When Poe Hall opened in 1971, PCB-containing building materials were commonly used in construction. Eight years later, after growing advocacy from the scientific community and the public, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the production and sale of PCB materials in the United States. PCBs remain in Poe to this day.

Learn how this history has affected people in the NC State community and beyond. Register for the PCB Teach-in at NC State, taking place in Witherspoon Student Center Auditorium on January 30 at 6 pm. A panel of experts will explain the science of the toxic chemicals known as PCBs, the history of PCB contamination in North Carolina and on the NC State campus, and lay out where we go from here.

Psst... don't be late! Swag gift offered to attendees as long as supplies last.

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Have you been affected by the toxic conditions in Poe Hall or other campus buildings? Do you want to join us in taking care of our campus community? Follow the Campus Community Alliance for Environmental Justice on Instagram. Email us at [email protected] to tell your story and get more involved.