• Campus Resources
• Overview of Tutorial Center
• Emotional Health Development
• Stress Management
• Goal Setting - Focus on Accomplishments

• Study Skills Evaluation
• Note Taking Methods
• Study Environment Analysis
• Testing Skills Overview
• Time Management Skills
• Complete Short & Long Term Calendars

• Understand reasons people procrastinate
• Identify when & how you procrastinate
• Learn ways you can change procrastinating habits
• Provide tips for setting yourself up for academic success

• Address signs of problem drinking
• Evaluate healthy decision making related to alcohol
• Understanding why and how you drink
• Strategies to stop drinking if needed
• Learning to have fun while sober
• Complete a blood alcohol content calculation (BAC)

*****Registration for this event is currently closed.  If you still wish to attend the event, please email Alease Hancock  and ask to be put on a wait list.  Thank you for your interest in this workshop! *****

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Agricultural Institute

BBQ & Chicken Picnic

with

faculty, students, alumni & friends!

The Agricultural Institute will host a barbecue & chicken picnic for new students and their parents (parents will need to purchase tickets at check-in).  It will be held Thursday, July 31, 2008, beginning at 5:30pm on Harris Field.  Harris Field is located in front of Witherspoon Student Center.  There will be games, prizes, fun and fellowship.  We look forward to seeing you there!! 

Join Ms. Jenny Ellerbe, Dr. Bill Grant and Dr. Chad Jordan as they facilitate our 2007-2008 New Advisers' Workshop.  Click here for a copy of the agenda.

There will be an AGI Faculty meeting and lunch Monday, August 18, 10:00am-12:30pm.  It will be begin in 2215 Williams Hall.  Please plan to attend.

Come join the fun!!!  Food, games and prizes! 

Tuesday, August 19

5:00pm - 7:00pm

DS Weaver Labs

Hosted by the Wilson Police Department Forensic Unit…..We will be exploring the different disciplines of Forensic Science. Some of the areas that will be covered are Fingerprints, DNA, Digital Evidence, Medical Examiner, Psychology, Crime Scene, and others. Experts from each discipline will be teaching their class. Price included food and snacks.

This is a great opportunity to get your hands dirty in the “dig” of a lifetime…sharks teeth and other interesting fossils!  You will also tour the fossil museum. We will have a picnic lunch and ride the ferry after our fossil dig. Visit the museum website at: www.aurorafossilmuseum.com

Ages: 5-8 yrs. old
Cost: $8.00
A great cooking class taught by our nutrition and cooking expert, Ms. Janice Latour.  You will come ready to learn in the morning and leave a chef in the afternoon!  Learn the basics of culinary art…you could be the next “Mr. Food”. 

Thursday:  Bring your own bag lunch & drink
Friday:  Hotdog/Hamburger Cookout will be prepared for you!

Are you interested in working with animals?  Do you want to learn how to show a lamb?  If so, this is the class for you!  This camp will make you appreciate farm life….you will have the opportunity to feed, water, halter-break, lead/walk your lamb, clean, shear techniques and showmanship tips. Friday afternoon will be our very own lamb showmanship contest.  An official showmanship judge will evaluate the participants, give them pointers for next time and award the winners!  Please dress for the weather, as we will be inside and outside throughout the camp. Make sure to bring boots or tennis shoes (no flip-flops are allowed). Wear work clothes Thursday & Friday, but dress nicer for the showmanship contest. This camp will be hosted by Kelli’s Club Lambs Farm and local 4-H’ers. 

Wear red, white & blue.   Lunch will be provided.

Class will emphasize bow and firearm safety, correct form, and responsible use. Learn about the wildlife in our area. You will become “target smart” in this hands-on workshop presented by NC Wildlife officers.
Wear closed toe shoes

"Trust Me I'm Pre-Med" T-Shirt Order Form

Join Ms. Jenny Ellerbe, Dr. Bill Grant and Dr. Chad Jordan as they facilitate our 2009-2010 New Advisors' Workshop.  Click here for a copy of the agenda.

Please join Dean Johnny C. Wynne
and CALS Alumni & Friends Society
for the
5th Annual
CALS Retiree Luncheon

Saturday, December 5, 2009
Jane S. McKimmon Center
Raleigh, NC

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mix and Mingle Reception

 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch and Program
College Update from Dean Wynne

We are pleased to announce a Commodity Leadership Meeting and luncheon reception for new NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson on May 7, 2010. The event is co-sponsored by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the NC Farm Bureau and will be held at the McKimmon Center, Raleigh (Commodity Leadership Meeting begins at 10:00 a.m.).

Dean Johnny Wynne will review college affairs, NC Farm Bureau President will present an update and Commissioner Steve Troxler will provide news from NCDA&CS.

