1/31/07
Behind The VeilTalley Student Center, Walnut Room, 6 – 7 p.m.
Participants in this experiment will wear a hijab, or head scarf, all day to find out how women who choose to wear the scarf are treated. The program will allow participants to share their experiences from the day and will feature a panel of speakers.
Contact InformationName: Women’s CenterPhone: (919)515-2012E-mail: [email protected]
2/1/07
Exploring OppressionTalley Student Center, Walnut Room 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Workshop exploring the history of oppression in America, and how workshop participants can stop this cycle.
Contact InformationName: Beverly Jones WilliamsPhone: (919)513-3836E-mail: [email protected]
Physical Environment Committee MeetingWinslow Hall Conference Room, 3:30 – 5 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 – 5:30 p.m.
Faculty, researchers 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)513-0920E-mail: [email protected]
2/3/07
Pack-A-Thon’s 24-Hour Dance MarathonCarmichael Gymnasium, 7 p.m. – 7 p.m.
A 24-hour no-sitting, no-sleeping marathon where students, faculty members and Raleigh citizens stay on their feet to show 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.orgE-mail: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
Comedian Debbie Wooten Witherspoon Student Center, 9 – 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 are 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.
2/6/07
The Park Scholarships Speaker Series presents: “Report on Darfur: First Genocide of the 21st Century”Nelson Hall Auditorium, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
New York Times reporter N. Kristof will appear to speak on the genocide in Darfur. Hosted by the Parks Scholarships and the Department of Political Science.
Contact InformationName: Laura LunsfordPhone: 919-515-3794
