events

Nov 9, 2012

NC State Celebrates 40 Years of Title IX

NC State marks the 40th anniversary of Title IV, the landmark 1972 law outlawing gender discrimination in higher education athletic and academic programs, with a series of events next week. 

Nov 8, 2012

NC State Shelton Forum to Focus on Innovative Leadership

Cisco Systems Chairman of the Board and CEO John Chambers will serve as a keynote speaker for North Carolina State University’s General Hugh Shelton Leadership Forum on Friday, Nov. 16, at the McKimmon Center. The forum, now in its 11th year, will focus on “Leading Organizations Through the Eyes of Innovation.” Sessions begin with an… 

Oct 23, 2012

NC State Chancellor Woodson Delivers State of the University Address

North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson delivered an impassioned state of the university address Tuesday in which he bridged the past and present – celebrating 125 years of impact as a land-grant institution and praising students, faculty and staff for a variety of recent first-time successes. “NC State continues to transform lives on campus, in… 

Oct 19, 2012

NC State Hosts ‘KidsCan’ Camp for Children of Cancer Patients

North Carolina State University will host its first KidsCan Camp for children whose parents, guardians or relatives have cancer. The camp is a family support program that teaches children more about cancer and its effects, and provides children support and strategies to help them deal with the difficulties that come with a cancer diagnosis. It… 

Sep 27, 2012

Event Launches Cyber Security Awareness Month

To kick off Cyber Security Awareness Month, security expert Tim Gurganus of OIT Security and Compliance will present “Reducing Risks to Cyber Attacks” from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, in the Washington Sankofa Room (Room 126) of the Witherspoon Student Center. 

Aug 30, 2012

21st Annual NC State Dog Olympics Set for Sept. 8

What: North Carolina State University’s Dog Olympics is an annual charitable event organized by veterinary students. Dogs of all breeds, shapes, and sizes are invited to participate in athletic and non-athletic competitions including musical sit, frisbee toss, high jump, longest tail, look-a-like, best beggar, best trick, and other contests. A Paralympic competition for dogs with… 

Aug 27, 2012

NC State Photo Exhibit Highlights Historic Civil Rights Marches

What: North Carolina State University is hosting the black-and-white photo exhibit “Selma to Montgomery: A March for the Right to Vote.” The exhibit consists of 46 black-and-white photos by Spider Martin, who documented the series of civil rights marches in 1965 that focused on convincing Alabama Gov. George Wallace to enact legislation to secure voting… 

Aug 16, 2012

Packapalooza Street Fair Celebrates 125 Years of NC State

On Aug. 18, historic Hillsborough Street in Raleigh will be the site of Packapalooza, an all-day block party and street festival celebrating North Carolina State University’s 125th birthday. Music, activities and food will be part of the festival, which will feature more than 160 booths from local and university sponsors. The event, which is free… 

Aug 9, 2012

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Aug 9, 2012

Web Conference on Digital Transition

Take part in a free Web conference offered by a project at the Friday Institute targeted at K-12 educators, administrators and education faculty. 

Aug 8, 2012

Countdown to Packapalooza

Excitement is building as people across campus prepare for Packapalooza, an all-day festival on Hillsborough Street honoring NC State's 125th anniversary. Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, Aug. 18. 

Jul 25, 2012

Packapalooza Packs a Punch

Head out to Hillsborough Street on Aug. 18 for Packapalooza, a street fair celebrating NC State's 125th anniversary. 

Jul 5, 2012

Meet the Candidates for Sea Grant Chief

Beginning Friday, June 22, NC State will host public presentations and forums for candidates for the position of executive director of both North Carolina Sea Grant and the Water Resources Research Institute of the University of North Carolina. 

Jun 27, 2012

Join Record-Setting Blood Drive

Set aside some time on Aug. 17 to help Service NC State host a record-setting blood drive for the American Red Cross. 

Jun 18, 2012

Wynne Event a Win for CALS

Retiring Dean Johnny Wynne got some big surprises at his retirement celebration last week, including an innovation fund named in his honor. Find out how much donors gave in his name.