NC State Events Category
04.17.2012
Festivities are abundant on campus as Earth Day is approaching. NC State will host many events Wednesday through Saturday. The events range from discussions on alternative fuel vehicles to Hillsborough Street’s own Earth Day Music Festival.
Here are some of the highlights of the week:
Wednesday, April 18
Campus Farmer’s Market: The farmer’s market will open in the Brickyard at 10 a.m. and close at 3 p.m. The local vendors offer a variety of products, from produce to baked goods to jewelry.
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Showcase: The event will run from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Brickyard. Electric, hybrid, diesel and natural gas powered vehicles will be featured, and university departments will be available to talk to about alternative commute options for the NC State community.
Empower Film Series: A sneak peek of DisneyNature’s “Chimpanzee” will be shown at Campus Cinema at 7 p.m. Tickets are available in Talley Student Center and Ticket Central, and are free to all visitors.
Thursday, April 19
Electric Vehicle Town Hall: At 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Monteith Research Center, the Centennial Campus Development Office will host an Electric Vehicle Town Hall. Advanced Energy will give a presentation on electric vehicles and officials from Centennial Campus will be there to answer questions about the charging stations that will be unveiled on that part of campus.
Centennial Campus Field Day: From 3-6 p.m., University Recreation is hosting Centennial Field Day. There will be many outdoor activities and events for NC State students, faculty and the community to participate in. The event will take place at MCR plaza and Lake Raleigh. Free pizza will be offered to the first 100 attendees.
Friday, April 20
Earth Day Celebration: The celebration will take place in the Brickyard from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The theme is “Green Careers”, and there will be vendors and a green career coaching session. Students will be able to talk with a career adviser, or an expert in the sustainability field, about preparing for a green job.
Earth Day Concert: Holy Ghost Tent Revival will headline the event on Harris Field. Activities will start at 4 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. There will be food for the first 150 attendees.
Saturday, April 21
Hillsborough Street Music Fest: Live It Up on Hillsborough Street and the Earth Day Committee have partnered to bring an Earth Day event to Hillsborough Street that will top all others. Eleven venues will host about 25 bands for an Earth Day Music Festival. The bands range in genres from DJ Special Guest to Johnny Swank, who plays a bluesy grunge on his guitars made of recycled materials.
A full list of events can be found on NC State’s Earth Day website.
03.15.2012
Going to Columbus to watch the Pack’s first game in the NCAA basketball tournament? Wondering what else to do while you’re there?
Jesse Wilmoth '04
Jesse Wilmoth, a 2004 graduate of the College of Design can help. Wilmoth works as an architect intern in downtown Columbus, which he describes as a “big, temperate version of Raleigh.” We caught up with Wilmoth by email this week to give you his insider’s look at the Wolfpack’s basketball home for the weekend.
Are you able to keep up with Wolfpack athletics while living in Columbus? It’s hard to keep up with the Pack because Columbus is crawling with Buckeye fans, but we catch the nationally televised games. It’s been easier this year, because so many good ACC basketball games have been televised.
What is there for NC State fans to do while they’re in Columbus? Make sure to check out OSU’s campus; it’s one of the largest in the nation. The “Shoe” is an impressive 
monument to OSU’s football tradition, and Urban Meyer’s new stomping ground. Fun fact: If you feel right at home, it’s because OSU is a land-grant university, uses lots of brick and even has the same signage design that NCSU uses for their buildings on campus. Great walking/running paths downtown lead all along the rivers, and plenty of nearby parks will give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors. It gets a little chilly at night this time of year — bring a coat!
Anything else? While most of Arnold Schwarzenegger would not be described as soft,he does have a soft spot in his heart for Columbus: See if you can track 
down the larger-than-life bronze statue of him. (Hint: Try Veterans Memorial). Check out the Short North for arts and shopping. German Village has great character and is the first community to gain Historic Registry status in the nation. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has great Dale Chihuly works and is a nice break from the city. And take the kids to COSI, they’ll love it.
