2011

Sep 14, 2011

Time for Your Health

If taking care of yourself has slipped lower on your to-do list, do some catching up at the Benefits and Wellness Expo on Friday. 

Sep 14, 2011

Steer Among South’s Most Creative Teachers

Electrical engineer Michael Steer has been recognized in Oxford American magazine for his work in detecting cell phone triggers for roadside bombs. 

Sep 14, 2011

The Wolfpack Gives Back

It’s time to join the Wolfpack Gives Back campaign, NC State’s annual charity fundraiser. Find out how to give online this year. 

Sep 14, 2011

New Numbers From U.S. News

New rankings from U.S. News are here. Although a university that teaches advanced analytics should know better than to rely on statistics gathered by a bunch of magazine editors, we still like numbers. 

Sep 14, 2011

Obama Pitches Jobs Plan

Obama asked an enthusiastic crowd at Reynolds Coliseum to support the American Jobs Act. See photos of his visit to NC State. 

Sep 13, 2011

“Hey Bobby, Slow Down!” Helicopter Parents Can Impede Child’s Ability to Play

Parental safety concerns may prevent children from getting good exercise, according to a new North Carolina State University study that examined how families use neighborhood parks. Results from the study suggest that children who were monitored too closely by hovering “helicopter” parents were less likely to engage in higher levels of physical activity. “It’s a… 

Sep 13, 2011

FAQ for Obama Visit

Planning to attend President Obama's speech at Reynolds Coliseum at noon tomorrow? Here's some additional information to help you prepare. 

Sep 13, 2011

Traffic and Parking for President’s Visit

Here's the latest information on traffic, parking and Wolfline bus service for President Barack Obama's visit to campus on Wednesday. 

Sep 13, 2011

NC State Experts Offer Insight On Obama Jobs Bill, Economy, Election

Dr. Andrew Taylor, professor of political science, is an authority on the White House, Congress and public policy. Contact: Office: 919/515-8618, Cell: (919) 389-6154 or andrew_taylor@ncsu.edu. 

Sep 12, 2011

The Real Home Field Advantage

It’s football season, that magical time of year when regalia-bedecked fans gather to cheer on the home team and elevate tailgating to an art form. But fans aren’t the only ones who have favorite colors: it turns out that the football fields themselves also have a preference. Why? Because the health of the turf on a football field… 

Sep 12, 2011

Obama on Campus Wednesday

President Obama will speak at 12:55 p.m. Wednesday in Reynolds Coliseum. Find out how you can view the event. 

Sep 12, 2011

Malecha Exhibit Now Open

The NCSU Libraries features more than a decade of work by Marvin Malecha, dean of the College of Design, in an exhibit titled The Urge to Draw, the Cause to Reflect: Drawings, Sketchbooks, Provocations, running through Dec. 16. 

Sep 12, 2011

Researchers Find Way To Measure Effect Of Wi-Fi Attacks

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a way to measure how badly a Wi-Fi network would be disrupted by different types of attacks – a valuable tool for developing new security technologies. 

Sep 10, 2011

SBP September 10th: Campus Updates

Campus updates about Student Government Appropriations, the Study Abroad Fair, and Voter Registration 

Sep 9, 2011

NC State Plays Leading Role in New NSF Soft Matter Research Center

North Carolina State University will play a leading role in a new multi-university center that will focus on soft matter research, a branch of materials science with almost limitless practical applications, from organic solar cells to tissue implants to new classes of drugs. Recognizing that some of the leading scientists and engineers involved in soft…