Demonstrating their solid support for the industry and the college programs which prepare the future leaders of the paper industry, TAPPI has produced an exciting video to interest young folks in careers in the paper industry. "Five Reasons Why You Should Be A Paper Engineer" includes folks from NC State in the video and we're already using it to attract students to our paper science & engineering program.
Download the Video – Flash
See more recruiting materials – TAPPI Career Center
NEWS RELEASE – February 1, 2010
For Immediate Release
Contact: Tilla Fearn 919.513.4644 or tilla_fearn@ncsu.edu
The NC State University Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (PRTM) is honored and proud to present its Outstanding Alumnus Award for 2009 to Neal Lewis of Wilmington, N.C. Director of the New Hanover County Parks Department, Lewis was selected for his personal accomplishments and his contributions to his professional and his community. Lewis accepted his award at the NC Recreation and Park Association Conference in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Lewis’s successes of particular note include a notable career as a park and recreation professional, stewardship of the environment, active contributions to his community, and mentoring of young professionals. He is a respected colleague and ambassador both for the profession and for NC State University’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management.
Lewis graduated from NC State in 1973 and began his career as Director of Carteret County Parks and Recreation Department. He then served as the Executive Director of Carteret County Chamber of Commerce until 1991. In 1993, Lewis assumed his current position with the New Hanover County Parks Department where he has provided exemplary service to the county and its citizens. For decades, Lewis has been a leader in his profession; earning the respect of professionals across the state and serving as a valuable resource with the Legislative Study Committee on Water Access, NC Waterfront Access and Marine Fund Advisory Committee, Rachel Carson NC Estuarine Reserve Advisory Committee, Fort Fisher State Park Advisory Board, Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame, Travel Council of North Carolina, and Wilmington South Rotary Club.
In addition to his leadership in his community, Lewis has served as President of the North Carolina Recreation and Park Association and has received that organization’s highest awards. While serving as the Executive Director of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce, Lewis received the 1990 NC Chamber of Commerce Executive of the Year Award.
About the Award
The PRTM Outstanding Alumnus Award has been awarded annually since 1994 and recognizes a practicing professional who holds a degree from the Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management at NC State University. The recipient must have made recognized contributions to the advancement of the parks, recreation, tourism, sport or golf profession on a local, state or national level and who has demonstrated notable service to his or her community.
About PRTM
NC State’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (PRTM) specializes in preparing the next generation of planning and management professionals for the fields of parks, recreation, tourism, golf and recreational sports. We teach skills that are applicable across a wide range of environments. PRTM is a national leader in research and extension activities – dedicated to finding real solutions for real problems and transferring that knowledge to help communities and people thrive.
From The Technician February 11, 2010
In the past month,
the 'Howl for Haiti' campaign at NC State University has raised $25,000 in their effort to raise funds for Haiti, with the help of numerous campus organizations. This puts the campaign at the halfway mark towards their goal of $50,000.
Read the full story in The Technician Online
Want to help the people of Haiti?
Help Howl for Haiti make their goal!
Visit the NC State Howl for Haiti website
At any large and multi-faceted university, many opportunties present themselves for recognition of faculty and students. While their recognition is well-deserved, there is another group equally deserving of acclaim. Here at NC State, we know that staff are the engine that makes this place run. They bring a wealth of knowledge, enthusiam, loyalty and passion to work with them everyday. And when they do, we all benefit.
Every year, the university recognizes staff for their years of service to the State of North Carolina. Special recognition is given to those with 20 or more years of service. 2009 recipients were honored with a reception at Talley Student Center.