Any recommendations for food and drink? If you’re looking for mid-high end, Rigsby’s Kitchen in the Short North is very close to the arena. Don’t miss Jeni’s Ice Cream, also walkable from the arena and the best ice cream I’ve ever had. Bailey’s for beer pre-game. Check out the Elevator Brewery and Draught Haus for good food and reasonable prices downtown. Barrio’s next door for tapas. And the Short North Market is nearby and one of the great food moments in Columbus. Thurman Cafe and Schmidt’s are both famous, and have been on TV recently for their great German and American fare. Finally, if you’ve got a car, check out High Street in Clintonville for some good atmosphere reminiscent of NCSU’s college bars and pubs.
So,what’s your prediction for the Pack? The Pack is on a roll, and played brilliantly in the ACC Tournament, even 
with the loss. They statistically outmatch San Diego State in nearly every way and, let’s be honest, competition in the ACC’ss been pretty solid this year. Then it’s just Georgetown, Kansas and UNC standing between them and the Final Four … Piece of cake, right?!
01.30.2012
The Alumni Association recognized some of NC State’s greatest stars this weekend, honoring 18 alumni and friends of the university for their professional and personal accomplishments and their continuing support of NC State, the Alumni Association and the Wolfpack Club.
“Their light, ignited by their NC State education and fueled by their own successes, reflects upon their alma mater, enhancing NC State’s reputation around the world,” Chancellor Randy Woodson said during the “Evening of Stars” at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary. “They unequivocally add value to an NC State degree.
“These are alumni who have made impacts around the globe; through television broadcasts and comprehensive websites, on Main Street and Wall Street; through rhyme and reason; in factories, laboratories, classrooms and boardrooms.”
The honorees at the 8th Annual NC State Evening of Stars were:
COLLEGE DISTINGUISHED AWARD RECIPIENTS
S. Elizabeth George ‘81 MS, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: As director of the Cooperative Threat Reduction Directorate for the U.S. Department of Defense, George is recognized as one of the nation’s leading authorities on chemical and biological warfare.
H. Connor Kennett Jr. ‘54, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Kennett was the longtime director of the poultry division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture before he retired in 1988. He was the first North Carolinian inducted into the National Poultry Hall of Fame.
David W. Evans ‘84, College of Design: Evans is an award-winning creative director, photographer and filmmaker who has worked for clients such as the National Geographic Society, Discovery Channel, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the United Nations Foundation.
Carl E. Harris ‘98 EDD, College of Education: A former superintendent of Durham (N.C.) Public Schools, Harris was named in 2010 as deputy assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. He also served as superintendent of the Franklin County (N.C.) Public School System.
Marshall D. Brain ‘89 MS, College of Engineering: Brain founded HowStuffWorks.com, an award-winning website that offers easy-to-understand explanations of how the world around us functions. Discovery Communications purchased the site for $250 million in 2007.
William H. “Bill” Dean ‘88, College of Engineering: Dean is president and CEO of M.C. Dean Inc., a company founded in 1949 by his grandfather. The company is the nation’s premier electrical design-build and systems integration firm, with 3,300 employees and clients that include Fortune I000 corporations, universities, high-tech companies and government agencies.
Robert R. Womack ‘59, College of Engineering: After working as a partner at McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm, Womack went on to serve as chairman, chief executive officer or president of four New York Stock Exchange companies.
Nora H. Shepard ‘05 MFA, College of Humanities and Social Sciences: Shepard is an award-winning poet who teaches creative writing and poetry at NC State. A longtime advocate of the arts, Shepard was the founding president of Arts Together, Raleigh’s only nonprofit multi-arts school.
Jon W. Bartley ‘69, Poole College of Management: Bartley is a professor of accounting at NC State who served as associate dean of the college from the time it was founded in 1993 until 1998, when he became dean. He served as dean until 2004, when he returned to the faculty.
