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October 2023

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Oct 13, 2023

N.C. Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association Celebrates 50 Years

The N.C. Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association celebrated its 50th anniversary during the organization's annual state meeting Sept. 19-22. 

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Oct 12, 2023

Explore WolfPerks’ New Offers

Through WolfPerks, NC State’s employee discount and special purchasing program, faculty and staff can get discounts on events ranging from hockey tickets to a night at the theater. 

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Oct 9, 2023

Coleman Simpson Receives the 2023 Cultivator of Change Award

The Cultivating Change Foundation recently honored Student Services Specialist Coleman Simpson with the 2023 Cultivator of Change Award for his exceptional advocacy efforts within the LGBTQ+ agricultural community. 

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Oct 9, 2023

Mt. Hort Extension Center is ‘Full Circle’ for Interim Director

With a family legacy steeped in agriculture, Jessica Stepp Edney, co-interim director at Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, says her love for her job comes from her roots. 

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Oct 6, 2023

Research Roundup

This week in research news: carrots, black bears, freshwater mussels and more. 

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Oct 6, 2023

Academic Programs Welcomes Advisor Edwards

Academic Programs is pleased to welcome academic adviser Channing Edwards, who will support the academic journey of CALS students with academic course planning and facilitating majors and career exploration.  

Michelle Jewell on assignment. Photo courtesy of Discovery Channel.

Oct 5, 2023

CALS Comm Workshop: The Magic of Science Photography

Join photographer Michelle Jewell at 10 a.m. on Oct. 19 for a CALS Communications workshop on the magic of science photography. 

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Oct 4, 2023

Apply for the 2024 Kriz Faculty Study Leave Endowment

Applications for the 2024 award of the George J. and Rhoda W. Kriz Faculty Study Leave Endowment are due by Nov. 17. An award selection will be made in December.