Luncheon and reception to introduce our new chancellor will follow.  The Chancellor will remain with us for an hour after lunch to meet and greet attendees.

*****Registration for this event is currently closed.  If you still wish to attend the event, please email Alease Hancock  and ask to be put on a wait list.  Thank you for your interest in this workshop! *****

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

BioScience Networking Event:  April 28^th NC Biotech Center

Susan Woodson,

A woman of achievement and wife of our

14th Chancellor, Dr. Randy Woodson.

Join us for the 3^rd Annual CALS Retired Faculty/Staff Spring Social: Sunday May 23rd

This is a tie-breaker vote.  Please refer to email for information on each nominee.  Thank you. 
 

Are you ready for a night of fun, games, food and meeting new 4-Hers?

The annual lock-in will be held at Western Park. This year’s theme and games will take on the look of the new, nightly game show, “Minute To Win It.”

Parents are invited to stay all or any part of the night. Each person attending is asked to bring snacks & games to share as well as a non-perishable food item to support 4-H: Hungry To Help. There will also be a Chinese Gift Exchange, so please bring a gift item valued at no more than $2.00.

A current Medical Release form is required to participate.

• Current Medical Release (http://carteret.ces.ncsu.edu/files/library/16/4-H_medical.pdf)
• Media Release (http://carteret.ces.ncsu.edu/files/library/16/4-H_MediaRelease.pdf)
• Overnight Sleeping Arrangement Parental Consent: http://carteret.ces.ncsu.edu/files/library/16/4HOvernightSleepingForm.pdf

Form(s) required to participate: Current Medical Release Form

Here on the coast, fall and early winter often are our very best seasons to grow vegetables. Many of those vegetables are planted in August and September, so it is time to get ready. Come learn what vegetables to grow in the fall, a few details about each vegetable and the pests that may bother them, and review some basics on garden site selection and soil preparation.

Afternoon Events:
1:00 p.m. News You Can Use Financial Planning Workshop (optional)

2:00-4:00 pm. Reception & Innovation Fair

3:30 p.m. Program

Business Attire Preferred

Registration Extended till November 2!

For more information, please contact Pam Byington (pam_byington@ncsu.edu or 919-515-9260)

  Happy Holidays!

ANNOUNCING THE 2012 NORTH CAROLINA HEALTH CAREER EXPO TOUR

March 22nd - March 29th

Session 1:  Feeding the World in 2020

Speakers will explore the role of farm programs, agriculture biotechnology, disaster relief programs and sustainable practices as we meet the challenge of feeding our world in 2020.  Featured speakers include those involved in world hunger initiatives, agriculture production and major agriculture biotechnology companies.

Hosted by:  The Agricultural Institute and Alpha Zeta

Speakers:

Julie Groce, Novartis
Norris Tolson, NC Biotechnology Center
Reggie Strickland, Farmer
John Vollmer, Farmer
Dr. David Smith, NC State University

Schedule:

March 21, 2012
5:00 PM Forum begins
Riddick Hall, Room 321
(Light reception to follow at 6:30PM in the Riddick Hearth)


Please complete the RSVP so we can better prepare for the reception

The Teaching and Advising Effectiveness Committee invites you to a mini-workshop that will help you identify useful resources on campus relating to teaching and advising. You will explore the brand new CALS Faculty and Advisers Toolbox Site, in a discussion-filled and interactive format.

This workshop is for you if you have any questions about advising or need resources to enhance your teaching methods, professional development, networking, etc.

The workshop is offered twice on May 1^st: from 9:00 am - 11:00 am and from 1:00 pm - 3:30pm.

NCSU HEALTH CAREER EXPO (NOTE - THIS IS FOR NC STATE ONLY!!!)

CONFIRMATION FORM

Wednesday - April 10th
Talley Student Center

• The definition of professionalism
• Proper introductions
• Professional dress
• Email and phone etiquette
• Networking and mingling

• The definition of professionalism
• Proper introductions
• Professional dress
• Email and phone etiquette
• Networking and mingling

Stressing out about your job search? CALS Career Services is here for you! This workshop is catered to students who are on the road to full-time employment after graduation. In this workshop, you will become familiar with all the essential aspects of the job search while learning about a multitude of resources to consult. You will learn:
 

• The art of matching your skills with the skills employers seek
• The #1 way people find jobs
• How to conduct a life-changing job hunt
• How to polish your resume and prepare for an interview
• What to do after receiving an offer

• The art of matching your skills with the skills employers seek
• The #1 way people find jobs
• How to create an effective job search strategy 
• How to polish your resume and prepare for an interview
• What to do after receiving an offer

Visit the Agricultural Institute (AGI), the 2-year program in the College of Agriculture and Life Science (CALS), to see what we are all about! The individualized visit includes meeting our Director, Dr. Beth Wilson; attending a class; lunch with a student; meeting with an adviser in your specific area of interest. AGI offers many majors. You will learn more about our program and find out why the Agricultural Institute wants YOU for TWO!

