Articles by Eric Townsend
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Two ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ teams reach finals of Stanford competition
December 1, 2009
Two teams of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students have advanced to the final round of Stanford University’s Global Innovation Tournament, a contest where students around the world were challenged to make an impact on a global issue.
Greg Zaiser offers advice in Charlotte Observer story
December 1, 2009
When independent college adviser and Charlotte Observer columnist Lee Bierer received a reader email with a delicate question on the admissions process, she turned to Greg Zaiser, dean of admissions at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ, who provided a lengthy answer quoted in full in a story posted Nov. 30 on the newspaper's web site.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ to launch new BioBus loop
December 1, 2009
A new BioBus route to help students volunteer at local agencies will begin operations at the start of the spring semester, with trips leaving campus every hour Monday through Thursday from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. to stops in Burlington near community partners that work with the Kernodle Center for Service Learning.
Terrell Hudgins named finalist for Walter Payton Award
December 1, 2009
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ senior receiver Terrell Hudgins has been named as one of three finalists for the 2009 Walter Payton Award, presented annually to the top offensive player in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision. Hudgins is joined as a finalist by 2008 winner Armanti Edwards of Appalachian State and Southern Illinois’ Deji Karim.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ sophomore has op/ed published in News and Record
November 30, 2009
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ sophomore Frank Stiefel had an opinion column published in the Aug. 30, 2009, edition of the (Greensboro, N.C.) News & Record on the need for the United States to do more to help the people of Darfur.
Chris Spires and Kelly Reimer present at CCUMC conference
November 30, 2009
Chris Spires, PC software support specialist, and Kelly Reimer, coordinator of the e.l.i.t.e. program, presented recently at the Consortium of College & University Media Centers 2009 conference in Greensboro, N.C.
Six ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students present at State Research Symposium
November 30, 2009
Six ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students presented papers Nov. 21 at the 5th Annual State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium held at UNC Wilmington. Several ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ faculty mentors accompanied the students.
Gary Palin featured speaker at RENT XXIII Conference in Hungary
November 30, 2009
Gary Palin, executive director of the Doherty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and senior lecturer of entrepreneurship in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, was a featured speaker on Nov. 19 and chaired the plenary panel session launching the RENT XXIII Conference in Budapest, Hungary.
Football team honored at College Coffee
November 28, 2009
A special College Coffee on Nov. 24 doubled as a mini pep rally for the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Phoenix football squad as students, faculty and staff gathered on the Academic Village Plaza to hear Coach Pete Lembo praise his players as they readied for their first playoff appearance as a Division I team.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Innovation Challenge winners announced
November 23, 2009
Winners of the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Innovation Challenge were announced Nov. 18 in an afternoon awards showcase attended by teams from ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ, UNC Greensboro, UNC Charlotte and East Carolina University.