

The NC State University Libraries, the Office of Information Technology and the Office of Research and Innovation have partnered to offer a data and technology research hub. 
Kedong Da holds plant in a bright lab.

Sep 9, 2023

Research Roundup

This week in research news: the IR-4 Project’s pest management efforts, National Institutes of Health grant studies gene-environment interactions, nutrition scientist bolsters breastfeeding support and more. 
Rachel Vann, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, works with extension interns inside of the plant sciences building on Centennial campus.

Sep 9, 2023

N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative in the Field

N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative Platform Director Rachel Vann discusses ongoing soybean research and how the initiative's interdisciplinarity has allowed researchers to amplify the power of data collected in the field to provide farmers with applied solutions. 

Sep 8, 2023

CALS Wellness

Every member of our Pack is vitally important to the success of the university, the future of North Carolina and our world. We want you here. You matter. CALS Wellness connects you with the resources you need. 
The sun rises on Raffaldini Vineyards in Wilkes County.

Sep 7, 2023

Support Our Students and Departments Through Crowdfunding

NC State's fall crowdfunding cohort launched on Sept. 6 and runs through Oct. 6. CALS is sponsoring two projects: the FFA Farm Credit Staff Cottage and Robotics in the Lab. 
Person biking on NC State's campus.

Sep 7, 2023

Wellness Webinars

University Human Resources will offer a slate of wellness webinars for staff and faculty in August and September. 
Students, faculty and staff enjoy a spring day by participating in a Pause for Tiny Hooves event at the Corner on Centennial campus. Therapy miniature horses from Stampede of Love, as well as therapy dogs, provide a wellness break from the end of semester rush. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Sep 4, 2023

Lighten Your Pack: Additional Resources and Reminders

University Communications and the Division of Academic and Student Affairs collaborated to create Lighten Your Pack, a comprehensive communications approach to mental health and well-being at NC State. 
Faculty and staff are welcome to use the Health and Wellness center on main campus. Photo by Marc Hall

Sep 3, 2023

Statewide Wellness Lunch and Learn on Metabolism

NC Office of State Human Resources Worksite Wellness presents a conversation on what affects metabolism and how we can improve it. 
Students walking on campus

Sep 3, 2023

Walk this Way to Miles for Wellness

Join the Miles for Wellness program, a virtual, free, team-based walking initiative by and for the state employees of North Carolina.