• Type of worm to use and basic information about worms
• Supplies needed and how to build a worm bin
• What to and what not to feed the worms by using your very own food scraps and the methods of feeding
• Benefits of worm castings and worm juice.

• Gain an understanding of your own communication style and see how others perceive your style in the workplace
• Learn skills to adapt to others’ Communication Styles
• Practice Active Listening
• Review effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
• Practice business writing strategies for concise and clear written communications

Here on the coast, fall and early winter often are our very best seasons to grow vegetables. Many of those vegetables are planted in August and September, so it is time to get ready. Come learn what vegetables to grow in the fall, a few details about each vegetable and the pests that may bother them, and review some basics on garden site selection and soil preparation.

• Gain an understanding of your own communication style and see how others perceive your style in the workplace
• Learn skills to adapt to others’ Communication Styles
• Practice Active Listening
• Review effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
• Practice business writing strategies for concise and clear written communications

• Full Time Registration (including Facility, Insurance, Saturday Dance, Workshops, CALS Tailgate Ticket (which includes Saturday lunch), Football Game Ticket, Sunday Lunch and Lodging) is $155 per youth and $170 per adults. Saturday evening dinner will be on your own.

Sustainability. It’s the one word that describes the whole of Marc Dreyfors’ career. Not only is he devoted to energy sustainability, but he is also dedicated to creating sustainable communities and fostering healthy, successful, future growth.
As the founder of The Forest Foundation (TFF), a 501c3 non-profit in Durham, N.C., Dreyfors is at the helm of a multi-faceted, green-focused organization that has impacted local transportation, communities, and education.  He is also the founder of both Greenway Transit and Carolina Biodiesel.  A social entrepreneur, Mr. Dreyfors has many years of experience pursuing his interests in "green" business, environmental education, and sustainable development in areas of high biodiversity.   

Join us to take advantage of this opportunity to learn about Marc Dreyfors’ forward-thinking and empowering initiative.  Light refreshments provided.
 

Select a date below to drop in to our conference room for about 15 minutes to work with a tech to get your laptop added to Active Directory, JAMF, or Chrome manager.

How do I know if my computer is on a CMS?

What happens if I do not get this done by June 30?

Security and Compliance will begin analyzing our network after the deadline and flag non-compliant machines and send notifications. After a period of time, the machine will be blocked from the network if no actions have been taken.

If you have a desktop that needs to be added contact our help desk below. The drop in sessions are for laptops only that we may miss on our rounds.

Contact caat_help@ncsu.edu for any concerns or questions.

Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI)

PRESENTS:

Conversations that Matter:  Learn at Lunch Series

Spring 2019 Theme – Bringing Visibility to Invisible Groups

***Bring your lunch and we will provide desert and drinks ***

The CALS Office of Diversity and Inclusion Conversations that Matter:  Learn at Lunch Series provides a safe space for conversations about issues that are important to all of us as a community.   Conversations that Matter will focus on understanding and appreciating our differences, leveraging our strengths and building community.

 Bringing Visibility to Invisible Groups

All of us have visible and invisible dimensions of diversity.  “Visible identities are the social identities that others can see — the things that can be observed such as race, gender expression, age — and invisible identities are the more subtle identities that are not always visible — the things that are under the surface. These can include being LGBT, having a veteran status, work roles, socioeconomic status, or having a learning disability. Reclassifying how we look at diversity, shifts the discussion toward inclusion.  At the conclusion of this series participants will be able to:

• Emphasize the importance of acknowledging and respecting others (i.e., those of different races, ethnicities, sexes, genders, abilities, religions, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, and so on).
• Expand these conversations to include faculty, staff, students and other campus educators so that they are informed about invisible dimensions of diversity.

INAUGURAL SESSION - FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Diagnosing Diversity and Inclusion, By Dr. Alex Graves

Talley Student Union, Room 3222

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is devoted to promoting inclusion and awareness of diversity issues to our students, faculty, and staff.

But what exactly is diversity? Is it just the race and cultural background of a person? Or is it only a type of personality? What is inclusion?  Is there a difference between diversity and inclusion? Considering many trainings about diversity and inclusion are available, few people seem to really understand the meaning of it. So let’s understand what diversity and inclusion really means and stands for.

Who can participate:

The entire University Community including Faculty, Staff, Students, and other Campus Educators

Why you should participate:

Some benefits of participating will be - exploring questions about diversity, gaining fresh, new perspectives, sharing and learning from the stories and experiences of others and building rapport and relationships with colleagues. 

