2013

Jan 31, 2013

Taylor Awarded Leopold Fellowship

Laura Taylor is one of just 20 environmental researchers in North America to receive the prestigious Leopold Leadership Fellowship for 2013. 

Jan 30, 2013

Employee Giving Breaks Records

NC State sets an all-time record for giving with its Wolfpack Gives Back effort, the 2012 State Employees Combined Campaign. See how we did it. 

Jan 30, 2013

Another Emmy for ‘In the Garden’

"In the Garden with Bryce Lane" strikes Emmy gold for the second time, bringing home the iconic award last week for the best informational program in the region. 

Jan 30, 2013

Hallowed Places

Visit some of NC State's hallowed places, from the Belltower to the Brickyard. 

Jan 29, 2013

African Childhood Inspires Novel

For her first novel, "A Different Sun," English Professor Elaine Orr draws inspiration from her parents, her Nigerian homeland and a 160-year-old diary of a Baptist missionary. 

Jan 28, 2013

Hallowed

There are nearly 450 buildings on the NC State campus, but only nine hallowed places. Learn about the Wolfpack's most revered sites. 

Jan 28, 2013

Faculty Fight Asian Soybean Rust

Two NC State faculty members have been honored for their efforts to protect soybean growers from Asian soybean rust. The disease caused soybean losses of up to 80 percent in South America before spreading to the United States. 

Jan 28, 2013

Hofmann Forest for Sale

NC State will sell Hofmann Forest, the largest forest in eastern North Carolina, to support programs in the College of Natural Resources. Dean Mary Watzin announces the decision by the Natural Resources Foundation. 

Jan 28, 2013

McClymont Exhibit at CAM Raleigh

Meet exhibiting artist Alistair McClymont 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at CAM Raleigh. 

Jan 28, 2013

Why Doesn’t Plastic Dry as Easily as Glass in the Dishwasher?

An Abstract reader recently sent me this question: “Why doesn’t plastic dry in the dishwasher? Or why doesn’t it dry as quickly/easily as glass? This drives me totally nuts.” Good question! That phenomenon drives me nuts too. The answer appears to have a lot to do with the amount of energy (in the form of… 

Jan 28, 2013

Gregg Goes Mad Before Move

Enjoy a wine reception especially for faculty and staff to celebrate the last two exhibits in the Gregg Museum before its move to a new historic space on Hillsborough Street. 

Jan 25, 2013

Time-Lapse of Emerging Issues Commons

Watch a cool time-lapse video of the construction of the Emerging Issues Commons in the new Hunt Library. 

Jan 25, 2013

Guantanamo Prosecutor to Speak Against Torture

A major figure in the international debate over the U.S. policy of using torture on its “war-on-terror” detainees will speak at NC State on Feb. 1. 

Jan 25, 2013

Nominations Open for Equity Award

The Council on the Status of Women invites you to nominate NC State faculty, staff and students for the Equity for Women Award. 

Jan 25, 2013

The Secrets of Public Speaking

Afraid of public speaking? Follow some easy advice from communication expert Elizabeth Nelson and develop your skills as an engaging speaker.