2016 UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching recipient Dr. Jeff Joines, associate professor and associate department head, Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, will speak on his teaching philosophy.
FoodCon 2016 is a one-day conference focused on the business of sustainable food. Its goal is to bring together a diverse audience of students, community members, and business professionals who have a shared interest in the sustainable food industry. The event is hosted by NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University. Purchase tickets by Friday Nov. 9: $15 for students, $20 for non-students.
The environment plays a critical role in healthy aging. Come learn about research being done at NC State and resources available in the community that promote the healthy aging of older adults. This free event is hosted by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Department of Psychology and the Daily Well-Being in Adulthood Lab. Registration is required.
Global Entrepreneurship Week is the world's largest celebration of innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare. The university has planned a variety of events that are open to the entire campus community.
Overview of the Fulbright Program with the President of the NC Chapter of the Fulbright Association followed by presentations and Q & A with four recent Fulbright Scholars.
Joshua Wyner, vice president and executive director of the College Excellence Program at The Aspen Institute, a nonpartisan forum for values-based leadership and the exchange of ideas, will speak. Response to the Dallas Herring Lecture will be provided by Dr. Jimmie Williamson, President of the NC Community College System.
Come learn about the spaces and places on NC State’s campus that have had significant impact on the lives and experiences of African American students, faculty, and the larger community. The walk will begin on the quad side of Holladay Hall and conclude with refreshments and reflection at the Witherspoon Student Center. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. This program is a collaboration between the NCSU Libraries, the African American Cultural Center, and Africana Studies.
The International Tea & Coffee event, sponsored by the Office of International Services, is a great opportunity for everyone in the community to learn more about other cultures while sampling authentic tea, coffee, and snacks from all over the world!
Don’t miss this annual audience favorite as NC State students screen their best short animated and experimental films -- all under 4 minutes long and ranging from lighthearted, to suspenseful to experimental. Students will be on hand to discuss their work. Co-presented by the NCSU Libraries, the Department of Communication, and the Art+Design Department.
2016 Forum Topic: Organizational Values: Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders