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Community Engagement Experiences

Martina Gonzalez - Sunny Days Ahead for SolarSpace - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

May 11, 2021

Sunny Days Ahead for SolarSpace

Martina Gonzalez Bertello is an Environmental Technology and Management student who worked with the NC State Stewards on a project called SolarSpace. SolarSpace is focused on creating eco-friendly, solar powered outdoor areas for students. To read more about the project and Martina's experience, click here. 

Firemen Portrait - Leadership Forged in Fire - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Mar 25, 2021

Leadership Forged in Fire

Nicholas Stewart is a PGA Golf Management and Business Administration student who had the opportunity to train and serve as a firefighter. He was able to attend the Cranbury, NJ Fire Department's annual meeting and complete monthly drills that were part of his training. To read more about Nicholas' experience, click here. 

Duncan Anderson - Exploring Inequality in One of America's Most Affluent Cities - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jul 28, 2020

Exploring Inequality in One of America’s Most Affluent Cities

Duncan Anderson, an Environmental Technology and Management student, traveled to San Francisco over Spring Break. The focus of the trip was to explore the inequalities that the LGBT+ community faces and work with local organizations to combat these challenges. To read more about Duncan's experiences in San Francisco, click here. 

Graham Granger Photo in Front of Solar Panels - Homestay Hospitality in a Nepali Village - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Mar 2, 2020

Homestay Hospitality in a Nepali Village

Graham Granger, a Sustainable Materials and Technology student, had the opportunity to be part of the GREEN Program. Over winter break, he and several other students traveled to Nepal and installed solar panels for a village. 

Nov 4, 2019

Going Green with Gardening

Laura Schoeck, a Sport Management student, participated in a gardening project called Planting Seeds. During this experience, Laura learned valuable skills about teamwork, sustainability, and persistence. 

Jul 23, 2019

Transformed by Thailand

Victoria Fuda, an Environmental Science major, spent time volunteering in Thailand and got to experience many different things, like helping teach English and assisting at a small farm. 

Sep 3, 2018

The Alaskan Experience

Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management major Taylor Richardson spent her Spring Break in Hoonah, Alaska for an Alternative Service Break. While there, she provided educational assistance to the Alaskan children, and engaged in historical and cultural experiences with Native Americans. 

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Oct 31, 2017

Environmental Justice

Janya Sananikone's, an Environmental Technology and Management major, spent the spring participating in an Alternative Service Break. 

Sep 21, 2016

Learning from Local Leaders

Carly Abney got to experience a CNR Environmental Justice tour, where she got to see first-hand environmental work being done in Eastern North Carolina.