Pack the Polls: Your Vote Is Your Voice

Oct. 8, 2024

A Pack the Polls sign at Talley Student Union's Electoral Wellness Fair.

Pack the Polls: Your Vote Is Your Voice

Talley Student Union will once again serve as an early voting site in the upcoming general election, and the Pack the Polls program is making sure members of the Wolfpack community are equipped with everything they need to do their civic duty. Early voting will run from Oct. 17-Nov. 2.

DASA employees unload supplies at UNC Asheville.

Stepping Up for Hurricane Relief

Read about the various ways the NC State community has stepped up to help those impacted by the catastrophic flooding Hurricane Helene brought to western North Carolina, including a group of DASA employees traveling to UNC-Asheville.

Shelly Brown Dobek in front of the Greek Village entrance sign.

Shelly Brown Dobek Wins AFA Award

Recently, Shelly Brown Dobek was honored with the Dr. Robert H. Shaffer Award by the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA), in recognition of her extensive contributions to the organization throughout her career.

The exterior of NC State's Wellness and Recreation Center at dusk.

Complimentary WellRec Memberships For Students Impacted by Hurricane Helene

NC State is offering complimentary Wellness and Recreation memberships to students from Appalachian State, UNC-Asheville and Western Carolina.

Powering Medical Drones

The NC State drone community, including DASA Assistant Vice Chancellor Justine Hollingshead, is working with Utah State and Navajo Tech to power autonomous drones to deliver medical supplies over long distances.

Engagement Opportunities with Vice Chancellor and Dean Scott

There are several remaining engagement opportunities with DASA Vice Chancellor and Dean Doneka R. Scott this semester, including the next “DASA Hours” for faculty and staff Oct. 10 at 1 p.m.

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News You Can Use

Check out this story from ABC World News about NC State and Wake Forest’s marching bands coming together for a joint performance to support western North Carolina.
The NC State Office of Undergraduate Courses, Curricula and Academic Standards will hold office hours every Friday for the rest of the school year at 10 a.m.
Throughout October, the Women’s Center is hosting the “Silent Witness Exhibit” at various locations across campus in support of domestic violence awareness, as well as several other events throughout the month. The Pack Survivor Support Alliance (PSSA) is a continuing education program that provides faculty and staff with ongoing opportunities to learn skills and support student survivors of interpersonal violence.
Check out Centennial Campus’ fall programming, including WKNC’s Local Lunch Live!
Counseling and Prevention Services will hold three Opioid Overdose Prevention, Education, and Naloxone Training sessions over the rest of this semester.
The Pride Center is collecting donations of lightly worn, freshly washed clothes for the Threads of Identity clothing swap event from now until Oct. 18. Additionally, event volunteers are needed for shifts between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Flu vaccinations are now available for students, faculty and staff on campus via appointments and walk-in clinics!
Do you have a plan for casting your ballot for the 2024 general election this fall? Pack the Polls provides information about the three ways to vote, including voting early in Talley Student Union Oct. 17-Nov. 2.
This year’s Annual Enrollment (AE) period for benefit plan enrollment is Sept. 30-Oct. 25. Choices made during the AE period will become effective Jan. 1, 2025, for the plan year Jan. 1, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2025.
New Student Programs has launched recruitment for its 2025 Orientation Leaders and Summer Start Mentors. Please share this exciting opportunity with your students, the deadline to register is Oct. 11. Faculty and staff can also nominate students for these roles.
The First-Generation Advisory Council invites NC State students, faculty and staff to the annual First-Generation Student Summit on Monday, Nov. 4, from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Talley Currituck Hatteras Ballroom. Please RSVP by Oct. 11.
Submissions for Creative Artist Awards in the theatre category are open now through Nov. 1. Please share this information with your students.

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