- 28 Cities
- 4 Countries
Dr. Randy Woodson, North Carolina State University's 14th chancellor, began a series of visits across the globe to learn more about the university's role and reach and reaffirm the university's commitment to meeting the world's needs.
Chancellor's US Visits
California
Locations: San Francisco and San Jose — One Market Restaurant & Silicon Valley Capital Club
In March, the chancellor visited the West Coast to meet alumni and explore partnership opportunities. Alumni receptions were hosted in San Francisco at the One Market Restaurant and in San Jose at the Silicon Valley Capital Club.
Florida
Location: Winter Park and Orlando — the home of Len Habas
On February 25, Chancellor Woodson visited the cities of Winter Park and Orlando in Florida. The chancellor was greeted at an alumni event at the home of Len Habas.
Georgia
Location: Atlanta — Buckhead Club
On April 16, Chancellor Woodson visited Atlanta, Georgia for an Alumni Event at the Buckhead Club.
New York
Location: New York City — Ernest and Young
In December, Chancellor Woodson made his way to the Big Apple for at New York alumni event at Ernest and Young. He then put on his dancing shoes for the North Carolina society of New York dinner dance.
The North Carolina Society of New York is a society that attempts to remain close to its North Carolina roots, amidst the city that never sleeps.
Virginia
Locations: Richmond — Mead West Vaco Conference Center & Norfolk Naval Station
In October, Chancellor Woodson visited Richmond, Virginia where he connected with alumni in the area at a reception at the Mead West Conference. He then attended a dinner at the Norfolk Naval Station which was held by the Breezy Point Officer's Club.
Washington D.C.
Location: Washington D.C. — Grand Hyatt
On May 19, 2011, Chancellor Woodson joined about 150 alumni in Washington D.C. for an event at the Grand Hyatt. The D.C. area has the largest alumni population of any metropolitan area outside of North Carolina. The meeting was a collaborative effort between the NC State Alumni Association and the Poole College of Management. Park Scholarships alumni also met in D.C. to discuss recruiting strategies for the future of this prestigious scholarship.
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China, South Korea
In October 2011, Chancellor Woodson visited China and South Korea to strengthen NC State's relationships with governments, universities, businesses and alumni in the region.
The North Carolina Research Campus
The NCRC was created to stimulate discovery and to foster exchange between diverse disciplines of science.
Spirit AeroSystems
Spirit AeroSystems announced in May 2008 that it would expand its operations in the United States and build a new facility in Lenoir County, North Carolina, near the city of Kinston.
The Edible Schoolyard
The Edible Schoolyard is an educational program comprised of hands-on organic teaching gardens and kitchen classrooms where children are involved in every aspect of farming, preparing, and coming to the table to enjoy the food grown.
Revolution Mill Studios
Revolution Mill Studios has aimed to promote reinvestment with sustainable, flexible forms of development.
The North Carolina Langage and Life Project
Since its inception, the staff of the NCLLP has conducted more than 1500 sociolinguistic interviews with residents of North Carolina.
The North Carolina Northeast Commission
North Carolina's Northeast Commission promotes economic development and travel and tourism for the sixteen northeastern North Carolina Counties.
Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
The Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center is broadly recognized throughout the world as a premier education and research facility.
Directory of Alumni Networks
Our alumni networks draw members from distinct geographic areas who want to stay connected to NC State.