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News Archive 2007

December, 2007

Faculty Spotlight:
Biologist sees his latest creation "sail away" on a world tour
Student Spotlight:
Student Spotlight on graduating senior Amy Wynia

November, 2007

News Stories:
Large turnout for 2007 MG Demonstration Vegetable Garden Open House
Connecting Youth with Science and the Environment: CELS Partnership in Action
Meet Gilbane’s Mike Sormanti, general superintendent for the CBLS construction project

September, 2007

Alumni Spotlight:
CELS graduate Jeff Curtis is director of gardens and grounds for the Preservation Society in Newport County
News Stories:
Meet Kristen Dame, the new CELS small farm project manager
Unique research project aims to resolve mystery involving two hemlock pests
Can native and introduced Phragmites hybridize in the wild?

August, 2007

News Stories:
Search for not-so-invisible ink can ensure your food is safe to eat
Long-time Master Gardener makes gift for younger visitors to URI's garden
2nd Annual CELS CARES initiative awards $1.2 million for projects that impact RI and the region
Record turnout at the East Farm Spring Festival found information, plants, fun, and good weather!

July, 2007

Spring Feature Article:
Construction Begins on the Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences at URI
News Stories:
Catherine E.C. Sullivan is taking fundraising at CELS to a new level
Two URI researchers help cast light on issue of wild vs. farmed salmon
CELS CE Education Center establishes a base at the Roger Williams Park Biotanical Center
CELS Outreach Summit held to develop criteria for excellence in outreach
Alumni Spotlight Article:
Perry Raso must have antifreeze in his veins.

June, 2007

Faculty Spotlight Article:
URI Fisheries expert Kathleen Castro's work involves the sea but her passion is with horses
News Stories:
CELS CMB professor Dr. Albert P. Kausch researching switchgrass as a biofuel
GAP program helps small farmers to explore more local markets

May, 2007

Student Spotlight Article:
Two out of six national scholarships go to CELS horticulture students Linda Justin and Kelly Jarvis
News Stories:
FAVS students gearing up for livestock judging event
Web-based program aims to provide students with tools for a healthier lifestyle
URI Marine Biologist, Dr. Jacqueline Webb, sounds off about research into butterflyfish communication
2006 Coastal Fellows Celebration and Honors

April, 2007

Winter Feature Article:
Linkages between Amgen and our college
News Stories:
CELS researcher escapes RI's winter for someplace colder
Concern about overfishing puts ENRE Professor, Cathy Roheim, on international stage
CELS Assoc. Dean Dennis Nixon drafts international oceanographic code of conduct

February, 2007

Faculty Spotlight:
Faculty spotlight on Dr. David E. Fastovsky, URI's "dinosaur hunter"
News Stories:
CELS alumna looks to the past to create her modern business
Dr. Rebecca Brown’s goal is seeking a tougher turf
Newborns at Bio Center perfect for graduate student’s project
URI Master Gardener Poinsettia Plant Sale
Web-based Bio Course - "The Way We Work With Life"
Call for proposals for CELS CARES grants

January, 2007

Alumni Spotlight:
Alumni Spotlight on Tara Watson - Coastal Fellows Program Coordinator
News Stories:
CELS Freshmen settle into Browning Hall and the Living Learning Program
With this year’s harvest, URI’s total contribution to the RI Community Food Bank tops 63,000 pounds of fresh produce.

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