NC State Natural Resources Course Examines Sustainability in Turkey

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Lisa Schabenberger

Traveling 4,061 kilometers by bus, the NR350 course, entitled Sustainable Use of Natural Resources in Turkey, included almost that number of contrasts and surprises.[Read More]

The South Rises Again: Industrial Forest Management in Chile - Webinar

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Lisa Schabenberger

Dr. Susan Moore, Extension Associate Professor and Director, Forestry and Environmental Outreach Program, NC State University, will host “The South Rises Again: Industrial Forest Management in Chile,” August 4, 2009, as part of the Southern Forestry & Natural Resources Webinar Series.[Read More]

Dr. Joe Denig, professor in NC State's Department of Wood and Paper Science and Director of Wood Products for NC Cooperative Extension, traveled to Kosovo as part of a Uniited States Aid to International Development (USAID) trip. The goal of the trip was to aid the growth and sustainability of the Kosovan wood products industry and to bring economic benefit to the country. During his visit, Dr. Denig consulted at numerous manufacturing sites and gave workshops at the University of Prishtina.[Read More]

Venditti Visits South Africa as Fulbright Specialist

Posted on July 06, 2009 by Tilla Fearn

Dr. Richard Venditti, an associate professor in NC State's Department of Wood and Paper Science,  traveled to South Africa through the Fulbright Specialists Program. During his visit, Dr. Venditti gave presentations about academic programs and research activities at NC State, consulted with representatives of industry, academic and research groups and laid the groundwork for potential research and teaching collaborations with industry and academic institutions in South Africa. [Read More]

NC State Faculty Receive Fulbright Scholar Awards

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Tilla Fearn

NC State News Release - June 17, 2009

Three North Carolina State University faculty members have been chosen to participate in the Fulbright Scholars Program to teach and study abroad in the 2009-2010 academic year.
This year’s Fulbright Scholars are Dr. William J. Kinsella, an associate professor in the Department of Communication, Dr. Nora Haenn, an associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, and Dr. Bronson Bullock, an associate professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources

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Sylvanet to Go Online

Posted on June 04, 2009 by Lisa Schabenberger

Sylvanet, a publication of the International Forestry Program in the College of Natural Resources, North Carolina State University, is taking on a new, internet-based format. You will be able to subscribe for quarterly news updates.
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ISTF Professional Networking in Washington, D.C.

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Lisa Schabenberger

Seven members of the NCSU student chapter of International Society of Tropical Foresters (ISTF) traveled to Washington, D.C. to speak with four organizations about their international work. The members brought unique perspectives to the meetings, as they themselves hailed from all around the world.[Read More]

Dr. Orlando Rojas Named 2009 Finland Distinguished Professor

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Tilla Fearn

NEWS RELEASE - March 20, 2009

Dr. Orlando Rojas in Wood & Paper Science has been named a Finland Distinguished Professor by the Finland Distinguished Professor Programme (FiDiPro).

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College Offers Diverse 2009 Summer Study Abroad Opportunities

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Tilla Fearn

NEWS RELEASE - April 2, 2009

Faculty in the College of Natural Resources will lead 6 study abroad courses during the Summer of 2009. Students will have the opportunity to travel in Ghana, Italy, Namibia, New Zealand, South Africa and Turkey

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