February 2011

Feb 8, 2011

Walden honored for public service

Dr. Michael L. Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor of economics at N. C. State University, received the Award for Excellence in Public Service Oct. 8 from the board of Governors of the multi-campus University of North Carolina. 

Feb 8, 2011

Monaco racks up the ribbons at State Fair

When Dr. Tom Monaco walked through the horticultural exhibit at the 2009 North Carolina State Fair, he thought to himself, “I can grow vegetables just as good as these.” And… 

Feb 8, 2011

BAE partners with DOT to grow bioenergy crops on highway rights-of-way

Along the state's highways, canola crops and sunflowers are being grown for energy. 

Feb 8, 2011

Project aims to make wine grape growers more competitive

The ground beneath vineyards and what grows there — in addition to grape vines — could play a role in making wine grape growers in North Carolina and elsewhere along the East Coast more competitive and profitable. 

Feb 8, 2011

Research aids understanding of mercury risks to wildlife and people

A College of Agriculture and Life Sciences graduate student’s research is helping pinpoint which fish in which areas of North Carolina pose the greatest risks – and some of her findings are surprising. 

Feb 8, 2011

Celebrations, special events surround chancellor’s installation

The Oct. 26 installation of Dr. W. Randolph “Randy” Woodson as 14th chancellor of N.C. State University was celebrated over a week of special events at the university. 

Feb 8, 2011

DeGruy and Pingali honored as CALS Distinguished Alumni

A world-renowned underwater cinematographer and an international leader in agricultural economics are the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Distinguished Alumni for 2010-2011. 

Feb 8, 2011

College honors its 2010-2011 Outstanding Alumni

On Oct. 1, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at N.C. State University held its annual Alumni Awards reception, recognizing 14 graduates as Outstanding Alumni and two as Outstanding… 

Feb 8, 2011

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

Dalton Proctor 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… 

Feb 8, 2011

Crop Science alumna Laura Whatley creates student emergency fund

The Laura Medlen Whatley and Thomas L. Whatley Crop Science Student Emergency Fund will help crop science students who may experience unexpected economic hardship or changes in their financial status.