Commencement 2012
Graduating? CNR 2012 commencement will be held on Monday, May 14th, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm at the Hearst Greek Theater! Registration for commencement will open in Spring 2012 semester. MORE »
Alumni Spotlight
Arnell J. Hinkle graduated from CNR in 1988 with a degree in Nutritional and Clinical Dietetics. Since then she founded her own nonprofit organization: CANFIT. Read more about Hinkle's story in BREAKTHROUGHS »
Breakthroughs Fall 11
A special Fall 2011 Breakthroughs issue on diversified farming systems helps define this emerging area with a feature story and several related items. Read How to Feed the World: Start Small
Upcoming Events
- A World Examined: Microscopes from the Age of Enlightenment to the Twentieth Century, thru Jun 25, 2012
- ESPM Colloquium: Can Household Consumers Save the Wild Fish? Lessons from a Sustainable Seafood Advisory, Feb 13
- Intro to Remote Sensing: Understanding satellite imagery and classification, Feb 14
- PMB Seminar: Alice Barkan - Institute of Molecular Biology, University of Oregon, Feb 15
CNR Calendar
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What's New
Gulf Spill Spurs Student's Restoration Research
Grad student Thomas Azwell is helping to restore the Gulf's blackened marshes with a project that could also aid threatened ecosystems nationwide.
Western Bluebirds Provide Pest Control, Study Says
New research suggests that setting up bluebird nest boxes in vineyards can help control insect pests, and may be a boon to home gardeners, too.
Study: Eat More Snacks, Weigh Less
A study by led by researchers at the Atkins Center for Weight and Health found that girls who ate frequent meals and snacks put on less weight than those who only ate a couple of times a day.
Video Spotlight
A CNR doctoral student is developing new technology to clean up oil spills.
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