2013

Jan 8, 2013

Here Come the Gates

The new traffic gates on Dan Allen Drive go operational next week. Plan ahead to find an alternative route. 

Jan 7, 2013

Drill Tests Responders

NC State first responders conducted an active shooter drill last Friday. The event, held inside two residence halls, included student volunteers. 

Jan 7, 2013

Protect Your Privacy Online

Find out how to protect your data and privacy online at three presentations hosted by the Office of Information Technology. 

Jan 7, 2013

New Development Chief Named

A veteran fundraising executive has been named to lead the university's development efforts. 

Jan 7, 2013

Inside the Hunt Library

Seems like you can't take a bad photo of the new Hunt Library. The starkly modern structure is a wonder to behold, inside and out. 

Jan 7, 2013

Drawing on Real Life

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Jennifer Landin, a teaching assistant professor of biology at NC State who teaches a course on biological illustration. Check out why she thinks biological illustration is valuable – and some of the art created in her classroom. While other universities have biological illustration courses, as far as I… 

Jan 4, 2013

Video Walls Wow at Hunt Library

Learn how the ultrahigh-definition video walls in the new Hunt Library give students and faculty amazing ways to present visual information, from video games to animated shorts. 

Jan 4, 2013

NC State Keeps GoPass

Although it's been discontinued for many state employees, the GoPass remains an option for NC State students, faculty and staff. 

Jan 4, 2013

ORIED Taps Two for Top Posts

Two accomplished Ph.D.s have been tapped by the Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development to further the university's efforts to move research from the lab to the marketplace. 

Jan 4, 2013

Order of Long Leaf Pine to Walden

Economist Mike Walden has been honored with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for his longtime service to the state of North Carolina. 

Jan 4, 2013

Huang Scores Travel Award

Postdoc research scholar Wen Huang was honored with a Spring 2013 DeLill Nasser Travel Award from the Genetics Society of America. 

Jan 3, 2013

Survey Shows Faculty Satisfied

A survey of faculty finds that most are satisfied with NC State. But many would like to see better compensation and benefits. 

Jan 3, 2013

The Lowdown on Taxes

If your paycheck seems lighter, it's due to a bump in payroll taxes. Find out how the outcome of Washington's "fiscal cliff" deal affects you. 

Jan 3, 2013

Prof Pays a Precious Price for Prank

What started out as a snarky comment on social media turned into an unexpected journey for English professor John Kessel. 

Jan 2, 2013

World Class

The Hunt Library, NC State's newest signature building, opened for business on Jan. 2.