Alumni

Jun 10, 2011

Humanities and Social Sciences Alumni: Doc Hendley

As founder of Wine to Water, an international aid organization that provides clean drinking water in impoverished countries, Doc Hendley (Communication, ’04) has used his understanding of communication theory to build trust with tribal authorities and governmental leaders. Hendley was named as one of CNN's Top Ten Heroes of the Year.

May 18, 2011

CHASS Alum Josh Eure Wins ‘Best of the Net’ Award

“I’m writing something,” he says to me. “You write?” “Not yet. Anyway, tell me what you think. Ok, so there’s this guy…” Just an excerpt from Josh Eure’s flash fiction story “It’s Sci-Fi,” which recently appeared in the Raleigh Review literary and arts magazine. While publication of his work is certainly cause for celebration, more…

May 5, 2011

How to Wreck a Nice Beach … or, How to Recognize Speech

Music historian Dave Tompkins (Poli Sci ’92) is author of How to Wreck a Nice Beach, a history of the vocodor. The L.A. Times calls the work-whose title derives from the mis-hearing of the vocoderized phrase “how to recognize speech” – “one of the best music books ever written.” What’s a vocodor? A synthesizer that…

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…

Mar 21, 2011

Dean Jeff Braden Reflects on A Father’s Ethical Legacy

I recently traveled to a senior center in Milwaukee to hear the Bruce M. Braden Memorial Ethics Lecture. The name of the lecture was no accident; it was named in memory of my father, who was a founding member of the center’s Ethics Committee. Although I always enjoy visiting the center (among other reasons, it’s…

Feb 25, 2011

Ins and Outs of Political Communications

With three decades of experience in North Carolina politics, CHASS alum Brad Crone (Poli Sci ’85) has seen his share of politicians at work. When it comes to political communications, Crone says two figures stand above the rest. “Jesse Helms and Jim Hunt.” he says. “Both of them were absolute experts at political communications.” Crone,…

Feb 22, 2011

B – E – E there: CHASS co-hosts spelling bee

Remember how your grade-school knees knocked as you stood in front of your whole class to try to spell “ridiculous” or “parfait”? Relive those nerve-racking moments this Saturday at the Wake County Spelling Bee, co-hosted by NC State’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the College of Education. Students from 83 schools will gather…

Feb 16, 2011

Communication Week

The job search and social media. Global public relations. Using your voice to change history. Political campaigning. All this and more, brought to you by Communication Week from February 21-25. Don’t miss these feature events: Monday February 21: “The Future of Political Campaigning”CHASS alum and founder of Campaign Connections Brad Crone will share his perspectives…

Feb 8, 2011

Two CHASS Alums Named History Makers in the Making

In celebration of Black History Month, TheGrio.com named this year’s History Makers in the Making. Among the 100 prominent African-Americans are CHASS alumni Decker Ngongang and Cullen Jones. Former NC State Senior Class President Decker Ngongang (2003, Political Science) works for Moblize.org where he develops activist-oriented programs. For example, Democracy 2.0 calls attention to how…

Feb 8, 2011

Hangin’ Around with Zach Galifianakis

From Hillsborough Street to Hollywood, actor Zach Galifianakis has captivated audiences with his quirky comedic performances. In an interview with NC State University’s Dave Pond, Galifianakis reflected on his time as a Communication major. He shared memories of time spent on Hillsborough Street, class with his favorite professor— two-time Department of Communication Outstanding Teacher Jim…