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Dr. Shweta Trivedi (left, front) and counselors

Aug 10, 2012

VetCAMP 2012 expands to accommodate popular demand

When N.C. State University’s summer veterinary camp, or VetCAMP, was launched last summer, 35 high-school-age students participated in the five days of activities related to modern-day veterinary medicine. This year there were more than 172 applications for 36 available spots, so the camp was expanded to a second five-day session. 
Students learn about anatomical structures of North Carolina wildlife in the CVM wildlife rehab lab.

Mar 22, 2012

Wildly Popular

Veterinary Professions Advising Center (VetPAC) and the Pre-Vet Club hosted the annual national symposium of the American PreVeterinary Medical Association (APVMA). The 2012 national meeting was the largest and best attended such APVMA event to date. The symposium drew 650 pre-vet majors. 
After the VetPAC seminar, Sean Powers, Ross admissions director, meets a CALS pre-vet student at the Riddick hearth reception.

Oct 15, 2011

CALS/Ross University agreement increases vet school opportunities for N.C. State students

The odds of being accepted into veterinary school have recently gotten better for pre-veterinary track students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at N.C. State University. That’s because… 
Campers get acquainted with the tools needed for stitching up sutures.

Jul 26, 2011

VetCAMP gives vet med preview

They heard about heartworms, sewed sutures, did dissections and analyzed animal anatomy. This summer, during the last week of June, 35 teens had the opportunity to visit N.C. State University… 
NC State students and Shweta Trivedi at the 2011 American PreVet Medical Association symposia

Apr 4, 2011

CALS PreVet students bring good news from annual symposia

In March, 18 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences animal science and zoology students travelled to Mississippi State University in Starkville, Miss., to the Annual Symposia of the American PreVet… 
NC State McKimmon Center

Feb 8, 2011

2010 CALS Donor Recognition is a special celebration

February 8, 2011 | Terri Leith View the original article here The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ annual donor recognition event at McKimmon Center was especially festive this year… 
Chancellor Randy Woodson and students involved in VetPAC program

Oct 6, 2010

Chancellor Woodson, meet CALS

North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson is getting acquainted with North Carolina (the state) and N.C. State (the university). On Aug. 27, he visited the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 
Shweta Trivedi

Sep 1, 2010

Former trainee builds mentoring program at NCSU

Former postdoc Shweta Trivedi, above, now works at the other end of the mentoring lifeline. She credits her experiences as a fellow at NIEHS with preparing her for a challenging and exciting career path. 

Apr 2, 2010

VetPAC is the go-to guide for pre-veterinary students

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ strong pre-veterinary program just got stronger — with the launch of VetPAC, the Veterinary Professions Advising Center. First there was HealthPAC, the Health…