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Kionna Coleman

Nov 29, 2021

Coleman Named Interim CCO

Over the past five years, Kionna Coleman helped CALS Communications develop an internal creative services agency to support the diverse communications and marketing needs of the college, its departments, centers and programs and she has now accepted the interim chief communications officer position. 

Mike Burchell

Nov 25, 2021

Burchell Appointed President of the American Ecological Engineering Society

Biological and Agricultural Engineering professor and department Extension leader Michael Burchell was recently elected as president of the American Ecological Engineering Society. 

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Nov 24, 2021

New DEI Course: Applied Cultural Identity

To meet the growing interest in introductory-level diversity, equity and inclusion educational opportunities, OIED’s Inclusive Excellence and Strategic Practice unit has developed a new online, self-paced course, Applied Cultural Identity, for the NC State campus community. 

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Nov 22, 2021

University Loses Highly-respected and Beloved Member of the CALS and Applied Ecology Community

On Friday, Nov. 19, while in his hometown of Kankakee, IL, Tom Kwak, Ph.D. passed away. Kwak, an applied ecology professor and unit leader of the U.S. Geological Survey’s NC Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit will be missed. 

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Nov 22, 2021

CALS IT TidBits – November 2021

In this edition of CALS IT TidBits find information on the latest IT news. WiFi etiquette, Google Workspace updates, VPN updates and more. 

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Nov 18, 2021

LEAD Fall Challenges and Classes

Get a head start on your New Year's resolution with LEAD Professional Learning. Interactive courses like Crucial Conversations will give you the chance to sharpen your leadership skills and build connections with other employees across campus. 

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Nov 15, 2021

Application for CES Innovation Grants

The 2021 CES Innovation Grants online application is now open. This year, applications are due by Dec. 3, 2021. 

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Nov 13, 2021

County Extension 101: Connecting with Campus

Hear Davidson, Davie, Forsyth and Yadkin Counties talk about exciting programs happening in their communities. Learn about spectacular 4-H Programs, what agriculture and pizza have in common, and other fascinating areas of Extension outreach. 

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Nov 8, 2021

Kenneth R. Keller Award Call for Nominations

The Kenneth R. Keller Research Award Endowment is used to recognize excellence in doctoral dissertation research in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

Nov 8, 2021

CALS CCO Assumes New Role

After serving as CALS’ chief communications officer for the past six years, Richard Campbell will assume the role of vice chancellor for strategic communications at UNC Greensboro.