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Feb 4, 2013

Grooming Helps Insects Keep Their Senses Sharpened

Like a self-absorbed teenager, insects spend a lot of time grooming. In a study that delves into the mechanisms behind this common function, North Carolina State University researchers show that insect grooming – specifically, antennal cleaning – removes both environmental pollutants and chemicals produced by the insects themselves. The findings, published online this week in… 

Jan 30, 2013

Employee Giving Breaks Records

NC State sets an all-time record for giving with its Wolfpack Gives Back effort, the 2012 State Employees Combined Campaign. See how we did it. 

Jan 16, 2013

Racing to Stop the Cankerworm

Who do you call when the pesky cankerworm is out of control? Entomologist Steve Frank and his team at the Urban Ecology Lab. See them in action. 

Dec 10, 2012

Innovation to Save Lives: A Student’s Story, Part II

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by NC State grad student Tate Rogers. Rogers came up with an idea to address the life-threatening challenge of human waste disposal in the developing world, and was part of a team that received funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to pursue the idea further. Rogers presented… 

Dec 5, 2012

NC State Tips for Holiday Pet Safety

Winter holidays make the final months of the year special. Ensuring the season is enjoyable for the entire family means keeping your pet’s needs in mind, says Dr. Steve Marks, a clinical associate professor and critical care expert at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. “Like young children, pets can become excitable over… 

Nov 29, 2012

My Roots Are at NC State

“My Roots Are at NC State,” a new sustainable dining program launched by University Dining this summer, adds super local food to the dining menus. 

Nov 20, 2012

To Stop Hunger

NC State is fighting hunger on campus and across the globe, through a campus food pantry and partnerships with nonprofits and other universities. 

Nov 14, 2012

Food Pantry Opens

The Feed the Pack: NC State Food Pantry officially opens at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 to help people experiencing food insecurity. 

Nov 12, 2012

Pet Rehab: Goat on a Treadmill

It’s not an uncommon story:  A family pet comes down with a serious illness. The pet’s owners pursue treatment and rehabilitation, the pet improves and everyone gets a happy ending. Except in this case the pet is a goat, and the rehabilitation is being done – in part – on an underwater treadmill normally used… 

Nov 8, 2012

Stick It to Cankerworms

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Steve Frank, an assistant professor of entomology at NC State. You can learn more about the Cankerworm Project here, and keep up with Steve’s entomological pest alerts and updates by following @OrnaPests on Twitter. In spring 2012, a cankerworm outbreak occurred in many North Carolina cities. Students became… 

Nov 1, 2012

NC State’s Physical Master Plan

Organizers of NC State’s physical master plan need your input so come along to the first workshop on Nov. 1 at the McKimmon Center. 

Oct 29, 2012

NC State Tips for Keeping Pets Safe This Halloween

Halloween is near and Dr. Rita Hanel has timely advice to help pet owners avoid emergency trips to the veterinarian. “Halloween is a fun time for both children and adults with neighborhood trick-or-treating, visitors and parties,” says Hanel, professor of clinical sciences at North Carolina State University and director of the Small Animal Emergency Service… 

Sep 27, 2012

Employees Learn More About Realignment

mployees of the first colleges and units slated for a business realignment learned more about the ongoing effort. 

Sep 26, 2012

Helping Those With Food Insecurity

Those experiencing food insecurity need your help. Find out about Feed the Pack, a food bank for NC State students and faculty needing assistance with food.