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Wilson Library hosts 2nd annual public display of Rare Books Collection

By Caroline Corrigan | Apr. 12, 2011

The books in Wilson Library not only contain history — they are history. And on Tuesday at the Rare Book Collection, they had a chance to escape their glass encasing and breathe. At the second annual public display of the collection’s recent additions, Claudia Funke, curator of Rare Books, spoke about the universality of rare books.

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University affairs committee to hear plan for Greek reform

By Caroline Corrigan | Mar. 22, 2011

Crisp left several issues unclear at the board’s January meeting. He proposes to fill in those blanks by implementing several reforms.

Finalist for Vice Chancellor of Research, Barbara Entwisle, spoke Tuesday afternoon in the Famil Pleasants Assembly Room in Wilson library. This was one of three similar meetings with finalists. Entwisle is currently the interum Vice Chancellor and was previously a Professor of Sociology at UNC. Her recurring theme centers around focusing on "what we can acheive when we are all working together."

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Barbara Entwisle makes pitch for vice chancellor for research

By Caroline Corrigan | Feb. 22, 2011

Barbara Entwisle, one of three finalists in the University’s search for a vice chancellor for research, said she wants to see students and faculty propel the University to a level of research prowess consistent with its mission.

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UNC Printing Services downsizes

By Caroline Corrigan | Feb. 17, 2011

Six and a half years ago, Bernie Oakley thought he had his dream job. But on Feb. 11, that job became a nightmare for Oakley, who was one of nine printing services employees laid off in response to $2.1 million in losses in the department during the past decade.

Serena Witzke will be GPSF president after an uncontested race.

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Three students win uncontested elections

By Caroline Corrigan | Feb. 8, 2011

For the three candidates in uncontested races at Tuesday’s student body elections, victory was not the question at hand.

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UNC coal-free goals delayed until March

By Caroline Corrigan | Nov. 30, 2010

There may be a bit more coal in the University’s stocking than some had hoped this Christmas. A 500-ton wood pellet shipment, scheduled to arrive at UNC in November has now been delayed until March of next year. The pellets are part of a plan outlined in the 2009 Climate Action Plan to reduce the University’s carbon footprint by combining coal with biomass products, such as wood pellets.

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UNC faculty backs policy change

By Caroline Corrigan | Nov. 15, 2010

UNC’s faculty executive committee reaffirmed its support for academic freedom Monday by supporting a possible resolution regarding a University policy. The committee will vote Dec. 17 on whether to support the University’s adoption of such a resolution to the policy passed by the UNC system’s Faculty Assembly. The resolution, which was passed Sept. 17, stems from an awareness campaign conducted by the American Association of University Professors.

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Environmental panel discuss ethical issues

By Caroline Corrigan | Nov. 11, 2010

A panel of environmental experts magnified the link between nature and human rights Wednesday night. In a public discussion about environmental responsibility held in the Sonja Haynes Stone Center, an expert panel expressed the importance of environmental issues in the public consciousness.

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ITS votes to transition from Blackboard to Sakai by 2014

By Caroline Corrigan | Oct. 18, 2010

By fall 2014, Blackboard at UNC will be a thing of the past. The Information Technology Executive Steering Committee passed a motion Monday to begin a three-year transition from Blackboard to Sakai as UNC’s learning management system, starting next year. The Sakai Pilot Study at UNC began in fall 2008 with 18 courses.

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Charity looks to expand service

By Caroline Corrigan | Jul. 21, 2010

As UNC Hospitals continues to grow, the Ronald McDonald House will need to follow suit in order to extend its services to even more than the 1,800 families it can already accommodate each year.

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Wilson Library hosts 2nd annual public display of Rare Books Collection

University affairs committee to hear plan for Greek reform

Barbara Entwisle makes pitch for vice chancellor for research

UNC Printing Services downsizes

Three students win uncontested elections

UNC coal-free goals delayed until March

UNC faculty backs policy change

Environmental panel discuss ethical issues

ITS votes to transition from Blackboard to Sakai by 2014

Charity looks to expand service

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