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Surviving the Dragon

Arjia Rinpoche, president of the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center in Bloomington, Ind., will discuss Tibetan-Chinese relations at noon Monday, March 22, in the Talley Student Center North Gallery. Then at 4:30 p.m. Rinpoche will speak in Withers Auditorium about his newly published memoirs of his life as a monk in Tibet, his refusal to serve under the Communist government, and subsequent flight to the United States, where he now lives in exile. Hosted by the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. For more information, contact Neil Schmid.

Health Disparities in the African American Community

Irene Clark, a retired biology professor at Saint Augustine’s College, will give a talk on the sterilization of thousands of poor and mentally ill patients in North Carolina. While researching a building at the edge of St. Augustine’s in Raleigh, Clark delved into the records of the North Carolina Eugenics Board and the sterilizations performed at Saint Agnes Hospital. Her findings were featured in “Secrets of St. Agnes,” published in Diverse Issues in Higher Education in 2006. Clark will speak at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, in Witherspoon Hall’s Washington Sankofa Room.

Honor Society Induction

Phi Kappa Phi will hold its spring 2010 induction ceremony at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, in Stewart Theatre. A dessert reception will follow. Faculty, staff and students are invited.

Fishburne to Receive Friday Award

Keith Fishburne, President and CEO of Special Olympics North Carolina, has been selected as the 2010 recipient of the William C. Friday Award, presented by the Class of 2010 Park Scholars at NC State. Fishburne will be honored for his efforts to improve the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. He will receive the award at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, in the McKimmon Center.

The William C. Friday Award honors Friday’s dedication and excellence in leadership, scholarship, character and service, and recognizes the recipient's contributions to North Carolina.

The Park Scholarships program is among America's most prestigious undergraduate merit scholarship programs. The scholarships are named in honor of the late Roy H. Park, a distinguished alumnus of NC State and president of the media company Park Communications, Inc. The Park Foundation of Ithaca, New York, established the scholarships at NC State in 1996. Through the generosity of the Park Foundation, the program now supports about 200 Park Scholars each year.  For more information, visit: http://www.ncsu.edu/park_scholarships.

Federal Work-Study Workshop

The annual federal work-study workshop will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 24, in the Talley Student Center’s Walnut Room. This meeting is designed for payroll coordinators and employers who are new to the work-study program.

Understanding Islam as a Way of Life

Dr. Anna Bigelow, assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies, will conduct a presentation on "Living Islam" at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 25, in Witherspoon Hall’s Washington Sankofa Room. A panel of students, led by the youth director from a local mosque, will answer your questions and share their experience about being Muslim on the campus. The discussion is sponsored by the Office for Diversity and Inclusion and the Student Diversity Advisory Council. 

New South Lecture Series Continues

The NCSU Libraries and the North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) present the third in the New New South lecture series, exploring  the forces that have shaped – and are shaping – the South. Rising to the Research Challenge of the Twenty-first Century: The New Workforce will include a panel consisting of Dr.Tom Miller; vice provost for distance education and learning technology; Donnie Goins, COO and president of Tavve Software Company; and Dr. Larry Monteith, former chancellor of NC State. The event will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 25, in the D. H. Hill Library.

What Can Humans Know? A Presocratic Answer

The Philosophy Colloquium Series welcomes Patricia Curd (Purdue University and the National Humanities Center) for this talk at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 25, in Withers Hall, Room 344.

Automation, Robotics and Mechatronics

An upcoming speaker will shed light on the challenges of the growing use of automation and robotics in fields such as food processing and surgery. Kok-Meng Lee, an expert in distributed-parameter modeling, will discuss how these systems require an approach that goes beyond traditional engineering. The test title specialist with the Georgia Institute of Technology will speak at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 26, in Engineering Building II, Room 1021. Details are available online.

Comedy in the Middle East: Part Three

The sixth annual Middle East Film Festival will screen Ceasefire, a film from Iran, at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 26, in Withers Hall, Room 232. The comedic film series is sponsored by the Middle East Studies Program and is free and open to the public.

Parking Updates

Central Campus Lot
Contractors plan to install a gas line in this lot behind the Student Health Center during spring break. Parking along the Dan Allen side of the lot will not be available, including the handicapped accessible spaces. Two accessible spaces are available on Cates Avenue in front of the Student Health Building. Some spaces in the middle of the lot will also be unavailable for parking. Two driving lanes will remain open at all times. Questions? Contact Charlie Marshall, project manager, at charlie_marshall@ncsu.edu.

Current Drive
The parallel parking spaces on Current Drive (across from the 1911 Building on the Court of North Carolina side) will be unavailable part of this week due to a water line installation project. Questions? Contact Rick DaSilva in Utilities Services at ricardo_dasilva@ncsu.edu.

