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Feb 15, 2008

NC State to Break Ground on New Engineering Building

North Carolina State University’s College of Engineering will break ground on a state-of-the-art building at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the Engineering Oval on Centennial Campus. Media coverage is invited. 

Feb 14, 2008

Wastewater Treatment System May Save Water

North Carolina State University scientists are evaluating a relatively new wastewater treatment system that potentially offers significant water conservation by treating wastewater so that it can be reused. 

Feb 8, 2008

NC State to Break Ground on New Greek Village Feb. 22

North Carolina State University will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Greek Village on Friday, Feb. 22, at 11:15 a.m. The ceremony will be held adjacent to the Alpha Delta Pi House at 2309 South Fraternity Court. 

Feb 7, 2008

Responding to the Global Energy Challenge

With North Carolina State University poised to address global energy challenges, the Institute for Emerging Issues is hosting pre-eminent state, national and international leaders for the 2008 Emerging Issues Forum on Feb. 11-12 at the Jane S. McKimmon Center on campus. 

Feb 6, 2008

New Center Expands Service-Learning Opportunities

Service-learning has taken North Carolina State University students on some of the most enriching, engaging and transformative experiences of their college years and plays an important part in the university’s ability to be fully engaged with communities and community issues throughout the nation and world. 

Feb 4, 2008

‘Homeboy Goes to Harvard:’ Gang Prevention Expert Speaks at NC State

North Carolina State University will host former gang member Dr. Victor Rios – now an assistant professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara – as he makes a presentation about gang prevention in schools and how teachers can support at-risk youth. The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at… 

Feb 1, 2008

Glues to Fuels: NC State, Partners Get Grant to Make Low-Cost Fuels from Forest Biomass

Create liquid fuels out of biomass products like wood waste and sawdust. Prove that this biofuels production technology can be performed on a larger scale than just the lab bench. And then show that the process is cheaper than coaxing ethanol from crops like corn. 

Jan 31, 2008

College of Textiles to Demonstrate the ‘New World of Textiles’ at Annual Open House

High school students, parents, teachers and the general public are invited to learn more about the new world of textiles by attending North Carolina State University’s College of Textiles’ annual open house event on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Jan 31, 2008

NC State Police Department Takes Plunge for N.C. Special Olympics

The North Carolina State University Police Department will hold its third annual “Polar Plunge” to raise money for North Carolina  Special Olympics. Police officers and other plungers who have collected at least $50 in donations will jump into Lake Raleigh on NC State’s Centennial Campus at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2. 

Jan 30, 2008

“K-9 Down” Program Shows Working Dog Handlers How to Save Companions’ Lives

North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is offering a two-day seminar on Feb. 2-3 as part of a national “K-9 Down” program that instructs working dog handlers and rescue personnel in life-saving procedures for their canine companions. 

Jan 30, 2008

NC State University Announces 98 Park Scholarships Finalists

North Carolina State University has named 98 students as finalists for the 13th class of Park Scholars. These prestigious awards are valued at about $59,000 for North Carolina residents and $107,000 for out-of-state students. The Park Foundation has committed $4 million to be awarded to 50 of these outstanding students by March 1. The remaining… 

Jan 29, 2008

NRC Chairman Klein to Visit NC State

As part of the “Year of Energy,” North Carolina State University will host Dr. Dale Klein, chair of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). He will present a special seminar titled “Challenges and Opportunities in ‘The Nuclear Renaissance’ â€“ A View from America’s Chief Nuclear Regulator.” The seminar will be held Thursday, Jan. 31, from 1:30… 

Jan 29, 2008

Rebuilding a Zoo – From 6,000 Miles Away

As Iraq’s Baghdad Zoo regains its popularity with the public, veterinarians from North Carolina State University and the North Carolina Zoo are offering advice and assistance via a virtual link to classes and experts both on campus and in the field. 

Jan 29, 2008

Former U.S. Secretary of Labor To Discuss Rising Economic Power of China and India at NC State’s Millennium Seminar Series

Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich will speak at North Carolina State University’s Millennium Seminar Series with a presentation to students, faculty, staff and the public at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, in Stewart Theater on campus. Media coverage is invited. Reich’s remarks will focus on the rising economic powers of China and… 

Jan 25, 2008

NC State Students Take Lead In Water Conservation Challenge

Forget the Wolfpack’s football conquest of the Tarheels and UNC’s recent basketball victory. The stakes are even higher as students from the two schools go at it in a challenge to see who can conserve the most water.