May 2008

May 9, 2008

NC State’s Spontak Receives UNC System Teaching Award

Dr. Richard Spontak, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and materials science and engineering at North Carolina State University, has been honored with an Award for Excellence in Teaching from the University of North Carolina (UNC) Board of Governors. Dr. Richard Spontak Spontak is one of 17 educators – one from each UNC system campus… 

May 8, 2008

Hoit Named NC State’s Vice Chancellor for Information Technology

Dr. Marc I. Hoit has been named vice chancellor for information technology at North Carolina State University, a new position established to develop and execute a progressive information technology strategy for the university. As NC State’s chief information officer, Hoit will report to Chancellor James L. Oblinger, who announced the selection today. Hoit will direct the… 

May 8, 2008

NC State Experts Shed Light On China, Olympic Games

The 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing are drawing the eyes of the world to China. That focus is not limited to athletic contests, but includes questions related to the environment, human rights, business and international affairs. North Carolina State University faculty can provide insight and expertise on the cultural, business and environmental challenges being highlighted… 

May 8, 2008

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremonies May 10

North Carolina State University will confer more than 4,000 degrees on graduating students during its spring commencement exercises, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 10, in the RBC Center in Raleigh. Media coverage is welcomed. Erskine Bowles, president of the University of North Carolina system, will deliver the commencement address. Chancellor James Oblinger will confer… 

May 7, 2008

Three NC State Faculty Will Receive Prestigious Holladay Medals

The North Carolina State University Board of Trustees will award the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence to three faculty members in recognition of their outstanding careers at NC State. The Holladay Medal is the highest honor bestowed on a faculty member by the trustees and the university. This year’s honorees are Drs. Raymond E. Fornes,… 

May 6, 2008

Honors Baccalaureate Celebrates NC State’s Finest Faculty, Students

Outstanding achievement by North Carolina State University students and faculty will be recognized at the University Honors Baccalaureate and Celebration of Academic Excellence, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, in the McKimmon Center. The Honors Baccalaureate is free and open to the public. The McKimmon Center is located at the corner of Western… 

May 1, 2008

Election Experts Ready for May 6 Primary

For the first time in a long time, North Carolina is a battleground state in the 2008 presidential election. The eyes of the nation are on North Carolina in advance of the May 6 primary. North Carolina State University experts can provide clear insights into the primary, the pending general election and a host of… 

May 1, 2008

NC State Tourism Initiative is ‘For the Birds’

A new North Carolina State University initiative is helping rural communities improve their local economies and protect the environment by catering to bird lovers. To better serve birding enthusiasts visiting North Carolina’s Birding Trail sites, NC State has joined with the North Carolina Birding Trail initiative to provide statewide “birder-friendly business training” to business and community…