October, 2008 Releases and Features

NC State, NC A&T Officials Announce Historic $3 Million Endowment

Posted: October 30, 2008
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University of North Carolina President Erskine Bowles, North Carolina State University Chancellor James L. Oblinger and North Carolina A&T State University Chancellor Stanley F. Battle will announce a $3.15 million endowment from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in support of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) efforts to a build a sustainable, community-based food economy statewide. Continue Reading »

New Way of Measuring ‘Reality’ of Virtual Worlds Could Lead To Better Business Tools

Posted: October 29, 2008
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A research team, led by North Carolina State University’s Dr. Mitzi M. Montoya, has developed a new way of measuring how “real” online virtual worlds are – an important advance for the emerging technology that can be used to foster development of new training and collaboration applications by companies around the world. Continue Reading »

NC State Experts Address Economy, Iraq And Other Key Election Issues

Posted: October 28, 2008
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The general election is right around the corner and many experts say North Carolina may be the key to victory for the presidential contenders. At the very least, the state is hotly contested for the first time in years. Close gubernatorial and Senate races are also drawing attention as voters prepare to go to the polls. Continue Reading »

Joseph Forbes Jr. to Address Entrepreneurship at NC State Lecture Series

Posted: October 28, 2008
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Entrepreneur Joseph Forbes Jr. will share his experience in founding and expanding technology companies with students, faculty and the public at North Carolina State University’s Entrepreneurs’ Lecture Series. Continue Reading »

For Halloween Hike, NC State Lots, Streets Open Only with a University ID

Posted: October 28, 2008
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Several North Carolina State University-owned parking lots and campus streets will be accessible only to students, faculty and staff after 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31. The university is closing the lots and streets to reduce the out-of-area traffic anticipated for the Halloween Hike on Hillsborough Street. Continue Reading »

21st Annual NC State “Take Back the Night” March is Oct. 28

Posted: October 27, 2008
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What: More than 500 participants are expected to take part in North Carolina State University’s 21st annual “Take Back the Night” march and rally. The annual event raises awareness about rape and sexual assault, and features speakers, entertainment and a candlelight vigil. Continue Reading »

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