The Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity hosts numerous events throughout the year to engage, educate, celebrate and inform students, faculty and staff about diversity, equity and inclusion and their importance at NC State.

Spring 2023

AWARENESS AND HERITAGE CELEBRATIONS

MLK Campus Commemoration
January 16 – 20, 2023
go.ncsu.edu/mlk

Committed to the act of being we commemorate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and the intention of the Civil Rights Movement to end institutionalized racial discrimination and disenfranchisement through acting with solidarity to sow seeds for structural change.

Stalking Awareness Month
January 2023
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The Women’s Center aims to help raise awareness about the impact of stalking and provide resources should stalking occur on campus.

Black History Month (BHM)
February 2023
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Black History Month is a time when communities across the nation come together to celebrate the achievements of and by Black Americans and recognize the central role of African Americans in U.S. history.

Women’s HERstory Month (WHM)
March 2023
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Women’s HERstory Month allows us to reflect on influential women and ruminate on how they have impacted our world today.

Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American Heritage Month (APISAA)
March 15 – April 15, 2023
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Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American Heritage Month celebrates the rich history, culture, and contributions of the APISAA community.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
April 2023
go.ncsu.edu/saam

Join us for engaging opportunities, workshops and events to honor the strength, courage, and resiliency of survivors and build a stronger and safe campus community.

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Sisterhood Dinner and Equity for Women Awards
February 27, 2023
go.ncsu.edu/sisterhood

Includes reception, silent auction, and Equity for Women award ceremony.

Annual NC State Pow Wow
April 1, 2023
go.ncsu.edu/ncstate-powwow

Please join us for a time of gathering, family, and the celebration of Indigenous culture!

Take Back The Night
April 13, 2023
go.ncsu.edu/saam

NC State’s annual Take Back the Night is an event that reclaims the night and our campus for survivors of sexual assault.

RECOGNITION AND AWARDS

RED Event: Chancellor’s Creating Community Awards and DEI Awards
April 17, 2023
go.ncsu.edu/red-event

The Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity will host the annual Recognizing Excellence in Diversity (RED) Event. The awards recognize outstanding faculty, staff, colleges, students and student organizations that have made exceptional contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion during the academic year.

Lavender Graduation
April 19, 2023
go.ncsu.edu/lavgrad

Lavender Graduation (lovingly called Lav Grad) is an annual graduation ceremony that builds on NCSU’s other end of year festivities.

Multicultural Graduation Celebration
May 4, 2023
go.ncsu.edu/msagrad

Multicultural Graduation is an annual student-centered ceremony that celebrates the diversity in the graduating class.

Ebony Harlem Awards
April 23, 2023
go.ncsu.edu/ebonyharlem

The Ebony Harlem Awards of Excellence is the annual celebration of Black excellence at NC State which recognizes NC State students, faculty, and staff who, through their leadership, reflect and represent leadership, dedication, and talent

CONFERENCES AND SYMPOSIA

Black Research Symposium
March 23 – 25, 2023
go.ncsu.edu/brs

Join us for our first Black Research Symposium as we reflect on the theme: “The Power of Community: Afro-Diasporic Worldbuilding and a Sustainable Futurity.