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Dr. Jim Gates, Jr. – “Equity vs. Excellence: A False Dichotomy in Science and Society”

Talley Student Union, Room 3285

Dr. Sylvester Jim Gates, Jr. will give the 2017 College of Humanities and Social Sciences' Diversity Lecture on “Equity vs. Excellence: A False Dichotomy in Science and Society.” Dr. Gates is a theoretical physicist and the author of more than 200 research papers. He received the National Medal of Science in 2013 and was awarded the 2016 Arts and Sciences Advocacy Award by the Council of College of Arts and Sciences.

Finding New Research Directions with Others

Creativity Studio 4403 Hunt Library

NC State faculty use campus institutes as a springboard for new directions of interdisciplinary and inter-institutional research. Come hear from faculty who have built research partnerships in the U.S. and many other countries related to sustainability, climate change, construction, environmental issues and nanotechnology. Registration requested.

Reinventing the Scientific Article

Hunt Library, Duke Energy Hall 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC, United States

In this talk, Dr. Alberto Pepe (Authorea) will demonstrate how scientists can collaboratively write rich data-driven manuscripts on the web. He will present software which offers readers a dynamic, interactive experience with an article’s full text, images, data, and code. This talk is free and open to the NC State and TLRN communities but pre-registration is required.

Developing Cultural Acumen

GTI Training Center 920 Main Campus Drive, Suite 450

This training, offered by the Global Training Initiative, is intended for professionals who want to examine their own cultural preferences and learn to apply a systematic approach to navigating cultural differences. Register by Feb. 10: $125 for faculty and staff, $150 for the general public. Participants will receive a custom, individualized assessment as well as a one-year subscription to Berlitz's Cultural Navigator as part of their registration fee (a $99 value).

$125

Blacks in Wax Live Museum

Witherspoon Student Center 2810 Cates Avenue

The African American Cultural Center, in collaboration with AYA Ambassadors, presents the 2017 Blacks in Wax Live Museum! The Blacks in Wax Live Museum provides our community the opportunity to allow history to come to life as we reenact moments in African American history for the community’s education and entertainment. We are asking all attendees to please please bring $1, one canned or boxed food item, or one toiletry item to support our neighborhood partners Step Up Ministry.

Spring Diversity Dialogue: Controversial Issues and Civil Dialogue

Witherspoon Student Center, Campus Cinema 2810 Cates Avenue

Join a campus discussion of current and common controversial issues being discussed in the nation. This forum will allow individuals to openly disagree without being disagreeable.

RPT Overview Session for Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty

Daniels Hall, Room 434

Every spring, the Provost's Office offers general information meetings on the NC State reappointment, promotion and tenure (RPT) process. This session is designed for new tenure-track faculty, those who will be entering the RPT cycle, or individuals involved in the RPT process.

Wolfpack Way of Life: NC State Wellness Fair

Talley Student Union, State Ballroom

This event puts the spotlight on Wolfpack Wellness and showcases some of the great resources available on campus and in the greater community. All students, staff and faculty are invited to attend.

Sisterhood Dinner: Empowering Women Together

Talley Student Union, State Ballroom

The Sisterhood Dinner, an annual event hosted by the Council on the Status of Women, celebrates the contributions and accomplishments of NC State women. This year's theme is “Empowering Women Together."

Campus Diversity Conversation: An Update on Progress at NC State

Stewart Theatre, Talley Student Union Raleigh, NC, United States

Join Chancellor Woodson, Provost Arden, Vice Provost Linda McCabe Smith and Vice Chancellor Mike Mullen as they provide an update on progress in diversity initiatives at NC State.