Talley Student Center
2610 Cates Avenue
NC State University
Campus Box 7306
Raleigh, NC 27695
Information 919-515-3138

Updated 8/14/09 by USC Webmaster

History

The Talley Student Center is named for the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Emeritus, Dr. Banks C. Talley, Jr. Construction of the building was initially completed in April, 1972 with the addition of the three-story Gallery of Art and Design (now the Gregg Museum of Art & Design) finished in August, 1991. The portrait to the right is displayed in the Student Center's 2nd floor lobby. The plaque reads, "This Portrait is given by Louise W. Talley, Sterling Talley Wheless, Banks C. Talley III, and Mary Louise Talley to honor Dr. Talley for 50 years of extraordinary service to North Carolina State University. The Portrait was dedicated in 2003."

The interior of the Student Center is anchored by the 2nd floor atrium space that features the main entrances to Stewart Theater, a central double staircase, spacious lounge areas, and the Ticket Central booth. To the North side of the atrium is a new addition; the outdoor deck overlooking the courtyard. Beyond the atrium are the North and South Galleries, both leading to the central meeting location of the Student Center, the Grand Ballroom. The Reservations and Events Management office is located conveniently behind the Ticket Central booth on the North Gallery side.

The main Information Desk is housed on the 1st floor directly below Ticket Central, and is situated between two TV lounge areas and the Cates Avenue and Courtyard entrances to the Student Center. On either side of the double staircase leading to the atrium you'll find the Union Activities Board office, the Student Organization Resource Center, and the University Theatre Main Office. Further past the Information Desk down parallel hallways you'll find the Emporium Ice Cream Shop and C-Store, along with an expansive dining area featuring Taco Bell, Lil' Dino's Subs, and Celerity Line restaurants.

In the basement of the Student Center lies the Wolves' Den, a popular student hangout with a Sports-Bar feel featuring Pool, Ping-Pong, Video Games, and large screen Televisions. At the start of Fall 2004, the Wolves' Den became the home of the two pilot locations for the ITD Flyspace initiative; student collaborative workspaces in a relaxed environment.

The 3rd and 4th floors of the Student Center hold administrative offices and a number of student services, including Parents and Family Services, Center for Student Leadership, Center Stage, the Business Office, the Women's Center, University Dining, Chaplain's Cooperative Ministries, Campus Activities, the Dance Program, and Student Legal Services.

For a map of the interior of Talley Student Center, please visit the maps section. For a directory of all offices within the Student Center, please visit the online directory.