October 2013

Oct 10, 2013

Spirit Bands Boost Pack Pride

Campus Enterprises goes crazy with school spirit, giving away 20,000 spirit bands across campus. Find out where you can get one. 

Oct 10, 2013

Faculty Meeting Focused on Strategy

At Tuesday's general faculty meeting, Chancellor Randy Woodson solicited ideas for maintaining the university's momentum in tough economic times. Find out how you can join the conversation. 

Oct 10, 2013

Aloft Sets Sights on Hillsborough Street

The renovation of Hillsborough Street continues as Aloft gets the green light to build a 135-room boutique hotel across the street from the Belltower. 

Oct 10, 2013

Benefits and Wellness Expo Oct 18

It's time for the annual Benefits and Wellness Expo, where you can get free health screenings and talk to experts about annual enrollment, benefits and retirement. Get the details. 

Oct 10, 2013

Perfect Union

Education and experience will meet at the new Talley Student Union. 

Oct 9, 2013

Blueberry Power: Eat Your Way to a Better Workout

Editor’s Note: This guest post was written by Justin Moore, an extension communications specialist who works at NC State’s Plants for Human Health Institute in Kannapolis, N.C. Drop and give me 20. But don’t forget to eat your blueberries before and after you complete those push-ups. It turns out that that the fruit, already renowned for… 

Oct 8, 2013

Bond Would Fund Street Improvements

The transportation bond on Tuesday's ballot would add two additional roundabouts on the half-mile stretch of NC State's northern boundary. 

Oct 4, 2013

NC State Wins $4.7 Million Grant to Expand Rural School Leadership Program

North Carolina State University will use a $4.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to expand its efforts to train principals and assistant principals for hard-to-staff school districts in the northeastern region of the state. Thirteen districts will benefit from an expanded North East Leadership Academy (NELA), which offers specialized instruction in school… 

Oct 3, 2013

Slow Burn: Fall Foliage Taking Its Time

No, it’s not another sign of the federal government shutdown. North Carolina’s hardwood trees are taking their time to change colors this fall because of a low-stress growing season that included plenty of moisture and mild temperatures, a North Carolina State University expert says. “Growing conditions have been good, so trees have postponed shutting down… 

Oct 3, 2013

In Praise of Working Dogs

Cat Warren's new book explores the science and wonder of working dogs. Find out "What the Dog Knows" in this touching, engaging and informative tale of canine can-do. 

Oct 3, 2013

Talley Phase I to Open

New dining options, another place to buy Howling Cow ice cream and a new convenience store are just a few of the reasons NC State students, faculty and staff are eagerly awaiting the opening of Phase I of the Talley Student Union. 

Oct 3, 2013

Shutdown Impacts Researchers

The news from Washington puts the squeeze on researchers who rely on federal dollars. A memo from university officials helps clarify the challenges and choices. 

Oct 3, 2013

Alternative Vehicle Showcase

Faculty, staff and students checked out a variety of eco-friendly cars at the Alternative Vehicle Showcase on Wednesday. The event was the centerpiece of Campus Sustainability Day. 

Oct 2, 2013

NC State Celebrates China Ties

Faculty, staff and students are invited to learn more about NC State's partnerships and collaborations with China at a Centennial Campus event next Tuesday. 

Oct 2, 2013

Speakers Added to Manufacturing Event

Chancellor Randy Woodson and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker have been added as featured speakers on Friday at NC State’s celebration of National Manufacturing Day on Centennial Campus.