AACC Presents Living Legends: Irwin Holmes, Jr., First African American Undergraduate Alumnus

Irwin Holmes, Jr. opened doors and laid the foundation for excellence when he was among the first four African American undergraduates to enroll at NC State in 1956. He broke barriers in undergraduate education when he became the first student to graduate in 1960 with a degree in electrical engineering. He also participated on NC State’s track team his freshman year. His decision to join NC State’s tennis and track teams not only integrated sports at NC State, it integrated sports for the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He went on to earn a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Drexel University. Please join the African American Cultural Center as we lift up and reflect on the journey of Irwin Holmes, Jr. on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Washington Sankofa Room in Witherspoon Student Center. See also the event flyer.

Diversity Ed Week Photos

Thank you to the many NC State students, staff and faculty who attended last week's Diversity Education Week 2014 events. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NCStateOIED to see some of the live photos and tweets from the week. Also, see the photo gallery on our website.

Diversity Education Week sticker

Student Activity Grant
Call for Proposals

NC State’s "At Home In the World" Student Organization Activity Grant supports the creation of new or significantly enhanced co-curricular programs, events or activities that promote cross-cultural understanding and collaboration between diversity and internationalization efforts across campus. Complete details, including the application, can be found on the Diversity website. Submit complete applications online by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 2014.

Chancellor's First Year Student Leadership Program Deadline Extended until October 31

The Chancellor's First Year Student Leadership Program is now open for applications through October 31, 2014. See the flyer for more information about this special program for first year students.Please contact Dr. C. Ellen Washington for more info.

Black Alumni Society Legacy Dinner Gala To Be Held on November 6

The Alumni Association and Black Alumni Society are hosting a Legacy Dinner on Thursday, November 6, 2014. This is the 35th anniversary year of the Black Alumni Society. See BAS Gala for more information. The Black Alumni Society also has a full weekend of Homecoming 2014 activities. Please see BAS Homecoming for more information.

November is Native American Heritage Month

OIED Brings You a Month of Special Events

NC State students, staff and faculty are invited to join Multicultural Student Affairs for the following Native American Heritage Month events!

For full event details, please download the printable calendar.

Native American Heritage Month 2014 Events

“A Culture Not a Costume” Program, October 29, 2014, 11am - 3pm – NC State Brickyard

Tribal Tuesdays on Social Media, November 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2014

Native American Student Association Frybread Sale, November 5, 2014, 11am - 2pm – NC State Brickyard

Native American Culture Night, November 6, 2014, 7-9pm –Talley Student Center, Room 3285

Indigenous Speaker Series Presents “Tribal Jackpot: History and Overview of Indian Casinos and Gaming” with Heather McMillian Nakai, November 10, 2014, 7-9pm – Talley Student Center, Room 3285

Veteran’s Day Recognition, Monday, November 11, 2014, 11am – 3pm – NC State Brickyard

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) National Conference, November 13 -15, 2014 – Orlando, FL

Native American Student Art Show, November 13, 2014, 6-8pm – Witherspoon Student Center, Room 126

Rock Your Mocs, November 14, 2014, 11am - 2pm – Multicultural Student Affairs, 1107 Pullen Hall

Tomahawk’d Cultural Food Demonstration, November 17, 2014, 6-8pm – Park Shops, Room 210

Alpha Pi Omega Sorority, Inc. Presents “Dots vs. Feathers: Discussing Stereotypes and Perceptions of Indigenous and Indian-American Cultures,” November 18, 2014, 6-8pm – Location TBD

Native American Trivia Bowl, November 19, 2014, 6-8pm – Witherspoon Student Center, Room 126

Sigma Omicron Epsilon Sorority, Inc. Presents the Annual Dream Catcher Workshop, November 20, 2014, 6-8pm – Talley Student Union, Room 3285

19th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration, November 22, 2014, 11am - 4pm – North Carolina Museum of Natural History, Raleigh, NC

Dreamcatcher

Around Campus

The Secret to Changing the World by Lee Mun Wah

Dr. Lee Mun Wah, psychologist, social justice advocate, filmmaker and former NC State Diversity Dialogue featured speaker, shares a story about identity, inclusion, and multiculturalism in this regional TED talk. Please bring lunch and join the viewing and discussion in Student Health Services, Room 1401 on October 28, 2014, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Costa Rica Symposium

The Office of International Affairs will host an interactive forum for faculty and staff to discuss research and collaboration with Costa Rica on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 from 1:00-6:00 p.m., Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC), Centennial Campus. The format includes a keynote speaker, video presentations from faculty and partners in Costa Rica, a poster session and round-table discussions. A networking session featuring beer from the NC State Brewery and heavy hors d'oeuvres is also included. Please RSVP online.

These Hands Don't Hurt: Pledge Against Violence

Mon, Oct 27, 2014
11:45AM-1:30PM
Vet School, Blue Lounge

Staff Women's Network
(WINGS) Lunch Meeting: "Career Progress" with Deborah Wright of HR

Tue, Oct 28, 2014
12:00PM-1:00PM
Student Health, Room 2301

AACC Presents Living Legends: Irwin Holmes, Jr., First African American Undergraduate Alumnus

Tue, Oct 28, 2014
6:00PM-9:00PM
Witherspoon Center, Rm 126

GLBT CommUnity Alliance

Tue, Oct 21, 2014
7:00PM-9:00PM
Talley Student Union, Rm 4140

These Hands Don't Hurt: Pledge Against Violence

Mon, Oct 29, 2014
11:45AM-1:30PM
Vet School, outside
Port City Java

Mi Placita

Thu, Oct 30, 2014
12:00PM-2:00PM
Outside Talley Student Union

Workshop: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Thu, Oct 30, 2014
1:00PM-3:00PM
Talley Student Union, Rm 4280
Please register online.

GLBT Drop-In Counseling

Thu, Oct 30, 2014
2:00PM-4:00PM
Harrelson Hall, Room 360

GLBT Coffee Talks

Thu, Oct 30, 2014
5:00PM-9:00PM
Student Health Center

Confidential and Free HIV/STI Testing

Thu, Oct 30, 2014
12:00PM-2:00PM
Harrelson Hall, Room 254

OIED Event Calendar

For the full calendar of OIED events, including more information about the above, see the OIED Calendar.

It's Time: Year-End Giving

As you take care of your 2014 donations, please consider that NC State has a Diversity and Equity Fund (DEF) that assists the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity in helping others. If you are in a position to give back, please consider donating to the Fund. See our website to find out how. Thank you for your donation!

NC State's National Diversity Advisory Board to Meet on November 7

NC State's National Diversity Advisory Board will convene on campus again on November 7. Board members will return to campus for a full day of diversity- and equity-related programs. The Board is comprised of alumni and friends of NC State who have a vested interest in guiding the University in enhancing diversity and equity initiatives. To find out more about NDAB, please see the website.

For Faculty Considering Administrative Positions

The Provost’s Office invites all tenured faculty to consider applying for Leadership for a Diverse Campus, a semester-long leadership development program to be offered in Spring 2015. This program is intended for tenured associate or full professors who are interested in exploring an administrative career path. The program is an outgrowth of the ADVANCE Leadership Workshop, a NSF-funded project that ran between 2009-2011 and established a track record of preparing faculty for department head and other administrative positions. Leadership for a Diverse Campus will be offered each year. For more information, please contact workshop facilitators Betsy Brown or Laura Severin. Applications are due by Friday, November 21, 2014.