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Apr 25, 2011

Institute for Nonprofits Receives Seed Grant

The Institute for Nonprofits has received a seed grant from the University’s office of Extension, Engagement, and Economic Development to plan and pilot a fund development certificate program. “This program will strengthen current and aspiring nonprofit professionals’ fundraising skills, knowledge, and abilities,” said Mary Tschirhart, director of the Institute. In this economy, nonprofits are even… 

Apr 22, 2011

CHASS Alum and War Photographer Chris Hondros Killed in Libya

Acclaimed war photographer Chris Hondros (English ’93) has died after being injured Wednesday in Libya. Hondros, a senior correspondent for Getty Images, has covered conflicts in Irag, Afghanistan, Liberia, Kosovo and elsewhere. He was a finalist for the 2003 Pulitzer Prize in spot news photography and a finalist for a 2008 National Magazine Award. His… 

Apr 20, 2011

NC State Hosts Time Travel Conference

There’s far more to time travel than mad scientists and sputtering time machines. It’s a subject embraced by scholars in many fields and from many universities, including several of our own faculty here at NC State. The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies recently hosted a conference on time travel. Princeton University astrophysicist J. Richard Gott… 

Apr 20, 2011

Suicide Prevention Program Earns Seed Grant Funding

An alarming rise in suicide attempts over the past year prompted Professor of Social Work Willa J. Casstevens to create a suicide prevention proposal for NC State’s campus. Dr. Casstevens developed the NC State Suicide Prevention Proposal with co-investigator Dr. Jodi Hall to foster a culture and climate on campus that encourages outreach and help-seeking behavior. The… 

Apr 20, 2011

Undergrads Share Research at University Symposium

CHASS undergraduates shone during the 20th annual NC State University Undergraduate Research Symposium at the McKimmon Center. Eleven CHASS majors shared their research. Topics ranged from “Legalizing Sexual Exploitation: Prostitution Law in the Netherlands” (Eleanor Hawthorne) to “Social Networks and Violence in Rio de Janeiro” (Mitiele Konrath); “India, Beauty Pageants and Globalization” (Karen Lundin); and “Analysis… 

Apr 20, 2011

2011 Staff Awards

2011 Awards for Excellence The college held its annual Awards of Excellence luncheon on April 20 to recognize and honor CHASS staff, whose efforts, competence, and enthusiasm for their work keep the college functioning.  Bob Kadle, Instructional Support Associate, received the CHASS SPA award for excellence.  For nearly ten years, Bob has provided exceptional IT… 

Apr 19, 2011

Psychology Professor Receives Engagement and Scholarship Award

Psychology Professor John Begeny has earned the Opal Mann Green Engagement and Scholarship Award and NC State’s Outstanding Extension Service Award. Begeny and his team were recognized for their work with the Raleigh Boys & Girls Club and the NCSU Partnership to Improve Literacy. Over the past three years, Begeny and his team worked closely with… 

Apr 14, 2011

Study Finds Public Relatively Unconcerned About Nanotechnology Risks

A new study by faculty in NC State’s Department of Communication finds that the general public thinks getting a suntan poses a greater public health risk than nanotechnology or other nanoparticle applications. The study compared survey respondents’ perceived risk of nanoparticles with 23 other public-health risks. The study is the first to compare the public’s perception… 

Apr 14, 2011

CHASS Student Takes A Seat on the Freedom Ride

Adapted from Red & White For Life Doaa Dorgham, a junior majoring in psychology and minoring in international studies, is being given a chance to relive history. Dorgham is one of 40 students chosen from across the country to take part in the 2011 Student Freedom Ride organized by PBS to promote an upcoming documentary,… 

Apr 13, 2011

English Lecturer Finds Self-Publishing a Success

English lecturer Elisa Lorello has proved that publishers and literary agents are no longer essential to climbing the bestseller lists. Self-publishing her first book “Faking It” through Raleigh-based LuLu.com, book sales reached a meager 100 copies its first year. Then Lorello decided to publish her novel as an e-book for Amazon’s Kindle. “Faking It” received…