Meet Our Newest Howling Success, Kiran Soma!

March 28, 2023

Howling Success: Kiran Soma

Kiran Soma (Chemistry, Communication Media ’24) is a Park Scholar, member of the University Honors Program and winner of Arts NC State’s 2023 Creative Artist Award in Theatre.

A student poses with Mr. and Ms. Wuf while holding Day of Giving signs

DASA Becomes Five-Time Day of Giving Champion for Total Gifts

For the fifth year in a row, the Division of Academic and Student Affairs finished at the top of the leaderboards for most gifts on Day of Giving.

New Gift from Doerens Will Empower Student Success

The OnePack Empowered program is facilitated through DASA and will support students with executive functioning challenges and those who are neurodivergent.

Two students in lab coats and goggles examine specimens on a table

Nurturing Research Know-How, One Student at a Time

The Office of Undergraduate Research gives students a one-stop shop to ask questions, acquire mentorship and access hands-on research experiences — in whichever directions their interests lead.

New Play by Two-Time Theatre Award Winner Gaven Bell Opens March 30

Theatre has been part of Gaven Bell’s (Biological Sciences ’23) university experience since her first semester at NC State. This week, she becomes the first student to have her second play produced through University Theatre’s Wright Way program.

DASA Marketing and Communications Tip

Expand the reach of your event! The NC State community has access to upload university-related events to the NC State University calendar. Simply log in with your Unity ID and submit an event. Events must be held on campus or involve NC State community members and be open to wide audiences (i.e. not exclusive to group or department members). Remember to add the Division of Academic and Student Affairs department within the event filters!

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Show Your Support for Shack-A-Thon!

A group of students sit at a table selling flowers in front of their shack for Shackathon

From March 26-31, dozens of student organizations are joining forces to build shacks on the Brickyard in the heart of NC State’s campus with the help of Habitat for Humanity of Wake County’s construction team. Stop by this week and buy flowers, baked goods and more to support a good cause! Learn more here.

News You Can Use

The University Fellowships Office will host a Knight Hennessy Scholarship Info Session on Thursday, March 30 at noon in Talley 3210. Contact Courtney Hughes with any questions.
WKNC continues to host its Local Live Lunch events at The Corner on Centennial Campus. The next one takes place Thursday, March 30, and features student performers. Learn more and check out the schedule here.
DASA Assessment has announced two upcoming events as part of its workshop series. Sign up via Reporter for Case Studies as an Assessment Methodology on March 31 and for Data-Driven Docs for Reporting Results on April 14.
Friday, March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility. Join the LGBTQ Pride Center at One Earth Lounge in Talley Student Union for a trivia competition and celebration.
NC State will host its 32nd Annual Powwow on Saturday, April 1 at Miller Field. Join Multicultural Student Affairs for this celebration of Indigenous Culture.
Need a professional headshot taken? Sign up for DASA Marketing and Communications’ next photo sessions on April 18-19.
LIVE@Lake Raleigh returns on April 6! Learn more about this free, family friendly event with music and food trucks here.