The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting a series of events focused on race and representation in higher education. During the next installment of the series, Fields Jackson, founder and chief executive officer of Racing Toward Diversity, will present Historical Significance: Contributions to North Carolina and Society, and the Business Case for HBCUs.
From Miles Morales actively speaking Spanish to his mother in Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse to the overgeneralization of Latinos as criminals in Bad Boys for Life, we have seen how representation can both amplify Latino voices and lead to stereotypes. During the next installment of Chat and Chew, join Multicultural Student Affairs and the Latinx…
Join the Students for Immigrant Rights for its general body meeting. Members will discuss NC State's Latinx Heritage Month celebration and immigrants who descended from Latin American countries. For more information, please contact Nicole Lopez Vargas.
Still banned in Kenya, Rafiki, which means friend in Swahili, tells the love story of Kena, a studious introvert, and Ziki, a free spirit. With beautiful, nuanced performances and engaging visuals, this film will stay with you long after viewing it. Directed by Wanuri Kahiu, the film was selected to premiere at the 2018 Cannes…
Join Feminist Friday scholars for a discussion that will be centered around the film Rafiki. NC State University Libraries and the Office for Global Engagement are offering free screenings of the film Oct. 11-17. The major themes covered during our discussion will include East African culture, LGBTQ experiences in Africa and intersectionality.
Delta Phi Alpha, a German honor society, invites you to join its members for kaffeeklatsches, informal social gatherings that feature coffee and conversation. During our hour-long gatherings, participants converse in German. We welcome all levels of German speakers to our gatherings. Bring your own coffee.
Join Mi Familia during its annual Salsabor meeting. Students will have an opportunity to learn about the origins of salsa and learn to make salsa at home. For more information, please contact Eduardo Figon-Castillo.
NC State will host virtual screenings of the documentary Picture a Scientist. The film chronicles the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists. Biologist Nancy Hopkins, chemist Raychelle Burks and geologist Jane Willenbring will lead viewers on a journey deep into their own experiences in the sciences, ranging from brutal…
Still banned in Kenya, Rafiki, which means friend in Swahili, tells the love story of Kena, a studious introvert, and Ziki, a free spirit. With beautiful, nuanced performances and engaging visuals, this film will stay with you long after viewing it. Directed by Wanuri Kahiu, the film was selected to premiere at the 2018 Cannes…
NC State will host virtual screenings of the documentary Picture a Scientist. The film chronicles the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists. Biologist Nancy Hopkins, chemist Raychelle Burks and geologist Jane Willenbring will lead viewers on a journey deep into their own experiences in the sciences, ranging from brutal…