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News Briefs
Accreditation information online
David Washington has posted an overview of the Assurance of Learning process for accreditation. This page also includes links to activities related to the college's accreditation renewal process. A brief explanation of accreditation of business schools is available on the AACSB website.
College staff to report back from AACSB Conference
Trudi Brown, our new director of development and external relations in the Development Office, and Anna Rzewicki, director of communications, attended the AACSB March 2008 conference on Building B-Schools: Development, Marketing and Branding. They will be presenting a summary of alumni relations and communications tips and techniques gathered from the conference at upcoming College Communication Team meetings.
College Events
Tuesday, March 18 - 6-7:30 p.m.
American Marketing Association Meeting: Meet the Pros
Networking session with members of the Triangle AMA Chapter. Ten-plus companies are participating, from various parts of the marketing industry: full-service agencies, web-based firms, marketing research, and Hispanic-audience focused. Bring your resume; recommended attire: business professional. Refreshments will be served.
Thursday, Mar. 20, 7:30 a.m.
Federal Reserve is topic of Thursday's 'In the Money' program
The Federal Reserve has been in the news a lot lately, making this talk by one of its economists, Matthew A. Martin, particularly relevant. This event is held at the Capital City Club, and begins with a hot breakfast at 7:30 a.m. RSVP by Wednesday. Read more
Wednesday, Apr. 23, 3:30 -5:00 p.m.
DELTA Roundtable Session: "Project 25: Ten Years Later"
N.C. State’s Delta Instructional Support group has scheduled a roundtable session entitled “Project 25: Ten Years Later”. Faculty and administration members will discuss how instructional technology has developed at N.C. State over the last 10 years. The roundtable will be held in the Assembly Room on the second floor of D.H. Hill Library's east wing.
Wachovia Executive Lectures this spring
4:30 p.m. - Nelson Auditorium
Apr. 14 - Bill Johnson, chairman, CEO and president, Progress Energy
From the College Planning Calendar [view calendar]
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May 7 - Annual MBA/MAC Graduation and Alumni Networking Event, 6-8 pm, Vaughn Towers. RSVP & Details
Recent college headlines
Student Profile: Students, staff find Alternative Spring Break experiences rewarding, uplifting, surreal - March 18, 2008
College alumnus Raj Narayan receives Eisenhower Fellowship - March 13, 2008
College team makes spirited showing in university's fun walk/run - March 12, 2008
ERM faculty partner with AICPA to offer workshop on audit committee's role in risk oversight - March 10, 2008
Lindberg, Whitaker join advisory board for NC State College of Management’s BioPharma Management Initiative - March 10, 2008
In the Area
Event Name: CED’s Venture Conference: Where Great Minds Meet Smart Money
Date: April 16-18, 2008
Where: Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, Durham, NC
Description: At CED’s Venture Conference, explore the most dynamic and promising investment opportunities in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, while networking with entrepreneurs and investors.
Website: http://www.cednc.org/venture
Event Name: Starting Business in China: A Personal Journey and Experience
Date: April 22, 2008
Where: Council for Entrepreneurial Development, Durham, NC
Description: Michael Chen, Red Hat's V.P. of Corporate Marketing and an N.C. State alum, will share his experience of business leadership in China. Come hear his story and network with business leaders. Please invite students to attend as well; students receive a half-off discount on the $10 registration fee. Advance registration recommended.
Website: http://www.nc-cba.org
Event Name: CED’s Biotech Conference: Fusing Science, Technology & Industry Leadership
Date: May 19-20, 2008
Where: Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, NC
Description: At Biotech, learn about life science industry trends, and discover new business and partnership opportunities by connecting with entrepreneurs, investors and scientists.
Website: www.cednc.org/biotech
Event Name: CED’s Tech Conference: Immerse Yourself in Innovation
Date: October 29-30, 2008
Where: The Friday Center, Chapel Hill, NC
Description: At Tech, discover the technology sector’s latest trends and preview demos of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions’ hottest new technologies.
Website: www.cednc.org/tech
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Student Opportunities
Tuesday, Mar. 19, 6-7:30 p.m. - Student AMA Chapter sponsors 'Meet the Pros'
Nelson Commons.
Ten-plus Triangle area marketing firms are sending representatives. Encourage your marketing-oriented students to stop by for this networking event.
Facility Updates
Port City Java to open in Nelson Hall
A Port City Java coffeehouse is under construction on the east side of the Nelson Commons. In addition to coffee, cold drinks and smoothies, the café will serve fresh pastries and sandwiches. Port City Java is expected to open for business by early June, and patio seating is planned outside the Commons.
Steam shutdown in Nelson Hall May 11-13
There will be a steam shutdown in Nelson from Sunday, May 11 to Tuesday, May 13th. This means that there will be no hot water to warm the chilled water that regulates the building's A/C. On these days, cold offices, rooms and areas will not be reported as cold. Please open a window or dress warmly.