An Extraordinary Look at NC State’s Extraordinary Places: AR Transforms Red and White Night

Whether it be the feeling of a roaring crowd at Reynolds Coliseum or the familiar sound of the Memorial Belltower’s chimes, NC State’s hallowed places live on in the hearts of our students and alumni — even when they’re far from home. These spaces mean more than just bricks and grass. They are where our people go to change the world.

Nothing captures that feeling more than Red and White Week. In 2020, the university’s yearly homecoming celebration was a time to unite the Wolfpack while our community was away from campus. Near and far, NC State used this time to remind students, faculty, staff and alumni that no matter the distance, we are here for one another.

The university’s annual celebration of philanthropy, also known as Red and White Night, was reimagined as a virtual experience. With the help of first-of-its-kind immersive media, guests were transported to the heart of our community, where we think and do.

This unique event would not have been possible if it were not for the tireless efforts of team members from DELTA, University Libraries, University Special Events and University Communications and Marketing. Read on to learn more about the groundbreaking technology they used and its long-term effects on the future of immersive events.