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Apr 1, 2014

April Student of the Month

Danielle Beysolow is a senior majoring in psychology. Active in CSLEPS and Read to L.E.A.D,, she has studied abroad in France and participated in an alternative spring break trip in the Dominican Republic. She plans to attend a graduate program for school psychology. 

Mar 31, 2014

FLL Students Receive Multiple Awards

As an example of the FLL Department’s commitment to providing students with a quality education and opportunities to excel in their fields of interest, the following is a list of FLL Graduate Students, Majors, and Minors who have received several awards and scholarships in the past weeks: 2014 Outstanding TA / Excellence in Classroom Teaching Award… 

Mar 24, 2014

From Harlem to Hamburg: Exploring the Intersections of German and African-American Cultures

“From Harlem to Hamburg and Back Again: Intersections of German and African-American Culture” is a one-day symposium considering the surprising intersections between German and African American cultures during the 20th century. The symposium will be held on March 28, 2014 from noon – 6 p.m. at the John Hope Franklin Institute, Smith Warehouse, “The Garage”, Duke University… 

Mar 18, 2014

NC Literary Festival: Treats Galore for Lit Lovers

Make plans now to attend the NC Literary Festival April 3 - 6 in and around the Hunt Library on NC State's Centennial Campus. Hear your favorite authors from across the university and across the country read from their work. Discuss genres ranging from poetry to cooking, fiction and science fiction. Take a workshop in bookmaking, comics or pop-up books. Fun for all ages. And it's free! 

Mar 4, 2014

Spring 2014 FLL Brownbag Talks

Join the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for its Spring 2014 Brownbag Talks series in which FLL faculty and graduate students discuss current research related to linguistics, literature, films, and culture. This spring, FLL will have as a special guest Dr. Erin McNulty from Dickinson College who will be talking about the acquisition of Spanish… 

Mar 4, 2014

Maymester: A 3-Week Micro-Semester That Combines an Intensive Schedule with a Small Class Size

Last spring, CHASS introduced Maymester, an intensive three-week micro-semester in which students and professors can concentrate on a single course. Back in 2013, the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offered FLS 333 — a special Maymester version of ‘Sounds of Spanish’, a course that is designed to help students improve their pronunciation of Spanish… 

Feb 26, 2014

Maymester: One Course, Three Weeks, Three Credits

Last May, CHASS piloted Maymester, a three-week academic session that combines an intensive schedule with small class sizes to create an enriching and in-depth educational experience for professors and students alike. Based on positive feedback from faculty and students, the college has been asked to organize Maymester 2014. 

Feb 13, 2014

February Student of the Month

Elizabeth Medlin is a double major in International Studies and Spanish, with a Political Science minor. She participated in the NC State Ethnographic Field School in Guatemala (Summer 2013) and is an intern for the NC Immigrant Rights Project. Active in student groups, honor societies and research, she plans to attend law school for immigration law. 

Jan 17, 2014

Internship Enables Student to Aid Immigrants

Emily Scotton ‘15 (front row, second from left) recently completed an internship that connected multiple dots between her career interests and her majors in Spanish and political science and her minor in nonprofit studies. In addition to practicing her Spanish, the Park scholar learned how nonprofits serve the community. What's more, Scotton -- who's interested in a law career -- got to see how immigration law applies in a nonprofit setting and even assisted in writing an affidavit. Think and Do! 

Jan 17, 2014

In the Press: New Study Abroad Opportunity Opens Up in the Caribbean

[The following is an excerpt of an article originally published by the Technician on January 8, 2014 about a new exciting Study Abroad Program in Havana, Cuba. Read the full article.] […] This summer, N.C. State students have the unique opportunity to travel to [Cuba] and earn up to six credit hours. The program is N.C. State’s…