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Do We Fulfill Our Promise to Veterans?: One Veteran's Experience
Chris Genwright, program coordinator in NC State's Equal Opportunity and Equity unit, writes about his personal experience entering the civilian workforce after serving in the U.S. Air Force. Chris found out that reality doesn't always match expectations, but fortunately, thanks to efforts nationwide and here at NC State, veterans entering the workforce have a more promising future. We wish to honor all veterans this Veterans' Day!
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Transgender Awareness Week:
Stand with Us
The GLBT Center will be hosting Transgender Awareness Week from November 16-20, 2015. This program will include a series of events that increase understanding about transgender identities and issues, shed light on the need for transgender-specific services, and start a dialogue about the role of our cultural values in perpetuating anti-transgender attitudes.
Read more »
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Communications Intern O'Licia Parker-Smith
O'Licia Parker-Smith is serving in her second year as a communications intern in the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity. O'Licia has been instrumental in building OIED's Twitter presence, more than doubling the number of followers. She also writes for the Digest, provides event and project support and a much-needed student perspective on things.
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Building Future Faculty Program Deadline is Today
The application window for the 2016 Building Future Faculty (BFF) program will close on Monday, November 9, 2015. If you know any talented graduate students or post-docs who are considering a faculty career, please encourage them to apply. The Building Future Faculty program is useful both to the students and to NC State's departments.
See the Building Future Faculty website »
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Free Advance Screening of Suffragette with Meryl Streep
There will be a screening of Suffragette, the new movie with Meryl Streep, on Monday, November 9, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in Witherspoon Cinema. Each person can claim up to two passes. The passes are free and all are welcome.
RSVP for the film showing »
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Asian/Asian American Community Network Meet & Greet and Asian Fall Festival Potluck Lunch
On Monday, November 9, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Talley 3rd floor lounge outside room 3210, there will be a Meet & Greet for Asian and Asian American staff and faculty to meet with students and hear about the various student organizations' plans for the year.
The Asian Fall Festival potluck lunch for staff, faculty and students will be held on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. in Student Health Center 2301. Celebrate the fall festival that is part of your native culture, including bringing a native food item to share.
Also, the Student Lion Dance Team needs an advisor. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Deb Luckadoo.
See the Staff Diversity website »
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Allies for Students with Disabilities Brings Ed Summers to Speak about 'Born-Accessible Digital Materials'
On Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. in Witherspoon 201, Ed Summers, Software Accessibility Specialist, SAS Institute will speak about
creating born-accessible digital materials and his work with the STEM
career showcase connecting students with disabilities with professional
role models. Refreshments will be provided.
Read more about SAS Accessibility »
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November is International Education Month at NC State
November 16-20, 2015 is “International Education Week,” an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. NC State's Office of International Affairs celebrates the whole month of November with a range of events and programs across campus that are all free and open to the public (unless otherwise noted).
The theme this year is “International Education is for Everyone” and is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. The goal is to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the United States.
See the International Education Month 2015 calendar »
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12th Annual Office of International Affairs Passport Fair
Drop in and get your passport made on campus! On Wednesday, November 18, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., in Witherspoon 126, you too can get your very own U.S. passport.
See details on what to bring »
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Drop-In Virtual Conference to Promote Study Abroad for Underrepresented Students
NC State's Study Abroad Office will host a conference provided by Diversity Abroad, an organization that promotes study abroad to underrepresented students. Drop in on November 19, 2015 in Talley 4140 for one or more of the 30-minute sessions listed below.
The sessions will feature study abroad alumni and professionals of diverse backgrounds who will share their experiences getting to and through study abroad, and its impact on their lives and careers upon return to the U.S. Guest speakers from the study abroad field will also help students maneuver through the study abroad process and answer questions specific to diversity and identity abroad.
Conference Program:
- 11:30 a.m. - Study Abroad is for You, Too! The Benefits of Studying Abroad as a Diverse Student, in Diverse Locations, with Diverse Interests and Goals
- 12:30 p.m. - Show Me the Money! Putting Together a Winning Scholarship Application for the Top 5 Study Abroad Scholarships
- 1:30 p.m. - Keynote Address, Zim Ugochukwu, Founder, TravelNoire
- 2:15 p.m. - Using Your Study Abroad Experience as a Catalyst for Your Academic and Career Goals
- 3:15 p.m. - Ask Us Anything about Studying or Internships Abroad!