Relaxed Enforcement
Parking permits are not required in the CC, CD, DD, P, RE, RW, RS, V and W zones this week. Permit enforcement resumes in these areas at 7 a.m., Monday, March 22.

Engineering Open House

The College of Engineering will hold its annual Open House on Saturday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tour the engineering departments, watch demonstrations and enjoy music and refreshments. Visitors are welcome, particularly prospective students and their families. No registration is required. View the complete schedule.

Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway

The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources is celebrating Arbor Day by giving away 2000 tree seedlings on Saturday, March 27, at Jordan Hall. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., conservation experts will be on hand to share information and materials, and information sessions will highlight undergraduate and graduate programs. For details, visit the event Web page.

Diversity Awards Nominations Open

The Office for Diversity and Inclusion and the Student Diversity Advisory Council request nominations of students, student organizations, faculty, staff and administrators who have gone the extra mile in celebrating and embracing diversity on campus.

Friday, March 26, is the deadline for diversity award nominations. The nomination form is available online. For more information, contact Jo-Ann Robinson at 513-3222 or joann_robinson@ncsu.edu.

Poet Charles Simic

Former U.S. Poet Laureate Charles Simic will give a lecture on culture at 3 p.m. Monday, March 29, in Stewart Theatre, followed by a reading at 7:30 p.m. in Titmus Theatre. Simic's many poetry volumes include That Little Something, My Noiseless Entourage, and The Monster Loves His Labyrinth. The events are free and open to the public. Hosted by the Creative Writing Program and Arts NC State.

Healthy Dogs Needed for Two Studies

Healthy dogs are needed to give a one-time blood sample in the interest of veterinary science. Healthy animals are needed as control animals in a sepsis study. In return, you will receive a free complete blood count (CBC) and a warm fuzzy feeling from contributing to research that can help sick dogs. Participating dogs must be healthy and have an up-to-date rabies vaccination. In addition, healthy golden retrievers and boxers are needed for a lymphoma study, which also requires a blood draw. If you’re interested in having your dog participate in either study, contact Kim Williams at 513-6384 or kimberly_williams@ncsu.edu.

Female Firsts at NC State

A poster and a display case highlighting notable women throughout the history of NC State are on display  in the lobby of the D.H. Hill Library in March for Women's History Month. You can find it to the left of the top of the stairs in the library lobby. The exhibit, developed by Todd Kosmerick and Cate Putirskis of D.H. Hill Special Collections, was initiated by the Staff Senate Diversity Committee and the Council on the Status of Women.

Apply for Summer Institute

Apply through March 31 to attend the 12th annual Teaching and Learning with Technology Summer Institute for Faculty, which will be held May 17-21 in the D.H. Hill Library. The Summer Institute is a program for faculty interested in Web-enhanced or online instruction. The program includes 20 hours of workshops, plus lunchtime seminars and optional lab sessions, spread over one week. Benefit from the Summer Institute by:

• Learning new ways to teach using technology
• Developing camaraderie with like-minded colleagues
• Listening to experienced lunchtime speakers (lunch provided, thanks to our sponsors)
• Receiving software and equipment in support of Web-enhanced teaching endeavors

Apply at http://delta.ncsu.edu/summer_institute/apply.

Earthwise Nominations Needed

It’s time to nominate environmentally conscious faculty, staff and students for an Earthwise Award from the Sustainability Office. Fill out a nomination form online at www.ncsu.edu/earthday and e-mail your submission to sustainability@ncsu.edu by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 2. The winner in each category receives a $200 cash award and recycled glass plaque, along with a pair of tickets to a 2010 Wolfpack football game.

EnviroVision Video Contest

Encourage your students to create and submit a 30-second public service announcement about sustainability. Finalists' entries will be screened at the Campus Cinema during Earth Week (April 19-23). The winner gets a gift certificate, coverage on the housing Web site ... and cinematic glory. For contest details and information, contact Scott Braswell. The submission deadline is April 7.

Wolfline Service Affected by Construction

Wolfline bus service will be affected by a water main project on Ligon Street. Wolfline will be unable to serve the current bus stop located at the corner of Ligon Street and Method Road for the duration of the project (through April 15). The closest alternative bus stop is at the corner of Jackson Street and Method Road. The on-street city parking west of Method Road will not be available. Ample free parking remains available at both Carter-Finley park and ride lot, as well as the Westgrove park and ride lot.

Repaving work is also expected to begin on Ligon Street, including "P" parking spaces located just west of Gorman Street on the south side of the street (E.S. King Village side). These parking spaces will be unavailable for parking from Monday, March 8, through Wednesday, March 10. If repairs and paving do not take as long as anticipated, spaces will open up as work is completed.

Wolfline questions? Contact Kim Paylor, Wolfline transit manager, at kim_paylor@ncsu.edu. Transportation-related questions? Contact Ryan Givens at ryan_givens@ncsu.edu or Gary Bridges at gary_bridges@ncsu.edu.

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