Articles by Eric Townsend
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In My Words: Science, religion and emergence of human life
July 17, 2014
Professor Pranab Das writes in regional newspapers about the missed opportunity for reasoned debates and conversations on the nature of human life in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision on Hobby Lobby, insurance and birth control.
Presentations & celebration bring an end to summer for ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Academy
July 11, 2014
Prior to a Friday evening closing ceremony, high school scholars in ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ’s college access and success program shared with family and friends the lessons they will carry with them from their summer experience on campus.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Academy scholars make rap album for summer class
July 9, 2014
Fourteen high school students in a philosophy course on race, gender and hip-hop visited a Greensboro recording studio Wednesday to create their own album with messages of resilience, hope and equality.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ's 'Little Free Library' officially chartered
July 9, 2014
Anyone from the community is welcome to borrow and return books - no library card required - from a renovated newspaper newstand in the heart of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ's campus.
Jason Husser speaks with WFMY News 2 about federal lawsuit
July 8, 2014
The assistant professor of political science and assistant director of the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Poll offered an analysis of a federal lawsuit to prohibit the state from implementing a new voter ID law.
North Carolina lawmakers honor ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ
July 8, 2014
With President Emeritus J. Earl Danieley in attendance, the North Carolina Senate recognized ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ on July 2, 2014, in a special statement commending the school for its accomplishments and contributions to the world.
In My Words: Television advice can be another way to build community
July 8, 2014
Associate Professor Naeemah Clark writes for several regional newspapers about the role she fulfills, and the community she builds, when sharing television show recommendations with friends and loved ones.
Volunteers sought for 'Stop Hunger Now' event in North Carolina – July 19
July 8, 2014
An ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ alumnus is helping to recruit volunteers for a meal-packaging program on July 19, 2014, in Research Triangle Park that will benefit communities in Nicaragua.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ's Village Project expands with summer camp
July 7, 2014
Sixty children taking part in a university program that helps struggling readers will spend the next two weeks on campus with activities aimed at strengthening their writing and creative expression.
In My Words: In the World Cup, 32 nations comprise one tribe
July 7, 2014
After watching parts of the World Cup from where he's lived this spring in Costa Rica, Professor Tom Arcaro writes for regional newspapers about common humanity on display in the largest global sporting event of the year.