- 4:00 p.m. - Being Me Abroad: First-Hand Accounts from Study Abroad Alumni About Dealing with Culture, Identity, and Their Biggest Fears as Diverse Study Abroad Alumni
See the Study Abroad website »
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Help an International Student by Hosting on Thanksgiving
Many Global Training Initiative (GTI) international students have no plans during the Thanksgiving weekend. The university is closed, and on-campus housing cannot be accessed. We are hoping to be able to offer a number of international students plans for the Thanksgiving holiday by setting up home-stays with American students.
Please fill out the online form if you are willing and able to share your American Thanksgiving holiday with a visiting international student this year. Hosts should be able to provide a ride for all guests.
Fill out the form to host a student »
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Air Force ROTC Welcomes First Year Students to Become Cadets During Spring Semester
Looking to make the most out of your college experience? Join the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)! We are looking for second semester first year students to become a part of our organization.
Benefits of joining AFROTC include:
- Professional and leadership development
- Increase and maintain physical fitness
- Possible scholarship for tuition and fees
- Make new, lasting friendships
- Successful completion means a job/career after graduation
Our next Information session is at Broughton 3216 on November 3, 2015 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Contact our recruiting staff member, Shailicia Gerald for details.
See the AFROTC website »
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Monday Movies & Mingling |
Mon, November 9
5:00-7:00 p.m.
GLBT Center Lounge
Talley 5230
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Native American Heritage Month: "Rock Your Mocs" |
Mon, November 9
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Witherspoon 126
go.ncsu.edu/NAHM2015
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Workshop: Privilege, Power and Leading in a Diverse Environment |
Mon, November 9
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Talley 4280
Please register online.
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Student Success Series: Conflict Management and Dealing with Difficult People |
Mon, November 9
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Talley 4132
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Workshop: Trans* 101 |
Tue, November 10
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Talley 4280
Please register online.
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GLBT Drop-In Counseling |
Tue, November 10
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Talley 5230
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Chancellor's African American Community Advisory Council Meeting |
Tue, November 10
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Park Alumni Center |
Native American Heritage Month: Native Art Show |
Tue, November 10
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Talley 4261
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Movie Showing: Escalation |
Tue, November 10
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Talley 5210
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GLBT CommUNITY Alliance (GBLTCA) Meeting |
Tue, November 10
7:00- 9:00 p.m.
Talley 3285
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Read to L.E.A.D. Campus Visit Day |
Wed, November 11
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Various NC State Locations
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Mi Placita Latino Gathering |
Wed, November 11
12:00-2:00 p.m.
Outside Talley
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Veterans' Day Commemoration |
Wed, November 11
12:00-2:00 p.m.
The Brickyard
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Assistant/Associate/Full Professors' Communities: "Entrepreneurship and Commercialization of Research" |
Wed, November 11
12:25 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Monteith Research Center 463
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Workshop: A Multicultural Perspective on Suicide Prevention |
Wed, November 11
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Talley 4280
Please register online.
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oSTEM Study Hours |
Wed, November 11
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Talley 5230
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Queer People of Color (QPOC) Meeting |
Wed, November 11
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Talley 3223
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oSTEM Professional Development Workshop |
Wed, November 11
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Talley 5230
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Workshop: The Protected Class of Veteran Status |
Thu, November 12
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Talley 4280
Please register online.
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Workshop: The Protected Class of National Origin |
Thu, November 12
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Talley 4280
Please register online.
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Webinar - Transgender Students: Serving, Supporting, Retaining |
Thu, November 12
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Talley 4140
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MSA Drop-In Counseling |
Thu, November 12
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Talley 4261
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Open Workshop: Sexual Violence 101 |
Thu, November 12
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Talley 5210
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Native American Culture Night |
Thu, November 12
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Talley Coastal Ballroom
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GLBTCA Study Hours |
November 12 & 14
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Talley 5230
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Presentation - The Walk of the Immigrants: The Photography of Saul Flores |
November 12
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Hunt Library, iPearl Immersion Theater
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Movie: "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" |
Thu, November 12 (& 14)
9:45 p.m. (7:00 p.m. on Nov 14)
Witherspoon Cinema
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Military Affairs Committee |
Fri, November 13
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Winslow 100
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Council on the Status of Women (CSW) Meeting |
Fri, November 13
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Admin Bldg III, Room 301
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Hispanic/Latino Advisory Group (HLAG) Meeting |
Fri, November 13
2:00-3:30 p.m.
Winslow 100
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Student Success Series: Test-Taking Strategies |
Fri, November 13
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Park Shops 215
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What's On the Table? Discussion |
Fri, November 13
3:00-4:30 p.m.
African American Cultural Center
Witherspoon 356
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Women Faculty Networking Hour |
Fri, November 13
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Player's Retreat
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