August 2012

Aug 21, 2012

NC State Experts Can Discuss Back to School Topics

As students and teachers across the state head back to class this fall, experts with North Carolina State University’s College of Education can offer helpful information on a range of topics, from digital literacy and graduation rates to reading tips and college preparation advice. Digital Literacy Dr. Hiller Spires, education professor and fellow at NC State’s… 

Aug 16, 2012

Packapalooza Street Fair Celebrates 125 Years of NC State

On Aug. 18, historic Hillsborough Street in Raleigh will be the site of Packapalooza, an all-day block party and street festival celebrating North Carolina State University’s 125th birthday. Music, activities and food will be part of the festival, which will feature more than 160 booths from local and university sponsors. The event, which is free… 

Aug 16, 2012

Show Wolfpack Pride on Red Fridays

Every Friday is Red Friday, a day to show your Wolfpack pride and make the campus a more spirited environment. 

Aug 16, 2012

Blood Drive to Set Record

Service NC State and the American Red Cross are hosting the 3rd annual record-setting blood drive on Aug. 17. Find out how you can help. 

Aug 15, 2012

Turtle Team to the Rescue

NC State's Turtle Rescue Team is quick to help some of nature's slowest creatures. Find out how they treat turtle trauma. 

Aug 15, 2012

Respect the Pack

Make a commitment to inclusion at NC State. Take part in Respect The Pack, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Free Expression Tunnel. 

Aug 14, 2012

Green Is Good

Editor’s note: The following guest post was written by Leah Chester-Davis, coordinator of communications and outreach for the Plants for Human Health Institute in Kannapolis, N.C. Bad news, Bluto: Mustard greens and cabbage could rival Popeye’s spinach when it comes to building muscles and increasing physical performance. Recent studies show that brassinosteroids present in mustard… 

Aug 14, 2012

Veterinary Service for Exotic Pets Opens at NC State

Soon Fido and Fluffy won’t be the only beneficiaries of top-notch veterinary care from North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. On Aug. 20, NC State’s Exotic Animal Medicine Service (EAMS) will open to provide care for our fine feathery, finned or scaly friends. EAMS will see both primary care and referral cases, providing routine… 

Aug 13, 2012

Printing Penguin Brains

Once upon a time, penguins could fly.  Nowadays, paleontologists look at wing and body configurations in penguin fossils to trace their evolution from aerial to underwater “flight.” But it wasn’t just the bone structure that changed over time – their brains evolved, too. And it’s not like you can just look at a fossilized penguin… 

Aug 13, 2012

New Food Trucks on Campus

Local food truck vendors are now serving NC State at four locations: Administrative Services II, Biltmore Hall, Venture II-A and Venture II-B. 

Aug 12, 2012

First Class

NC State's 2012 freshman class is one of the most accomplished in university history. They boast the highest average SAT score of any group of new freshmen, and a strong record of service and engagement outside the classroom. 

Aug 9, 2012

The Future of the Internet Is…a la Carte

A team of researchers from four U.S. universities is poised to lay out the key components for a networking architecture to serve as the backbone of a new Internet that gives users more choices about which services they use. The National Science Foundation (NSF) asked the researchers to design a blueprint for a future version… 

Aug 9, 2012

Respect the Pack

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Aug 9, 2012

Hartman to Lead Public Relations

Alumnus Fred Hartman has been named the university’s director of public relations, overseeing media relations and constituent communications. 

Aug 9, 2012

Web Conference on Digital Transition

Take part in a free Web conference offered by a project at the Friday Institute targeted at K-12 educators, administrators and education faculty.