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Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Info Session

Get your promotion and tenure information straight from the source. The Office of the Provost will offer a general information session on the reappointment, promotion and tenure process on Thursday, March 25,  from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in D.H. Hill Library’s Erdahl Cloyd Theatre. The session is open to all. New tenure track faculty, those who will be entering the reappointment, promotion and tenure cycle and those involved in the 2010-11 process are particularly encouraged to attend. Contact Amy Jinnette with questions. Review this Web site before attending.

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 of a local mosque, will answer your questions and share their experiences being Muslim on campus. The discussion is sponsored by the Office for Diversity and Inclusion and the Student Diversity Advisory Council.

Going Global: Partnerships vs. Exchanges

Dr. Ira Weiss, dean of the College of Management, will be the featured speaker for a globalization seminar at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 25, in the Withers Hall auditorium. His presentation on partnerships versus exchanges is part of a series of seminars on globalization strategies and best practices sponsored by the Office of International Affairs. For more information, contact Chantell LaPan at 513-2926 or chantell_lapan@ncsu.edu.

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.

How Did Davy (Crockett) Die and Why Do We Care So Much?

Coonskin-hat-wearing history buff? Still mourning the passing of Fess Parker? Here’s an event for all the Davy Crockett fans among us. Find out why this Texas hero still commands our attention when James Crisp, associate professor of history and author of Sleuthing the Alamo, speaks about his book, How Did Davy Die and Why Do We Care So Much? at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, at Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh.

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. 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.

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 2,000 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.

WolfWheels Program Gets Rolling

NC State will launch WolfWheels, a bike rental program proposed by students, on Monday, March 29, on the Brickyard. Starting at 11 a.m., you can find out more about the program, get bike safety tips, take advantage of giveaways and see the new WolfWheels bikes. The official ribbon cutting will be held at noon with Mr. and Ms. Wuf. After the ribbon cutting, everyone is welcome to join the Cycling Club and Campus Recreation as they lead a group bike ride around campus. WolfWheels will operate through Campus Recreation’s Outdoor Adventures office in the Carmichael Recreation Center. The program is a joint effort involving Transportation, the Talley Student Center, University Sustainability Office, University Student Center Board of Directors and  Sustainability Commission of Student Government. For more information, including rental rates and policies, visit www.ncsu.edu/wolfwheels.

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. His presentations are 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 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.

NC State Night on WUNC-TV

No need to adjust your sets. NC State’s what’s on WUNC-TV on Wednesday, March 31, during the public station's spring pledge drive. From 6 to 11:30 p.m., tune in to see students, faculty, alumni and staff volunteers taking calls.

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.

Step It Up: Fun Run and Fitness Walk

If you’ve got the spirit to lace them up, join us April 1 for the ninth annual Fun Run and Fitness Walk. Round up a team of your most active and vocal co-workers. The team with the most NC State spirit will win a trophy to display in their work unit. A trophy will be awarded to the team that scores the most points in the following categories:

• Most participants (in either walk or run events)
• Most creative team name
• Most boisterous or loud team
• Most NC State spirit

The event takes place at Derr Track on Cates Avenue behind Reynolds Coliseum. Register online.

No Wolfprowl Service April 1-3

Wolfprowl, the express weekend bus service to Glenwood South with connections to downtown Raleigh, will not operate Thursday, April 1, through Saturday, April 3.

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.

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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