Ed Leigh McMillan II ‘62, College of Natural Resources: McMillan is the managing trustee of the D.W. McMillan Trust and the D.W. McMillan Foundation, managing 40,000 acres of timber in Alabama and Florida, as well as the mineral rights and drilling sites for newly discovered oil reserves associated with the property.
David B. Montgomery, ‘68, ‘81 PhD, College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences: Montgomery worked for 30 years as a plasma physicist at Becton, Dickinson and Company (now known as BD), developing new technology that resulted in 15 U.S. and five European patents.
F. Dale Hayes ‘78, College of Textiles: Hayes is vice president of global public relations for UPS, and was responsible for developing the company’s award-winning, memorable slogan about what “brown can do for you,” and redesigned its iconic brand mark to give UPS one of the most recognizable brands in the world.
Dr. David E. Anderson ‘88 BS, ‘90 DVM, College of Veterinary Medicine: Anderson is a professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University, where he is head of agriculture practices in the Department of Clinical Sciences. He is the founding director of the International Camelid Institute at The Ohio State University and the International Academy of Farm Animal Surgeons.
WOLFPACK CLUB AWARD
E.J. Poindexter ‘58, Ronnie Shavlick Award: Poindexter worked for more than 40 years for Barnhill Contracting Co., where he eventually became the company’s first vice president. Poindexter has been devoted to NC State athletics for more than 55 years, never taking a vacation that didn’t revolve around an NC State sporting event.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS
Dennis G. Howard ‘67, Meritorious Service Award: Howard served for 14 years on the Alumni Association Board of Directors, serving on every board committee and providing leadership as the board’s president during a critical year of transition for the Alumni Association and its Caldwell Fellows program.
David S. Jolley ‘70 and Celia G. Jolley ‘83 MS, Meritorious Service Award: David, vice president of commercial lending at C&F Bank in Williamsburg, Va., was a founding member of the NC State Board of Visitors and has served on the NC State University Foundation and its endowment board. David and Celia, a retired educator, are members of the C.W. Dabney Lifetime Giving Society and the R.S. Pullen Society.
Ada B. Dalla Pozza, Award of Merit: As a NC State extension agent, faculty member, mentor and volunteer for more than 70 years, Ms. Ada (as she is known) provided leadership to improve the quality of life for families and helped create leadership institutes for rural women, many of whom became elected officials.
Daniel C. Gunter III ‘00, Outstanding Young Alumnus: Gunter, an associate attorney with DLA Piper, serves on the Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Council and is a member of the association’s board of directors as a representative of the Council on Athletics.
11.17.2011
Even though campus will be sleepy for most of the week as students and faculty go home to their families, be sure to come out for these weekend events. Help save lives by donating blood, support Homecoming 2011 or begin the holiday season with a trip to the Craft Center’s annual Craft Fair.
Friday, Nov. 18 — Homecoming Blood Drive
Help NC State reach its 1,000 pint goal on Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. by donating blood. There are two donation centers on campus — one inside Bragaw Hall (on the corner of Dan Allen Dr. and Cates Ave.) and another at the Carmichael Gym complex.
Friday, Nov. 18 — Windhover Open Mic Night
Join others in Caldwell lounge Friday night for the last Windhover open mic night of the year. The event will begin at 7 p.m. and will feature critiques of past editions, poetry, song, short stories and free food.
Saturday, Nov. 19 — 27th Annual Holiday Craft Fair
The Crafts Center is holding its annual holiday fair and sale on Saturday from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Enjoy refreshments while you browse and find the perfect, unique gift for someone on your list.
Saturday, Nov. 19 — Triangle Camellia Society Plant Sale
The Triangle Camellia Society is holding its first-ever fall camellia sale at the JC Raulston Arboretum. You can purchase plants on Saturday from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. or order ahead. A plant list is available online.
Saturday, Nov. 19 — Ladies in Red Performance
Join NC State’s all-female a cappella group at 8 p.m. for their next performance. The performance will be held in Stewart Theatre. Tickets will be on sale via Ticket Central.
