October 1997 Archives

October 1997

Three UNC-CH graduates honored with Distinguished Young Alumnus awards (Oct. 31, 1997)
Reeds on the South, poet Suk at reading (Oct. 31, 1997)
Information technology subject of UNC-CH lecture (Oct. 31, 1997)
Latin American Film and Video Festival looks at indigenous cultures and artists Nov. 9 to 24 (Oct. 31, 1997)
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center to celebrate building dedication (Oct. 30, 1997)
UNC-CH Health Sciences Library wins grant to extend Internet resources to state's rural health care workers (Oct. 30, 1997)
Weekend symposium celebrates career of internationally renowned UNC-CH psychiatrist, Dr. Arthur J. Prange (Oct. 30, 1997)
New X-ray technique might boost breast imaging, cut cancer deaths (Oct. 30, 1997)
Soybean protein might shrink breast cancer, healthy volunteers needed (Oct. 29, 1997)
November offers a wonderful opportunity for planet hunting and other celestial wanderings (Oct. 29, 1997)
N.C. Botanical Garden offers programs, workshops, exhibits (Oct. 29, 1997)
Carolina Population Center distinguished lecture canceled (Oct. 29, 1997)
UNC-CH must embrace challenge to curb binge drinking on campus (Oct. 29, 1997)
Motorists to receive Halloween `treat' from campus parking enforcement (Oct. 28, 1997)
Upcoming UNC-CH concerts to include Goodman tribute (Oct. 28, 1997)
Law school alumni elected to board (Oct. 28, 1997)
Designees sought to represent N.C. readers at opening of 1998 N.C. Literary Festival (Oct. 27, 1997)
Couples sought at UNC-CH for research on extramarital affairs (Oct. 27, 1997)
`Hairy' stars, shooting stars topic of upcoming Morehead Planetarium class (Oct. 27, 1997)
For 25 years, AHEC has attracted health-care workers to rural settings to `live a reasonable life' (Oct. 27, 1997)
Theologian and civil-rights activist to discuss the separation of church and state Oct. 29 (Oct. 24, 1997)
Merrimon lecture to focus on issue of informed consent (Oct. 24, 1997)
Ackland recruiting for Hindu storytelling project (Oct. 24, 1997)
Computer scientist named N.C. Professor of the Year (Oct. 23, 1997)
UNC-CH to offer undergraduate business course via Internet, TV (Oct. 23, 1997)
Ronald D. Lee to deliver Carolina Population Center's distinguished lecture Oct. 29 (Oct. 23, 1997)
Chairman of UNC-CH surgery department named president-elect of American College of Surgeons (Oct. 22, 1997)
UNC-CH police investigate armed robbery at Student Union (Oct. 22, 1997)
N.C. writers subject of Betts' Nov. 5 speech in Mocksville (Oct. 22, 1997)
Scientists: embryo studies show dinosaurs could not have given rise to modern birds (Oct. 22, 1997)
Greek events to benefit Women's Center, Habitat (Oct. 21, 1997)
Women's health topic of UNC-CH roundtable discussion involving Triangle university students (Oct. 21, 1997)
UNC-CH graduate art students invite colleagues to exhibit (Oct. 21, 1997)
Relationship between journalism, journalism education topic of lecture (Oct. 21, 1997)
UNC-CH law school graduates given distinguished alumni awards (Oct. 21, 1997)
1997 senior class gift means new look for Coker Arboretum (Oct. 21, 1997)
After 40 years, UNC-CH storeroom manager who moonlights as `Rat' waiter calls it a day (Oct. 20, 1997)
President James K. Polk's portrait now on display at Morehead Planetarium (Oct. 20, 1997)
Ackland Museum to exhibit computer-manipulated photos (Oct. 20, 1997)
Frank Porter Graham researcher receives grant to integrate therapy for children (Oct. 20, 1997)
Pulitzer-prize winner and nationally syndicated columnist Ed Yoder to discuss book at UNC-CH (Oct. 17, 1997)
Conference features top specialists on obesity, drugs, childhood, more (Oct. 17, 1997)
Same old glad song: economy looking great for nation, state (Oct. 16, 1997)
UNC-CH, N.C. Global TransPark receive $500,000 from U.S. Treasury to improve customs (Oct. 16, 1997)
Knight Foundation grant continues copy-editing fellowships at UNC-CH (Oct. 16, 1997)
Intel Corp. gives computer science department $2.4 million for equipment (Oct. 16, 1997)
