2010

Jan 28, 2010

Meet Staff Senate Chair

Steve Carlton takes his role to protect and serve NC State seriously in his roles as crime prevention officer and chair of the Staff Senate. Carlton sat down with the Bulletin to talk about the Staff Senate’s goals and opportunities to get involved. 

Jan 28, 2010

Homegrown Help for Haiti

For four years, NC State animal science professor Charlotte Farin has had a hand in feeding 1,400 Haitian schoolchildren who live within six miles of the epicenter of the recent earthquake. The farm she works with now serves as a humanitarian aid center for those suffering in the region. 

Jan 28, 2010

Homegrown Help For Haiti

For four years, NC State has had a hand in feeding 1,400 Haitian schoolchildren who live within six miles of the epicenter of the recent earthquake. Dr. Charlotte Farin, an animal science professor, works with the Christianville Foundation Farm in Gressier, which produces fish, eggs, goats and pigs to provide high-quality protein for school lunches. 

Jan 21, 2010

In Memoriam: Abe Holtzman

Longtime political science professor Abe Holtzman died Monday at 88. The award-winning professor was a mentor to some of the state's top Democrats. 

Jan 21, 2010

Friday Institute Spearheads Proposal

Dr. Glenn Kleiman and the team at the Friday Institute successfully coordinated the North Carolina Race to the Top proposal. 

Jan 21, 2010

CHASS Names Two to Board

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences welcomed two new alumni as members of its Board of Advisors. 

Jan 21, 2010

HR Moves Announced

Debra Harrison is the new leave systems analyst for Human Resources and Robin Nowlin was promoted to assistant director of payroll for tax management. 

Jan 21, 2010

Physics Professors Recognized

Three physics professors have been named fellows of the American Physical Society. 

Jan 21, 2010

Dixon Named Green Citizen of Month

Tracy Dixon, director of the University Sustainability Office, was chosen as the WRAL-FM (Mix 105) Green Citizen of the Month. 

Jan 21, 2010

Henderson Honored for Teaching

Dr. Karla Henderson, professor of parks, recreation and tourism management, won the Society of Park and Recreation Educators 2009 Excellence in Teaching Award, the highest teaching honor from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). 

Jan 21, 2010

NC State Fills Top Research Position

Longtime faculty member Dr. David Smith will lead the research arm of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Smith is the new associate dean for research and director of the North Carolina Agricultural Research Service. 

Jan 21, 2010

Special Delivery

NC State announced this week that it will deploy the free Google Apps Education Edition as its official university e-mail service for students. In addition to receiving 35 times more storage space for e-mail, students will have access to Google’s suite of popular collaboration tools, including a word processor, chat program, calendar and Web site builder. 

Jan 21, 2010

Healthy New Year

Boost your chances of keeping your New Year's resolutions by taking advantage of expert advice and nutrition information tailored for NC State employees. 

Jan 21, 2010

Study Reveals Unexpected Function for Seemingly Redundant Protein

In a surprising finding, researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered the critical importance of a protein previously believed to be a redundant “on switch” for certain immune-system responses. Scientists previously understood that the protein called TAB2  activates inflammation, an important biological process that stimulates wound-healing and prevents invasion of harmful organisms. But scientists… 

Jan 20, 2010

Special Delivery

It's a classic example of competing interests. Students want access to the latest interactive software applications and plenty of storage space for big data files. Now, thanks to a partnership with Google, both sides are getting exactly what they want - and saving an estimated $60,000 per year.