Aug. 4, 2026

Generous Gift From Eric Galipo, ’99 and David Vodola Helps Pride Center Support NC State Community

Thanks to a generous endowment gift from alumnus Eric Galipo, ‘99 and his husband, David Vodola, the Pride Center’s ability to help all students find their community is getting a major boost. On Day of Giving, Galipo and Vodola established the Eric Galipo and David Vodola LGBTQ Pride Center Endowment, with a goal of reaching $50,000 within five years. Galipo and Vodolo will give $12,500 over the next five years, the Pride Center’s largest current-use gift to date.

News You Can Use

• The Packapalooza™ planning committee is seeking volunteers to help coordinate this year’s event on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 2-10 p.m. Register by Aug. 7 to receive your preferred t-shirt size.
• Multicultural Student Affairs’ interns gained key skills and experience through multiple opportunities this summer.
• CAPTRUST invites NC State employees to attend its Protecting Your Financial Identity webinar and to schedule a one-on-one consultation with one of its advisors to discuss finance-related topics.

Reminders

• Crafts Center fall registration is now open! Browse the catalog and snag your class or workshop before it fills up.
• NC State LIVE has announced its 2026-27 season, with the most international lineup of performances since 2020! Tickets go on sale in August, and faculty and staff can get a discount on most shows.
• EPS Annual Performance Evaluations are due by Aug. 15. DASA HR has resources and user guides available.

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