October 2020

Oct 14, 2020

From Provost Arden and VC Maimone: COVID-19 update – Campus programming

Following Gov. Roy Cooper’s recent announcement of Executive Order No. 169, Restrictions to Protect Lives During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Phase 3, updated guidance is available for campus programming, effective immediately. 

Oct 14, 2020

Pack Hacks for Faculty: Keeping Up With Keeping Fit

This month, Renee Harrington, lecturer; and Kari Lewis, assistant teaching professor, both in the Department of Health and Exercise Studies give faculty and students tips for keeping physically fit during online teaching and learning. 

Oct 14, 2020

October 2020 Announcements

Find out the latest happenings related to NC State faculty and staff, including COVID-19 updates, professional development opportunities, campus happenings and more. 

Oct 14, 2020

October 2020 Provost’s Corner

As we move into another month of online instruction, it is important now more than ever that we find ways to stay connected while we’re apart. Faculty, staff and students are feeling the impacts of being removed from campus both physically and mentally. 

Oct 13, 2020

Learning to Teach Inclusively

Campus inclusivity — making NC State a safer, more welcoming place for all — spans all aspects of university life, from teaching and learning to service and innovation. The Office of Faculty Development’s |RED| Inclusive Teaching Certification seeks to enrich faculty and teaching graduate students with inclusive teaching training, to the benefit of all. 

Oct 13, 2020

Extending a Helping Hand

Providing services to all of North Carolina’s 100 counties in “normal” times takes the tireless efforts of hundreds of NC State Extension workers. Add in the COVID-19 pandemic, and what Extension accomplishes from the mountains to the coast is nothing short of amazing. 

Oct 13, 2020

Taking Steps Toward Racial Equity

Many events in 2020 brought issues of systemic racism and injustice to the forefront of the American consciousness. In response to these issues, the NC State community continues to strive to create a campus ingrained with equity, inclusivity and allyship, and is taking immediate steps to know and do better. 

Oct 5, 2020

National Academy of Engineering Recognizes Ligler With Leadership Award

Dr. Frances S. Ligler, Ross Lampe Distinguished Professor in the UNC/NC State Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been recognized by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) with its Simon Ramo Founders Award. 

Oct 2, 2020

NC State Celebrates Outstanding Faculty

The Celebration of Faculty Excellence is held each spring to recognize outstanding faculty who have received prestigious awards, accolades or other distinctions during the previous year. In 2020, NC State honored 25 faculty virtually since the annual event could not be held in person.