Donna McGalliard To Lead NC State’s Office of Student Life and Advocacy

May 21, 2024

Donna McGalliard will lead NC State's new Office of Student Life and Advocacy.

Donna McGalliard To Lead NC State’s Office of Student Life and Advocacy

DASA will move forward on a recommendation from the Student Mental Health Task Force with the launch of the new Office of Student Life and Advocacy, headed by Associate Vice Chancellor and Associate Dean of Student Life and Advocacy Donna McGalliard.

Meeting Free Mondays

DASA is going meeting free on Mondays in June and July. The benefits include include more time for deep work, strategic planning and innovative thinking, promotion of alternative modes of collaboration and more.

Wellness Champions Named Faculty/Staff Well-being Program of the Year

The NC State Wellness Champions program has received a special award from the Butler University Institute for Well-being: Faculty/Staff Well-being Program of the Year.

Ben McNeely, who advises Nubian Message and Technician, speaks to UNC administrators about the vital role their student media can play in addressing mental health issues on campus.

McNeely Presents at Behavioral Health Convening

Ben McNeely, NC State Student Media’s editorial adviser, was a presenter at the 2024 Behavioral Health Convening held at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill on May 14.

Juntos students gather in Washington, D.C.

NC State Juntos Attends National 4-H Conference

In April, nine high school students from Bladen, Wake and Greene Counties got a chance to experience 4-H on the national level, attending a national conference in Washington, D.C.

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The Office of Student Conduct is recruiting stellar faculty members who are passionate about engaging students, understanding the importance of accountability and promoting integrity within the campus community for the Conduct Board.
The Department of Performing Arts and Technology is hosting several summer camps for high school students during the month of June. Learn more and register here.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month at NC State. University HR has several wellness events available, and DASA Development is running a Crowdfunding campaign for Counseling and Prevention services.
The Wellness Champion application is now open for the fall 2024 cohort. Join the award-winning network of Wellness Champions who are dedicated to enhancing the collective well-being of their coworkers. The application will close Aug. 5.
Wolfpack Welcome Week is set for Aug. 15-24. Units, colleges and organizations interested in submitting an event for the Wolfpack Welcome Week Calendar can do so by May 31 through the submission form.
Campus Health Interim Director Jenn Wilder has been elected to serve as chair elect for the American College Health Association Administrative Committee. She will serve in this capacity until May 2026, at which time she will assume the role of chair.
Feed the Pack is looking for volunteers to help staff the pantry over the summer. Volunteers will help stock the pantry, check patrons out and prepare items.

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