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Apr 14, 2011

CALS students launch Life Sciences Awareness Day

On April 13, groups of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students gathered to offer fact-filled presentations about their various life sciences curricula, in displays set up on the N.C. State University Brickyard. 

Apr 14, 2011

Price versus cost

The terms price and cost are often used interchangeably in conversations about economics and business. But, as N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains, they don't really mean the same thing. 

Apr 14, 2011

Brittany Vontz: A scholar and an athlete

Senior biological sciences major Brittany Vontz is an award-winning scholar and gymnast. Because of help she's received in overcoming numerous injuries, Vontz is planning a career in physical therapy. 

Apr 13, 2011

Southeast Extension professionals experience Latino immersion in North Carolina

No international borders were crossed, but a recent journey across cultures was an eye-opening and life-changing experience for a group of Extension professionals. A spirit of “bienvenidos” permeated the week, as North Carolina’s Latino community welcomed Extension participants from five southern states for a new professional development program. 

Apr 13, 2011

JC Raulston Arboretum presents “Mayday! Mayday!” program for kids

At the JC Raulston Arboretum’s “Mayday! Mayday! It’s Almost Mother’s Day!” program on Saturday, May 7, children will have an opportunity learn about the gifts of Mother Nature, dance around the May Pole and make a gift for mom. 

Apr 13, 2011

Competitive industries

Economists say one way to look at the competitive strength of a country is to see what kinds of products that country sells to world buyers. When we do this for the United States, what does it tell us? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Apr 12, 2011

Is household wealth improving?

The Federal Reserve recently released a quarterly report on household wealth. Is it improving? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Apr 11, 2011

Clark and Proctor honored at 4-H Lifetime Achievement event

The annual fund-raising event honors the lifetime achievements of former 4-H members, families and supporters. 

Apr 11, 2011

Foegeding honored with Haines dairy award

Dr. Allen Foegeding, William Neal Reynolds Professor of food, bioprocessing and nutrition sciences, has been honored with the 2011 William C. Haines Dairy Science Award. 

Apr 11, 2011

In entomological knowledge, N.C. State is number one

When it comes to entomological knowledge, N.C. State University students can wave oversize foam hands with extended forefingers. In late March, a five-person team made up of entomology graduate students won the southeastern branch, or regional, competition of the Linnaean Games.