News

Sep 2, 2013

FLL Debora Godfrey Retires after 33 years

FLL Administrative Assistant Debora Godfrey retires after 33 years at NCSU. Debora began her employment at NC State in June 1980 as half-time as Veterans Administration Secretary. She began working full time in 1981 with Registration and Records, first in the print shop and then as a student services clerk. She transferred to the Department of… 

Aug 23, 2013

Kaitlyn Rogers: FLL Major Extraordinario

Kaitlyn Rogers is a double major in Spanish and Biology, president of the FLL Spanish Club, and a Jefferson Scholar. She's also an aspiring medical student. Read this Q&A to learn how her major in Spanish is reinforcing her career decision to become a doctor. 

Aug 13, 2013

El mundo hispano y la salud

By Cheryl Block, Ana E. Gray, and Patricia Willoughby A new publication by FLL Faculty Cheryl Block and Ana E. Gray was recently released by NCSU Campus Enterprises, an NCSU Office of Professional Development’s imprint. The textbook El mundo hispano y la salud (Raleigh: NCSU Campus Enterprises, 2013) will be the required textbook for NC State University students… 

Aug 12, 2013

CHASS Welcomes New Tenure-Track Faculty for 2013-2014

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences welcomes 15 new tenure-track faculty to its ranks this fall. Their research interests range from medical anthropology to Spanish sociolinguistics. Meet these stellar scholars, researchers, and teachers. 

Aug 5, 2013

What Lies Ahead for NC State’s Humanities and Social Sciences?

During the College of Humanities and Social Sciences’ 50th year, we are not only looking back over our rich history. We are also looking ahead to the next 50 years. In this video, Dean Jeff Braden is joined by faculty, alumni, and students who share their vision for CHASS over the next 50 years. 

Jun 25, 2013

Alex Parker, FLL Major, Named NC State Student Body President

Alexander Jones Parker, a Spanish major with a teaching education option, will serve as the new NC State student body president. Here's a Q&A with Alex that provides some insights into his world view and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. 

Jun 22, 2013

Department of State Awards Scholarship for Critical Language Study

Timothy Bryant (International Studies, ‘13) is spending his summer studying Punjabi in India, thanks to a U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS). Bryant focused his international studies on South Asia and the Middle East and earned a minor in Hindi-Urdu. The CLS program is part of the federal government's effort to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering critical foreign languages. 

Jun 4, 2013

Susan Navey-Davis’ Presentation Named One of Ten Best of 2013 SCOLT Conference

A session presented by Susan Navey-Davis, FLL Assistant Head for Student Affairs, was named one of the Ten Best of the 2013 Conference of the Southern Conference on Language Teaching (SCOLT) held in Birmingham, AL in April. This year, 105 sessions were presented by 114 presenters. This is the second time that Susan’s work has made… 

Jun 3, 2013

Follow Our Students’ Adventures Abroad: Summer 2013 Program Blogs

Follow the adventures of learning and experience of our students participating in this year’s Summer Study Abroad Programs. Segovia 2013 Program Director: James McConnell Courses offered: FLS 212 and 395 Blog URL: http://ncsusegovia2013.weebly.com/index.html Costa Rica 2013 Faculty Director: Karen Tharrington Courses offered: FLS 331, 332, 340, 395, and 395/495 Blog URL: http://ncsucostarica.weebly.com/blog.html       Find out more about… 

May 16, 2013

A Most Impressive Incoming Class

The numbers are in on the incoming freshman class. And they are more impressive than ever.