Since it opened in 2005, more than 3,500 students have studied abroad at the NC State European Center in Prague. To showcase the center’s transformative impact on the Wolfpack community over the past two decades, the university is hosting a series of events throughout the fall semester on the main campus in Raleigh.

The celebration will include several events — such as a 360-degree exhibition at the D.H. Hill Jr. Library and a screening of a Czech film as part of the Global Film Series — bringing together faculty, students, staff, alumni and other stakeholders to highlight the center’s growth and achievements. The series’s culminating event will be an alumni student panel during International Education Week. 

Join the Celebration

Mark your calendar for these signature events, and share your photos and memories with @ncstateprague on social media.

Immersive Showcase: Step Into the Story

Sept. 23-25 from noon to 7 p.m.

Cyma Rubin Gallery, Hill Library

Explore 20 years of study abroad experiences in Prague through a 360-degree exhibition, photos and stories.

Admission: Free

Global Film Series: Waves

Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m.

Hunt Library Auditorium

Watch the Oscar-shortlisted Czech film Waves, with a lecture on its historical context by faculty member Paul Isom.

Admission: free and open to the public. Book your ticket.

A Taste of Prague

Oct. 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Clark Dining Hall

Enjoy a traditional Czech meal prepared by the Clark Dining Hall team in celebration of Czech Independence Day and Red and White Week.

Lightning Talks and Faculty Roundtable

Nov. 18 at 1 p.m.

Witherspoon Student Center, Room 201

Learn about opportunities in Prague, featuring insights from faculty members affiliated with the European Center. 

Admission: free. Registration is required for this event. 

Prague Alumni Perspectives

Nov. 20 at 6 p.m.

Talley Student Union, Room 4140

Join us for a panel with alumni as they share their study abroad stories, followed by networking and virtual tours at Talley’s Global Engagement Hub.

Admission: free, and no registration is required.

Note: Virtual-reality headsets will be available at specific times during all events to virtually tour the center and its surroundings in Prague’s historic district.

Visit prague.ncsu.edu/2005-2025/ for more information about the NC State European Center in Prague, its 20th anniversary and the life-changing experiences it has provided students, faculty and staff.