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Shop for Bargains at Annual Pack N Go Sale

Looking for deals on clothing, electronics and room supplies? Then check out the third annual Wolf Pack N Go Sale, which takes place Wednesday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the E.S. King Village Community Center. Patrons can shop from the items donated by students leaving campus at the end of the semester. The sale is sponsored by NC State Waste Reduction & Recycling in partnership with University Housing. Proceeds from the sale benefit campus environmental education initiatives.

Summer Construction Projects to Impact Parts of Campus

Pedestrian Traffic Detour Near D.H. Hill Library
Pedestrian traffic will be impacted near D.H. Hill Library during a patio project, beginning May 15 and running through Aug. 13. West side stair access from the Brickyard to D.H. Hill Library will be closed during the project. A pedestrian detour is located along the north/south path between the library and Scott Hall. The library atrium will also be closed between summer sessions from June 23 to July 4.

Dan Allen Deck Lighting Upgrade/Pay Lot Expansion
Some parking in the Dan Allen Deck will be affected due to a lighting upgrade and expansion of the pay lot. The Dan Allen Deck pay lot may be closed for some portion of the expansion work.

Stinson Drive Summer Road Closure
Beginning Wednesday, May 21, Stinson Drive will be closed just past the information booth to the Current Drive area for a new road alignment. Some road elevation issues near Poe Hall will also be resolved. The work is scheduled for completion by Aug. 14. Gates will be open to allow access from Hillsborough Street and Yarbrough Drive. During the Stinson Drive closure, Wolfline route three, engineering and the route seven Wolflink shuttle will be detoured.

The "B" parallel parking spaces on Stinson Drive between Broughton Drive and Polk Hall will be unavailable beginning May 19 through Aug. 16. The spaces on the north side of Stinson Drive (Polk Hall side) are being converted to make a wider, accessible pedestrian walkway with new lighting, trees and landscaping. The parallel "B" spaces on the south side (Broughton Hall side) will be used to maintain a traffic lane.

Coliseum Deck Pay Lot
Beginning May 19, the Coliseum Deck pay lot rate will change for the summer to $1 per hour or $2 for the day.

Any construction-related questions may be directed to Lynn Swank at lynn_swank@ncsu.edu or 513-4367.

Retirement Reception to Honor Barnes

A retirement reception for Carolyn Barnes, who is retiring from the Department of Registration and Records after 31 years of service, will be held Friday, May 30, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the multi-purpose room in the E. Carroll Joyner Visitor Center.

Drop Pounds This Summer With Campus Weight Loss Groups

It's not too late to get fit for summer, and university employees can choose from two campus support groups to help them meet their weight-loss goals.

"Weight Watchers at Work" is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 20. Interested participants can attend an open house meeting on Tuesday May 17, at 11:30 a.m. in the fifth floor conference room of the Wildlife Resources Commission building on Centennial Campus. For more information on the "Weight Watchers at Work" group, contact Sue Cross at sue_cross@ncsu.edu.

The NC State University employee chapter of the weight-loss support group TOPS – Taking Off Pounds Sensibly – is having a summer open enrollment period through June 11. Interested faculty and staff members may attend a free introductory meeting on May 14, May 21, June 4 or June 11 from noon to 1 p.m. in room 2301 of the Student Health Center. An annual membership is $24, plus a $2 monthly chapter fee. For more information, contact Lynda Hambourger at lynda_hambourger@ncsu.edu or visit www.tops.org.

'Smart' Commuting Could Save Gas, Reap Other Rewards

Pledging to take an alternative mode of transportation to work at least once before May 30 could result in a free week's vacation as part of the Smart Commute Challenge.

The Smart Commute Challenge is an annual non-profit public service campaign that works to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality in the Triangle. Taking the challenge is as simple as making an online pledge to carpool, vanpool, bike, walk, ride the bus, or work from home at least once before May 30.

All challenge participants will be entered into a drawing to win one of several prizes, including a free vacation for two anywhere in the continental United States. For more information, or to register, visit the Smart Commute Challenge Web site.