In addition, participants who attend all six sessions will be presented with a certificate of completion for successfully completing the requirements of the Spring 2019 Conversations that Matter: Learn at Lunch, Bringing Visibility to Invisible Identity Groups Series.  This certificate demonstrates your accomplishments in gaining skills that can be used to foster a more inclusive environment.

How to participate:

Simply complete the questions on this registration page.  The CALS Office of Diversity and Inclusion will send you a participant confirmation email and reserve one of the limited session seats for your participaton.

Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI)

Invites you to celebrate the:

2019 Sisterhood Dinner 

"Leading Change:  Inspiring Action"

Keynote Speaker: 

Ms. Jessica Holmes

Chair, Wake County Commission

The annual Sisterhood Dinner, sponsored by the Council on the Status of Women, will be held Monday, February 25, 2019, in the Talley Student Union State Ballroom. The reception and silent auction begins at 5:15 p.m. and the dinner program will follow at 6:00 p.m. This event is designed to celebrate and honor the many significant achievements and contributions of NC State women on campus and abroad. The cost of your dinner will be paid by our office, so you DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER OR PAY for this event. Simply register at this site:  by 2 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2019. ODI will send you a confirmation email, as soon as possible after notification of your registration is received. You are not confirmed until you receive the confirmation email. Please visit https://cswomen.wordpress.ncsu.edu/sisterhood-dinner/ should you need additional information. 

Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI)

PRESENTS:

Conversations that Matter:  Learn at Lunch Series

Spring 2019 Theme – Bringing Visibility to Invisible Groups

***Bring your lunch and we will provide desert and drinks ***

TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2019

Discussing and Learning about NCSU's GLBT Community

By Andy Deroin (pronouns - they/them/theirs)

Program Coordinator, NCSU GLBT Center

The CALS Office of Diversity and Inclusion Conversations that Matter:  Learn at Lunch Series provides a safe space for conversations about issues that are important to all of us as a community.   Conversations that Matter will focus on understanding and appreciating our differences, leveraging our strengths and building community.

 Bringing Visibility to Invisible Groups

All of us have visible and invisible dimensions of diversity.  “Visible identities are the social identities that others can see — the things that can be observed such as race, gender expression, age — and invisible identities are the more subtle identities that are not always visible — the things that are under the surface. These can include being LGBT, having a veteran status, work roles, socioeconomic status, or having a learning disability. Reclassifying how we look at diversity, shifts the discussion toward inclusion.  At the conclusion of this series participants will be able to:

• Emphasize the importance of acknowledging and respecting others (i.e., those of different races, ethnicities, sexes, genders, abilities, religions, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, and so on).

• Expand these conversations to include faculty, staff, students and other campus educators so that they are informed about invisible dimensions of diversity.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is devoted to promoting inclusion and awareness of diversity issues to our students, faculty, and staff.

But what exactly is diversity? Is it just the race and cultural background of a person? Or is it only a type of personality? What is inclusion?  Is there a difference between diversity and inclusion? Considering many trainings about diversity and inclusion are available, few people seem to really understand the meaning of it. So let’s understand what diversity and inclusion really means and stands for.

Who can participate:

The entire University Community including Faculty, Staff, Students, and other Campus Educators

Why you should participate:

Some benefits of participating will be - exploring questions about diversity, gaining fresh, new perspectives, sharing and learning from the stories and experiences of others and building rapport and relationships with colleagues. 

In addition, participants who attend all six sessions will be presented with a certificate of completion for successfully completing the requirements of the Spring 2019 Conversations that Matter: Learn at Lunch, Bringing Visibility to Invisible Identity Groups Series.  This certificate demonstrates your accomplishments in gaining skills that can be used to foster a more inclusive environment.

How to participate:

Simply complete the questions on this registration page.  The CALS Office of Diversity and Inclusion will send you a participant confirmation email and reserve one of the limited session seats for your participaton.

Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI)

PRESENTS:

Conversations that Matter:  Learn at Lunch Series

Spring 2019 Theme – Bringing Visibility to Invisible Groups

***Bring your lunch and we will provide desert and drinks ***

TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019

Discussing and Learning about Socioeconomic Inequality at NCSU

By Dr. Louie Rivers

Assistant Professor, NCSU Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources

The CALS Office of Diversity and Inclusion Conversations that Matter:  Learn at Lunch Series provides a safe space for conversations about issues that are important to all of us as a community.   Conversations that Matter will focus on understanding and appreciating our differences, leveraging our strengths and building community.

