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Apr 27, 2011

NC State Poetry Contest: Winners Announced

Congratulations to the winners of the 2011 North Carolina State University Poetry Contest. By the March 1st deadline, nearly 500 poems had poured in from every corner of the state, and almost 20 college writing programs had students submit entries. At the awards ceremony, guest judge Thomas Lux gave a reading and the winners from… 

Apr 27, 2011

Meet CHASS Distinguished Alumna and ExxonMobil Exec Susan Carter

It was a night course about the Soviet Union that convinced Susan Carter to apply to NC State and major in political science. Just back from the Coast Guard Academy, she was trying to figure out her future.  She decided it lay at NC State. “It was the best decision I ever made,” said Carter, who graduated… 

Apr 26, 2011

2011 Faculty Awards

CHASS faculty earned accolades from their peers, from students, and from administrators and alumni of the university. Awards were presented before a reception in Caldwell Lounge on April 26, 2011. UNC Board of Governors’ Teaching Award   Maria Pramaggiore (English) was the CHASS nominee for the university’s most prestigious teaching award. Pramaggiore has been critical… 

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…