Articles by Eric Townsend
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For art history alumni, a celebratory homecoming
February 27, 2015
A weekend symposium offered alumni an opportunity to reconnect with their alma mater while sharing their current work as ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ marked the 10th anniversary of its art history program.
'The Islamic State in Syria: A Foreign Invasion' – Feb. 25
February 24, 2015
Two representatives of the National Coalition of Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces will visit campus for a Wednesday evening discussion about the Syrian uprising. Their visit is sponsored by ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ's Center for the Study of Religion, Culture, and Society.
Artist & scientist Guy Harvey awarded entrepreneurship medal from ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ
February 24, 2015
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ President Leo M. Lambert bestowed the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Medal for Entrepreneurial Leadership this week on an internationally acclaimed artist who directs proceeds from his business ventures to marine wildlife conservation efforts and oceanic research projects.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Poll: Looking ahead to 2016, N.C. favors Clinton over Bush
February 24, 2015
The first ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Poll of the spring semester finds support in the Tar Heel State for two familiar names as several national politicians begin to express interest in succeeding President Barack Obama.
Lumen Scholar's work gives voice to African immigrants
February 23, 2015
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s top prize for undergraduate research and creative achievement assisted senior Omolayo Ojo in her efforts to share why people from Senegal move to the United States, and what effect those moves have on families left behind.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ project aims to help local food producers
February 20, 2015
A team that includes Associate Professor Janet MacFall and Assistant Professor Ryan Kirk will use a $25,000 grant from the state Department of Commerce to help grow retail opportunities for farmers in two North Carolina counties.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ celebrates 10th anniversary of art history program
February 19, 2015
A February symposium brings graduates, scholars and art lovers to campus to learn about trends in art history and the accomplishments of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ art history alumni. A keynote lecture on Feb. 27, 2015, is free and open to the public.
Josh Carswell '11 returns to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ with The Annie Moses Band – Feb. 24
February 18, 2015
Tickets are now available at the Center for the Arts Box Office for a Tuesday evening performance of "Rhapsody in Bluegrass."
In My Words: The 'Friendship Nine' show that history keeps evolving
February 18, 2015
Kenn Gaither, an associate professor and associate dean in the School of Communications, writes in regional newspapers about his experience growing up the son of a civil rights activist and what a recent South Carolina courtroom decision says about today's struggles for social justice.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ named top producer of U.S. Fulbright students
February 18, 2015
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ ranked #3 on an annual list of American master's-level institutions whose graduates received Fulbright student awards for 2014-15.