Dr. Carl W. Gottschalk, top kidney researcher, dead at 75 (Oct. 16, 1997)
Engaging older adults in agencies, communities, topic of upcoming UNC-CH conference (Oct. 16, 1997)
UNC-CH lauds new task force to examine town-gown fiscal issues (Oct. 15, 1997)
Morehead Planetarium teaches class on how to buy a telescope (Oct. 15, 1997)
UNC-CH hopes to raise $610,000 for State Employees Combined Campaign (Oct. 15, 1997)
Former U.S. Solicitor General, UNC-CH alumnus Walter Dellinger to give lecture on citizenship (Oct. 15, 1997)
Women's Health Fair to cover health-care issues facing women (Oct. 14, 1997)
Conference emphasizes that racism, poverty, inequality must not be ignored (Oct. 14, 1997)
Steinem's lecture expected to motivate positive activism (Oct. 14, 1997)
Japanese scholars' black studies expertise to be showcased in UNC-CH conference (Oct. 14, 1997)
Broad says drawing from historical success key to meeting future challenges (Oct. 13, 1997)
UNC-CH study shows tomato sauce might protect against heart attacks (Oct. 13, 1997)
UNC President Molly Broad's University Day Remarks (Oct. 13, 1997)
Concert to feature work of UNC-CH faculty composer (Oct. 13, 1997)
Fall panel discussions celebrate 100 years of women at Carolina (Oct. 13, 1997)
U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky, dancer Bill T. Jones to speak (Oct. 10, 1997)
Dr. Allan M. Brandt to discuss `rise and fall of cigarette' at UNC-CH School of Public Health (Oct. 10, 1997)
Brief encounter triggers 100 years of women students at Carolina (Oct. 10, 1997)
NSF grant helps UNC-CH train 120 N.C. middle, high school earth science teachers (Oct. 10, 1997)
Powell to discuss university's survival after the Civil War (Oct. 9, 1997)
Sounds of University Day to be live on the Internet (Oct. 9, 1997)
U.S. worldwide broadcasting topic of discussion at school of journalism (Oct. 9, 1997)
Governor proclaims Sunday to observe 100 years of women students at UNC-CH (Oct. 9, 1997)
Hooker to discuss UNC-CH's future during statewide TV program Sunday (Oct. 8, 1997)
President of National Bar Association to speak at UNC-CH law school (Oct. 8, 1997)
UNC-CH Greek organizations reward academic excellence (Oct. 8, 1997)
Journalism school now home to N.C. broadcast hall of fame (Oct. 8, 1997)
Kenan-Flagler breaks ground on executive education center (Oct. 8, 1997)
UNC-CH study shows carbon nanotubes display remarkable strength, flexibility (Oct. 8, 1997)
Workshop to help planners determine work force needs (Oct. 7, 1997)
Spectators invited to all-star game for midnight basketball league (Oct. 7, 1997)
Ackland plans teachers' photography workshop, slide lecture by expert on Indian art, archaeology (Oct. 7, 1997)
AACI annual meeting brings National Cancer Institute director to UNC-CH (Oct. 7, 1997)
UNC-CH nursing graduates post 96 percent passing rate on board exams (Oct. 6, 1997)
Ten nurses complete UNC-CH family nurse practitioner program in Asheville (Oct. 6, 1997)
UNC-CH advances to first place in the South in grants, contracts (Oct. 6, 1997)
Correction to Release #698 (Oct. 6, 1997)
Administrators and faculty to discuss online learning at UNC-CH (Oct. 3, 1997)
UNC-CH School of Public Health collaborates with state, county health departments to prevent cardiovascular disease (Oct. 3, 1997)
UNC-CH law program offers free legal assistance to N.C. attorneys (Oct. 3, 1997)
UNC-CH author Betts to speak twice in Triangle (Oct. 3, 1997)
Researchers seek women smokers for study of estrogen, heart disease (Oct. 3, 1997)
Student in fair condition after falling from 4th-floor dorm ledge (Oct. 2, 1997)
Hanes gallery to remember spirit and giving of Chapel Hill couple (Oct. 2, 1997)
New York Times columnist to speak at UNC-CH (Oct. 2, 1997)
Fred Chappell to read at UNC-CH on University Day Second Sunday (Oct. 2, 1997)
Israeli-Palestinian relations topic of professor's talk (Oct. 2, 1997)
5 to receive UNC-CH alumni awards (Oct. 1, 1997)
UNC-CH, other N.C. organizations, join national computer alliance (Oct. 1, 1997)