September 24, 2003

Carolina in the News

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

National News Coverage

Updates on Billion-Dollar Campaigns at 21 Universities
The Chronicle of Higher Education
The 21 American universities that are seeking to raise at least $1-billion
collected a total of $303.5-million in gifts and pledges during the last month
for which they had data available....The University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill, $1.071-billion as of August 31 (increase of $25.3-million in
the last month); the goal is $1.8-billion by 2007.
(Note: Available by subscription only.)

State and Local Coverage

Author joins in teach-in for UNC workers
The Chapel Hill Herald
While conceding she was pleased that UNC chose to feature her book
as the centerpiece of its 2003 summer reading program, author Barbara
Ehrenreich nonetheless took issue with the university Tuesday.

Related stories:
http://www.triangle.com/triangle.com/communities/chapelhill/story/2891039p-2663183c.html
http://www.newsobserver.com/nc24hour/ncnews/story/2892817p-2664656c.html
(Note: Other area coverage included: WRAL-TV, WTVD-TV,
WNCN-TV, WLFL-TV and WCHL-AM)

'Accidental' business dean outlines plans
The Chapel Hill Herald
Steve Jones visited UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School earlier this year
simply to find out whether he could do a little teaching once he and his family
moved back to the United States.

LabCorp donates $150,000 to UNC
Triangle Business Journal
Burlington-based LabCorp has given $150,000 to help establish the Joe
Wheeler Grisham distinguished professorship in pathology and laboratory
medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Roses & (no) raspberries
The Chapel Hill News
Roses to UNC for paying special attention to recycling and conservation as
part of its massive campus building program.

Astronomy prof is new science advisor
The News & Observer
Robert McMahan, a professor of physics and astronomy at UNC-Chapel
Hill, is the state's new science advisor. McMahan, 42, who was named
Tuesday by Commerce Secretary Jim Fain, will oversee a staff serving the
N.C. Board of Science and Technology as well as advise the governor and
secretary on recruiting science and technology companies in the state.
(Note: The article was not available online. See the release:
http://www.ncscienceandtechnology.com/documents/ScienceAdvisorPressRelease.PDF)

Charter school focuses on outside world, inner life
The Charlotte Observer
Cabarrus County's first charter school, Carolina International School, is looking
outward for purpose and support, yet inward at the same time....The Cabarrus
charter school will be a partner with World View at UNC Chapel Hill, an international
program that offers services, programs and international study for partner schools
and colleges.

Issues and Trends Affecting Carolina

Town to review time limits on university proposals
The Chapel Hill News
The Chapel Hill Town Council voted to hold a public forum to discuss altering the
process by which the council approves modifications to the university's Development
Plan.

Compromise imperfect, but sound (Editorial)
The Chapel Hill Herald
To the great relief of people in north Chapel Hill, the long debate about the future
of Weaver Dairy Road appears to be over.

UNC center's brother killed in Iraq
The News & Observer
The brother of the starting center for North Carolina's football team was killed
Saturday in Iraq, stunning the UNC team as it prepares for Saturday's game at
N.C. State.

Note: If you have any questions about Carolina in the News, please call Russell Campbell at News Services, (919) 962-2091, russell_campbell@unc.edu, or Mike McFarland in University Communications, mike_mcfarland@unc.edu

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