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May 30, 2019 University Communications 3-min. read

Check Out the Libraries’ Summer Workshops

Whether you want to learn to use a 3-D printer, clean or visualize your data, or try your hand at DJing, the Libraries offers a wealth of free workshops all summer long. Sign up for email updates and register for all workshops online. They will be offered in the following categories:

Data and Visualization — learn R, Tableau and qualitative data analysis
Digital Media — get oriented in the Digital Media Labs
Makerspace — get acquainted with 3-D printing, circuits, sewing and more
Peer Scholars — learn research skills from postdocs and grad student instructors
Research Strategy — improve your literature reviews and data cleaning
State of Sound — lay down some tracks in the music rooms
Virtual and Augmented Reality — take a 3-D scan or play in VR

Hunt Library Closed Sunday, June 2

The Hunt Library will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, and re-open as usual on Monday, June 3, at 7 a.m. IT staff will be shutting down the high tech spaces and video walls in Hunt during the afternoon of Saturday, June 1, in preparation for these outages. It will take staff a few minutes to get all equipment back up and running at Hunt on Monday morning. Additionally, power will be cut off to Centennial Campus on Sunday, June 2. Chilled water and steam will be cut off at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, and will be restored in the early hours on Sunday, June 2. This work is necessary to connect infrastructure to the new Fitts-Woolard Hall now under construction. Campus Facilities has more information about these infrastructure projects. The Hill Library will be open for its regularly scheduled summer-term hours.

It’s Time to Renew Your Parking Credentials for 2019-20

Faculty/staff permits will be available for purchase online beginning 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 4. Log in and choose “Order/Renew Permit/GoPass.” Parking privileges are assigned to your registered vehicles’ license plates. Remember to check information for all vehicles on your parking account. It is important that the license plate, make and model are correct. Your current permit and gate access, if applicable, will expire June 30. Once you complete your renewal, your new parking permissions will be active July 1. Learn more about parking on campus.

NC State’s Newest Wolfperk: The Produce Box

The Produce Box delivers farm-fresh fruits and veggies — plus local meat, dairy, bread and more — to your door. Order when you like and skip whenever you need to. Select from eight curated boxes and customize to fit your needs. Or build your own from a menu of items from 100 farmers and artisans. NC State employees who join The Produce Box by June 30 will receive a free 12-month membership (a $20 savings). Use the coupon code WOLFPACK. In addition to home delivery in the Triangle area and other locations throughout North Carolina, The Produce Box now offers delivery to on-campus locations. Those interested in on-campus delivery may contact The Produce Box at info@theproducebox.com.

Sign Up to Become a Well Wolfpack Certified Organization

Cultivating a culture of wellness at NC State begins with our staff and faculty. If your college, unit or department supports and encourages employee health and well-being, apply to be recognized as a Well Wolfpack Certified Organization. Earn points in the areas of active workplace, nutrition, emotional well-being and culture of wellness. The application for the Well Wolfpack Certification closes July 31.

Take Advantage of a Free Diabetes Prevention Program

Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes is a CDC-recognized, 12-month diabetes prevention program based on proven strategies to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. The program — valued at $430 — was created by NC State in partnership with the N.C. Division of Public Health. North Carolinians only pay $30 and receive the entire amount back for meeting attendance and tracking requirements. New classes start in June and are available online or onsite. Register today.

Update Your Campus Mailing Address

Have you switched campus offices or jobs? Make sure your campus address is up to date in the NC State directory to ensure timely delivery of mail. Employees can update their campus box address in MyPack Portal (click on “Personal Details,” then “Work Location”).