 Bringing Visibility to Invisible Groups

All of us have visible and invisible dimensions of diversity.  “Visible identities are the social identities that others can see — the things that can be observed such as race, gender expression, age — and invisible identities are the more subtle identities that are not always visible — the things that are under the surface. These can include being LGBT, having a veteran status, work roles, socioeconomic status, or having a learning disability. Reclassifying how we look at diversity, shifts the discussion toward inclusion.  At the conclusion of this series participants will be able to:

• Emphasize the importance of acknowledging and respecting others (i.e., those of different races, ethnicities, sexes, genders, abilities, religions, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, and so on).

• Expand these conversations to include faculty, staff, students and other campus educators so that they are informed about invisible dimensions of diversity.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is devoted to promoting inclusion and awareness of diversity issues to our students, faculty, and staff.

But what exactly is diversity? Is it just the race and cultural background of a person? Or is it only a type of personality? What is inclusion?  Is there a difference between diversity and inclusion? Considering many trainings about diversity and inclusion are available, few people seem to really understand the meaning of it. So let’s understand what diversity and inclusion really means and stands for.

Who can participate:

The entire University Community including Faculty, Staff, Students, and other Campus Educators

Why you should participate:

Some benefits of participating will be - exploring questions about diversity, gaining fresh, new perspectives, sharing and learning from the stories and experiences of others and building rapport and relationships with colleagues. 

In addition, participants who attend all six sessions will be presented with a certificate of completion for successfully completing the requirements of the Spring 2019 Conversations that Matter: Learn at Lunch, Bringing Visibility to Invisible Identity Groups Series.  This certificate demonstrates your accomplishments in gaining skills that can be used to foster a more inclusive environment.

How to participate:

Simply complete the questions on this registration page.  The CALS Office of Diversity and Inclusion will send you a participant confirmation email and reserve one of the limited session seats for your participaton.

On-site Interview

Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI)

PRESENTS:

Conversations that Matter:  Learn at Lunch Series

Spring 2019 Theme – Bringing Visibility to Invisible Groups

***Bring your lunch and we will provide desert and drinks ***

TUESDAY, APRIL 2ND, 2019

Discussing and Learning about NCSU's Differently Abled Community

By Mr. Mark Newmiller

Director, NC State Disability Resource Office

The CALS Office of Diversity and Inclusion Conversations that Matter:  Learn at Lunch Series provides a safe space for conversations about issues that are important to all of us as a community.   Conversations that Matter will focus on understanding and appreciating our differences, leveraging our strengths and building community.

 Bringing Visibility to Invisible Groups

All of us have visible and invisible dimensions of diversity.  “Visible identities are the social identities that others can see — the things that can be observed such as race, gender expression, age — and invisible identities are the more subtle identities that are not always visible — the things that are under the surface. These can include being LGBT, having a veteran status, work roles, socioeconomic status, or having a learning disability. Reclassifying how we look at diversity, shifts the discussion toward inclusion.  At the conclusion of this series participants will be able to:

• Emphasize the importance of acknowledging and respecting others (i.e., those of different races, ethnicities, sexes, genders, abilities, religions, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, and so on).

• Expand these conversations to include faculty, staff, students and other campus educators so that they are informed about invisible dimensions of diversity.

Who can participate:

The entire University Community including Faculty, Staff, Students, and other Campus Educators

Why you should participate:

Some benefits of participating will be - exploring questions about diversity, gaining fresh, new perspectives, sharing and learning from the stories and experiences of others and building rapport and relationships with colleagues. 

In addition, participants who attend all six sessions will be presented with a certificate of completion for successfully completing the requirements of the Spring 2019 Conversations that Matter: Learn at Lunch, Bringing Visibility to Invisible Identity Groups Series.  This certificate demonstrates your accomplishments in gaining skills that can be used to foster a more inclusive environment.

How to participate:

Simply complete the questions on this registration page.  The CALS Office of Diversity and Inclusion will send you a participant confirmation email and reserve one of the limited session seats for your participaton.

Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI)

Invites you to RSVP to the:

Coffee and Conversations

FacultyNetworking Event 

Set to take place:

On - Thursday, May 23, 2019

From - 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

In - The 1911 Bldg. Atrium

This networking event, to which all CALS faculty members are invited, is an event through which CALS faculty members can meet other CALS colleagues to expand their contact base, share thoughts and ideas about diversity and inclusion, and also bond over other aspects of CALS faculty life, including discipline concerns, interesting hobbies and community outreach efforts.  

The goal of this new program is to give faculty an outlet to share their accomplishments and challenges in a safe environment, and hopefully build a sense of community for CALS faculty members.   The event is free to attend and light refreshments will be served.  

Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI)

PRESENTS:

Conversations that Matter:  Learn at Lunch Series

Spring 2019 Theme – Bringing Visibility to Invisible Groups

***Bring your lunch and we will provide desert and drinks ***

TUESDAY, APRIL 16TH, 2019 at Witherspoon Hall Rm. 201

Unleashing the Real Power of Diversity

By Dr. Alexandria Graves

Director, CALS Office of Diversity and Inclusion

The CALS Office of Diversity and Inclusion Conversations that Matter:  Learn at Lunch Series provides a safe space for conversations about issues that are important to all of us as a community.   Conversations that Matter will focus on understanding and appreciating our differences, leveraging our strengths and building community.

 Bringing Visibility to Invisible Groups

All of us have visible and invisible dimensions of diversity.  “Visible identities are the social identities that others can see — the things that can be observed such as race, gender expression, age — and invisible identities are the more subtle identities that are not always visible — the things that are under the surface. These can include being LGBT, having a veteran status, work roles, socioeconomic status, or having a learning disability. Reclassifying how we look at diversity, shifts the discussion toward inclusion.  At the conclusion of this series participants will be able to:

• Emphasize the importance of acknowledging and respecting others (i.e., those of different races, ethnicities, sexes, genders, abilities, religions, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, and so on).

• Expand these conversations to include faculty, staff, students and other campus educators so that they are informed about invisible dimensions of diversity.

Who can participate:

The entire University Community including Faculty, Staff, Students, and other Campus Educators

Why you should participate:

Some benefits of participating will be - exploring questions about diversity, gaining fresh, new perspectives, sharing and learning from the stories and experiences of others and building rapport and relationships with colleagues. 

In addition, participants who attend all six sessions will be presented with a certificate of completion for successfully completing the requirements of the Spring 2019 Conversations that Matter: Learn at Lunch, Bringing Visibility to Invisible Identity Groups Series.  This certificate demonstrates your accomplishments in gaining skills that can be used to foster a more inclusive environment.

How to participate:

Simply complete the questions on this registration page.  The CALS Office of Diversity and Inclusion will send you a participant confirmation email and reserve one of the limited session seats for your participaton.

The 2019 University Open House is scheduled for Saturday, October 19 from 9:00am-2:00pm. Open House is the largest undergraduate recruiting event of the year. CALS departments be showcased to prospective/future CALS students/families. Please sign your department up to participate. Thank you for your help!
 

AMBASSADORS FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

INTEREST MEETING

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Riddick Hall Rm. 461

CALS Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Learn at Lunch Conversations that Matter

Fall 2019 Series - Session 1 Registration

DIVERSITY OF THOUGHT: 

Personality Traits That Promote Diversity

September 20, 2019 

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Talley Student Union Rm. 3210

Fall 2019 Series – Personality

Openness. Conscientiousness. Extroversion. Agreeableness. Neuroticism. Dig deep into personality traits that help make you, you. Emerge from these Learn at Lunch Conversation that Matters sessions with a better understanding of your unique temperament and its influence on how you navigate life within CALS and North Carolina State University.

Conversations that Matter is a bi-monthly series that enhances diversity awareness and builds cultural competencies for faculty, staff and students in CALS as well as university-wide. These shared lunches are meant to provide a safe space for the college community to come together to:

• explore different dimensions of diversity
• gain skills they can use in the workplace and classroom
• foster a more inclusive environment.

Each interactive session highlights a different area of diversity using discussion leaders. The lunches aim to stimulate engaging discussions in which participants ask questions, share examples and provide insights related to the highlighted topic.

Who should attend: students, faculty and staff

CALS Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Learn at Lunch Conversations that Matter

(Lunch Provided by CALS ODI)

Fall 2019 Series - Session 2 Registration

KNOW OURSELVES: 

Understanding our Five Personality Traits

October 4, 2019 

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Rm. 126 in Witherspoon Student Center's Washington Sankofa Room

Fall 2019 Series – Personality

Openness. Conscientiousness. Extroversion. Agreeableness. Neuroticism. Dig deep into personality traits that help make you, you. Emerge from these Learn at Lunch Conversation that Matters sessions with a better understanding of your unique temperament and its influence on how you navigate life within CALS and North Carolina State University.

Conversations that Matter is a bi-monthly series that enhances diversity awareness and builds cultural competencies for faculty, staff and students in CALS as well as university-wide. These shared lunches are meant to provide a safe space for the college community to come together to:

• explore different dimensions of diversity
• gain skills they can use in the workplace and classroom
• foster a more inclusive environment.

Each interactive session highlights a different area of diversity using discussion leaders. The lunches aim to stimulate engaging discussions in which participants ask questions, share examples and provide insights related to the highlighted topic.

