April 2013

Apr 10, 2013

College of Veterinary Medicine Open House Slated for April 27

What: North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine’s annual open house will explore the One Health concept with special exhibits and discussions on the connection between animals, the environment and people. The open house features more than 30 exhibits, opportunities to get up close with various animals large and small, special demonstrations, and chances… 

Apr 10, 2013

Get Ready for Earth Day 2013

Don't miss an entire week of fun and earth-friendly activities around campus beginning April 13. 

Apr 10, 2013

Learn About Puppet and Realm Linux

Campus system administrators are invited to attend NC State’s first Puppet Camp. 

Apr 10, 2013

NC State University Students Win Goldwater Scholarships

Three North Carolina State University students are winners of prestigious Goldwater Scholarships. Morgan Elizabeth Carter, a junior biochemistry major from Bermuda Run, N.C., Cody Allen Melton, a junior physics and applied mathematics major from Liberty, N.C., and Eric Whitmire, a junior biomedical engineering and computer science major from Wilmington, N.C., were among 271 recipients from… 

Apr 10, 2013

NC State University Student Wins Udall Scholarship

Caroline Hansley of Hendersonville, N.C.,  a junior majoring in interdisciplinary studies (agroecology and social entrepreneurship), has received a Morris K. Udall scholarship for the 2013-14 academic year. Udall Scholarships are valued at a maximum of $5,000 and are offered to second- and third-year undergraduate students committed to careers related to the environment, tribal public policy… 

Apr 10, 2013

New Flu Review

The new strain of avian flu – known as H7N9 – has only been on scientists’ radar for a couple of weeks, but that’s been long enough to raise some questions.  NC State epidemiology expert Barrett Slenning, who spends a lot of time looking at the ways in which pathogens transfer from animals to people, was… 

Apr 9, 2013

Jones Honored for Graduate Teaching

Sam Jones, professor of equine medicine, has received the NC State Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Professorship honor for outstanding graduate level teaching. 

Apr 9, 2013

Experience Hunt AV Features

Attend a forum at the new Hunt Library next week that pulls back the curtain on the theory and practice behind the building's remarkable audiovisual features. 

Apr 4, 2013

Ross Says Cuts Would Harm Higher Ed

UNC President Tom Ross says proposed cuts in state support for the university system will undermine strategic efforts to improve higher education and drive economic development. 

Apr 2, 2013

NC State Hunt Library Dedication April 3

Join us for the dedication of the new library named for former Gov. James B. Hunt Jr. on Wednesday (April 3) at North Carolina State University.  Reporters will be able to operate a Navy submarine simulator and experience firsthand some of the other unique technologies available to students in the library. 

Apr 2, 2013

Ross to Discuss Strategic Plan

Thomas W. Ross, president of the 17-campus University of North Carolina system, will discuss the system's strategic plan at NC State's general faculty meeting. 

Apr 2, 2013

Rubbage Ride 2013

Dozens of students took to bikes and beautified campus and the surrounding community on Saturday, March 23. See what they found on the "Rubbage Ride." 

Apr 2, 2013

Forest Expert to Present Borlaug Lecture

Frances Seymour, a long-time advocate for forest preservation, will deliver the 2013 Borlaug Lecture 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in the Hunt Library auditorium. 

Apr 1, 2013

Restaurants Coming to Centennial

New dining options are coming to Centennial Campus this summer. Get the delicious details. 

Apr 1, 2013

Big Savings on Renovation Project

NC State recycled more than 72 tons of materials and saved more than $30,000 during a recent renovation thanks to teamwork and sustainable building practices.