Networking and Career Fair was a big success

Students and employers interacting at FER Career Fair 2010On November 17, 2010, fifteen companies and organizations filled the halls of Jordan Addition ready to meet students that are eager to land internships and jobs!  For the entire three hours, the booths were filled with students learning about possible opportunities.  Employer representation was wide, including government agencies, corporations, small businesses, and non-profit organizations.  The energy among the employers, students, and faculty was apparent and contagious.

Students commented that the Forestry and Environmental Resources Networking and Career Fair was a great experience for increasing their knowledge of employment opportunities, practicing interactions with potential employers, and networking with experienced professionals.  The employers told us that they were thrilled with the student turnout, and that they enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about the curricula that students complete within each major.  Many stated that they were impressed with the students’ level of preparation for the fair and their professionalism.

Many thanks to the following employers for their participation in the Fall 2010 Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources Career Fair:  Davey Tree Expert Company, Gelbert, Fullbright, Edwards & Randolph Forestry Consultants, PLLC, Kimley-Horn and Associates, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, North Carolina Division of Forest Resources, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, Peace Corps, RTI International, US Army Corps of Engineers–Lakes Branch, USDA Forest Service, US Geological Survey—North Carolina Water Science Center, Weyerhaeuser, and William H. Lock & Associates, Inc.

See our photo gallery from the 2010 fair!

For more information about participating in next year’s Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources Career Fair, please contact Christi Standley at christi_standley@ncsu.edu or 919-513-2582.

NCSU Women’s Fraternity Makes Season Bright for Area Families

This December, the NC State University Chapter of Ceres Women’s Agricultural Fraternity held its First Annual Festival of Trees event.  These remarkable women collaborated with faculty and the community to get five Christmas trees donated to area families.  The trees were donated from area Christmas tree growers, including Misty Gill of Daniels Farm, Frank Barick, Bobby Brock, and A.K. Griffin of Griffins Evergreens.  Ceres hosted the outdoor event in the campus brickyard, which involved decorating the donated Christmas trees from top to bottom with a variety of creative decor in an effort to win the tree decorating contest.  Throughout the day, the organization played Christmas music, had a visit from Santa Claus, provided hot chocolate, and decorated the trees.

NCSU Ceres members during Festival of Trees 2010

In the evening, the trees were on display for the decorating contest, judged by the College of Natural Resources’ Tiffany McLean, Dr. Barry Goldfarb and Dr. Gary Blank.  The Agriculture Institute Club won the decorating contest with their tree adorned in tractor ornaments that were carefully created with candy.  At the close of the event, the Ceres Women’s Agriculture Fraternity delivered the beautiful trees to five less fortunate families living in Wake County. Wake County Human Services helped the organization to find these deserving families.

The event was a great success thanks to the dedicated members of the Ceres Women’s Agriculture Fraternity, led by President Priscilla Morris, a junior in Forest Management.  The Festival of Trees event offered students a chance to collaborate, celebrate, and give back to the community during the holiday season.