Toys for Tots: Join the NC State Staff Senate in supporting the U.S. Marine Reserve’s Toys For Tots campaign now through Dec. 8. Drop boxes are placed all over campus for the convenience of those who would like to give. If you are interested, please donate a new, unwrapped toy for children who may otherwise not receive holiday gifts. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2ABRJci.
The Nubian Message will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Nov. 30, 2017. In honor of the occasion, the publication will release a special 25-page issue detailing its history and contributors throughout the years. The African American Cultural Center will also host a party to celebrate the Nubian Message.
Dean of the College of Sciences named: Bill Ditto recently stepped down as dean of the College of Sciences and returned to the faculty in the Department of Physics. Christine McGahan, head of the Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences, has been appointed dean.
Upcoming leadership review: The Provost is responsible for reviewing the administrative performance of deans and vice provosts at least every five years. A review has been scheduled this semester for Senior Vice Provost Tom Miller and the Academic Outreach and Entrepreneurship unit, which includes Continuing Education and DELTA. As part of the review, the campus community is invited to attend an overview presentation of the unit’s goals and accomplishments by Dr. Miller on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 9 a.m.–10 a.m. at the McKimmon Center in Room 6.
Transgender Awareness Week: From Tuesday, Nov. 14 to Monday, Nov. 20, the GLBT Center is observing Transgender Awareness Week, an annual series of events. The impetus for this week of programs is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a global, annual observance for transgender individuals who were murdered over the past year that takes place on Nov. 20. The theme of this year’s Transgender Awareness Week is “Dismantling Gender Roles,” tying together events that unpack the various ways gender is experienced, shaped, and constructed in our culture and communities. For more information and a full listing of events, visit http://bit.ly/2iCIocZ.
NC State Athletics offers an exclusive faculty/staff discount on season tickets for all ticketed sports. Men’s Basketball season ticketsstart at just $295/each and include tickets every home game, including ACC opponents Duke, UNC-CH, Notre Dame, Louisville and the rest of the competitive schedule. Season ticket purchases for men’s basketball can also include a free parking pass. Women’s Basketball season tickets start at just $50/each and include seats to every home game in the newly renovated Reynolds Coliseum, including ACC opponents UNC-CH, Wake Forest (Play4Kay game), Louisville, and more. For more information or to purchase, call Andrew Snyder at (919) 865-1495 and mention the faculty/staff discount or go online to GoPack.com/BuyTickets.
New department head: Barb Sherry is now the interim head of the Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
New tool for researchers: NCSU Libraries offers a new tool to help researchers write, edit and publish their work. Overleaf offers templates for academic journals, posters, theses and lab reports. The program integrates the text markup language LaTeX so writers and researchers can include headings, equations and other specialized formats.Learn moreabout Overleaf.
Nominations for extension service awards: The Office of Outreach and Engagement is accepting nominations for the Outstanding Extension Service Awards through Dec. 15. Nominate members of the faculty and EHRA staff via this form. The awards process and timeline can befound online. Send questions or comments about the process or the nomination form to Samantha Graham at sjgraha2@ncsu.edu. Learn moreabout the Extension Service Awards.
Post-tenure review information and training session: Faculty Affairs staff from the Office of the Provost will provide general information and training on NC State’spost-tenure review process on Thursday, Dec. 7 from 3 p.m.-4:15 p.m. in Withers Hall, Room 140. This event is open to the campus community. Please contact Dr. Courtney Thornton, Associate Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and Policy, atchthornt@ncsu.edu with any questions. Learn moreabout the training session.
Mediation training for faculty: The Office of the Provost, in cooperation with the Faculty Senate and Office of General Counsel, is offering high quality mediation training for faculty. This training, consisting of 24 contact hours over three days, will help prepare a cohort of faculty across colleges, ranks, and tracks to participate on NC State grievance committees and in other campus mediation. Mediation training can also serve faculty well in their roles as scholars, scientists, supervisors, mentors, and classroom instructors. The training will be offered 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily from Tuesday, May 15, 2018 through Thursday, May 17, 2018 in the Faculty Senate Chamber, 2320, D.H. Hill Library, West Wing. Space is limited to 15 faculty participants. Meals and snacks will be provided. No later than, interested faculty should complete the brief form at this link by December 8, 2017. Individuals will contacted by Jan. 31, 2018 to confirm their participation. Contact Courtney Thornton, Associate Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and Policy, with questions at (919) 515-5490 or chthornt@ncsu.edu.
Regional engagement teams: The Office of Global Engagement has organizedregional engagement teams for six world regions to support strategic engagement for collaboration within the context of a specific geographic region. The teams will meet approximately once per semester to promote alumni engagement, partnership development, international student recruitment and research collaboration. Interested faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up for a team. On Nov. 21, Global Engagement will host anAsia Reception for individuals working (or interested in working) in Asia.
