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July 2009

Jul 30, 2009

An On-Course Education

Many golfers already know that NC State's Lonnie Poole Golf Course was designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, and they can't wait for their chance to hone their skills on the 250-acre, Centennial Campus masterpiece. But the course will grow into a into another role as a 250-acre outdoor classroom and "living laboratory" for students and faculty, some of whom don't even play golf. 

Jul 30, 2009

In Memoriam: Ralph Greenlaw

Dr. Ralph Greenlaw, former head of the Department of History, died July 20 in his home at age 92. 

Jul 30, 2009

McCorkle Fiction Published

The Atlantic Monthly Fiction 2009 issue contains “P.S.,” a short story by Jill McCorkle, who teaches in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences MFA writing program. 

Jul 30, 2009

Trees Fall to Storm

Strong winds felled large oak trees near Winslow and Holladay halls on July 17. 

Jul 30, 2009

Rizkalla Honored

Dr. Sami H. Rizkalla, distinguished professor of civil engineering, has been named a fellow of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute for his contributions to the industry and the institute. 

Jul 30, 2009

Bragaw C-Store Renovated

Bragaw Convenience Store is open for business after summer renovations. 

Jul 30, 2009

College Selects Board Member

Dr. Michael Luther, an NC State alumnus who serves as president of the David H. Murdock Research Institute in Kannapolis, joined the College of Management’s Board of Advisors. 

Jul 30, 2009

Alumni Magazine Wins

NC State’s alumni magazine won four awards in the 2009 APEX awards competition, a national competition that received more than 3,700 entries this year. 

Jul 30, 2009

Easley Begins Formal Grievance

Former NC State employee Mary Easley has begun a formal grievance regarding termination of her contract by Chancellor Jim Woodward. 

Jul 30, 2009

Narayan Wins Award

Dr. Roger Narayan, faculty member in the joint department of Biomedical Engineering at NC State and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has been named a Fellow of the Society for ASM International. 

Jul 30, 2009

Details Released

NC State will lose 440 faculty and staff positions under the $53 million budget reduction plan submitted to the University of North Carolina system last week. 

Jul 30, 2009

Students Eat Like They’re Starving

Students helped organize the dinner as a fundraising event for Stop Hunger Now, the international hunger relief agency based in Raleigh. 

Jul 30, 2009

Howling at the Moon

As the world marks the 40th anniversary of the landmark Apollo 11 mission, it is a good time to remember that NC State was a key contributor to the success of the moon landing. 

Jul 30, 2009

Green Means Go

NC State faculty helped golf course designers transform kudzu-covered land into a championship course that fits into the natural environment. 

Jul 30, 2009

Grant Funds Program on Politics, Law and the Economy

North Carolina State University has received a five-year, $700,000 grant from the John W. Pope Foundation to support teaching and research activities on issues relating to public policy, politics, economics and law. The funding is an extension of a previous grant from the Pope Foundation, and will continue to fund the university’s “Economic, Legal and…