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Open House 2009 Promoted More Than Majors

Posted on November 11th 2009 1:52 pm by Lisa Schabenberger

Did you attend NC State Open House 2009? Many prospective NC State students and their families did on Saturday, October 17th. Information sessions were offered on every major, scholarship opportunities were reviewed, faculty gave presentations, and current students shared their perspectives.

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Natural Resources Faculty Receive Funding to Study Potential for Urban Forests to Promote Physical Activity and Health

Posted on November 5th 2009 11:57 am by Tilla Fearn

urban forestNews Release - November 6, 2009

A team of College of Natural Resources researchers at NC State University receive a Federal Urban and Community Forestry Grant to examine the potential for urban and community forests to promote physical activity.

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College's Fitness Program Leads by Example

Posted on November 5th 2009 10:24 am by Tilla Fearn

College of Natural Resources employees workout in CNR Fit For LifeFrom the NC State University Bulletin - by David Hunt

Changes in the State Health Plan that threaten to penalize some overweight employees starting in 2011 raise the question: What's available at work to help faculty and staff members lose weight and live healthier lives? 

Employees in the College of Natural Resources (CNR) are showing what can be done, on their own, to improve their health and fitness.  The program, called CNR Fit for Life, was launched last May to give employees in the college a free and easy option for exercising during their lunch break.

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4th Annual Natural Resources Diversity Summit a Big Success

Posted on October 27th 2009 1:19 pm by Tilla Fearn

The 4th Annual Natural Resources Diversity Summit Cultivating Higher Achievement in Generational Engagement was a big success!  The flexibility of the new Webinar format made the event more accessible than ever. Visit the Summit website to view presentations, make comments and ask questions.

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Natural Resources Dean Robert Brown Receives Wildlife Society Fellow Award

Posted on October 1st 2009 1:00 pm by Tilla Fearn

News Release - October 1, 2009

Dr. Robert D. Brown, dean of the NC State University College of Natural Resources was recognized as a Fellow of The Wildlife Society (TWS) at the Society's 2009 annual meeting in Monterey, CA.  The career award recognized Dr. Brown’s contributions to science and to The Wildlife Society. 

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