In the hyperpartisan world of politics and the entrenched gridlock in Washington, can Americans trust that there is still time for today's elected leaders to inspire all generations with a spirit of thoughtful, consensus-driven bipartisanship? Former members of Congress Patrick Murphy (D) and David Jolly (R) believe so.

An interactive 90-minute workshop for faculty, staff and students with two goals: for participants to consider how their communication might help construct an environment that invites collaboration and proactively manages conflict through open communication and relationship-building; and to practice distinguishing interests from positions in order to manage conflicts through a collaborative focus on underlying interests. Led by Professor of Communication Jessica Katz Jameson. Hosted by NC State's Leadership in Public Science cluster.

Faculty, join the Social and Behavioral Health Organization as we welcome Dr. Molly Puentes, who will provide an overview of how NIH (National Institutes of Health) grant funding works and offer some guidance to social and behavioral health researchers for navigating the agency.

Film screening of Talking Black in America, a documentary about language and African-American culture from the Language and Life Project at NC State. Panel discussion to follow.

Join NC State's Department of Social Work for its 2019 summit on "Integrated Behavioral Health for Medically Underserved and Rural Populations."

State employees in our college are invited for lunch with representatives of the State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC). Learn more about the association and its benefits for NC state employees and retirees.

All Humanities and Social Sciences faculty and staff are encouraged to attend an open forum with Chancellor Woodson in Caldwell Lounge from 4:00 - 5:00 pm on March 6. Bring your questions, concerns and feedback.