Stories From 2016
NC State to Commemorate Women’s History Month with Calendar of Events
The National Women’s History Month theme for 2016 honors women who have shaped America’s history and its future through their public service and leadership. From championing basic human rights to ensuring access and equal opportunity for all Americans, they have led the way in establishing a stronger and more inclusive world for all.
GLBT Center Marches in 10th Annual HKonJ People’s Assembly Moral March
On a sub-freezing Saturday morning, the GLBT Center bused a dozen students to the 10th annual Historic Thousands on Jones Street People’s Assembly Moral March, better known as HKonJ.
Show Your Wolfpack Pride!
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Alliance (GLBTCA) at NC State will be selling t-shirts for $15 as a fundraiser for their student organization. Below is a mock-up of the t-shirt design. (Actual shirts will be NC State brand compliant.). Faculty and staff who would like to order a shirt can do so by filling out the online form. Questions should be directed to Armando Cardoso.
Destiny McNeill, Scholar and Actor
Destiny McNeill is a senior majoring in Communication with a concentration in Interpersonal Communication, most recently from Fayetteville, NC. McNeill made local history becoming the first black Cinderella in the Raleigh Little Theatre's recent production.
Freshman Honors Convocation Highlights Academic Excellence
Each Spring, Multicultural Student Affairs hosts Freshman Honors Convocation, a ceremony that recognizes the collective and individual achievements of our multicultural students. Any African American, Native American, or Latino first-year student receiving a GPA of a 3.0 or higher is honored.
Campus Diversity Dialogue to Feature Film and Discussion on February 29
Each semester, the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity hosts a campus dialogue on diversity. The fall dialogue is hosted during the university’s annual Diversity Education Week. These events serve to promote awareness and understanding of our nation and world’s diverse cultures and foster intercultural understanding through a collection of engaging opportunities. All dialogues are open to all students, faculty and staff.
Joelle Jacobs, Social Work
Joelle Jacobs will be graduating in May with her Bachelor's degree in social work. Her path to this point has been anything but ordinary. Currently an intern in the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity, Joelle also helped start the BackTrackers student organization on campus.
New Art Gallery Exhibit: "The Soul of Philanthropy" Celebrates Giving
The African American Cultural Center has opened a new art exhibit titled, "The Soul of Philanthropy." The multimedia exhibit features photography, stories, light, movement and interactivity. With the 2011 book Giving Back: A Tribute to Generations of African American Philanthropists as its basis, the exhibit is the work of author and speaker Valaida Fullwood and photographer Charles Thomas.
GLBT Center to Present Out in the Night Film Screening on February 18
In August 2006, a group of young African American lesbian women were walking in New York City’s West Village when they were sexually harassed by an aggressive older man.
Welcome to Black History Month 2016!
Multicultural Student Affairs is excited to publish the annual NC State Black History Month Calendar.