April 2004 Archives

April 2004

Researchers find evidence that sea turtles navigate with magnetic maps (April 28, 2004)
New UNC study shows Hurricane Floyd boosted abuse and non-abuse brain injuries in children (April 27, 2004)
Chemists, students at UNC find phantom phase proof (April 27, 2004)
Inmates from women’s prison to share original poetry and prose (April 27, 2004)
Jordan Institute for Families raises more than $50,000 at recent gala (April 27, 2004)
UNC faculty honor Daye with prestigious Thomas Jefferson award (April 26, 2004)
UNC’s Iravani awarded Morris Udall Scholarship (April 26, 2004)
Six students, two graduates of UNC win distinguished merit-based scholarships (April 23, 2004)
Five to receive honorary degrees at UNC’s spring commencement May 9 (April 22, 2004)
CCB makes inaugural foundation gift, becomes largest contributor to UNC’s Carolina Covenant (April 22, 2004)
Retired chairman and chief executive officer of Bank of America to speak at Kenan-Flagler Business School (April 22, 2004)
Fireworks, swing, talk by Friday, Morton to precede commencement (April 22, 2004)
UNC celebrates groundbreaking for Carolina Physical Science Complex, largest project in its history (April 21, 2004)
Royce Murray Quadrangle in new science complex honors longtime chemistry professor (April 21, 2004)
Researchers seek solutions to impending U.S. long-term care facility staffing crisis (April 21, 2004)
6 employees honored with Massey awards; recognition program to mark 25th anniversary (April 21, 2004)
Yusko to leave UNC fund management post to pursue private investment business (April 20, 2004)
Clinical trial at UNC investigates new treatment for thoracic aortic aneurysms, related problems (April 20, 2004)
Scientists create unique mouse model answering central cystic fibrosis question -- lungs lack water (April 19, 2004)
Democracy in action in the Middle East to be the topic of an April 29 lecture (April 19, 2004)
Families generally happy with initial early intervention services, study shows (April 19, 2004)
Chief scientist at Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to reflect on safety (April 19, 2004)
SOAR Telescope Project in Chile reaches fruition; universe’s phenomena can be captured within minutes (April 16, 2004)
Undergraduates enjoy hands-on research with SOAR telescope at home, abroad (April 16, 2004)
Key dates in Carolina astronomical history (April 16, 2004)
N.C. broadcasters honor Cole with distinguished service award (April 16, 2004)
American Indian blessing, dance, to be part of art dedication at UNC (April 15, 2004)
UNC researchers identify virus gene involved in tumor cell growth, spread (April 15, 2004)
Ueltschi grants give UNC students opportunity to learn through service (April 14, 2004)
Morehead Center to host free Astronomy Day celebration April 24 (April 14, 2004)
60 students receive academic, service, leadership awards at UNC (April 13, 2004)
Professors, teaching assistants and staff honored by UNC students for excellence (April 13, 2004)
New virtual colonoscopy study disappoints, UNC physician: improve technique, training (April 13, 2004)
Small uterine fibroids may be linked with increased risk of miscarriage, early study results show (April 13, 2004)
Lineberger Center symposium to explore gene modification’s possible role in cancer (April 13, 2004)
Newly arrived genetics faculty members at work on complex human diseases (April 12, 2004)
Conference explores effects of diet on cardiovascular diseases (April 12, 2004)
NY Times columnist Paul Krugman discusses the economy and the elections at UNC (April 12, 2004)
Future of space exploration discussed in Phi Beta Kappa symposium Tuesday (April 12, 2004)
Study: body mass index figure superior obesity measure, but pediatricians not using it enough (April 9, 2004)
Nearly half of U.S. adults lack enough literacy skills for health (April 8, 2004)
‘Haven’ tells stories of Coker Arboretum’s evolution; book release events are April 17, 18 (April 8, 2004)
Carolina Center for Public Service honors campus units, individuals for service to state (April 8, 2004)
Study shows helmet laws cut ATV deaths, injuries (April 7, 2004)
Young scientist in the making wins Goldwater Scholarship (April 7, 2004)
UNC master’s of fine arts students to exhibit paintings, videos, more (April 7, 2004)
25 UNC students win scholarships for summer program in Singapore (April 7, 2004)
101 UNC-Chapel Hill students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa (April 6, 2004)
Multiple UNC schools, programs appear in U.S. News & World Report graduate rankings (April 2, 2004)
Pros, cons of decision to end maintenance on Hubble Space Telescope to be topic of lecture (April 1, 2004)