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September 29, 2003
Carolina in the News
Here is a sampling of links and notes about Carolina
people and programs cited recently in the media:
State and Local Coverage
UNC works to boost honor (Question - Answer)
The Chapel Hill Herald
UNC recently kicked off a yearlong initiative called HonorCarolina,
aimed at raising the university community's awareness of honor and
integrity. The movement follows a series of sweeping changes made
to the student honor code last year, and hopes to make students,
faculty and staff on campus more conscious of their roles in the
intellectual life of the university.
Public needs fuller picture on UNC losses (Editorial)
The Chapel Hill Herald
UNC Provost Robert Shelton sketched a depressing picture this
week when he briefed trustees on the latest faculty retention statistics.
But one should bear in mind that he offered only part of the story.
UNC move ties together globalization efforts
The Chapel Hill Herald
UNC has appointed a new administrator to lead its international
endeavors, the latest in a series of moves aimed at globalizing the
university.
Hot UNC gear sales may cool off
The Chapel Hill Herald
Shelton Henderson is a bigger Carolina fan than most, if for no other
reason than his livelihood depends on Tar Heel victories.
Bad signs at UNC (Editorial)
The News & Observer
To those who have enjoyed the grand pleasures of the Dean Dome or
Kenan Stadium at UNC-Chapel Hill, it must come as a shock that the
athletics department is warning the wolf could be at the door in the
not-distant future.
Staving off UNC commercialization (Editorial)
The Chapel Hill News
The UNC Board of Trustees last week authorized a task force to
study the idea of allowing permanent advertising in Kenan Stadium
and the Dean Smith Center.
Triangle jobless rate declines
The News & Observer
For the second consecutive month, the Triangle's jobless rate fell
two-tenths of a percentage point, with hiring by retailers leading the
way...."The last three years has taught us that even the Triangle is
not immune from national cycles," said Jim Smith, an economist at
UNC-Chapel Hill.
Rapid rebuilding foreseen at coast
The News & Observer
After the floods of hurricanes Fran and Floyd, the state and federal
governments bought out entire neighborhoods in Kinston and Greenville
to prevent them from being flooded again...." We're just following in the
footsteps of the past, which is just: Rebuild as fast as we can in the
same pattern as before," said Raymond Burby , a planning professor
at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Building mounts despite Outer Banks erosion
The Charlotte Observer
The sea is rising on one of the most hazardous coastlines in America,
erosion is accelerating and Hurricane Isabel just sliced up Hatteras Island....
But some people should, say UNC Chapel Hill scientists who studied ways
to reduce coastal storm damage after Hurricane Fran, which caused $3.2
billion in damage in 1996.
Blues legend to appear at UNC
The Chapel Hill Herald
Mississippi soul and blues legend Bobby Rush, soon to appear in the
PBS documentary series "The Blues," will perform live at 7 p.m. Thursday
at UNC.
Related story:
http://www.triangle.com/triangle.com/story/2904421p-2671829c.html
High-pressure situations trigger eating disorder (Question - Answer)
The News & Observer
Cynthia M. Bulik, the William R. and Jeanne H. Jordan Distinguished
Professor of Eating Disorders at UNC-Chapel Hill, holds the nation's only
endowed chair specifically focused on eating disorders, according to the university.
Heart, passion are his beat
The News & Observer
Bradley Simmons tapped out a rhythm on the conga drum nestled
between his knees -- at first very quickly so his students could hear
what could be, then slowly enough so that they could imitate the motions
and positions of his big, strong hands....He nodded to one of 10 students
sitting in a semicircle on the Hill Hall auditorium stage at UNC-Chapel
Hill.
Music library builds on sound foundation
The Chapel Hill News
The University of North Carolina Music Library contains numerous
musical jewels that are treasured alike by scholars and North Carolina residents.
Issues and Trends Affecting Carolina
Investment Gains Lift Endowments at Leading Colleges
The New York Times
Better financial markets helped push endowments at Harvard, Princeton,
Yale and some other colleges to record levels this year, according to
preliminary fiscal 2003 year-end financial results that many colleges
released last week.
ACC: 12th school must be full member
The Herald-Sun
The leaders from the nine ACC schools say full participation in all sports would
be required of any new member.
Related story:
http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/story/2904286p-2673158c.html
N.C. colleges may take more students from out of state
Asheville Citizen-Times
Meredith Pless figured she was more than qualified for admission to
UNC-Chapel Hill, the dream school of her youth.
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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