ENEWS for Undergrads
News for and about the NC State College of Management Undergraduate student community. Submit ENEWS items to College Communications by Wednesday of each week.
Last day to drop classes
The last day to withdraw or drop a course without a grade at the 400 level or below is February 21, 2007. This is also the last day to change from credit to audit at the 400 level or below and the last day to change to credit only. All Request for Course Repeat Without Penalty forms must be submitted by this day. Pack Tracks closes for Undergraduate drops at 11:59 p.m. If you are dropping below 12 hours you must see the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate programs for approval to process the drop. This cannot be done through Pack Tracks . Any drops after this date will be governed by the University 's late drop policy.
Wachovia Executive Lecture Series begins Feb. 12
Robert A. Niblock, chairman and CEO of Lowe's, is this year's first Wachovia Executive Lecture presenter. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the leader of one of the nation's leading companies. With more than 1300 stores in 49 states, Lowe's was ranked 42 on the FORTUNE® 500 in 2005, and was named 2003, 2004 and 2005 ENERGY STAR® Retail Partner of the Year. ... read more
Accounting students providing income tax prep assistance
NC State students, employees, and area community residents with an annual household income of $39,000 or below can receive free assistance with their income tax returns this year, beginning Feb. 10. Students in the College of Management's Accounting Department are providing the service through the IRS's Volunteer income Tax Assistance program. ... more
Law school info-sessions continue
Monday, February 19, 7 pm, 308 Ricks Hall
What is Law School Really Like? Law school students from the local schools, as well as, New York University will be on hand to discuss their experiences with law school. For more information check out University Pre-Law Services.
Society of African American Corporate Leaders and the National Association of Black Accountants to hold joint meeting
Society of African American Corporate Leaders/National Association of Black Accountants will host a joint meeting on February 20,2007, 6:00 PM, 1206 Nelson Hall. The Meeting will feature an Alumni Panel from the College of Management. For more information please contact Brittany Gilliard.
Peer Leaders Info Session
Freshmen, sophomores and juniors in the College of Management who are interested in being a positive role model for the college's incoming freshman class are invited to attend an informational session to learn about the Peer Leaders Club. A brief summary is available on the college's student organizations web page. Info sessions will be held Thursday, Feb. 15, and Monday, Feb. 19 in the Nelson Board Room, third floor, 6 p.m.
Counseling Center releases Spring 2007 Workshop Calendar
The NC State Counseling Center has released the lineup for workshops for Spring 2007. The workshops include "Study Smarter not Harder" and "Worry Free: Test Anxiety." For more information, visit the Counseling Center Website.
Study Abroad Grants Available
Applications are due Feb. 15 for the National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi's 2007-2008 Study Abroad grant program. Both members of Phi Kappa Phi as well as non-members are eligible to apply. The study abroad program must be taken between May 1, 2007, and June 30, 2008. Application and details are available on the national AKP website's scholarships/study abroad pages. For additional information, please contact Phi Kappa Phi National Headquarters.
AKP Charity Golf Tournament scheduled
AKP is gearing up for its annual spring Golf Tournament, to be held April 14... details
University-Community Events
Daylight-saving time comes early
This is a reminder that due to the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Daylight-saving time will begin on March 11, three weeks sooner than normal. For more information check out the article in the News and Observer.
Seminars, panel discussions focus on Global Warming
Global Warming is the focus of a series of panel discussions and seminars - plus a musical performance - to be held Feb. 26-28 at NC State. Scheduled are
- Feb. 26: A presentation by author Elizabeth Kilbert about Man, Nature and Climate Change a panel discussion on Feb. 27, 4 p.m., at the Talley Student Center, followed by an Arts Now Series concert at 7 p.m. [flier]
- Feb. 27: Panel discussion on Global Warming: International Perspectives, at 4 p.m., followed by an Arts Now Series concert at 7 p.m. [flier]
- Feb. 28: Presentation by David Archer on Global Warming: Understanding the Forecast. [flier]