events

Feb 18, 2010

A Wolfpack Welcome

Incoming Chancellor Randy Woodson and his wife Susan enjoyed the cheers, signs, marquee and 40-foot inflatable wolf celebrating their visit to campus. The new chancellor officially takes over the first week of April. 

Feb 16, 2010

NC State Lectures to Explore ‘New New South’

What: North Carolina State University will host a lecture series this spring to examine the economic, social and cultural forces that have shaped – and are shaping – the South. Titled the “New New South,” the series will place the region’s current transformation into an information economy into the context of the earlier shift from… 

Feb 11, 2010

NC State Hosts Author, Bush Adviser David Frum

What: North Carolina State University will host David Frum, best-selling author and adviser to former President George W. Bush, as part of its John W. Pope Lecture Series. Frum will be speaking on “A Modern Conservatism.” 

Jan 11, 2010

Civil Rights Leader to Speak at NC State’s MLK Commemoration

Harvard professor and civil rights leader Lani Guinier will be the keynote speaker at North Carolina State University’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration on Wednesday, Jan. 13, from noon until 1 p.m. in Stewart Theatre. Media coverage of the event is invited. Stewart Theatre is located in the Talley Student Center on Cates Avenue,… 

Dec 17, 2009

NC State To Hold Commencement Ceremonies Dec. 19

North Carolina State University will confer more than 3,000 degrees on graduating students during its fall commencement exercises, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, in the RBC Center in Raleigh. Media coverage is welcomed. During the ceremony, Chancellor James H. Woodward will confer 3,013 degrees – 63 associate’s, 1,902 bachelor’s, 782 master’s and 266… 

Dec 10, 2009

Human Rights Day

Chancellor Jim Woodward signed a proclamation for the campus observance of Human Rights Day, marking the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations in 1948. 

Dec 3, 2009

Hall Renamed for Joab Thomas

South Gardner Hall was renamed Thomas Hall on Nov. 19, in honor of Dr. Joab L. Thomas, NC State’s ninth chancellor. 

Nov 10, 2009

NC State to Hold Veteran’s Day Event

North Carolina State University will hold a Veteran’s Day event on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 5:15 p.m. in Riddick Hall Lounge. The event will include remarks from N.C. Rep. Grier Martin, an Iraqi war veteran, as well as NC State student veterans. Members of NC State’s ROTC program will present the colors while “Taps” is played to… 

Nov 4, 2009

NC State Welcomes Home Hero Alumnus

North Carolina State University will hold a rally to show support for Doc Hendley, a 2004 alumnus named one of 10 “CNN Heroes” and a finalist for this year’s CNN Hero of the Year award, at noon on Thursday, Nov. 5, on the Brickyard. The event will include comments from Hendley, Chancellor James Woodward and… 

Oct 22, 2009

Going Global?

In Raleigh this week, faculty members can learn more about an ongoing feasibility study for the proposed NC State campus in South Korea, ask questions and give their input. 

Oct 22, 2009

NC State to Break Ground on New Centennial Campus Library

North Carolina State University officials will break ground on a new state-of-the-art library for its Centennial Campus that, through its innovative design and technological sophistication, will set the standard for 21st century university libraries. The 200,000-square-foot Hunt Library, named for former North Carolina Gov. James B. Hunt Jr.,  will help alleviate overcrowded conditions in university… 

Oct 8, 2009

The Bottle Freeze

The bottle freeze focused campus attention on new environmental regulations, which allow landfills to fine waste haulers like NC State if trash is contaminated with recyclable items. 

Oct 6, 2009

NC State Holds Open House Oct. 17

What: North Carolina State University’s Open House gives high school students and families, school counselors and teachers an opportunity to visit the campus and learn about academic programs and student life at the state’s largest public university. About 7,000 people attend annually. Visitors can get information about specific majors, admissions, housing, dining, arts, athletics and… 

Oct 1, 2009

Teaching Larger Classes

The Office of Faculty Development and DELTA have teamed up to offer a series of 10 seminars on the topic of teaching larger classes. 

Oct 1, 2009

Ready for U2

U2’s much-anticipated appearance on campus this Saturday will mark the end of Carter-Finley Stadium’s 11-year hiatus from hosting concerts.