Amy Knab to Lead HES As New Department Head

July 1, 2025

Academic and Student Affairs Internal Connections

Amy Knab to Lead HES As New Department Head

NC State’s Department of Health and Exercise Studies (HES) is set to enter a fresh chapter under new leadership. Division of Academic and Student Affairs Vice Chancellor and Dean Doneka R. Scott recently announced that Amy Knab will assume leadership of HES as its new department head, effective August 11.

Engagement Opportunities with Vice Chancellor and Dean Scott

The next DASA co-working session with Vice Chancellor and Dean Doneka R. Scott is scheduled for July 15, with the next DASA Hours set for July 16.

Meeting the Wolfpack’s Essential Needs

Pack Essentials is a strategic hub committed to the success of the whole student. The program provides critical resources so that students don’t have to choose between their academic career or providing for their basic needs.

Gregg Museum Education Coordinator Tamara Velasco leads a group of children on a museum tour.

Gregg Museum Offers Family Fun For All

NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design is offering a summer of family fun and music on the lawn, with numerous K-12 educational programs led by the museum’s education coordinator, Tamara Velasco.

News You Can Use

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Effective July 1, Jameco McKenzie, director of Multicultural Student Affairs, will begin his term as Chair of the NC State Staff Senate. In this university-wide leadership role, he will represent over 7,100 staff members and serve as the Senate’s official representative on high-level university committees.
DASA Assessment will offer a co-working workshop on July 16. Register via reporter.
Join Advising Technology on Tuesday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to noon in-person in Nelson Hall, Room 1130 to learn about the AI guidelines and available tools at NC State, and practice using many of the tools. Register via reporter.
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Reminders

July 12-13 is an OIT extended maintenance weekend. Extended maintenance windows have the potential to impact all major IT systems on campus.
NC State faculty, staff and students have the opportunity to become a Wolfpack Behavioral Threat Assessment Ambassador.
The 2025-26 Journey Map Cohort application is now available.
Feed the Pack is looking for students, staff or faculty members interested in volunteering at the pantry during the summer!
Check out this list of NC State style guide reminders to help you with written communication materials!

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