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Hunt for a new provost heating up

By Matthew Price | October 1

Members of UNC’s provost search committee have spent weeks getting input from campus administrators. Now they’re ready to act.The selection process will ramp up in coming weeks as committee members begin narrowing the pool of applicants.And while UNC has seen a string of high-level administrators selected from within its own ranks, most of the applicants from this search are from outside the University.The position opened in June, when Provost Bernadette Gray-Little left to become chancellor of the University of Kansas.

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Gil takes over Thorp’s old role

By Matthew Price | August 25

Karen Gil, a member of the University’s psychology department for 14 years, begins her tenure as the new Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences this fall.

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Brenda Malone now a vice chancellor

By Matthew Price | August 25

In the wake of a report that said the University’s administration is too complicated and deep, Chancellor Holden Thorp has already begun flattening the organizational tree.Brenda Malone, the associate vice chancellor for human resources since August 2007, will now serve as the vice chancellor for human resources.

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Granville Towers residents notice few changes this year

By Matthew Price | August 24

On the surface, Granville Towers looks exactly the same as it has in the past.But this year, the residence falls under UNC police jurisdiction, and its resident advisers are hired through the Department of Housing and Residential Education rather than Granville Towers.Some residents said the changes might compromise Granville’s reputation of having an off-campus atmosphere.

Jordan Allyne, a junior from Seattle, shops for textbooks at Student Stores. DTH/Andrew Johnson

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Student Stores has less for scholarships

By Matthew Price | August 24

Scattered around Student Stores are signs proclaiming where their earnings go — scholarships. But this year, the earnings might be lower.A combination of new fees charged by the University, competition from other retailers and less spending from students and departments could decrease this year’s earnings, reducing the amount of aid the stores can give.The state will add an additional operations tax that will detract from Student Stores’ overall profit, said Shirley Ort, director of scholarships and student aid.

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University readies for H1N1 pandemic

By Matthew Price | August 23

As students return to campus, University officials are preparing for a possible H1N1 flu outbreak.Officials sent out new guidelines to students and staff in a mass e-mail Wednesday and have been working on a pandemic readiness plan for the campus.The plan consists of four levels, with the highest calling for the University to shut down — an unlikely scenario as of yet.Right now the University is at level one, which signifies a low level of risk for the community.

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Trustees approve third plan

By Matthew Price | August 29

For the planners and designers charged with envisioning Carolina North's first impression, the third time was the charm. Despite some reservations, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously Thursday to adopt a design for the Innovation Center, the first building proposed for the satellite research campus. Trustees had criticized and rejected designs in January and July, expressing concerns that the building lacked impact and would not allow enough creative flexibility for Carolina North. The new building plan integrates brick masonry and trees around lab and office space.

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BOT approves Innovation Center design

By Matthew Price | August 28

12: 45 p.m. Thursday - The Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to adopt a design for the Innovation Center, the first building proposed for UNC's satellite research campus, Carolina North. Trustees rejected the original design in July, expressing concerns that the building lacked impact and would not allow enough creative flexibility for Carolina North. The new building design incorporates masonry and landscape features that mix traditional and innovative elements, according to Anna Wu, the director of facilities planning who presented at the meeting.

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Pit evangelists now face new, stricter Union policy

By Matthew Price | August 20

Three members of Christian evangelical groups were forced to leave the Pit shortly after noon Tuesday, in accordance with a new University policy restricting the number of groups that can use the Pit at one time. "The Pit is a reservable space for student and faculty groups," Carolina Union Director Don Luse said. "If no one complains, we do not have a problem. The whole campus is a free speech area, but this is a reserved space for student activities."

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Administrator finalist for Colorado position

By Matthew Price | April 22

One of UNC's associate vice chancellors for student affairs could have the opportunity to return to his home state after nearly eight years at UNC - because another university has solicited him for a job. A press release last week announced Christopher Payne as one of five finalists for the vice chancellor of student affairs position at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Payne said he was contacted for the vice chancellor search, which began early this semester, after being nominated as a potential candidate.