Who should attend: students, faculty and staff

CALS Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Learn at Lunch Conversations that Matter

(Lunch Provided by CALS ODI)

Fall 2019 Series - Session 2 Registration

Gender Differences in Personality 

October 18, 2019 

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Rm. 126 in Witherspoon Student Center's Washington Sankofa Room

Fall 2019 Series – Personality

Openness. Conscientiousness. Extroversion. Agreeableness. Neuroticism. Dig deep into personality traits that help make you, you. Emerge from these Learn at Lunch Conversation that Matters sessions with a better understanding of your unique temperament and its influence on how you navigate life within CALS and North Carolina State University.

Conversations that Matter is a bi-monthly series that enhances diversity awareness and builds cultural competencies for faculty, staff and students in CALS as well as university-wide. These shared lunches are meant to provide a safe space for the college community to come together to:

• explore different dimensions of diversity
• gain skills they can use in the workplace and classroom
• foster a more inclusive environment.

Each interactive session highlights a different area of diversity using discussion leaders. The lunches aim to stimulate engaging discussions in which participants ask questions, share examples and provide insights related to the highlighted topic.

Who should attend: students, faculty and staff

Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI)

Invites you to RSVP to the:

Coffee and Conversations

FacultyNetworking Event 

Set to take place:

On - Monday, October 21, 2019

From - 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

In - The 1911 Bldg. Atrium

This networking event, to which all CALS faculty members are invited, is an event through which CALS faculty members can meet other CALS colleagues to expand their contact base, share thoughts and ideas about diversity and inclusion, and also bond over other aspects of CALS faculty life, including discipline concerns, interesting hobbies and community outreach efforts.  

The goal of this new program is to give faculty an outlet to share their accomplishments and challenges in a safe environment, and hopefully build a sense of community for CALS faculty members.   The event is free to attend and light refreshments will be served.  

CALS Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Learn at Lunch Conversations that Matter

(Lunch Provided by CALS ODI)

Fall 2019 Series - Session 4 Registration

The Role of Personality in Leadership

November 1, 2019 

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Rm. 126 in Witherspoon Student Center's Washington Sankofa Room

Fall 2019 Series – Personality

Openness. Conscientiousness. Extroversion. Agreeableness. Neuroticism. Dig deep into personality traits that help make you, you. Emerge from these Learn at Lunch Conversation that Matters sessions with a better understanding of your unique temperament and its influence on how you navigate life within CALS and North Carolina State University.

Conversations that Matter is a bi-monthly series that enhances diversity awareness and builds cultural competencies for faculty, staff and students in CALS as well as university-wide. These shared lunches are meant to provide a safe space for the college community to come together to:

• explore different dimensions of diversity
• gain skills they can use in the workplace and classroom
• foster a more inclusive environment.

Each interactive session highlights a different area of diversity using discussion leaders. The lunches aim to stimulate engaging discussions in which participants ask questions, share examples and provide insights related to the highlighted topic.

Who should attend: students, faculty and staff

CALS Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Learn at Lunch Conversations that Matter

(Lunch Provided by CALS ODI)

Fall 2019 Series - Session 5 Registration

Personality Traits and Academic Success

November 15, 2019 

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Rm. 126 in Witherspoon Student Center's Washington Sankofa Room

Fall 2019 Series – Personality

Openness. Conscientiousness. Extroversion. Agreeableness. Neuroticism. Dig deep into personality traits that help make you, you. Emerge from these Learn at Lunch Conversation that Matters sessions with a better understanding of your unique temperament and its influence on how you navigate life within CALS and North Carolina State University.

Conversations that Matter is a bi-monthly series that enhances diversity awareness and builds cultural competencies for faculty, staff and students in CALS as well as university-wide. These shared lunches are meant to provide a safe space for the college community to come together to:

• explore different dimensions of diversity
• gain skills they can use in the workplace and classroom
• foster a more inclusive environment.

Each interactive session highlights a different area of diversity using discussion leaders. The lunches aim to stimulate engaging discussions in which participants ask questions, share examples and provide insights related to the highlighted topic.

Who should attend: students, faculty and staff

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Office of Diversity and Inclusion

First Generation Connect Member

Opening Doors 2020




 

Welcome to the Opening Doors Retreat Registration page
(Please read all this information thoroughly prior to deciding to register)  

Opening Doors is a three-day retreat that provides a framework for increasing diversity awareness and enhances a person’s ability to create an inclusive organization. The overall goal of Opening Doors is to facilitate both personal growth and systemic organizational change.  The retreat provides for open discussion, self-examination and an objective analysis of our social system, as well as, a constructive means to bridging differences through understanding personal responsibility. As a result, participants develop constructive methods of creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.  
 

