Articles by Eric Townsend
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Tri-State Sculptors Exhibition continues through October 3
September 24, 2009
More than 100 sculptures are now being featured across campus as part of the Tri-State Sculptors Exhibition, which comes to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ this fall for the first time since 1989.
Mileah Kromer speaks with News 14 Carolina on ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Poll
September 23, 2009
Mileah Kromer, an assistant professor of political science and assistant director of the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Poll, spoke with News 14 Carolina this week for an interview on the upcoming Charlotte mayoral and city council elections.
Poet C.K. Williams delivers Baird Pulitzer Prize Lecture
September 23, 2009
What makes a poem great? Pulitzer Prize-winning poet C.K. Williams offers an easy answer: “It should sound as if it was improvised.” Williams read his work to students, faculty and community members in McCrary Theatre Tuesday night for the 9th annual Baird Pulitzer Prize Lecture hosted by ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ.
Checkmate! Students take up professor on chess challenge
September 23, 2009
It’s hard enough for most folks to focus on one chessboard. Try playing eight games at once. Aaron Peeks drummed up publicity for the Chess Club he advises during a College Coffee tournament Tuesday that had the assistant professor of sociology squaring off against faculty, staff and students in front of dozens of spectators.
School of Education hosts Prospective Teacher Event
September 22, 2009
Dozens of high school seniors from around the region attended an informational event on campus Monday evening to learn more about the teaching profession from students and faculty in the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ School of Education.
Alexander Y. Yap publishes chapter in new book
September 22, 2009
Alexander Y. Yap, associate professor of management information systems in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, has published a peer-reviewed book chapter titled "U-Commerce in the Financial Marketspace."
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Poll: Mecklenburg Co. residents support light rail, upbeat on economy
September 22, 2009
Widening existing roads and improving public transportation are what Mecklenburg County residents believe are the most effective ways to combat traffic congestion, according to the latest ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Poll, and two thirds of respondents support the expansion of light rail options throughout the county.
Broadway songwriter Craig Carnelia gives master classes at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ
September 22, 2009
Acclaimed Broadway songwriter Craig Carnelia spent two days on campus last week offering master classes for top ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students in the performing arts programs.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Academy students complete summer internships with LabCorp
September 22, 2009
LabCorp held a reception recently to recognize 15 high school juniors and seniors enrolled in the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Academy who completed a summer internship with the company.
Laura Roselle honored by Church Women United
September 21, 2009
Laura Roselle, a professor of political science and ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s 2009 Distinguished Scholar, was honored by the Burlington/Alamance unit of Church Women United for her efforts to expose the flawed information local sheriff’s officials had been using to defend their immigration enforcement practices.