Motivational speaker Lex Gillette is the best totally blind long and triple jumper in the history of the U.S. Paralympic movement. He is the current world record holder in the long jump, a four-time Paralympic medalist, a three-time long jump world champion and an 18-time national champion. Gillette is the only totally blind athlete to…
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In the three decades since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, courts have decided many landmark ADA cases that have impacted the application of the law's legal protections for individuals with disabilities. This webinar will review U.S. Supreme Court and other key court cases and consider what issues the courts may take…
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John Samuel is the chief innovation architect at LCI Tech, a North Carolina-based firm that is one of the largest employers of Americans who are blind. Samuel’s passion for inclusion is rooted in the fact that he is a blind entrepreneur, advocate and public speaker who's committed to creating opportunities by eliminating accessibility barriers. Samuel… |
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In this virtual workshop on the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will explore how disabilities can have very different impacts on individuals based on the intersectional identities they hold. We will also discuss ways in which we can advocate for individuals to be successful while here at NC State. In compliance with the Americans with…
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If you are interested in participating in any of TRIO Student Support Services student programs, join us during one of our online Q&A sessions. TRIO programs help students overcome class, social and cultural barriers to higher education through educational support services and programs.
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Service and emotional support animals provide important therapeutic benefit and physical assistance to persons with disabilities. Often though, there is uncertainty about the varying degrees of legal protection afforded to them. Not all assistance animals are equally protected under law. When can someone be accompanied by their assistance animal in public places? Are assistance animals… |
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President George H.W. Bush signed the American with Disabilities Act 30 years ago to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else in all areas of life. This includes jobs, schools, transportation and access to all public and private places that are open to the general public. We've… |
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The Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations so that employees with disabilities can enjoy the "benefits and privileges of employment" equal to those enjoyed by similarly situated employees without disabilities. The accommodations process at NC State is interactive and involves supervisors. Join us for a workshop in which you can learn… |
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Inclusive Excellence and Strategic Practice, a unit in the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity, invites you to attend part two of its Collegial Conversations. More information about the workshops that will be offered is below. Microaggressions: Savitri Dixon-Saxon, vice provost for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Walden University, will lead a…
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Please join a panel of NC State experts for an important and timely discussion on accessibility in virtual environments. As higher education operates even more intently in a virtual capacity, ensuring accessibility becomes even more critical — and gaining insight as to create equitable experiences for persons with disabilities is paramount. Our panel of experts…
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Join us to get the inside scoop from NC State students who will share real-life lessons they've learned to help you crush your first year at NC State. |
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Manny Scott, author of Even On Your Worst Day You Can Be Your Student's Best Hope and one of the original Freedom Writers, will deliver the virtual keynote address at the 2020 Math Summit hosted by the Triangle Math Alliance and the NC State College of Education. This keynote address is open to all, but… |
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Join us to get the inside scoop from NC State students who will share real-life lessons they've learned to help you crush your first year at NC State.