– Jeannene Lang
11.11.2011
It’s that time of year again where traditions are king and students and alumni alike relive their favorite Wolfpack memories. It’s Homecoming 2011 at NC State, and it all kicks off on Sunday at Harris Field from 4-6 p.m. The celebration that night is just the beginning of a week filled with student and service activities and spirit competitions.
All of the events lead up to NC State’s date with Clemson at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 19. So come and join us for a week of fun as we spend our week preparing to “Tame the Tigers.”
Here are some events to consider participating in:
Wear Red, Get Fed: This will be an ongoing activity Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until food runs out. Come out to the Brickyard, wear your favorite red Wolfpack gear and let us treat you to lunch.
Blood and Canned Food Drives: Donating blood is always an easy way for students, faculty and staff to give back. Join us Wednesday in the Talley Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you can’t make it then, please join us in the Bragaw Activity Room and the Playzone in Carmichael Gym from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can also bring cans of food to the Brickyard on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a food drive.
A Magical Homecoming: On Tuesday, come and see Tim Dumas mix in motivation to his magic as he performs in the Talley Ballroom from 6-8 p.m. Dumas uses humor and magic to entertain and inspire.
Painting a New Picture: If you’re part of a student group, make sure you get involved in the “Paint the Town Red” competition on Monday. Your group will use its spirited art to decorate a Hillsborough Street business’s window with a message to the Clemson Tigers. All windows need to be painted by 7 p.m. And everyone is invited out on Thursday night for our “Paint the Tunnel” event at the Free Expression Tunnel from 10-11:30 p.m.
Parade and Pack Howl: Friday night will cap our week of celebration with the Homecoming Parade on Hillsborough Street from 6-7 p.m. Show how crazy you can be as the floats ride by, and you might just be crowned the winner of our Craziest Fan Contest. Students head over to Reynolds Coliseum after the parade for a pep rally and the PackHowl concert featuring the Wayans Brothers. Those events will run from 7-11 p.m. Then it’s off for a good night’s sleep so you’ll be ready to cheer on the Wolfpack as it tries to spoil the season for the Clemson Tigers on Saturday.
11.10.2011
Come to campus this week for one of the many events going on in concurrence with International Month — get a passport or experience Hindi-Urdu traditions. You can broaden your social-science horizons by attending this week’s Department of Philosophy lecture or an interesting discussion about the nuclear black market. Finally, take some time to absorb the fall colors at the JC Raulston Arboretum.
Friday, Nov. 11 — Hindi-Urdu Cultural Night
Come to Room 126 in Witherspoon Hall at 5:30 p.m. to experience the Hind-Urdu culture. Highlights of the event, sponsored by the NC State Hindi-Urdu Club, include performances of song and dance, Bollywood music, poetry readings, and presentations. The event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Nov. 15 — Passport Fair
The 8th annual Passport Fair will be held in Caldwell Lounge from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Photos will be taken on site for $5 a pair, and State Department representatives will be on location to process your passports. Passports are $135, payable by check or money order. You will need to bring your birth certificate or another proof of citizenship. The event is open to all.
Tuesday, Nov. 15 — Plantsmen’s Tour - JC Raulston Arboretum
Join a walking tour of the JC Raulston Arboretum entitled “November Notables” for free at 1 p.m. The tour will begin at the visitor center and last an hour and a half. Parking around the arboretum is free.
Tuesday, Nov. 15 — “The Nuclear Black Market”
David Albright, a nuclear proliferation expert, will discuss the nuclear black market in an appearance sponsored by the Triangle Institute for Security Studies. Albright is president of the Institute for Science and International Security. He will speak at 6 p.m. in the Erdahl Cloyd Auditorium in D.H. Hill Library.
