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BAS 45th

The Black Alumni Society Celebrates 45 Years

In honor of BAS's 45th anniversary, we sat down with its president, Gina Avent, for a Q&A to learn more about the organization and how others can get involved.

Lakeside Kitchen is Open

Enjoy a menu of seasonal food and drinks with a southern fusion flare at Lakeside Kitchen, located at the Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center. Lakeside uses ingredients from local farms, the NC State Farmers Market and the chef’s garden, located on the outdoor patio of the alumni center.

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Patrons enjoy food and fellowship at the State Club and the Park Alumni Center. Photo by Marc Hall
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b̶r̶a̶t̶ State summer. 💚🌞🐺 #NCStateOnCampus

b̶r̶a̶t̶ State summer. 💚🌞🐺 #NCStateOnCampus ...

¡Vámonos! Rewind to @ncstatelatinxalumni’s reunion from this past March. ⏮️ 🐺

From sharing stories to celebrating our vibrant community, the Wolfpack familia came together for a weekend full of food, music and connection. #LatinxHeritageMonth

¡Vámonos! Rewind to @ncstatelatinxalumni’s reunion from this past March. ⏮️ 🐺

From sharing stories to celebrating our vibrant community, the Wolfpack familia came together for a weekend full of food, music and connection. #LatinxHeritageMonth
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The Wolfpack remembers. 🇺🇸

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Lightning round with lightning bugs. ✨

Under the darkness of night, entomologist and NC State professor Clyde Sorenson ’80, ’84 MS, ’88 PHD is on a quest for a firefly — one that could soon light up the scientific world. 💡

There are thousands of species of fireflies in the world, and Sorenson says about three dozen species have been identified in North Carolina. He’s hunting for what he believes is a species that has yet to be identified — but he’s managed to spot in his own backyard. Eventually, Sorenson hopes to have enough evidence to make the case that he has identified a new species of firefly.

Read more in #NCStateMag via the link in our profile bio.

Lightning round with lightning bugs. ✨

Under the darkness of night, entomologist and NC State professor Clyde Sorenson ’80, ’84 MS, ’88 PHD is on a quest for a firefly — one that could soon light up the scientific world. 💡

There are thousands of species of fireflies in the world, and Sorenson says about three dozen species have been identified in North Carolina. He’s hunting for what he believes is a species that has yet to be identified — but he’s managed to spot in his own backyard. Eventually, Sorenson hopes to have enough evidence to make the case that he has identified a new species of firefly.

Read more in #NCStateMag via the link in our profile bio.
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Mayo on the brain. 😎🐺

@packfootball takes on @vol_football TODAY at the @dukesmayobowl in Charlotte, NC. Tune in to @abc at 7:30 p.m. to cheer on the Pack!

To find a game watch near you, visit the link in our profile bio.

Mayo on the brain. 😎🐺

@packfootball takes on @vol_football TODAY at the @dukesmayobowl in Charlotte, NC. Tune in to @abc at 7:30 p.m. to cheer on the Pack!

To find a game watch near you, visit the link in our profile bio.
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Us: Hey Ryan, do you want a tiny mic for #Packapalooza™️? 
Ryan: Say less. 🎤

At Packapalooza™️, our new #NCStateAlumni board president Ryan de Jong ’05 hit Hillsborough Street to chat with alumni, students and friends. If you had to describe NC State in one word, what would YOU say? 🤔🐺 #HowlBack

Us: Hey Ryan, do you want a tiny mic for #Packapalooza™️?
Ryan: Say less. 🎤

At Packapalooza™️, our new #NCStateAlumni board president Ryan de Jong ’05 hit Hillsborough Street to chat with alumni, students and friends. If you had to describe NC State in one word, what would YOU say? 🤔🐺 #HowlBack
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