Oct 18, 2011
Step into new ways of writing on October 20. New technologies have expanded the possibilities for writing in multiple media, including digital media. Through the National Day on Writing, created by the National Council of Teachers of English, participants can learn about–and play with–some of the many new possibilities for self-expression in written form. CHASS…
R.V. Rikard Health literacy–the ability to read, understand, and act on health-related information–poses an enormous challenge to improving health and to lowering healthcare costs in the United States. Federal policies and agencies, such as HealthyPeople 2020, the 10-yearagenda for improving national health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognize the importance of…
Oct 13, 2011
Danica Cullinan and Neal Hutcheson preparing the exhibit. Calling all dingbatters!** When you head to the State Fair, make sure you get a taste of North Carolina dialect stew. A CHASS exhibit celebrating the state’s richly-flavored dialects will introduce fair-goers to the language traditions that are uniquely ours. The language and dialect booth, sponsored by…
History lecturer Nicholas Robins, an expert on the environmental history of South America, exposes modern day consequences of silver-mining practices used by 16th century Spanish conquistadors in his guest blog series on NC State’s Abstract. In “Spanish Colonialism’s Environmental Legacy,” Robins reviews the history of mining in South America and its transformation into a modern day…
CHASS Dean Jeff Braden and Associate Dean Vicki Gallagher were among the administrators donning aprons to serve the staff. Staff gathered on the Caldwell patio for the picnic. Neko Everett, Michelle Branch, and Crissy Williams-Brown hung out with Mr. Wuf. Allen Emory served as emcee and distributed raffle prizes donated by area merchants. CHASS Dean…
Oct 10, 2011
Susan Miller-Cochran and Chris Anson at the White House English Professors Chris Anson and Susan Miller-Cochran were invited guests at the White House last week for a summit focused around their areas of expertise. Miller-Cochran directs the university’s First Year Writing Program. Anson, a university distinguished professor, directs the Campus Writing and Speaking Program. Here’s…
Oct 6, 2011
Three universities have launched a Triangle Center for Japanese Studies that will support fellowships, research, seminars, travel, guest speakers, and library development. North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Duke University will cooperate in the center, founded by a $270,000 grant from the Japan Foundation in Tokyo. NC State’s participation…
Oct 5, 2011
Home Movie Day is a celebration of local amateur home movies that also provides a chance for attendees to learn how to preserve those movies for the enjoyment of future generations. Come meet with local film archivists, learn about the long-term benefits of film over video and other digital media, and of course, watch a…
Mary Tschirhart directs the Institute for Nonprofits. The college’s Institute for Nonprofits was highlighted in a News and Observer article about its efforts to provide leadership training for nonprofits. As the article noted, NC State offers an undergraduate minor in nonprofit studies that “emphasizes key themes in the field, including earning the public trust and driving…
Join us at 7:30 on October 17 in Stewart Theatre, when the United States Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin will be our very special guest. Merwin is one of the most widely-read poets in America. During his 50-year career, his work has been recognized with two Pulitzer Prizes, the National Book Award, and countless other accolades.…
