1/30/07The Facebook PhenomenonTalley Student Center, 2:00-4:00 P.M.
A panel of experts will discuss how the popularity of social networking Web sites have impacted N.C. State. Participants will be able to join the program live or via webcast.
Contact InformationName: Leslie DarePhone: (919)515-1329Email: ladare@ncsu.edu
Admission InformationRegistration requested.Event URLhttp://www.ncsu.edu/facebook/
MBA Information Session6:00-7:30 P.M.
An information session for all students interested in the MBA program at NCSU.
Admission InformationFreeOther Event DetailsReservations are required. RSVP online:Event URLhttp://mgt.ncsu.edu/mba/future_students/full-time_mba/infoSessions.php
Contact InformationName: Jen ArthurPhone: (919)513-4896Email: jennifer_arthur@ncsu.edu
U.S Poet Laureate Billy Collins Stewart Theatre, 7:00 P.M.
A one-hour poetry reading from U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins.
Admission InformationTicket Prices:Free for N.C. State students, faculty and staff$7.50 for non-N.C. State students$15 for the general public
Tickets are available from Ticket Central:in person – 2nd floor, Talley Student CenterPhone – (919)515-1100Online – http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=22089&event_val=BILL
Contact InformationName: Matt SchmunkEmail: mjschmun@ncsu.edu
1/31/07
Behind The VeilTalley Student Center Walnut Room, 6:00-7:00 P.M.
Participants in this experiment will wear a hijab, or head scarf, all day to find out how those women who choose to wear the scarf are treated differently. The program will allow participants to share their experiences from the day, and will also feature a panel of speakers.
Contact InformationName: N.C. State Women’s CenterPhone: (919)515-2012Email: womenscenter@ncsu.edu
2/1/07
Exploring OppressionTalley Student Center Walnut Room 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Workshop exploring the history of oppression in America, and how workshop participants can stop this cycle.
Contact InformationName: Beverly Jones WilliamsPhone: (919)513-3836Email: beverly_williams@ncsu.edu
Physical Environment Committee MeetingWinslow Hall Conference Room, 3:30-5:00 P.M.
Meeting for committee that advises vice chancellor for finance and business. All students, faculty and staff are welcome to share their opinions concerning the development and regulations of the physical environment of the core campus.
2/2/07
Transforming Higher Education: Building a Women’s AgendaMcKimmon Center, 3:00-5:30 P.M.
Faculty, research and administrators from across the Triangle will gather to discuss the contributions of women in shaping the future of higher education. The event is free and open to the public.
Contact InformationName: Lee KennedyPhone: (919)513-0920Email: lee_kennedy@ncsu.edu
2/3/07
Pack-A-Thon’s 24-Hour Dance MarathonCarmichael Gymnasium 7:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.
A 24-hour no-sitting, no-sleeping marathon where students, faculty and Raleigh citizens stay on their feet to symbolize their support for the children and families of the North Carolina Children’s Hospital. All proceeds from the event go to the N.C. Children’s Hospital.
Contact InformationName: Laura BoyleEvent URL www.packathon.orgEmail: lmboyle@ncsu.edu
2/5/07
The Evolution of Useful Things with Henry PetroskiEngineering Building II, Centennial Campus, 5:30-6:30 P.M.
Author and Duke professor Henry Petroski will offer his insights on the history of engineering and technology. Petroski has written 12 books, and is frequently heard on television and radio. His upcoming book will look at the technical and cultural history of the toothpick.
Admission InformationFree and open to the public
Contact InformationName: Jennifer CowleyEmail: jacowley@earthlink.net
Comedian Debbie Wooten Witherspoon Student Center, 9:00-10:30 P.M.
Debbie Wooten, a motivational speaker who uses comedy to help overcome adversity, will perform. Wooten was born with spina bifida and contracted polio at five months. Her story will touch on aspects of poverty, racism, abuse and family suicide in Wooten’s life.
Admission InformationTickets for the event cost $5.00 for general public and free for NCSU students, staff and faculty with ID. Tickets will be available on the day of the show in the Campus Cinema Box Office. For more information, please call (919)515-5161.
