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Mar 10, 2010

Former U.S. Poet Laureate Speaking at NC State

For use by the media as calendar-of-events items or for information. What: North Carolina State University will be the host for a lecture and reading by former U.S. Poet Laureate (2006-2008) Charles Simic. He is the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize, a MacArthur fellowship and the Wallace Stevens award. Simic’s works include “That Little Something”… 

Mar 9, 2010

NC State Holds 9th Annual “Art to Wear” Fashion Show

For use by the media as calendar-of-events items or for information What: Twelve students from North Carolina State University will present their original designs during the 2010 Collection: “Art to Wear” fashion show. 

Mar 1, 2010

Jack Bauer and North Carolina College Students: Saving the World from Nuclear Annihilation!

NC State Preview Events at NC State University For use by the media as calendar-of-events items or for information Jack Bauer and North Carolina College Students: Saving the World from Nuclear Annihilation! “Maybe you didn’t understand me. This man is our only connection to a stolen nuclear warhead. If you don’t save him, millions of people could… 

Feb 18, 2010

Three Win Watauga Medal

An athletics fundraiser, professor emeritus and agribusiness leader will receive the prestigious Watauga Medal for distinguished service to North Carolina State University. 

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…