Articles by Eric Townsend
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Phoenix Piano Trio – Sept. 3
September 3, 2009
David Noer to appear Sept. 4 on Fox Business Network
September 3, 2009
Professor emeritus David Noer is scheduled to appear on Fox Business Network on Friday, Sept. 4, at 10:20 a.m. to discuss his book Healing the Wounds: Overcoming the Trauma of Layoffs and Revitalizing Downsized Corporations.
45 candidates receive M.Ed. degrees at Commencement
September 2, 2009
Commencement ceremonies were held on Aug. 22, 2009 for 45 M.Ed. students who completed their studies in the School of Education. Commencement speaker was David H. Cooper, Dean of the School of Education.
New Student Convocation welcomes Class of 2013
September 1, 2009
Encouraged to make the most of all ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ has to offer, and challenged to spend the next four years preparing for their lifelong roles as global citizens, members of the Class of 2013 gathered for the first time on Aug. 29, 2009, Under the Oaks of campus for New Student Convocation.
New global studies textbook features work by ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ faculty
September 1, 2009
What does it take, and what responsibilities do students have, to act as "global citizens?" Professors Tom Arcaro and Rosemary Haskell tackle those questions in a new co-edited textbook and anthology, Understanding the Global Experience: Becoming a Responsible World Citizen, with chapters on topics ranging from the environment to religion to the international media.
Step Afrika performance in McCrary Theatre – Sept. 2
August 31, 2009
Step Afrika, a critically acclaimed professional company best known for promoting an understanding and appreciation of stepping and the tradition's use as an educational tool for young people worldwide, comes to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ on Wednesday night for a 7 p.m. show in McCrary Theatre.
Class of 2013 moves into ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ
August 31, 2009
They carried clothes and laptops, ironing boards and plastic palm trees with miniature lights for décor. Mother Nature even kept the rain at bay. Hundreds of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ freshmen arrived on campus Friday for the start of their collegiate studies, with staff and faculty welcoming families who traveled to North Carolina from all corners of the country for Move-In Day 2009.
“Family Feud” theme on Connected @ ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ event
August 31, 2009
Campus Technologies held its 2nd annual Connected @ ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ event in Alumni Gym on Aug. 30 during New Student Orientation. Created to help incoming students learn about the technology available on campus, the theme of the show was Family Feud.
David Noer publishes new version of book on surviving layoffs
August 30, 2009
Professor emeritus David Noer’s updated version of his 1995 book Healing the Wounds: Overcoming the Trauma of Layoffs and Revitalizing Downsized Corporations was published this month, providing readers insight for managing layoffs and how corporations can create healthier worker relationships.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ freshman uses graduation gifts to help sick children
August 28, 2009
Andi Cochran wanted to spend her final months before college investing in a worthwhile project, so when the incoming ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ freshman used her high school graduation money to buy toys for patients at Duke Children’s Hospital, she knew her actions represented more than a gift – they were a “thank you” to an institution that touched her own life.