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2023

New CALS Dean Garey Fox.

Apr 17, 2023

NC State Names New Dean of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Garey Fox, professor and head of the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering since 2017, will serve as the next dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

NC State Bell Tower at sunrise

Apr 17, 2023

Employee Appreciation Week and Mental Health Awareness Month

University Human Resources is excited to announce plans for Our Extraordinary Pack Employee Appreciation Week, May 7-13, and Mental Health Awareness Month in May. 

Rich Bonanno with red hat and red shirt.

Apr 15, 2023

NC State Extension Director’s Update

In this update: CALS and NC State Extension Strategic Planning Task Forces, Our State Magazine's "Extension Issue" and Extension will celebrate its 109 birthday on May 8. 

students looking at plants in a lab

Apr 14, 2023

People, Plants and Profit

Assistant Professor Melinda Knuth and her lab study the intersections between horticulture, personal well-being and consumer interest. 

Lab Safety

Apr 10, 2023

2023 CALS Excellence in Safety Award

This Excellence in Safety Award recognizes the notable contributions that are above and beyond an employee’s normal job responsibilities. This year the college is recognizing two winners. 

Dave Herpy headshot

Apr 10, 2023

Herpy Named Organizational Development Coordinator

In his new role, Dave Herpy will implement professional and leadership development programs for a workforce of more than 1,000 people. 

White male with large wallmounted microphone.

Apr 10, 2023

You Decide: What Makes North Carolina Popular?

North Carolina continues to attract growth-minded businesses and out-of-state families looking for a good place to work and live. 

Afternoon sunlight streams through the fall foliage at Wolf Plaza. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Apr 9, 2023

CALS Language Access Plan

USDA regulations require recipients of federal financial assistance to provide meaningful access to Limited English Proficient persons. CALS has developed a Language Access Plan for various research and Extension projects, programs and other outreach activities. 

People standing outside on campus

Apr 8, 2023

Opening Doors Diversity Competency Retreat

Opening Doors is a free, three-day retreat that provides a framework for increasing diversity awareness and enhances a person’s ability to create an inclusive organization. 

Plant research.

Apr 8, 2023

International Plant Breeding Seminar Series

The spring International Plant Breeding Consortium seminar series will occur over six consecutive weeks on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon. This week, Guillaume Bauchet from Coop Liniere will discuss flax breeding and adapting to a changing environment.