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January 2012

Jan 9, 2012

More Programs Shift to Harrelson

Offices for seven more Student Affairs programs have moved to Harrelson Hall until the Talley Student Center renovation and addition project is completed in 2014. Here's where to find them. 

Jan 9, 2012

NC State Experts Can Discuss Key National Election Issues

North Carolina State University experts can provide clear insights into the pending general election and a host of key issues that will face the presidential contenders. These experts can provide perspective and advance understanding of issues including campaign strategy, the economy, the military and foreign policy. 

Jan 6, 2012

Former Coaches to Join Hall of Fame

Former NC State coaches Sam Esposito and Henry Trevathan will be inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame this spring. 

Jan 5, 2012

To Speed People Up, Human Leg Muscle Slows Down

Other than Olympic race walkers, people generally find it more comfortable to run than walk when they start moving at around 2 meters per second – about 4.5 miles per hour. North Carolina State University biomedical engineers Dr. Gregory Sawicki and Dr. Dominic Farris have discovered why: At 2 meters per second, running makes better… 

Jan 5, 2012

Record Generosity

From organizing pizza lunches to running the Polar Plunge event, NC State employees found creative ways to raise a record amount for charity in 2011. Learn what made the Wolfpack Gives Back campaign a success. 

Jan 5, 2012

Smart Grid: Coordinating Efforts For the Road Ahead

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Aranya Chakrabortty, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at NC State. The concept of a “smart grid” for power utilities is drawing significant interest from researchers, practitioners and governments around the globe. The benefits of making the grid smart would be immense, including improved security, reliability,… 

Jan 5, 2012

Help Yourself to Health

Determined to start 2012 on a healthier note? Sign up for new faculty and staff programs that serve up advice from a registered dietitian. 

Jan 5, 2012

Physics Professor Honored

Physics professor John Thomas has won the Jesse W. Beams Award for significant and meritorious research. 

Jan 4, 2012

CVM Adjunct Faculty Recognized

Two adjunct faculty members from the College of Veterinary Medicine are on Pfizer Animal Health's "10 under 40" list of young veterinarians making contributions in swine medicine. 

Jan 4, 2012

Gate Card Changes Under Way

You can use your faculty/staff ID to open gated parking lots, beginning this week. The campus began the switch to All Campus Card gate access on Tuesday. 

Jan 4, 2012

New Leader for International Business Programs

Robert Sandruck has been named director of international programs at the Poole College of Management. 

Jan 3, 2012

Data defender

In 2011, NC State researcher Xuxian Jiang and his team of students discovered at least 20 types of malware affecting smartphones that use the Android operating system. 

Jan 2, 2012

Nominees Sought for Equity Awards

Friday, Jan. 13 is the deadline to nominate a deserving colleague or student for the Equity for Women Award. Here's how.