November 2012

Nov 8, 2012

Entrepreneurs Lecture Series

NC State's Entrepreneurship Initiative will host the Fall 2012 Entrepreneurs Lecture Series on Monday, Nov. 12. 

Nov 8, 2012

Honoring Human Rights

It's Human Rights Day on Nov. 14. Come recognize the rights of people of all nations during the Declaration Signing Ceremony. 

Nov 8, 2012

PAMS Faculty Members Named as AMS Fellows

Four NC State faculty members are among the first class of fellows named by the American Mathematical Society last week. 

Nov 8, 2012

Faculty Recital

NC State’s acclaimed pianist and Assistant Teaching Professor Olga Kleiankina will perform a recital on Nov. 11. 

Nov 8, 2012

Dr. Hanna Gracz Selected for Fulbright Grant

Dr. Hanna Gracz has been selected by the J. Fulbright Foreign Board for a Fulbright Specialist Grant. 

Nov 8, 2012

Crafts Center Annual Fair

Mark your calendar for the 28^th Annual Crafts Fair hosted by the Crafts Center at NC State next Saturday. 

Nov 8, 2012

Read Smart Book Discussion

Emeritus Professor of English Jim Clark will lead a discussion on “A Land More Kind than Home,” by Wiley Cash in this month's Read Smart book discussion. 

Nov 8, 2012

Unveiling the Newly Renovated Utility Plant

The newly renovated Cates Utility Plant, which now boasts cogeneration technology, will be officially unveiled next week at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the facility. 

Nov 8, 2012

NC State Shelton Forum to Focus on Innovative Leadership

Cisco Systems Chairman of the Board and CEO John Chambers will serve as a keynote speaker for North Carolina State University’s General Hugh Shelton Leadership Forum on Friday, Nov. 16, at the McKimmon Center. The forum, now in its 11th year, will focus on “Leading Organizations Through the Eyes of Innovation.” Sessions begin with an… 

Nov 8, 2012

Red, White and Black Walking Tour on Nov. 8

Come learn about the places on NC State’s campus that have significantly impacted African-American students on a walking tour led by the African American Cultural Center. 

Nov 8, 2012

NC State Experts Can Address Post-Election Issues

Experts from North Carolina State University can offer insight into issues facing the White House and Congress in the wake of the 2012 elections, from the “fiscal cliff” to leadership changes in the State and Defense departments. 

Nov 8, 2012

NC State Launches Work on More Efficient Computers Using 3DIC Technology

North Carolina State University researchers are launching an initiative to develop a computer that utilizes three-dimensional integrated chip (3DIC) technology and is significantly more energy efficient than anything else on the market today. The work is supported by $1 million in funding as Phase 1 of a negotiated $4 million cooperative agreement contract with the… 

Nov 7, 2012

Navel-Gazing Researchers ID Which Species Live in Our Belly Buttons (But Don’t Know Why)

Researchers have discovered which bacteria species are most commonly found in our bellybuttons, but have still not discovered what governs which species will be found on which people. These are the first published findings of the Belly Button Biodiversity project led by NC State’s Dr. Rob Dunn. The researchers swabbed the belly buttons of 66 study… 

Nov 7, 2012

An Instant Analysis of the Election

Join political science professors Steven Greene and Andrew Taylor for their view of what happened on Election Day. 

Nov 7, 2012

A Tradition of Service

Service is a hallmark of NC State. Faculty, staff and students, give their efforts, time and money to support charities that touch the state, nation and world.