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.
Career Fair coming up Feb. 8
The semester may have just started, but it's also time to start exploring opportunities for internships and jobs. The College of Management-CHASS career fair is a great place to meet with recruiters; so far, 80 organizations have registered as participants. ... read more
Net Impact welcomes national founder
The NC State chapter of Net Impact will be hosting guest speaker Dr. Mark Albion on February 7, at 4:30 pm in Nelson 3210. The Net Impact organization seeks to improve the world by growing and strengthening a network of new leaders who are using the power of business to make a positive net social, environmental, and economic impact.
Dr. Albion is one of the cofounders of the national organization, as well as the author of several books, including his most recent, True to Yourself: Leading a Values Based Business. Dr. Albion, a former Harvard Business School Professor, will be discussing the value of leadership as it relates to social and environmental responsibility. The event is open to the public. For more information please contact Sheldon Gay.
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
Information for those interested in Law School
Monday, February 5, 7 pm, 308 Ricks Hall
Florida State University School of Law will be on campus to discuss their Summer Programs for undergraduates interested in participating in a law school experience.
The Summer for Undergraduates Program is designed to acquaint students from groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession with the study of law;to encourage students to pursue careers in the legal profession; and to assist students in acquiring skills that will benefit undergraduate studies and future law school studies.
An NC State 2006 participant wrote: " This experience was once in a lifetime for me. I have made so many connections that although we are now a few states apart, I can call on them for advice about the legal profession in general and how to prepare for and survive law school. I would do this whole thing again, just to keep me focused on my goal of attending law school and becoming an attorney.
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.
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. 14, and Monday, Feb. 19 in the Nelson Board Room, third floor.
Hot Chocolate with COMSAB
Join the College of Management Student Advisory Board for hot chocolate and a chance to learn about student organizations at the college. This event will be held Wednesday, Feb. 7, 8:00 - 10:00 am. in the Nelson Student Commons. Stop by for free hot chocolate and learn more about all of the COM student organizations.
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
The National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is requesting applications for its 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. Applications are due Feb. 15, 2007. 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.
ACC Students accept KPMG Competition Invite
A team of four accounting students have accepted an invitation to participate in a new six-week KPMG National Audit Case Competition. Team members are: Sarah Murphy, Master of Accounting (MAC) student; Isiah Plair, senior; Vionette Medero, junior, and Brooke Powell sophomore. ... more
AKP Golf Tournament scheduled
AKP is gearing up for its annual spring Golf Tournament, to be held April 5... details
University-Community Events
India Day at Exploris on Feb. 3
On Saturday, February 3rd 2007 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Exploris and the Indian American Community will host India Day, a celebration of India, its people and culture. The festivities will include food, performances, hands-on activities and cultural demonstrations exploring both traditional and contemporary India, all culminating with the dedication of a life size bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi.
The dedication ceremony will begin at 2:00 pm with a performance of Gandhi’s favorite Indian folk song, to be followed by words from community leaders Tony Gurley, chair of Wake County Board of Commissioners, Arvind Shah of the Indian American Forum for Political Education, and Thakorbhai Parekh, who was associated with Mahatma Gandhi for 32 years.
Complimenting the weekend’s activities will be the showing of the IMAX film Mystic India: an incredible journey of inspiration. This film reveals the rich culture of India as it follows the incredible journey of Neelkanth, a young boy who walked for seven years and 8,000 miles across this vast land. Audiences will experience India’s geographic and cultural diversity, revel in the natural beauty of its land and architecture, and celebrate its spectacular festivals and spiritual wonders. For more information visit the Exploris website.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist Nicholas Kristof to Address Darfur Conflict as Part of ‘Darfur Awareness Week’ at NC State
Nicholas D. Kristof, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and columnist for The New York Times, will address the ongoing conflict in the Darfur region of western Sudan during a public lecture at North Carolina State University on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Nelson Auditorium (Room 3400). ... more
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]