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January 11, 2005
Carolina in the News
Here is a sampling of links and notes about Carolina
people and programs cited recently in the media:National Coverage
'Accuracy' means different things in different newsrooms
The Associated Press (National)
The investigative panel's findings were damning.....Since 1973, Philip Meyer, a former national correspondent for Knight-Ridder newspapers who teaches at the University of North Carolina, has pushed reporters to use the scientific method.
Updates on Billion-Dollar Campaigns at 25 Universities
The Chronicle of Higher Education
The 25 American universities that are seeking to raise at least $1-billion collected a total of $557.7-million in gifts and pledges during the last month for which they had data available....The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, $1.353-billion as of November 30 (increase of $18.4-million in the last month); the goal is $1.8-billion by 2007.
Subscription required.Regional Coverage
University opens year for foreign languages
The Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Miss.)
The Croft Institute for International Studies at the University of Mississippi invites the public to participate in an international teleconference today to kick off a yearlong observance of the study of foreign languages....The teleconference is sponsored by the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
State & Local Coverage
Language policy is forum's goal
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
More than 35 leaders representing academic, business, government and humanitarian organizations will convene in Chapel Hill Monday and Tuesday to establish language policy for the United States in the
coming decade.
UNC news release: http://www.unc.edu/news/archives/jan05/edsummit010605.htmlPeople
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Harvey E. Beech of Kinston, Paul Hardin of Chapel Hill, William B. Harrison of Greenwich, Conn., and Charles McKimmon Winston Sr. of Raleigh....were presented the William Richardson Davie Award by the Board of Trustees in November....Robyn East joined UNC as deputy chief information officer and associate vice chancellor for Information Technology Services in December. East came from George Washington University.
UNC leading university in global education (Letter to the Editor)
The Chapel Hill Herald
The Herald's editorial, "UNC needs more global focus" [Jan. 3], was right on the mark in recognizing the need to educate our students about the world's people, our cultures and our crises. But it missed the mark in failing to recognize the role in global education undertaken by Carolina.
Judge throws out man's confession
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
A judge threw out a murder suspect's confessions Monday, saying that police broke the law when they used deception to coax him into saying he killed a missing woman....Lou Bilionis, a professor of constitutional and criminal law at UNC-Chapel Hill, said Barber's ruling was a message to police.
School money elusive
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Wake County commissioners need to find $63.1 million to keep school construction on track and ease overcrowding....The city of Charlotte, Union County and UNC-Chapel Hill have used them in recent years to finance major projects, Cooke said.
Dispensing opportunities: Pharmacists in demand
The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area
When David Stewart graduated from Campbell University's doctor of pharmacy program in 2003, he had an enviable choice...Separately, UNC-Chapel Hill's School of Pharmacy is talking with Winston-Salem State University to launch a satellite program there, but a final agreement hasn't been reached.
Financial forecasting
The Daily News (Jacksonville, N.C.)
A 19-year-old freshman at North Carolina State University, Kelly Wilburn has more on her mind than just her classes....Again, scholarship deadlines vary. Would-be freshmen hoping to be considered for a scholarship at UNC-Chapel Hill, for example, must apply before Jan. 15.
Faculty Farm clubhouse gets OK
The Herald-Sun (Durham)/The Chapel Hill Herald
The UNC Faculty Farm has the OK to build a clubhouse and patio off Barbee Chapel Road, following a unanimous vote by the Town Council on Monday.
Issues & Trends
NCAA Approves Penalties for Division I Teams That Fail to Meet Academic Standards
The Chronicle of Higher Education
The National Collegiate Athletic Association gave preliminary approval on Monday to a plan to take scholarships away from Division I sports teams when their players flunk their courses.
Related link: http://www.herald-sun.com/sports/18-564064.htmlTeacher training at issue
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
More than 2,000 teachers walked into North Carolina classrooms this school year as raw recruits....The University of North Carolina already offers an intensive five-week program, called NC TEACH, at several campuses.
Cameron Avenue stretch to close
The Chapel Hill Herald
A key stretch of Cameron Avenue that cuts through the heart of the UNC campus soon will be shut down temporarily.
King Boulevard a dream realized
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
It's official. Airport Road will become Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard later this year.
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