University Theatre hosts professional theatre-makers who speak about their work, their industry and their journey within the arts. Join us for a discussion with Ken Maruyama, retired visual effects production executive from Sony Pictures Imageworks and Lucasfilm's Industrial Light and Magic.
Notwithstanding the avowed commitment of higher education to equality and inclusion, the issue of language has been excluded from or erased in diversity programs at most universities. We document the empirical basis of linguistic prejudice and discrimination in higher education through an extensive series of student and faculty interviews in a large metropolitan university. Based…
Join the African American Cultural Center as it hosts a ceremony to celebrate the practice of Nguzo Saba, the seven principles of Kwanzaa. We'll come together in unity for a historical and contemporary look at the celebration of Kwanzaa at NC State. During the celebration, share your favorite Kwanzaa memories with us, gander at the…
Indigenous people are historically known for their efficient and appreciative use of the land and the resources around them. Though most of their cultural staples were stolen or not accredited to them, there are several practices created by Indigenous people that are still widely used today. Join us for a discussion about prominent Indigenous inventions…
Join Stephanie Rubain from the Counseling Center in the Women's Center virtual lounge. This space is available to NC State students. You will be asked to provide your student ID. This will be an open, drop-in space with NC State counselors available to provide support around counseling and wellness issues. This is not therapy but…
NC State’s Rupert Nacoste teaches a wildly popular social psychology course called “Interpersonal Relationships and Race.” His new book, To Live Woke, uses his experiences — from growing up in segregated Louisiana to serving in the U.S. Navy — to help us understand that we need to learn to interact with people who are not…
While mainstream media is giving more attention to LGBTQ issues, issues faced by transgender community members are noticeably absent from the national conversation. Research conducted by the Williams Institute shows 41% of transgender people attempt suicide at some point in their lives, and the murder of trans people was at an all-time high in 2019.…
Get a sneak peek into the collaborative process of two leading jazz musicians, MacArthur “genius” and violinist Regina Carter and critically acclaimed saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin. They'll chat about (and play) music from Benjamin’s latest project Pursuance: The Coltranes, which explores the music of Alice and John Coltrane. NC State LIVE artist-in-residence and cellist Shana Tucker…
We're all living through tough times and have been affected in some way. You're invited to participate in Wolf Chat Wednesday, an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to connect, share, listen and grow.
Instead of a keynote speaker for next year's Sisterhood Dinner, the Sisterhood Celebration Committee is seeking students, staff, faculty and alumni to speak about the challenges we've faced since we gathered in February 2020 for the 35th annual dinner. We are hoping to select three to four speakers to deliver five-minute TED Talk-style segments. During…