Stories From 2017
Workshop: The Protected Class of National Origin
In this two-hour workshop on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from 1:00-3:00 p.m., participants will learn the definition of national origin and how it relates to ethnicity and culture. Participants also identify cross-cultural miscommunication and gain insights into what foreign nationals […]
The Foundation of Global Success: Working Effectively Across Cultures
This free, two-hour workshop on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from 10:00-12:00 p.m. is intended for professionals who want an introduction to addressing issues they face in interactions with students, faculty, staff and others from different cultures. Participants will 1) identify […]
Application Period Open for Internationalization Seed Grants
The aim of the Internationalization Seed Grant program is to provide grants that improve the range of international partnerships at NC State and foster meaningful, collaborative, global scholarship and engagement. Proposals are reviewed by the Committee on International Programs (CIP). […]
Global Training Initiative Seeks Hosts for Thanksgiving Homestay
The GTI Thanksgiving Homestay Program provides international visiting students at NC State an opportunity to experience this American tradition during the Thanksgiving holiday. Local families, faculty, staff, alumni and students are encouraged to sign up as hosts. Applications are due […]
Indistinct Distinctions: Sexism, Heterosexism and Trans Oppression Workshop
Indistinct Distinctions: Sexism, Heterosexism and Trans Oppression is a two-hour workshop that will explore the nuanced, interacting aspects of sexism, heterosexism and trans oppression. Participants will learn about the historical manifestations of these systems and how those manifestations have evolved […]
Navigating Barriers while a Target: North Carolina Results of the U.S. Trans Survey
The GLBT Center will facilitate an exploration of the barriers and challenges faced by transgender adults in employment, healthcare, housing and education on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.Talley Student Union, Room 4270. Participants will review the U.S. Transgender […]
Voting Rights Expert Gilda Daniels First Speaker of NOW Series on Race
The African American Cultural Center kicked off its NOW Series to promote critical discussions on topics related to race on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, with University of Baltimore School of Law professor Gilda Daniels, who shared her knowledge on race, voting and power. Daniels, a voting rights expert and former deputy chief in the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Voting Section under the Clinton and Bush administrations, focuses on the intersections of race, law and democracy.
Transgender Awareness Week 2017: Dismantling Gender Roles
The GLBT Center will observe Transgender Awareness Week from Tuesday, November 14 through Monday, November 20, 2017. The impetus for the week of events is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a global, annual observance for transgender individuals who were murdered over the past year, that will take place on November 20, 2017.
Braska Williams: Over Two Decades of Uplifting Tomorrow’s STEM Leaders
Braska Williams has served as coordinator of the North Carolina Mathematics, Science and Engineering Network (NC-MSEN) Pre-College Program within NC State’s College of Education since 2004. Insight Into Diversity magazine recognized Williams in its September 2017 issue with an “Inspiring Leader in STEM” award.
African American Cultural Center Gallery Exhibit: “NC State African American Firsts”
The African American Cultural Center will honor NC State “African American Firsts” in its upcoming art exhibit. African American students and faculty who pioneered various aspects of NC State’s history will be featured. The exhibit will be on display through […]