events

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. 

Jun 13, 2012

NC State Hosts Start-Up Event; U.S. Rep. Ellmers to Speak

North Carolina State University will host its Fast 15 Signature Event, an opportunity to learn more about the new technologies and companies created at the university, from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, at the Park Alumni Center on Centennial Campus. U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers, chairwoman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on… 

May 9, 2012

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremony May 12

North Carolina State University will confer more than 5,200 degrees on graduating students during its spring commencement exercise, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 12, in the PNC Arena in Raleigh. Media coverage is invited. Philip Rivers, quarterback for the San Diego Chargers and NC State alumnus, will deliver the commencement address. Chancellor Randy Woodson will confer… 

Apr 27, 2012

NC State Hosts Science Olympiad April 28

North Carolina State University will host more than 2,500 of the state’s best and brightest middle- and high-school students at the North Carolina Science Olympiad on Saturday, April 28. In competitive events, students will launch bottle rockets, fly rubber band-powered helicopters, race mousetrap and gravity vehicles, use catapults and investigate crime scenes. Media are invited… 

Apr 23, 2012

NC State Holds Art2Wear Fashion Show

Eighteen students from North Carolina State University will present their original designs during the Art2Wear fashion show at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 in Reynolds Coliseum. Art2Wear, which started at the College of Design in 2002 with a hundred spectators, now draws an audience of 4,000 to Reynolds Coliseum. The event is sponsored by the… 

Apr 19, 2012

Behind the Scenes at Art2Wear

Can't wait for the Art2Wear fashion show? Take a look behind the scenes as students work furiously to prepare for the big event. 

Apr 13, 2012

Rivers to Deliver Spring Commencement Address at NC State

Philip Rivers, a record-setting passer at NC State and current starting quarterback for the NFL’s San Diego Chargers, will deliver NC State’s commencement address on Saturday, May 12, at PNC Arena in Raleigh. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. During the ceremony, Chancellor Randy Woodson will confer honorary degrees on behalf of NC State to Robert B.… 

Apr 9, 2012

Farewell Reception for Treasurer

Kathy Hart, associate vice chancellor for finance and business and university treasurer, will retire at the end of April after 20 years at NC State. 

Apr 9, 2012

CNR Bids Farewell to Robison

Join the College of Natural Resources at an event honoring Dan Robison, associate dean of research, who is leaving NC State to accept a position as dean of the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design at West Virginia University. 

Apr 9, 2012

Sue Cross to Retire

Join the NC State community in celebrating the service of Sue Cross, who retires next month after 34 years on staff. 

Apr 5, 2012

Industry Flocks to Fashion Week

Some of the biggest names in the apparel industry converge on campus next week for NC State Fashion Week 2012. Take in a fashion show or two, tour the exhibits and participate in forums on innovation, creativity and design.