Wednesday, November 16 –Seminar on Graduate School Funding
Thinking of returning to school for a graduate degree? Attend this information session featuring Dr. David Shafer, who will discuss various ways of funding a graduate degree. The seminar will be held in SAS Hall room 2225. The talk will begin at 5 p.m., but refreshments and networking opportunities will begin at 4:30.
Thursday, Nov. 17 — Philosophy Colloquium Series - Thomas Reid
James Van Cleve, a professor of philosophy at the University of Southern California, will speak at 4:30 p.m. Thursday on “Reid on Nonexistent Objects of Conception”. The talk will be held in Room 331 of Withers Hall.
Thursday, Nov. 17 — Friends of the Arboretum Lecture - “Inside the Successful Gardener”
Authors Toby Bost and Leah Chester-Davis will give an inside peek into The Successful Gardener Guide, discussing the project and how it came to be, along with some of the plants featured. They will speak from 7:30-9:30 p.m, and the cost is free for members of the arboretum, students with a valid student ID, staff and faculty of the horticulture program. All others must pay $5 to be admitted. The talk will be held in the Educational Center at JCRA.
11.03.2011
Enjoy an evening on the town at CAM Raleigh, join the African American Cultural Center for a walking tour of important historical locations on campus, discuss sustainability or hear an interesting tale of a student who has made his way into TV. Mark your calendars for these events on campus this week!
Friday, Nov. 4 — First Friday at CAM Raleigh
Go downtown on Friday to enjoy many of the arts-entertainment freebies going on, but be sure to stop by CAM Raleigh — they will be hosting a hands-on project from artists from the recent exhibition “Deep Surface.” The museum stays open until 9 p.m. on First Fridays.
Monday, Nov. 7 — Red, White, and Black Walking Tour
Join Walter Jackson, associate professor of history, and Toni Thorpe (left), program coordinator at the African American Cultural Center, for a walking tour of NC State. The tour will visit locations of events in the past that have affected the lives of African American students and the larger community. The tour will begin at the steps of D.H. Hill Library at 4:30 p.m. and will end at 5:30 p.m. at the African American Cultural Center. Refreshments will be provided at the conclusion of the tour. The event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Nov. 8 — Screening of “Hell House”
The Academic Study of Religion club will show Hell House on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in room 331 of Withers Hall and follow it with a brief discussion. Free candy will be provided. The event is free.
Tuesday, Nov. 8 — Global Issues Seminar: Sustainability
As part of a series put on by the School of Public and International Affairs and the Office of International Affairs, NC State experts will discuss sustainability and methods for encouraging sustainable economic and community growth. The seminar will take place in Poe 216 from 7 -8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 9 — Stellar Student: Kornelius Bascombe
As part of the series “Stellar Students” put onby NCSU Libraries to highlight promising students, join NC State senior Kornelius Bascombe to hear how he went from being a participant on the OprahWinfrey Network’s Your OWN Show competition to securing a position as a host of segments on Born to Shine. He will speak from 4-5 p.m. in D.H. Hill Library.
– Jeannene Lang
10.27.2011
You can get smarter about protecting your mobile devices, learn about a possible career in the law or simply enjoy some beautiful music. Those are some of the public events happening on campus over the next week.
Friday, Oct. 28 — “Securing Your Mobile Device”
As part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Tim Gurganus of the NC State Office of Information Technology will give a talk from 12-1 p.m. on how to keep your mobile device protected against malware and data theft. The talk will be held in the Blue Room on the fourth floor of Talley Student Center.
Sunday, Oct. 30 — Raleigh Civic Chamber Orchestra On Campus
On Sunday the Raleigh Civic Chamber Orchestra will come to NC State’s campus and give a performance at 4 p.m. in Stewart Theatre, located on the second floor of Talley Student Center. NC State’s Randolph Foy will be directing. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticket Central or on the second floor of Talley Student Center; they are $10 for the general public, $8 for NC State faculty, staff, and senior citizens, and $5 for NC State students.
