November 2010

Nov 5, 2010

The Fed to the rescue?

The economy is still not improving the way most people would like. Consequently, the Federal Reserve recently announced a new program called quantitative easing to stimulate economic growth. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Nov 4, 2010

The biggest salary gainers

There are at least two characteristics of a job that are important: the salary and the prospects for increases in the salary. In today's Economic Perspective, N.C. Cooperative Extension economist Mike Walden focuses on salary gains, discussing which jobs had the best salary gains in the last decade. 

Nov 3, 2010

Turfgrass short course is Feb. 14-18

The annual North Carolina State University Turfgrass Short Course is scheduled for Feb. 14-18 at the university’s JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh. 

Nov 3, 2010

Hightowers endow awards for graduate students in fisheries and wildlife

The new endowment will support financial awards and educational opportunities for graduate students enrolled in programs jointly administered by CALS, the College of Natural Resources and the College of Veterinary Medicine at N.C. State. 

Nov 3, 2010

Lifetime 4-H’er and former State Leader Dalton Proctor named to National 4-H Hall of Fame

Dr. Dalton Proctor, former State 4-H Leader in North Carolina, was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame in an October ceremony in Chevy Chase, Md. The Hall of… 

Nov 3, 2010

Bed bugs are topic of workshops Nov. 3 and 10

As homeowners and institutions experience a re-emergence of bed bugs, N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Forsyth County center will host a workshop on the topic Wednesday, Nov. 3, 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Extension center is located at 1450 Fairchild Road in Winston-Salem. A similar workshop will be held in Greenville, Nov. 10. 

Nov 3, 2010

Women pick up the slack

Millions of workers lost their jobs or had their incomes cut during the recession. This has forced families to make dramatic changes to keep their finances above water. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses one of the biggest changes we've seen. 

Nov 2, 2010

2010 CALS Donor Recognition is a special celebration

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ annual donor recognition event was especially festive this year for two reasons. First, it wrapped up a week of activities commemorating the Oct. 26 installation of Dr. Randy Woodson as N.C. State University’s 14th chancellor. Second, the 2010 CALS Donor Recognition took place on Halloween, adding a holiday ambiance to the occasion. 

Nov 2, 2010

Understanding the tax-cut debate

There's a big national debate about taxes -- specifically, whether to extend some tax rate reductions that were made in the early 2000s. One recommendation is to extend the cuts for all but the very highest income-tax payers. specifically those making more than $250,000 in taxable income annually. North Carolina Cooperative Extension economist Mike Walden explains what such a hike would mean. 

Nov 1, 2010

James Tyndall: Leading the pre-vet way

"I don’t necessarily want to be nationally recognized on the cover of Forbes magazine," says pre-vet student James Tyndall. "But I do want to help find the cure for cancer –- find a medical device that helps wounded veterans better cope with their lives and improve their lives. You can do that through veterinary medicine, and that’s something that a lot of people don’t recognize." In this slideshow, hear more from this student who's leading the way for pre-vet students nationwide.