In collaboration with the University's Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, CALS is pleased to offer the 11th annual retreat.  The 2020 Opening Doors retreat dates are set to be announced very soon.  The retreat is absolutely free for all NC State employees and close affiliates.  Meals, lodging, and transportation* are included.  Outside organizations are welcome to join for a fee of $500 for non-profit agency employees and $700 for private industry business employees (outside agencies please have your representatives contact Ms. LaTosha Bradley at latosha_bradley@ncsu.edu to register).  

PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS SEATS ARE LIMITED AND FILL FAST


Upon Registering Please be advised That:

Because this is a high demand retreat there is a limit on the number of employees allowed to participate per session.  This ensures a full and rewarding experience to each person in attendance.  

It is very important that all participants and wait listed registrants carefully consider this commitment and plan accordingly, by reserving the workshop time on their schedules.  The Opening Doors retreat requires 3 days and 2 nights of overnight stay in a two (2) registrant per room hotel/styled lodging facility.  The retreat begins 10:00 a.m. on a Wednesday, ends at 3:00 p.m. on a Friday.  Your registration to attend is a commitment.  Due to the need to effectively manage resorces used to provide this opportunity, please inform our office immediately if you can no longer commit to the entire retreat.  If you are wait-listed, we ask that you, please, allow the wait list to remain as useful as possible by informing our office that you no longer wish to wait, which will remove your registration from the wait list and allow other wait listed registrants, who are sure they can wait, to move forward on the list.  Please contact Ms. LaTosha Bradley, via e-mail at latosha_bradley@ncsu.edu or via phone at 919.513.0739, as soon as possible to review all concerns. 

If we encounter any concerns with your registration for the retreat, we will notify you as soon as possible. Otherwise, we will confirm your participation, with suggested pre-reading materials, as soon after you register as possible, but usually, and depending on when your registration is finalized, no later than a week before the workshop is set to begin.  

Once our office can confirm no registrant conflicts for each registrant, (e.g. no supervisor/supervised relationship amongst registrants) registrants, not placed on the wait list, should expect to receive a confirmation message, and additional messages with important retreat details and reminders to follow throughout the months leading up to the retreat's start date.  As such, please be sure to provide an email address that you will be able to monitor regularly for these messages.

Finally, please don't hesitate to contact our office, via email at latosha_bradley@ncsu.edu, cals_diversity@ncsu.edu, akgraves@ncsu.edu, or via phone at (919) 513-0739, with any questions or concerns you may have about the 2019 Opening Doors retreat, and please accept our most sincere gratitude for your interest in assisting our College and University explore ways to enhance our understanding of difference and inclusion.

*Transportation will only be offered if two or more participants show an interest in driving a state provided van, from the NC State University, Raleigh, NC Brickhaven location to the Eastern 4-H Center and back.  

Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI)

Invites you to celebrate the:

2020 Sisterhood Dinner 

"Writing the Next Chapter"

Keynote Speaker: 

Kendra R. Johnson

Interim Executive Director, Women's Project

The annual Sisterhood Dinner, sponsored by the Council on the Status of Women, will be held Monday, February 24, 2020, in the Talley Student Union State Ballroom. The reception and silent auction begins at 5:15 p.m. and the dinner program will follow at 6:00 p.m. This event is designed to celebrate and honor the many significant achievements and contributions of NC State women on campus and abroad. The cost of your dinner will be paid by our office, so you DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER OR PAY for this event via any other platform. Simply register at this site:  by the end of the day on Friday, February 21, 2020. ODI will send you a calendar invite, as soon as possible after we receive notification of your registration. You are not confirmed until you receive the calendar invite.  Please be aware that you must accept the invite to be included as a confirmed guest.  We will have to release the reserved seat of any participant that does not accept our calendar invite by the end of the day on Friday, February 21. 

Please visit https://cswomen.wordpress.ncsu.edu/sisterhood-dinner/ should you desire additional information about the event. 

Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) and the MANRRS Student Organization

Invites you to join us for the:

Student Peer Mentoring Workshop

"Demystifying Graduate School:

You are not Alone"

A panel of six current CALS graduate sutdents will provide insights that are designed to help alleviate worries about the intricacies involved in deciding on whether or not grad school is for you.  The panel will answer questions about applying to grad school, and they will also give tips on how to succeed in grad school.  This workshop's aim is to make sure students know that they are not alone in thinking they may not know enough about graduate school.  

The workshop, is set to be held Thursday, February 27, 2020, in Rm. 115 of Withers Hall.  Heavy hors d'oeuvrs will be served, so please complete the registration questionnaire listed below, by the end of the day on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, in order that we may add you to our guest list.

Should you have any other questions or concerns please contact the CALS Office of Diversity and inclusion by emailing cals_diversity@ncsu.edu.