Recognized for their Years of Service: 
Front row (L to R) – 20 Years Debbie Hurst, Parks, Recreation & Tourism Mgmt and Patti Woodbury, Wood Products Extension
Back row (L to R)- 20 Years – Linda McMurray, Jim McMurray; 25 years – Tony LaPasha
All of Wood & Paper Science
Every few months, the College of Natural Resources recognizes outstanding staff with the Pride of the Wolfpack award. Because the winners are selected from nominations received throughout the year from faculty, staff and students, the Pride of the Wolfpack award means a great deal to the awardees. There is nothing like being appreciated by the people one encounters in the workplace everyday! Each winner receives a certificate and is honored at a college reception.
Recent Pride of the Wolfpack Winners
Recent recipients of the CNR Pride of the Wolfpack award include: Susan Colby and Janelle Henderson, both in Parks, Recreation & Tourism Mgmt; Barbara White, Wood & Paper Science; Joshua Steiger, Forest Biotechnology; and Crystal Walton, Tree Improvement Industry Cooperative.
Learn more about:
NC State's Service Recogition Program
NC State's Pride of the Wolfpack Recognition Program
News Release – February 8, 2010
For Immediate Release
Contact: Tilla Fearn 919.513.4644 or tilla_fearn@ncsu.edu
On January 28, 2010 Dr. Joseph P. Roise, professor of forestry in the NC State University Department of Forestry & Environmental Resources, received the Appalachian Society of American Foresters’ (APSAF) 2009 Distinguished Service to Forestry award at the society's annual meeting in Greenville, NC.
APSAF recognized Dr. Roise for his contributions to the evolution of forestry as it is practiced today – starting with his early experiences harvesting maple syrup in Vermont, through his work with both industry and the U.S. Forest Service, his research into computer modeling of forests and most importantly, his impact in passing on his knowledge and passion for forests and the outdoors to countless students during his years as a professor of forestry.
Dr. Roise, on the faculty at NC State since 1985, conducts research in woody biomass harvesting and utilization, management science and process optimization, and integrated planning. He teaches numerous courses, primarily in the areas of forest operations and management, ecosystem analysis, and planning.
“Dr. Roise teaches our forestry students key courses that are critical to their professional development.” says Dr. Barry Goldfarb, head of the NC State department of Forestry & Environmental Resources. “His dedication to the students and the profession is what distinguishes him among professors in the region and the reason he was chosen from among many for this award. He goes above and beyond what is expected of faculty in volunteering to organize and lead trips to conferences and wilderness leadership expeditions for students (often in association with the Society of American Foresters annual meeting), contributing greatly to the students' camaraderie and professionalism.”
In recent years the wilderness expeditions have included canoeing the Suwannee River, and backpacking in Yosemite, the Olympic Peninsula and Mt Robson Provincial Park BC. This year the plans are for the Pecos Wilderness.
(View photos of the NCSU SAF 2009 Wilderness Trip and National Convention)
Dr. Roise’s current research activities focus on the developing woody biomass energy industry. His research on biomass harvesting of hazardous wildfire fuels is opening up a new energy resource while enhancing public safety while providing the opportunity to restore severely degraded ecosystems. He holds degrees from Southern Connecticut State University, Colorado State University and the University of Washington.
Also recognized at the APSAF 89th meeting were NC State Natural Resources alumni Charles W. Brinkley, Wallace G. Cawthorne, James Pridgen and R. Scott Wallinger, who were each recognized as Golden Members – signifying 50 years of membership in the Society for American Foresters.
About Forestry & Environmental Resources at NC State University (FER)
NC State’s Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources (FER) is one of the oldest and largest programs of its kind in America. At the forefront of forestry and natural resource management for over 75 years, FER is committed to promoting the science and practice of modern forestry as well as state-of-the-art environmental resource management. Distinguished by a long history of innovation, the department has graduated many of today's most prominent forestry and environmental policy makers, researchers, scientists, executives, field experts and academic leaders; has been responsible for many of the most important forestry and natural resource research breakthroughs of the past century; and is dedicated to disseminating knowledge to the people and communities of North Carolina and beyond through outreach programs covering forestry practices, wildlife management, fisheries and aquatics, natural resource management and environmental sciences.
