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The Biggest Academic and Student Affairs News from 2022
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The Biggest Academic and Student Affairs News from 2022

Look back at student life and student achievements, anniversaries and celebrations, and individual and departmental recognitions in the Division of Academic and Student Affairs this year.

December 16, 2022 3-min. read
An aerial photo of Carter-Finley Stadium during the marching band's halftime show, where the band spells out "state"
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In the first semester with no restrictions since the COVID-19 pandemic began, campus was buzzing with activity. Beloved traditions like Packapalooza returned, and students, faculty and staff completed impactful work around campus and beyond. 2022 was a significant year for anniversaries as well, with the Division of Academic and Student Affairs marking 10 years since its creation, Student Government reaching the 100-year milestone, and NC State LIVE celebrating 50 years, among others.

Below are even more notable events, achievements and news from the year:

Student Life and Achievements

The NC State marching band marches in front of a large banner down Hillsborough Street to kick off Packapalooza
Packapalooza returned to Hillsborough Street for the first time since 2019!
Students pose with a snow man in front of Hill Library
Students pose with a snow man they built on the Brickyard, in front of Hill Library
A resident's room, showing a lofted bed with a cow-patterned blanket and a red cowboy hat hanging on the bed post
One of the winners in the Wolf Den Challenge recognized for their unique room design and decorations

Anniversaries and Celebrations

Mr. and Mrs. Wuf pose with current students and alumni from Student Government at a celebration early in 2022.
Mr. and Mrs. Wuf pose with current students and alumni from Student Government at a celebration early in 2022.
Hands hold up a copy of the Nubian Message in front of Witherspoon Student Center
A special anniversary issue of the Nubian Message was published on December 1.
Randy and Susan Woodson with the director of Arts NC State and chair of the FANS Board
Randy and Susan Woodson receive Bowers Medals during a special ceremony in November

Individual and Departmental Recognitions

Two people walk through the gardens outside of the Gregg Museum
The Gregg Museum of Art & Design was selected as “Best-Kept Secret” in INDY Week’s 2022 Best of the Triangle competition.
Students walk by the ginkgo tree next to Park Shops while it is in full yellow color this fall
The City of Raleigh recognized the Ginkgo tree by Park Shops was as Raleigh’s Tree of the Year

More From Academic and Student Affairs News

Technician Managing Editor Emily Vespa with Dean Phillips, the namesake of the award. Phillips is a multi-award-winning Senior Lecturer Emeritus from the NC State Department of Communication.

Emily Vespa wins Student Media’s Dean Phillips Award 
Layla El-Khoury's 'Force of Flows' demonstrates the process and impact of stream bank erosion through dance.

Dance Your PhD: NC State Grad Student Layla El-Khoury Awarded for Educational Dance Production 

Small Island Big Song Residency Brings Climate Activism Through Art to NC State