June 2009

Jun 9, 2009

Grant Supports Master Teachers

Outstanding public school teachers in 11 North Carolina counties will partner with leading researchers at North Carolina State University to develop new curricula for schools across the state through teacher fellowships established by a $1.5 million National Science Foundation (NSF)  grant to the Kenan Fellows Program. 

Jun 8, 2009

NC State Board of Trustees Votes to Terminate Easley Contract

The North Carolina State University Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to terminate Mary Easley’s contract. The formal motion read: This board terminates Mary Easley’s contract on the grounds that (first) the duties for which we hired her no longer exist and (secondly) it is in the best interests of NC State University to eliminate her… 

Jun 8, 2009

Accuracy Essential to XBRL Financial Filing Program

The largest 500 companies regulated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are poised to submit quarterly financial reports that, for the first time, will be tagged using XBRL code – which will allow computers to “read” their content and make it easier for people to find and analyze financial data contained in the… 

Jun 7, 2009

Saving History

In the dark and dusty recesses of Reynolds Coliseum, NC State's athletics history has been waiting for a crew of liberators. Its freedom is close at hand, as GoPack.com managing editor Tim Peeler, Wolfpack football wide receiver Donald Bowens, athletics marketing intern Blake Scher and others have begun to uncover everything from Bill Cowher's long-lost personnel file to 1930's film footage featuring NC State coaching legend Everett Case guiding a squad of high schoolers through the 1937 Indiana state playoffs. 

Jun 5, 2009

When Hosts Go Extinct, What Happens to Their Parasites?

Hands wring and teeth gnash over the loss of endangered species like the panda or the polar bear. But what happens to the parasites hosted by endangered species? And although most people would side with the panda over the parasite, which group should we worry about more? In a new paper published in Proceedings of… 

Jun 5, 2009

NC State Board of Trustees Chair Requests Review of Former Provost’s Salary Agreement

North Carolina State University Board of Trustees Chair Bob Jordan has asked Chancellor James Oblinger for a review of former provost Larry Nielsen’s salary package to determine its compliance with university rules. “This type of transition package is widely used in academia,” Jordan said, “but these are extraordinary budgetary times. I am asking the chancellor… 

Jun 3, 2009

Pack N Go a Success

Students donated more than 1000 lbs. of food, 9,300 lbs. of clothing and supplies, and 3,000 lbs. of electronics and furniture at the Pack N Go event. 

Jun 3, 2009

Administrative Changes Announced

Dr. Warwick A. Arden, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, is serving as interim provost and executive vice chancellor. A search will be conducted to fill the position. 

Jun 3, 2009

Tolson New NC State Trustee

E. Norris Tolson, president and CEO of the N.C. Biotechnology Center in Research Triangle Park, has been appointed to NC State’s Board of Trustees by Gov. Bev Perdue. 

Jun 3, 2009

Engineering Online Top Program

NC State’s Engineering Online is the nation’s largest public distance-education engineering graduate program, according to a survey published this month by U.S. News & World Report. 

Jun 3, 2009

Beyond Trimming

As the state’s budget appears to be worsening, NC State has begun a new round of budget planning. The university is now preparing strategies for a budget cut of up to 18 percent. 

Jun 3, 2009

Go Hungry to Stop Hunger

When NC State students return to campus for the fall semester they'll help package a million meals for Stop Hunger Now. 

Jun 3, 2009

Communicators Win Gold, Bronze

Three University Communication projects won medals in the Council for Advancement and Support of Education’s national Circle of Excellence competition. 

Jun 3, 2009

Prof Edits Book on Southern Masculinity

Dr. Craig Friend, director of public history, is editor of Southern Masculinity: Perspectives on Manhood in the South Since Reconstruction. 

Jun 3, 2009

Engineering Faculty Speak at Symposium

Engineering faculty members Tom Miller and Steffen Heber spoke at the Symposium on Life Science Education in Research Triangle Park.