Parents & Families Association
Fall 2009
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A Better Talley: Th e Sooner, Th e Better
The main purpose of a student center is to cater to the needs of students, right? Most students on NC State University’s campus would suggest that this is not reality for them. The current Talley Student Center, completed in 1972, was built to accommodate a student population of 14,000. NC State’s current student population is over 32,000, and enrollment numbers continue to grow. [More]
Rally 4 Talley: Campaign for the New Student Center
After years of extensive planning involving hundreds of students, the University is moving forward to expand our aging student center. Groundbreaking for the Talley additions is projected for 2011, and the renovation of the existing building is planned to follow in early 2013. [More]
2009 Fall Semester Academic Calendar
Ready To Lead: NC State Welcomes Chancellor Jim Woodward
When UNC system president Erskine Bowles called upon Jim Woodward to serve as NC State University’s Chancellor, Woodward – an Air Force veteran who served as an assistant professor in NC State’s College of Engineering from 1968-69 – recalled it was the only position capable of luring him out of retirement. [More]
The Parents' Fund
Parents Make a Difference at NC State Each year NC State University parents are asked to support the Parents’ Fund. Gifts from parents enrich the campus environment and enhance student life and learning for all NC State students. [More]
Principles and Priorities During the Budget Crisis
It’s not news that the current economic situation is forcing universities to make some tough decisions about budgets, and NC State University is no exception. The University has been asked to include an 18 percent reduction target in its budget plans for the 2009 – 2010 fiscal year. [More]
WOLF ALERT!
Emergency Text Messaging
Encourage your student to register
for emergency text
messaging. In the event of a campus
emergency, users will receive a text
message with brief instructions on
where to get safety information.
Students should go to MyPack Portal at www.ncsu.edu to register and get more
information about campus emergency
procedures.
* Spring
2009 |
* Americana
* Bulletin
* The Nubian Message
* First
Year College Parents' newsletter
* The
State of Living & Learning
* Technician
Parent Resources
Questions about NC State? Answers are just a click, tap, or ring away. NC State's parents' web site features everything from a job internship network to VIP discount program information. Use the site to check on current tuition and fees, find out about events just for parents, or boost your student's spirits with an e-postcard.
The university also offers the Parents' HelpLine, a toll-free number operated by the Parents & Families Services program, to respond to your concerns. Call 877-568-5733 or email ncsuparents@ncsu.edu for personal assistance with your questions.*
Address Correction
Please help us keep our records up to date!If you have received this newsletter in error or have an address correction to make, please call, email or write the Parents and Families Association. You may call toll free during business hours at 877-568-5733 or email us at ncsuparents@ncsu.edu. If you prefer "snail mail" , write to us at:
Parents and Constituent Services
Box 7306
Raleigh NC 27695-7306
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Parents & Families Association
Campus Box 7306
Raleigh, NC 27695-7306
(919)515-2441/877-568-5733
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