Tuesday, Nov. 1 — Inter-Institutional Law School Fair
Join law programs from all over the country in the Talley Ballroom from 12:30-3:30 p.m. to discuss their programs and a career in law. This event is open to the public, and parking is available at the Varsity lot on the corner of Western Blvd. and Varsity Dr. Shuttles will run between the lot and campus from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 2 — Fabulous Faculty: R. Michael Young
Join R. Michael Young, associate professor of computer science, to discuss how video games are taking new therapeutic and educational roles in society. He will also discuss NC State’s Digital Games Research Center. The talk will occur from 4-5 p.m. in the Assembly Room in D.H. Hill Library. The event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, Nov. 2 — Jazz Ensemble Performance
Join the NC State Jazz Ensemble for their fall performance at 7 p.m. in Stewart Theatre. Tickets are $10 for the general public, $8 for faculty, staff, and senior citizens, and $5 for NC State students. Children under 12 get in for free. Tickets can be purchased online or at Ticket Central on the second floor of Talley Student Center.
– Jeannene Lang
10.21.2011
The Wolfpack Club is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, and you’re invited to the party. Just remember to wear your sneakers.
No, you will not be playing basketball at Reynolds Coliseum or running cross country. The Wolfpack Club is hosting a Black Tie and Sneakers Gala at the Sheraton hotel in downtown Raleigh on Nov. 4 to culminate the celebration of its 75th anniversary. The Wolfpack Club says attire is “optional black tie, but sneakers are required.”
The gala will feature a silent auction, music by The Embers and heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar with beer and wine only. There will be a champagne toast at 10 p.m. to commemorate the Wolfpack Club’s past, present and future. The evening’s festivities run from 7:30-11:30 p.m.
The cost is $125 per person. If you’re interested, visit the event website for more information.
The current issue of NC State magazine features an article about the Wolfpack Club’s history, noting that it has become one of the largest university booster clubs in the nation.
10.20.2011
Upcoming events at NC State run the range from discussions about nuclear weapons to a concert of Scottish music. Elsewhere close to campus, events with an NC State touch will occur at the Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) Raleigh and at the Cameron Village Regional Library. Come out and enjoy!
Friday, Oct. 21 — Third Friday After Hours Event
On the third friday of the month, CAM Raleigh will host a unique happy hour event, featuring local DJs, special guests performances, and exhibitions. The event is free after paid admission to the museum.
Tuesday, Oct. 25 — “Postwar Japan, Nuclear Weapons and Nuclear Power: from the Perspective of History, Literature and Cultural Studies”
Join Japan Woman’s University’s Narita Ryuichi and six of her colleagues to discuss the importances of nuclear resources to modern-day Japan and the world. The event is free and open to the public, and will take place from 5-8 p.m. in Room 331, Withers Hall.
Tuesday, Oct. 25 — Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Series Presents Jud Bowman
The Department of Computer Science and the Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Executive Speakers Series will present Jud Bowman, founder and CEO of Appia, Inc. to speak about entrepreneurship and founding successful business enterprises. Bowman will speak from 6-7 p.m. in Engineering Building II, Room 1231. Parking is free, and the event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, Oct. 26 — Pipes and Drums
The NCSU Pipes and Drums group will open and close for Scottish Country Dancers and other musicians performing a spirited, Scottish-themed concert from 7-9 p.m. The performance will take place in Stewart Theatre in Talley Student Center. Tickets cost $10 for the general public, $8 for senior citizens, $5 for students, faculty and staff, and children get in free. Tickets can be purchased through Ticket Central online or on the second floor of Talley Student Center.
Thursday, Oct. 27 — Read Smart Book Discussion: Unbroken
Author Laura Hillenbrand will come to Cameron Village Regional Library to discuss her best-selling book Unbroken, a story of a juvenile delinquent who accomplishes seemingly unattainable feats in his life. Joe Caddell of NC State’s Department of History will moderate the event. Hillenbrand will speak from 7-8 p.m.
– Jeannene Lang
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