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Feb
20

Social Network Analysis: Building Web-Based Applications for Experiential Learning

with Dr. Steve McDonald, NC State University

Location

Public Policy : 438

Date & Time

February 20, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Description

Steve McDonald, PhD Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Professor of Sociology University Faculty Scholar Department of Sociology and Anthropology North Carolina State University Social...
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Feb
19

Women of Color Collective

Valentine's Day and Relationships

Location

The Commons : 004

Date & Time

February 19, 2026, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Description

Please join us for our discussion group! We will be diving into different red and green flags in a relationship and relationship safety.  WOCC will take place in the Women's, Gender, &...

Feb
18

Rebuilding Manhood

Connection and Belonging

Location

The Commons : 004

Date & Time

February 18, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Join us for Rebuilding Manhood!  Rebuilding Manhood is a weekly discussion group for self-identified men students, staff, faculty and allies! On Wednesday, February 18th, 2025, between...
Rebuilding manhood, Wednesdays, 12-1 pm in commons 004. All self-identified men students, staff, faculty, and allies are welcome to come! Image of cartoon style mascs.

Feb
17

Decoding the Literature: From Information Overload to Critical Synthesis

Decoding Grad School Series: Session 6

Location

University Center : 115

Date & Time

February 17, 2026, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Description

Stop drowning in PDFs and start reading with a purpose. This session introduces the Synthesis Matrix, a high-leverage framework that helps you move beyond summarizing individual papers to...
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Feb
17

Spectrum: Queer Joy

A biweekly discussion group for trans + non-binary people

Location

The Commons : 004

Date & Time

February 17, 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Description

*Temporary Day and Time Change* Join the Spectrum discussion group in the Women's, Gender, & Equity Center lounge for our first meeting of the semester. Everyone is welcome, whether this is...
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