NFSC: Circle of Friends
What is the "Circle of Friends"?
A network of alumni, current students, faculty, staff, and friends who are committed to providing on-going private support to preserve the Department’s dedication and commitment to excellence.
With shrinking state budgets for higher education, private funding is critical to ensure the highest quality education and training for our students.
- Ways Funds May Be Distributed
- Student scholarships
- Graduate research
- Registration fees so students may attend professional meetings such as the California Dietetic Association Annual Meeting
- Laptop computers for students use
- Small equipment purchases for our laboratory courses
- Additional resources for our classes
- Circle of Friends Goals
- Reestablish Alumni relationships with the department
- Encourage student pride and participation
- Encourage involvement among community supporters
- Facilitate networking among nutrition professionals
- Celebrate NFSC contributions to the University and greater North State community
- Donor Benefits
- Networking with alumni, faculty, students and community partners
- Donation recognition in the annual NFSC Faculty Newsletter
- Circle of Friends directory which is mailed to you each year
Alumni Newsletter and Social Media
