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July 2012

Jul 31, 2012

Olympic Pack

The Wolfpack is in the house at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Meet four Olympians with NC State connections. 

Jul 31, 2012

Olympic Physics: The Discus

Editor’s Note: The summer Olympics draw viewers to sports that they otherwise ignore. We marvel as athletes ranging from divers to pole vaulters turn power and speed into athletic artistry. Speed (velocity) and power (force) are also key elements in physics. This is the third in a series of guest posts by Dr. Larry Silverberg,… 

Jul 30, 2012

Alumni Magazine Earns Bronze

NC State, the magazine published by the alumni association, won the bronze award in the best school/university publication category from MagnumOpus, a contest run by the Content Marketing Institute. 

Jul 30, 2012

Bookstores Add Services

NC State Bookstores now offer a dynamic textbook-pricing structure that allows students to price books based on market supply and demand rather than publisher or wholesaler costs. This new model is designed to help students save money. 

Jul 30, 2012

Chefs Earn Silver Medal

Two chefs in University Dining brought home a silver medal from the American Culinary Federation’s Tastes of the World Chef Culinary Conference at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, in June. 

Jul 27, 2012

Olympic Physics: Diving

Editor’s Note: The summer Olympics draw viewers to sports that they otherwise ignore. We marvel as athletes ranging from divers to pole vaulters turn power and speed into athletic artistry. Speed (velocity) and power (force) are also key elements in physics. This is the second in a series of guest posts by Dr. Larry Silverberg,… 

Jul 26, 2012

Olympic Physics: Tennis

Editor’s Note: The summer Olympics draw viewers to sports that they otherwise ignore. We marvel as athletes ranging from divers to pole vaulters turn power and speed into athletic artistry. Speed (velocity) and power (force) are also key elements in physics. This is the first in a series of guest posts by Dr. Larry Silverberg,… 

Jul 25, 2012

Woodson OKs Business Transformation

Chancellor Woodson has given his blessing to a major effort to streamline business services. Find out how the plan will affect virtually everyone on campus. 

Jul 25, 2012

Alum is Egypt’s New Prime Minister

Dr. Hesham Kandil, a water and irrigation minister who received his Ph.D. in biological and agricultural engineering with a minor in water resources from NC State in 1993, was named prime minister by Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi on Tuesday. 

Jul 25, 2012

Packapalooza Packs a Punch

Head out to Hillsborough Street on Aug. 18 for Packapalooza, a street fair celebrating NC State's 125th anniversary. 

Jul 25, 2012

Heart of Gold

Goldsmith Mary Ann Scherr enlightens and inspires at the Crafts Center. Get an insider look at how she does it. 

Jul 25, 2012

NC State Alumnus Named Egyptian Prime Minister

Dr. Hesham Kandil, a water and irrigation minister who received his Ph.D. in biological and agricultural engineering with a minor in water resources from NC State in 1993, was named prime minister by Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi Tuesday, July 24. Kandil’s advisor at NC State was Dr. Wayne Skaggs, William Neal Reynolds Professor, Distinguished University Professor and… 

Jul 25, 2012

Parking Changes Near Carmichael

Transportation has changed some parking designations on Morrill Drive and Warren Carroll Drive. 

Jul 25, 2012

Fisheries Grants Awarded

The North Carolina Fishery Resource Grant Program recently noted six new project awards for 2012. 

Jul 25, 2012

Pullen Road Closed Saturday

The city of Raleigh advises paving of Pullen Road has been scheduled for Saturday, July 28.