Articles by Eric Townsend
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Neil deGrasse Tyson weaves humor with wisdom in Q&A
April 2, 2015
The famed astrophysicist took questions from ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students on Thursday in a Whitley Auditorium program where he advised his audience not to “ever shortchange your curiosity for the promise of money” as they pursue their life passions.
Campus forum explores issue of hunger
April 1, 2015
A panel of experts heard from community members and students Tuesday night as ideas were shared for more effectively serving those confronting food insecurity and hunger in Alamance County.
In My Words: Avoid a job in journalism? Not so fast
April 1, 2015
Associate Professor Anthony Hatcher and Kaitlin Ugolik '09 co-authored a column for regional newspapers in defense of journalists and the vital role they play in creating an informed democracy.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ senior named a 2015 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact
April 1, 2015
Nicole "Niki" Molinaro, a political science and international studies double major from Wading River, New York, was honored by the national organization for her commitment to civic engagement and social responsibility.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ joins the North Carolina Alliance for Health Professions Diversity
March 30, 2015
The university is among 20 schools and state health agencies taking part in a program meant to increase racial and ethnic diversity in the North Carolina healthcare workforce.
Mobile app gives ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ community instant access to campus police
March 30, 2015
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ has partnered with LiveSafe to offer a free service for students, faculty and staff to share security concerns with Campus Safety & Police via text, photo and video.
'Waiting for Moonrise: Fasting, Storytelling and Marriage in Provincial Rajasthan' – March 31
March 30, 2015
Ann Grodzins Gold from Syracuse University visits campus for a talk about popular Hindu women's rituals in North India. The event is sponsored by the Global Neighborhood Association and is free to the public.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ mourns passing of staff member Robin Russell
March 29, 2015
The following message was delivered Sunday, March 29, 2015, to the campus community from ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Provost Steven House.
Lumen Scholar sheds light on impacts of microfinance
March 29, 2015
Research by ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ senior Kate Smith-Lin finds that citizens of Indonesia don’t necessarily save more money after a bank opens in rural areas, but they do change the way they save, making it easier to protect their families in times of crisis.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ & Burlington Downtown Corp. honored for revitalization efforts
March 28, 2015
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ services and programs in downtown Burlington, N.C., have boosted the local economy over the past three years by an estimated $8.1 million, earning an award this month from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.