events

Oct 28, 2010

Chancellor Works on Sundae

Is a giant ice cream sundae sustainable? Not when you serve 2,500 free samples to everyone on the Brickyard. Watch the conspicuous consumption. 

Oct 25, 2010

NC State to Formally Install Woodson as Chancellor on Tuesday

Dr. Randy Woodson will be formally installed as North Carolina State University’s 14th chancellor during an event at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, in Reynolds Coliseum. Media coverage is invited. Parking is available in Jeter Bays deck off Jeter Drive, east of Reynolds Coliseum. Media should request a parking pass from News Services by… 

Oct 15, 2010

U.S. Census Director to Give Status Report at NC State

North Carolina State University will host a presentation by Robert M. Groves, director of the U.S. Census Bureau, on Monday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m. Groves will discuss the design of the census, the data-collection process and how the data is being tabulated and evaluated. Media are invited to attend. Groves will be available for… 

Oct 11, 2010

Natural Born Leader

After traveling more than 5,000 miles across 10 Latin American countries over the summer, Saul Flores is more than prepared for a few side trips around the Triangle. The Caldwell Fellow carries his message about immigration to audiences in Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill. Take a look at some of the 20,000 photos he took on the journey. 

Oct 4, 2010

Learn How The UNC System Makes A Difference For North Carolina

The colleges and universities that comprise the University of North Carolina system make a positive difference in the lives of North Carolinians. Dr. James Zuiches, vice chancellor of  extension, engagement and economic development at North Carolina State University, will present an overview of UNC system outreach efforts at the National Outreach Scholarship Conference (NOSC) on… 

Sep 29, 2010

Show and Tell

You had me at convoy. Join the crowd at the legislative building on Friday afternoon when the Industrial Extension Service wraps up its statewide road trip celebrating all things made in North Carolina. 

Sep 23, 2010

Memory Lane

Take a walk down memory lane - literally - and enjoy the history of the new, improved Hillsborough Street. 

Sep 7, 2010

This Red House

Construction is in full swing on a new chancellor’s residence on Centennial Campus. Located near the Park Alumni Center, the new house will be home to Wolfpack gatherings for years to come. 

Sep 3, 2010

Twitter Co-Creator to Envision ‘Beyond the Web’

Dom Sagolla, co-creator of Twitter and founder of DollarApp, will be speaking about using the Internet “Beyond the Web” at North Carolina State University on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 8 p.m. in Stewart Theatre in NC State’s Talley Student Center. Media coverage of the event is invited. 

Aug 26, 2010

NC State’s 19th Dog Olympics To Feature Canine Paralympic Contests

What: North Carolina Sate University’s Dog Olympics is an annual charitable event organized by veterinary students that is open to dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes. Medal events include athletic and non-athletic competitions such as doggie limbo, musical sit, look-a-like, high jump and many more. College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) faculty members will oversee… 

Aug 19, 2010

“Service NC State” Weekend Features 500-Pint Blood Drive, Stop Hunger Now Food-Packaging Event

North Carolina State University will wrap up students’ first week back on campus with a service event featuring a blood drive for the American Red Cross and a Stop Hunger Now meal-packaging project to benefit Haiti relief. The Service NC State (SNCS) weekend is designed to introduce new students to NC State’s community of service. Media are… 

Aug 13, 2010

NC State University Prepares for Beginning of Fall 2010 Semester

The welcome mat is out as North Carolina State University heralds in the fall semester and a new academic year on Wednesday, Aug. 18. NC State received the largest number of freshman applications in its history – more than 19,000 – and expects a freshman class of 4,550, as well as 1,100 transfer students. The new… 

Jun 3, 2010

NC State Chancellor Woodson Will Speak At Guilford Senior Send-Off

North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson will join Guilford County alumni and fall 2010 incoming freshmen and their parents tonight at 7 p.m. at the Guilford County Senior Send-Off at Revolution Mills Studios in Greensboro. The send-off events, held across the state by the NC State Alumni Association, honor local students as they prepare to… 

Jun 1, 2010

CSI Raleigh: NC State Holds National Forensic Science Workshop For Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officers from around the United States are coming to North Carolina State University to participate in a weeklong crime scene investigation workshop, which involves solving a series of mock murders while learning about state-of-the-art technology in the field of forensic science. 

May 12, 2010

NC State University To Hold Commencement Ceremonies May 15

North Carolina State University will confer more than 4,500 degrees on graduating students during its spring commencement exercises, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 15, in the RBC Center in Raleigh. Media coverage is welcomed. Charlie Rose, Emmy award-winning journalist and host of the “Charlie Rose” show, will deliver the commencement address.