events

Sep 8, 2016

Rediscover MLK’s Impact at ‘Experiencing King’

Next weekend, NC State is opening its doors for "Experiencing King," a two-day series of events that will give the public a chance to rediscover Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact on the state of North Carolina and the nation through stage drama, documentary film, recently unearthed audio archives, modern art and immersive technologies that re-create the experience of what it was like to attend two of King's landmark speeches in North Carolina. 

Sep 7, 2016

Pack Builds a Block for Raleigh

NC State's campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity broke ground on the largest college-affiliated building project in the country, with plans to build 11 town homes off Raleigh's Lake Wheeler Road. 

Aug 18, 2016

Prepare for Packed Packapalooza

Saturday's fifth-annual Packapalooza is expected to draw more than 60,000 students, staff, faculty and Raleigh citizens to the rain-or-shine block party and community festival on Hillsborough Street. 

Aug 18, 2016

University Police Introduce Explosive Detection K9 Units

NC State University Police will use Reed and Ford, its two new person-borne explosive detection dogs, at football games and other events on campus. 

Jul 27, 2016

Volunteer for Packapalooza 2016

Packapalooza 2016 is just around the corner and, as always, the welcome-week community festival on Hillsborough Street needs hundreds of volunteers throughout the day. Sign up for a shift and enjoy celebrating all things Wolfpack on Aug. 20. 

Jul 26, 2016

Media Invited to Forensic Science Workshop on Clandestine Burials

Researchers will be training law enforcement officials and crime scene investigators on how to find hidden bodies and retrieve evidence that can help track down those responsible. 

Jun 1, 2016

Sign Up for ‘Data Matters’ Short Course

The Data Science Initiative at NC State is sponsoring “Data Matters: Data Science Short Course Series,” a week-long series of classes for faculty, staff, students, researchers and others who wish to increase their skills in data analytics and integrate data science methods into their research designs and skillsets. 

Apr 12, 2016

Colloquium Highlights Secrecy, Intelligence

Researchers who study intelligence often face methodological and conceptual challenges associated with the secret nature of the field. And next week, members of the academic and intelligence communities will come together at NC State to discuss how to overcome those barriers. 

Apr 12, 2016

College of Engineering Hosts 2 Events for North Carolina Science Festival

NC State's College of Engineering will open its doors to anyone with an interest in science and engineering during two events with a focus on nanotechnology, soft matter and microorganisms that thrive in extreme environments. 

Apr 11, 2016

Get a Sneak Peek of NC State Startups at Lulu eGames

NC State student and faculty entrepreneurs will showcase their innovative products and new ventures Thursday, April 14, at the annual Lulu eGames startup competition. 

Apr 6, 2016

Mind the Parking Notices

The third-annual Rock-N-Roll Raleigh marathon and half marathon will return to NC State's campus on Sunday. Find out where to go and not go to avoid race traffic. 

Mar 24, 2016

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet Visits

Yusef Komunyakaa, judge of this year's NC State Poetry Contest, will appear on campus April 6-7. He will announce this year's winners and read from his own works at 7:30 on April 7 at the Withers Hall auditorium. 

Mar 24, 2016

Gearing Up for Earth Month

Beginning next week, NC State will host a slew of activities highlighting campus sustainability efforts as part of Earth Month, including a full day of activities on April 13 in celebration of worldwide Earth Day and the 30 Days, 30 Ways Challenge. 

Jan 27, 2016

Alumna Astronaut Appears at Stewart

NC State alumna Christina Hammock Koch will speak at Stewart Theatre on Monday at 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. 

Jan 21, 2016

Terrace Participates in Triangle Restaurant Week

The Terrace Dining Room at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course will participate in Triangle Restaurant Week from Jan. 25-31, offering a three-course lunch menu for $15 per person plus tax and gratuity.