April 2013

Apr 30, 2013

Cleaning Up for Charity

Pack N Give makes it easy for NC State students to donate unwanted items to charity as they prepare to leave campus for the summer. 

Apr 30, 2013

4 Honored With Mathews Medal

Four graduating seniors will receive the Mathews Medal, the highest non-academic distinction awarded to NC State students. 

Apr 30, 2013

Alumni Honor Outstanding Faculty

The Alumni Association is honoring 21 NC State professors with the 2013 Faculty Awards for their outstanding work inside and outside the classroom. 

Apr 30, 2013

Xerox Employee Named CIMS Fellow

Xerox employee Santokh Badesha was recently named a 2013 CIMS Industrial Fellow by the Center for Innovation Management Studies. 

Apr 29, 2013

Art2Wear: More Than a Fashion Show

At Art2Wear, the annual show of fashions from students in the College of Design and the College of Textiles, students get rare exposure to an audience of fans and potential employers. 

Apr 29, 2013

Older Is Wiser: Study Shows Software Developers’ Skills Improve Over Time

There is a perception in some tech circles that older programmers aren’t able to keep pace with rapidly changing technology, and that they are discriminated against in the software field. But a new study from North Carolina State University indicates that the knowledge and skills of programmers actually improve over time – and that older… 

Apr 26, 2013

Art2Wear 2013

For 12 years, Art2Wear has brought design and textiles students' fashion visions to life. It's a nine-month effort, but to the designers it's a labor of love. 

Apr 26, 2013

Get a Sneak Peek of New Products at NC State Lulu eGames Showcase

The Entrepreneurship Initiative at North Carolina State University is showcasing the student entrepreneurs and products developed as part of its eGames competition on Monday, April 29 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the McKimmon Center on NC State’s campus. Media coverage of the event is invited. Products developed by NC State students include facial image-analysis technology that… 

Apr 25, 2013

Free Medication Drop Off

Bring your expired or unused medicine to the Medication Drop-off, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, behind the Student Health Center. 

Apr 25, 2013

Farm Animal Days

Experience the delight of farm animals and children in a photo gallery from the down-to-earth folks in CALS. 

Apr 25, 2013

3 Honored for Sustainability

Meet the winners of the Green Brick Award, honored for their outstanding contributions to campus sustainability. 

Apr 25, 2013

Packapalooza Returns

Mark your calendar for the return of Packapalooza on Aug. 24, complete with great music, activities throughout the day, and fun entertainment for the whole family. 

Apr 24, 2013

CVM Open House

The College of Veterinary Medicine is holding its annual open house from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. 

Apr 24, 2013

Iron Man, Reverse Engineering and the Future of Materials Science

Iron Man 3 isn’t out yet, but the first two movies (and decades of Iron Man comics) raise some interesting questions about how scientists can create and utilize new materials – like the energy source for Iron Man’s suit. For those who have been shut off from pop culture, here’s a recap of the first… 

Apr 23, 2013

Heart of Darkness

Composer J. Mark Scearce finds inspiration for his new opera in a supernatural tale of soul-wrenching horror. A little night music may end up giving you nightmares.