Articles by Eric Townsend
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ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students share research, advice in Study Abroad Forum
October 30, 2009
From teaching science through engaged learning in India, to experiences living in Berlin for a summer, ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students shared research and stories in McKinnon Hall on Thursday evening in the second annual Study Abroad Forum, an event designed to celebrate and recognize their work.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Innovation Challenge kicks off – Nov. 4
October 30, 2009
Teams can now register for the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Innovation Challenge, a creativity competition for college students in North Carolina held in conjunction with Stanford University's Global Innovation Tournament that will students to solve a common problem in about eight days while creating as much value as possible.
Premiere of DEEP Impact draws a crowd
October 30, 2009
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students, faculty and staff visited Carousel Cinemas on Oct. 27 for the premiere of DEEP Impact, a diversity education tool that includes a student-produced film created by the Multicultural Center at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ.
Hunter Bacot talks with News 14 Carolina on latest ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Poll
October 30, 2009
Hunter Bacot, an associate professor of political science and director of the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Poll, spoke with News 14 Carolina on Oct. 30 moments after the release of the latest poll results measuring North Carolina attitudes on political leaders in Washington.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Poll: Uphill climb for Sen. Richard Burr in re-election campaign
October 30, 2009
With just over a year to go before the 2010 midterm elections, 19 percent of North Carolina residents believe Sen. Richard Burr deserves another term in office, while more than double that amount – 42 percent – feel it’s time for a new person to have a chance, according to the latest ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Poll.
Study Abroad Forum to spotlight overseas research
October 29, 2009
The second annual ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Study Abroad Forum takes place Thursday afternoon, with faculty and students scheduled to share their research and showcase achievements from their experiences in foreign nations. A program for the Oct. 29 event is now available online.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ sophomore receives Grinspoon Israel Advocacy Internship
October 29, 2009
Eden Avraham-Katz, a sophomore from Greensboro, N.C., has received a 2009-2010 Grinspoon Israel Advocacy Internship, making ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ one of 35 campuses nationwide to host a paid intern who will help coordinate pro-Israel programs in the coming year.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ invited to join national Hillel initiative
October 29, 2009
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Hillel and its director, Nancy Luberoff, have been selected to take part in the Small and Mighty Campuses of Excellence II, an initiative sponsored by Hillel international to enhance experiences for Jewish students on smaller campuses.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Law faculty and students support undergraduate legal education
October 28, 2009
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Law faculty and students volunteered their time Oct. 16-18, 2009, to serve as judges for the undergraduate Carolina Classic Mock Trial Invitational Tournament hosted by ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Undergraduate Mock Trial as part of the American Mock Trial Association's Fall Invitational Tournament schedule.
Young alumni share career advice with students in Homecoming events
October 27, 2009
Want to get a head start on your career before leaving campus? Start networking now. And when you do apply for jobs, don't send a generic cover letter. Research the company. Alumni from the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business and the School of Communications shared advice Friday in "wisdom sessions" for current students as part of Homecoming 2009.