July 29, 2005

Carolina in the News

Here is a sampling of links and notes about Carolina
people and programs cited recently in the media:

International Coverage

Hugs are good for the heart
The Scottish Daily Record
Cuddles combat stress. ...The study at the University of North Carolina was led by psychologist Dr Karen Grewen. She said stress is dangerous to the heart, so it was logical that non-stressful situations couldreducethem Dr Grewen added: "We know that if you have a fight, or have to give a speech, your blood pressure goes up, your heart beats faster and you produce stress hormones.

State & Local Coverage

Trustees mollify UNC system
The Herald-Sun (Durham)
In his first official act as the new head of UNC's Board of Trustees, Nelson Schwab attempted Thursday to make nice with the university system -- the parent with whom the Chapel Hill campus has been at odds in recent months.
Board of Trustees Resolution: http://www.unc.edu/news/archives/jul05/botbogrez.j05072805.htm

More fight change in UNC
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
In a major show of solidarity, eight former North Carolina governors and lieutenant governors joined Thursday to fight legislative proposals they say could break apart the 16-campus University of North Carolina system.
Related Link: http://www.wral.com/news/4778460/detail.html

Governors, lieutenant governors urge caution over UNC tuition
The Associated Press (N.C.)
Four governors and four lieutenant governors urged legislators Thursday to back off a proposal that would give more authority to University of North Carolina system campuses to set their own tuition.

UNC hits $1.5B mark in fundraiser
The Chapel Hill Herald
UNC's fundraising campaign has surpassed the $1.5 billion mark in total commitments as it closes in on its ultimate goal.
UNC News Release: http://www.unc.edu/news/archives/jul05/05%20giving072805.htm

UNC-Chapel Hill's fund-raising is well on way
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
UNC-Chapel Hill has brought in $1.5 billion in private donations toward its $1.8 billion fund-raising goal, the university announced Thursday. The university ended the fiscal year last month with nearly $193 million in contributions, a record for the year.
UNC News Release: http://www.unc.edu/news/archives/jul05/05%20giving072805.htm

UNC-Chapel Hill elects Board of Trustees' chairman
Triangle Business Journal
Nelson Schwab III, co-founder of the Charlotte-based merchant banking firm Carousel Capital, was elected chairman of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Board of Trustees on Thursday.
UNC News Release: http://www.unc.edu/news/archives/jul05/botelection.j05072805.htm

UNC puts Mason Farm widening on table
The Chapel Hill Herald
For several years now, UNC's master plan has included a new roadway from the Manning Drive area to the U.S. 15-501 bypass, an alternate route for the thousands of motorists who head in and out of the university's health affairs complex each day.

UNC OKs land buy for student housing
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Elinor Koechley knew UNC-Chapel Hill wanted to buy her neighbor's home on Mason Farm Road. Her only surprise, she said Thursday, was that it took so long. The Board of Trustees agreed Wednesday to buy 1.6 acres at 1303 Mason Farm Road, land it plans to use for more student-family housing.

Swearing on the Koran
"The State of Things"
Arnold Loewy, professor of law at UNC-Chapel Hill was featured on Friday's edition of "The State of Things." Two years ago, a woman asked if she could swear on a Koran in a Guilford County courtroom. She was told the court didn't have any Korans, so earlier this month, her Muslim congregation donated some. A Superior Court judge refused the donation, saying the phrase "Holy Scriptures" in North Carolina law means people who choose to swear on scriptures must swear on the Bible. Now, the North Carolina ACLU has filed a lawsuit, saying all religious groups in North Carolina should be allowed to swear on their holy books in court. Host Melinda Penkava discusses with her guest the future of this lawsuit.

College 'Jeopardy!' heads to the Triangle
The Herald-Sun (Durham)
For all the "Jeopardy!" buffs out there, the ultimate quiz show is coming to the Triangle. ...Lisa Katz, director of news services for UNC, said the school has been in touch with "Jeopardy!" for months and this should be a wonderful experience for the area.
Related Link: http://www.newsobserver.com/print/friday/front/story/2636989p-9073393c.html

N.C. votes, and a nonvote, crucial to CAFTA
The Winston Salem-Journal
Two N.C. Republicans took heat yesterday after the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved the Central American Free Trade Agreement. ...Ferrell Guillory, the director of the Program on Southern Politics, Media and the Public Life at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, said that it is unlikely Democrats will use the vote as a campaign issue because of their near-unanimous opposition to it.

Be aware of symptoms
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Pediatricians A.M. Stevens and S.C. Johnson discovered Stevens-Johnson Syndrome in 1922 after diagnosing it in a child who had a severe drug reaction ...Bruce Cairns, director of the N.C. Jaycee Burn Center's intensive care unit in Chapel Hill, cautioned that people should not be afraid to take medicine, but should be more aware of the symptoms of SJS or TENS, especially if they have a known allergy or have any reaction to medication.
Related Link: http://www.newsobserver.com/print/friday/nrn/story/2636744p-9073505c.html

Peeling the Orange
The Chapel Hill Herald
The low flat-roofed structure atop UNC's physical science building, now under construction behind Phillips Hall, looks like a penthouse. ...From the standpoint of architectural logic, it makes sense that the Kenan Stadium horseshoe will eventually become a full-circle bowl.

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