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Monday, November 14, 2022 | Fall Edition
Transgender Awareness Week
Each November the GLBT Center hosts Transgender Awareness Week in order to bring attention to the experiences of the transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming communities. This week of events includes education and advocacy efforts to teach the NC State community about the challenges facing transgender students and community members. Trans Awareness Week includes the GLBT Center’s annual observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance on or around November 20.

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Leadership Development
Become a Mental Health Ambassador!
NC State Mental Health Ambassadors are a group of undergraduate and graduate students with a passion for: 
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Equity and Inclusion
  • Break Down Barriers
  • for all students to access support or treatment on campus 

NC State MHAs will assist in the development and presentation of various topics for classroom presentations, campus partners, and community events. Our goal is to utilize the benefit of peer to peer education and the power of connection to continue to decrease stigma around help seeking and self-care.

In addition to a significant time commitment, this program will require students to have strong communication and organizational skills, work well and respect all within a diverse group, display maturity and empathy and a high level of responsibility.

Applications are due Monday, November 28 at 11:59 p.m. Learn more information HERE!
Civic and Community Engagement
Pokémon GO Club
Pokémon GO Club at NC State University is an official club to facilitate community enjoyment of Pokemon GO and other Pokemon-related hobbies by creating fun events and activities and informative meetings about the game. From joining the club, students can positively and socially interact as a group of hobbyists that would otherwise be difficult to assemble.

Its meetings are mostly on Fridays and occasionally on Saturdays and Sundays. On Nov. 18, the club will be meeting to celebrate the exciting release of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet! Later on, the club's fall semester winter party will be held, which many older members may also attend. 

Join Pokémon GO Club's Discord, Twitter, and more!
North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance Volunteer Opportunities
North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance mission is to empower, connect, and support the lifespan of individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community through outreach, advocacy, and education in North Carolina. It provides valuable services to individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and our community.

Much of what NCDSA do depends on the generous work of dedicated volunteers. Volunteers will have flexible hours and can accommodate almost all schedules. Whether you’re an individual who wants to develop skill sets, a student, part of a service club, civic group, family pack, or professional, all are welcome!

Help make a difference in the lives of many by donating your time to the North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance! It is always in need of energetic and enthusiastic volunteers.
Events and Activities
Trans Awareness Week Speaker: Carly King
Tuesday, November 15 | 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Virtual Event

The Poole College of Management Queer Empowerment and Equity Network will host Carly King, chief sponsor lead for San Franciso Pride. King will tell her transition story. Come be in a community with Queer excellence as King shares her soul-searching journey from being a professional athlete, in and out of sex work, to how she came to be chief sponsor lead for San Francisco Pride.
Kwanzaa Feast of Faith
Friday, November 18 | 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Talley Student Union, Costal Ballroom

This celebratory dinner is a space dedicated to reflecting on the principles of Kwanzaa and how they have shown up in our lives while also celebrating the African American and African diaspora through music, dance, libations, food, community and fun. The event will include featured performances by the Uninhibited Praise Gospel Choir, "Mama" Toni Thorpe, Stephanie Helms-Pickett, Nick Cormon and so much more.
NC State Global Excursion: American Indian Cultural Celebration
Saturday, November 19 | 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
As part of International Education Month and American Indian Heritage Month, the Office of Global Engagement invites NC State students to engage with the 27th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration hosted by the North Carolina Museum of History on Saturday.

Please meet at Talley Student Union at 10:30 a.m. to ride the bus to the museum. The bus will return to campus at 1 p.m.
WinterFest
Monday, December 5 | 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Unwind on the last day of classes with the University Activities Board! Join us for winter-themed activities like wreath and snowglobe making, snowman building, holiday cookie decorating, trivia, and so much more!
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