Michelle Hayford to Lead Arts NC State

Feb. 11, 2025

Michelle Hayford is the new executive director of Arts NC State.

Michelle Hayford to Lead Arts NC State

University College Interim Senior Associate Dean Tamah Morant recently announced that Michelle Hayford, who brings a wealth of experience in the worlds of both art and higher education, has joined the Wolfpack community. Hayford, who comes to NC State from the University of Dayton, Ohio, is taking leadership of Arts NC State as the program’s new executive director, and will also serve as an associate dean for University College.

Students march with signs during the March Like Martin event.

Campus Community Celebrates MLK’s Legacy with March Like Martin

Students, faculty and staff came together to march from Stafford Commons to Harris Field, bearing signs with various messages of unity and common purpose.

Students participate in a group fitness class.

Your Guide to Wellness Day at NC State

Wednesday, Feb. 11 is the 2025 spring semester Wellness Day. Explore this guide to how students, faculty and staff can make the most of this today to recharge, reconnect and get ready to finish the semester strong.

Wolf Walks

There’s only one week left to register your team of 3-10 participants for the DASA faculty/staff walking challenge, DASA Wolf Walks. The deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 14 at noon. Don’t have a team? Email wellrec-wellnessoutreach@ncsu.edu to be matched with one.

News You Can Use

On Wednesday, Feb. 12, join the African American Cultural Center for a Symposium on Afrofuturism and Diasporic Scholarship in Hunt Library.
The next DASA Hours with Vice Chancellor and Dean Doneka R. Scott is scheduled for Feb. 13.
The Women’s Center will host Feminist Friday on Feb. 14 in Talley Student Union.
Check out “Crowning Glory,” a photography exhibit from NC State Industrial Design alumna Samantha Everette, on display in the African American Cultural Center’s gallery until March 19.
DASA Assessment will host two upcoming trainings for employees: Focus Group Training on Feb. 24 and a Stop Out Survey Workshop on Feb. 28.
Students from the University Honors Program’s Honors Seminar detailed their experience traveling to Puerto Rico to learn about the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

Reminders

Check out all of the exhibitions, programs and performances on tap this semester from the Crafts Center, Department of Performing Arts and Technology, Gregg Museum of Art & Design, NC State Live and University Theatre.
TRIO Collegiate Programs is hosting a clothing drive to support Note in the Pocket, a non-profit organization that provides essential clothing to children and families in need. Donations can be dropped off in the TRIO Suite (Park Shops, Room 204) until Feb. 21.
Register now for the First in the Pack Faculty and Staff Panel and Networking Reception, scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Planning your Day of Giving strategy? The DASA Day of Giving Toolkit is now available!
University Theatre’s production of Seussical will run Feb. 20-23 in Stewart Theatre, tickets are on sale now.

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