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Join the campus community centers for a virtual drop-in event to kick off the fall 2020 semester. You'll meet the staff at the centers, make new friends and learn about ways to connect with the African American Cultural Center, GLBT Center, Multicultural Student Affairs and the Women's Center. If you have questions about the open…
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Join us to learn more about the Accountability Project, a new student group that will provide an opportunity for people who identify as white women to discuss their whiteness, their role in upholding systems of oppression and the effects these systems have had on them. We will use a story circle format to discuss and… |
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The GLBT Center helps new LGBTQ students connect with the NC State community and learn about opportunities to get involved. Our annual symposium is the perfect opportunity for new students to get to know our center and LGBTQ community. |
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Queer and Trans People of Color provides a safe space for African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Asian Americans, Native Americans, multiracial people and other people of color who identify as LGBTQ. Students can share their experiences, discuss how their racial/ethnic and LGBT identities influence each other and connect with other students who are navigating multiple communities and…
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AcePack is a group for students who are questioning their sexual or gender identity, who identify as members of the asexual and/or aromantic communities and their allies at NC State. |
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Are you ready for Feminist Fridays? Feminist Fridays is a student-led and student-facilitated opportunity to explore topics related to theory, social justice and social issues. We are a community of people interested in applying theory and concepts to everyday experiences and injustices. Students have presented on various topics, including astrology and activism, fatphobia, sexualization in…
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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. |
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The Park Scholarships Class of 2021 will present the William C. Friday Award to Bree Newsome Bass, an artist, filmmaker and antiracist activist. She will join the class for a conversation on leadership, confronting racial inequities and driving change in communities. Newsome Bass gained national recognition in the aftermath of the Charleston church shooting in… |
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Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics is a professional organization for LGBTQ students majoring in STEM. NC State's oSTEM chapter meets once a month to discuss issues of importance for LGBTQ students preparing to enter science, technology, engineering and math fields. We've hosted panels featuring professionals who openly identify as LGBTQ, workshops on developing… |
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What did the 19th Amendment accomplish? Where did it fall short? Where are the front lines of the fight for universal suffrage today? What strategies are likely to be most effective? We'll try to answer these questions during a conversation with Anita Earls and Allison Riggs — two of the country's most important voices in…
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Join Stephanie Rubain from the Counseling Center in the Women's Center virtual lounge. This space is available to students at NC State University. You will be asked to provide your student ID upon entering this space. This will be an open, drop-in space with NC State counselors available to provide support around counseling and wellness… |
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The Brazilian Student Association will host two virtual interest meetings. The meetings are an opportunity to learn more about our organization, the events we're planning for this semester and for you to tell us what you would like for us to offer. We'll also discuss our new book club and our Brazil 101 cooking, culture… |
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The Brazilian Student Association will host two virtual interest meetings. The meetings are an opportunity to learn more about our organization, the events we're planning for this semester and for you to tell us what you would like for us to offer. We'll also discuss our new book club and our Brazil 101 cooking, culture… |
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How can NC State respond more intentionally and effectively to our community's needs in the strange world that is 2020? Join us for a lively discussion about the challenges and possibilities of civic action during the pandemic. Provost Warwick Arden, special guest Leslie Garvin, executive director of NC Campus Compact, and NC State faculty, staff,… |
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Join Stephanie Rubain from the Counseling Center in the Women's Center virtual lounge. This space is available to students at NC State University. You will be asked to provide your student ID upon entering this space. This will be an open, drop-in space with NC State counselors available to provide support around counseling and wellness… |
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University Theatre hosts professional theatre-makers who speak about their work, industry and journey within the arts. Join us for a talk with creative director and Walt Disney imagineer Ryan Wineinger-Schattl. |
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Due to the impact of COVID-19 on the 2020-21 academic year, Project SAFE Ally is now an on-demand workshop series that is open to NC State students, staff, faculty and alumni as well as local community members. The workshop, which is available any time on REPORTER, is designed to prepare participants to understand and address…
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Queer and Trans People of Color provides a safe space for African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Asian Americans, Native Americans, multiracial people and other people of color who identify as LGBTQ. Students can share their experiences, discuss how their racial/ethnic and LGBT identities influence each other and connect with other students who are navigating multiple communities and…
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AcePack is a group for students who are questioning their sexual or gender identity, who identify as members of the asexual and/or aromantic communities and their allies at NC State. |
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Static, winner of the Arts NC State 2020 Creative Artist Award, is a story about best friends Jay, Alina and Elijah. They share everything, except the things that are nearly impossible to share with anyone. The play explores the isolation and loneliness that lies beneath the face we show the world. Hosted by University Theatre… |
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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. |
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Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics is a professional organization for LGBTQ students majoring in STEM. NC State's oSTEM chapter meets once a month to discuss issues of importance for LGBTQ students preparing to enter science, technology, engineering and math fields. We've hosted panels featuring professionals who openly identify as LGBTQ, workshops on developing… |