April 1997 Archives

April 1997

UNC-CH alma mater `Hark the Sound' to celebrate centennial May 11 (Apr. 30, 1997)
Floyd to chair 14-member AD search committee (Apr. 30, 1997)
CORRECTION - Release No. 289 (April 25, "Conferences explores innovative environmental policies for state")
Grant helps UNC-CH provide cancer screening services for black women (Apr. 29, 1997)
UNC-CH study shows state protects HMO clients poorly (Apr. 29, 1997)
Home teeth bleaching is safe with professional supervision (Apr. 28, 1997)
Loreleis land soloist honors, but no national championship (Apr. 28, 1997)
CORRECTION - Release No. 279 (April 28, "UNC-CH law students win national title")
Hooker praises Swofford's leadership; pledges to name search panel immediately (Apr. 28, 1997)
Jicha honored for 37 years serving UNC-CH, students (Apr. 25, 1997)
Andrews elected chair of UNC-CH Faculty Council (Apr. 25, 1997)
National craniofacial organization relocating to UNC-CH (Apr. 25, 1997)
Conference explores innovative environmental policies for state (Apr. 25, 1997)
ALL ABOARD! The Tar Heel Bus Tour is ready to roll (Apr. 24, 1997)
Upcoming events continue UNC-CH's connection to Eritrea (Apr. 24, 1997)
Popular Government tackles controversial local N.C. issues (Apr. 24, 1997)
Police investigate attempted assault near park-and-ride lot (Apr. 24, 1997)
UNC-CH's Oliver Smithies wins 7th $50,000 cardiovascular award (Apr. 23, 1997)
Police label Thursday night assault a rape; UNC-CH to match Crime Stoppers reward (Apr. 22, 1997)
UNC-CH law students win national title in moot competition, advance to world finals (Apr. 22, 1997)
Ackland Art Museum to exhibit master's degree candidates' work (Apr. 22, 1997)
Smart Start evaluation reveals improvements, researchers say (Apr. 22, 1997)
Surveys: N.C. school children already using tobacco, alcohol (Apr. 21, 1997)
Gannett Foundation awards $225,000 to School of Journalism and Mass Communication (Apr. 21, 1997)
Loreleis prepare to defend national a cappella title (Apr. 21, 1997)
Researchers examine new cancer therapies at UNC-CH symposium (Apr. 21, 1997)
Former governor and senator to speak at UNC-CH symposium (Apr. 21, 1997)
Operation `Moove Out' seeks to make impact on community (Apr. 18, 1997)
Ceremony to mark renaming building for Dr. Mary Ellen Jones (Apr. 18, 1997)
UNC-CH physician receives Distinguished Faculty Award (Apr. 18, 1997)
UNC-CH medical school presents Distinguished Service Awards (Apr. 18, 1997)
UNC-CH police warn students on safety after two assault reports (Apr. 18, 1997)
Unusual brogue of Ocracoke, N.C. islanders threatened with extinction (Apr. 18, 1997)
Law targeting youth tobacco sales ineffective, not enforced, police say (Apr. 17, 1997)
Science enrichment program receives Burroughs Wellcome Fund grant (Apr. 17, 1997)
CORRECTION - Release No. 257 (April 15; “Senior class honors student teachers, faculty")
Comet Hale-Bopp still visible to the naked eye (Apr. 16, 1997)
Families of cystic fibrosis patients receptive to genetic testing (Apr. 16, 1997)
6 to receive honorary degrees at commencement (Apr. 16, 1997)
Phi Beta Kappa inducts 158 UNC-CH students (Apr. 15, 1997)
WUNC-FM's Belans show to examine issues affecting elderly statewide (Apr. 15, 1997)
UNC-CH instructors earn awards for aiding learning disabled students (Apr. 15, 1997)
Senior class honors student leaders, faculty (Apr. 15, 1997)
Tussie mussies perfect for special events (Apr. 14, 1997)
It is possible to garden in the shade (Apr. 14, 1997)
School desegregation expert to speak at UNC-CH (Apr. 14, 1997)
MPA program to hold capstone conference as finale to preparing public service leaders (Apr. 14, 1997)
UNC-CH student organizations present Holocaust remembrance events (Apr. 11, 1997)
UNC-CH students honor faculty members, graduate assistants for teaching excellence (Apr. 11, 1997)
Houpt appointed UNC-CH medical school dean, vice chancellor (Apr. 11, 1997)
Library of Congress taps UNC-CH collections for national historical library on the Internet (Apr. 10, 1997)
UNC-CH Law School series to explore human rights, peace prospects in Israel (Apr. 10, 1997)
AIDS epidemic could be curbed through three efforts, experts say (Apr. 9, 1997)
Ackland educator lauded for 'exemplary service' (Apr. 8, 1997)
Doris Betts elected chancellor of Southern writers fellowship (Apr. 8, 1997)
Solomon wins Fulbright to teach, research in Finland (Apr. 8, 1997)
Cereal eaters get more nutrients, more fiber, less fat, research shows (Apr. 7, 1997)
American girls reaching puberty earlier, new national study shows (Apr. 7, 1997)
Study finds Hispanics, like earlier immigrants, moving to heartland (Apr. 7, 1997)
23 UNC-CH students inducted into national Greek honor society (Apr. 7, 1997)
Web site will feature health, environmental issues (Apr. 7, 1997)
Four UNC-CH employees win prestigious Massey award for service (Apr. 7, 1997)
UNC-CH students to spotlight N.C. women through performances in Durham, Warrenton (Apr. 4, 1997)
Study: early day care enhances language, thinking development (Apr. 3, 1997)
Cooper, Kramer receive Johnston undergraduate teaching awards (Apr. 3, 1997)
Texas pharmacist named visiting practitioner at pharmacy school (Apr. 3, 1997)
Decorated designer Julian to share secrets to success (Apr. 3, 1997)
UNC-CH junior wins prestigious Truman Scholarship worth $30,000 (Apr. 2, 1997)
Civic journalism to be discussed at Mass Communication Days (Apr. 2, 1997)
UNC-CH Navy ROTC battalion to co-sponsor awards ceremony (Apr. 2, 1997)
Father's heart attack death at age 50 stimulated author's interest in health (Apr. 1, 1997)
Marketing professor named to Kenan-Flagler Business School's first undergraduate chair (Apr. 1, 1997)
UNC-CH marine scientist finalist for All-America Hall of Fame (Apr. 1, 1997)
Music, arts, scholarship highlight UNC-CH race relations week (Apr. 1, 1997)
3 journalists selected for prestigious Freedom Forum Ph.D. Program at UNC-CH (Apr. 1, 1997)