Congrats to Our Award-Winning Faculty!

May 2, 2023

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Leaf, Belk Receive 2023 Teaching Awards

University College faculty Ryan Leaf and Autumn Mist Belk have earned prestigious awards from the NC State Alumni Association.

Sebastian Rios stands in the Juntos office and holds two signs: one is handwritten and reads

Howling Success: Sebastian Rios

This month’s Howling Success has mentored Latinx high school students, helped plan statewide and national conferences and more for NC State’s Juntos program.

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May 7-13 is Extraordinary Pack Employee Appreciation Week

Join in the weeklong celebration! Many DASA units are hosting events and all are welcome. Please note that some events require registration, so plan ahead.

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NC State Marks New Record with 11 Fulbright Winners

Announced by the University Fellowships Office last week, recipients of the prestigious 2023 award will pursue graduate study, conduct research or teach English abroad.

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Drake Receives Seven Seals Award

Nick Drake, director of Jeffrey Wright Military and Veteran Services, was recently presented the Seven Seals Award for his continued leadership and support of the U.S. National Guard and Reserve.

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Gregg Museum Voted Best Kept Secret in Wake County — Again

NC State’s campus art museum has once again been recognized by readers of INDY Week.

DASA Finance: Year-End Deadlines

The DASA Finance team thanks all its colleagues for working hard to meet the year-end purchasing deadlines for March and April! For the remaining year-end deadlines through June, please see the Fiscal Year End Close calendar on the DASA Finance website. Note that most deadlines, including travel, fall between the period of June 14-15. Reach out to your DASA finance partner for assistance.

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Faculty and Staff Spotlight

Kagendo Accepted into Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Institute

Joy Kagendo, lecturer in the Department of Health and Exercise Studies, has been accepted into the 2023 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Institute through NC State’s Office for Faculty Excellence.

Jackson Earns Jegnaship Mentorship Award

Curtis Jackson, assistant director for Southeast Campus in University Housing, was awarded the Jegnaship Mentorship Award from the NC State African American Cultural Center at the 2023 Ebony Harlem Awards.

News You Can Use

Arts NC State interviewed Lee Chavis-Tartaglia, visual artist and vice president of NC State’s Native American Student Association, about their artistic process and the beadwork they sold at the recent Student Art Sale. Read the article here.
NC State’s College Advising Corps is now hiring advisers for its 2023-24 cohort. If you know any graduates who would be interested in applying, please direct them here or email Nicole Ditillo or Rob McAuliffe with questions.
Online ticket sales for University Theatre’s TheatreFEST 2023 went live yesterday morning. Happening June 1-18, TheatreFEST connects theatre-makers, companies, educators and patrons alike — all in the celebration and advancement of live theatre.
Join the F45 community this summer at Wellness and Recreation! Passes are now on sale, or you can try it out FREE for five days. Learn more here.
The Office of Undergraduate Research hosted its 2023 Spring Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium last week. You can view photos from the event here.