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Apr 26, 2011

Bye-Bye Balance Sheet

Textiles professor Helmut Hergeth uses a board game to help students visualize accounting principles. 

Mar 16, 2011

Behind the Fashions

Of the 16 designers competing at Charleston Fashion Week, three represent NC State. Go behind the scenes as the designers prepare for the runway. 

Mar 2, 2011

New World Order

Caldwell Fellow Alex Martin is leading a team of students in a volunteer effort to bring 21st century marketing tools to entrepreneurs in the developing world. See the future of fair trade. 

Mar 1, 2011

Off the Hook: Top Professors (3.1.11)

Today is the First Annual Distinguished Professor Lecture Series event. NC State students nominated more than 250 professors who have impacted their lives, and we'll hear from three of them at Stewart Theatre today at 6 p.m. 

Nov 22, 2010

In Memoriam: Gail Ettinger Bianchi

Gail Ettinger Bianchi, who worked in NC State's College of Textiles for nearly 30 years, died Nov. 14 in Raleigh at age 63. 

Nov 16, 2010

Start It Up: Awards Honor Innovators

NC State celebrated its achievements in innovation and entrepreneurship for 2010—including 32 U.S. patents issued and four start-up companies launched—with the inaugural presentation of its Innovator of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year awards Friday. 

Oct 27, 2010

Strategic Leadership

A pair of retired U.S. Army generals - both NC State alumni - and a trio of technology and business leaders from across the country will share insight into leadership and professional development at the Ninth Annual General Hugh Shelton Leadership Forum, to be held Nov. 5 at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center. 

Oct 14, 2010

Our Stories: Why We Give

When textiles professor Peter Hauser fills out a pledge form every fall, he remembers a cause close to his heart: hospice. What moves you? For inspiration, read stories from employees who use the "Wolfpack Gives Back" campaign to support charities that have made a difference in their lives. 

Sep 22, 2010

Hergeth Named Research Ambassador

Dr. Helmut Hergeth, associate professor of textile management, has been selected as a research ambassador with the German Academic Exchange Service. 

Sep 8, 2010

McCord Adds Global Health Duties

Dr. Marian McCord has accepted a half-time appointment as director of global health initiatives for the Office of International Affairs. 

Jul 26, 2010

Textiles Disability Program Recognized

The Alliance of Disability Advocates honored NC State's Textile Products for People with Disabilities program for removing barriers in the community. 

Jul 9, 2010

Arts Medalists Have Campus Ties

A composer, costume designer and cultural arts advocate with ties to NC State are among the 2010 winners of the Raleigh Medal of Arts, the city’s highest arts honor presented for lifetime achievement. J. Mark Scearce, William Ivey Long and Banks C. Talley Jr. will be honored Oct. 6. 

Jun 18, 2010

Textiles Prof Elected

The Society of Dyers and Colourists’ board elected Dr. Renzo Shamey, associate professor of textiles, as a fellow of the society.

The Society of Dyers and Colourists’ board elected Dr. Renzo Shamey, associate professor of textiles, as a fellow of the society. Shamey joined NC State in 2003. He directs the polymer and color chemistry program in the Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science.
 

Jun 9, 2010

Before They Bite

The weather is heating up, and it's time for mosquitoes to reassume their position as some of the most high-maintenance, least-friendly outdoor party crashers around. But have no fear, Dr. Marian McCord and a team of students are on the case, looking to permanently ground the flying blood banks in ways that won't harm you - or your invited guests. 

Jun 2, 2010

Gorga Receives Alumni Award

Dr. Russell Gorga, associate professor and program director in Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, received Iowa State University’s Professional Progress in Engineering Award.