University Communications

Apr 22, 2010

“Mom, watching music videos is my homework!”

Let’s face it: This generation of students absorbs information different than past generations. They are fed a constant stream of information – outside the classroom – through sites like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. So, is there any wonder they have a hard time being engaged in a static classroom? Teachers and school administrators understand that… 

Apr 21, 2010

Business, Accounting Accredited

The College of Management earned continuing accreditation for business degree programs and first-time accreditation for accounting programs. 

Apr 21, 2010

Simmons Leads Science Teacher Association

Dr. Patricia Simmons, head of the mathematics, science and technology department, will lead the National Science Teacher Association. 

Apr 20, 2010

An Affair to Remember

What adventure this week has been. I have attempted to explore every possible feature this machine has to offer and I have seen things good and bad, but, in the end, one side has to win. Although there are many aspects of this machine that I enjoyed greatly, I am spoken for. My true love lies with my Mac Book Pro and iPhone. The iPad, although cool, is simply a gadget. It is not practical for everyday use. 

Apr 20, 2010

Friday Award to Friday

Former UNC system President Bill Friday will receive the aptly named William C. Friday Award for Distinguished Service in Retireman next month. 

Apr 20, 2010

Gold Medal Material

Dr. Jay Narayan has won the Acta Materialia Gold Medal and Prize for exceptional research contributions and leadership in materials science. 

Apr 20, 2010

New Partner on Campus

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Apr 20, 2010

It was a great relationship, but it was time to go our separate ways

After a week of late-night chats, watching hilarious movies together, and introducing him to basically everyone I know, Donovan and I decided it just wasn't going to work out. It's all going to be fine. Friends come and go, and it's rare that someone sticks around for a really long time. I get that. 

Apr 20, 2010

Off the Hook Archive (June-August 2010)

Off the Hook archive entries from NC State student body president Kelly Hook, posted June through August 2010. 

Apr 20, 2010

Note to Teachers: Stay in School

Retaining beginning teachers is a continuing problem in the United States – and around the world. Approximately one-third of all new teachers leave the profession within their first three years of teaching, increasing to nearly 50 percent after the first five years. Scary figures considering the importance great teachers make in the lives of our… 

Apr 16, 2010

Anything But Typical

A dozen NC State student designers, along with more than 2,500 spectators, celebrated the fusion of fashion and art at Wednesday's Art to Wear fashion show at Reynolds Coliseum. From the use of traditional medium and fabrics to local eateries' fast-food containers, student designs and materials ran the gamut. 

Apr 16, 2010

Recognized for Recycling

NC State was named 2010 Outstanding University Program for Waste Reduction and Recycling by the Carolina Recycling Association. 

Apr 16, 2010

Hunt Library Designers Honored

This just in from the frozen fjords of Norway: the lead design firm for the Hunt Library, has won another international award. 

Apr 15, 2010

Memorial for Curran April 16

A campus memorial service for Debra Curran, undergraduate coordinator in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, will be held Friday, April 16. 

Apr 15, 2010

Art to Wear Show Stunning

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