Cathy Rackley, director of university development, retires on Wednesday, Oct. 31 after 31 years of service at NC State.  A retirement reception will be hosted in Rackley’s honor on Friday, Oct. 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. at The State Club located at the Park Alumni Center on Centennial Campus. Contact Sara Cantwell at shcantwe@ncsu.edu with any questions.