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Lincoln's Legacy for Our Time

You've seen Lincoln, the movie. Now hear James McPherson, the Lincoln expert. The Civil War historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author will deliver a talk titled, “Lincoln’s Legacy for Our Time” as part of NC State’s History Weekend. (Saturday, Feb. 16, 10:00 - noon, in Room 232A of Withers Hall on the NC State campus.)

Posted on January 31, 2013 by by Lauren Kirkpatrick | Posted in Alumni, Engagement, Giving, History, Students | Tagged in: Undergraduate Academics| Comments (0)

Offhand hobbit comment inspires prankster philanthropy

Some of the most creative fundraising starts with an offhand remark, perhaps even a sarcastic jab, followed by a classic light bulb moment. For example, one person - for the sake of argument, let's say he's a distinguished professor at NC State - might comment via social media about "The Hobbit" that nobody could pay him enough money to see the movie. Bemused friends joke that the challenge should be posted on eBay or Kickstarter. That's when friends quickly organized an online drive to persuade Professor John Kessel, winner of a Nebula Award for science fiction/fantasy writing and a member of the CHASS Department of English, to turn the joke into a serious fundraiser.

Posted on January 3, 2013 by by Lauren Kirkpatrick | Posted in Engagement, English, Faculty, Giving | Tagged in: Creative Writing| Comments (0)

Two CHASS Faculty Members Named University Scholars

Two CHASS faculty members are among the first recipients of the University Faculty Scholars program. The scholars will receive $10,000 for each of the next five years to pursue their academic endeavors. The program aims to strengthen NC State by retaining and investing in top leaders and rewarding them for their outstanding work.

Posted on November 29, 2012 by by Kristie Demers | Posted in Faculty, Faculty & Staff, Giving, Psychology, Research, Sociology and Anthropology | Tagged in: awards| Comments (0)

Lauding Larson

Bob Larson, a Department of Communication lecturer for the past 14 years, was honored at a reception held to applaud his teaching excellence and to publicly announce the creation of the Bob Larson Communication Award. The award was funded by a local communication business that has employed many of Larson's former students and is meant to reward outstanding students who are focused on a career in public relations.

Posted on November 27, 2012 by by Lauren Kirkpatrick | Posted in Alumni, Communication, Faculty, Giving, Students | Tagged in: scholarships, Undergraduate Academics| Comments (1)

Alum Aspires to be Principal Chief of Cherokee Tribe

Cory Blankenship (Political Science '07) is a third generation NC State alum. He's also a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and hopes one day to serve his people as Principal Chief.

Posted on November 21, 2012 by by Kristie Demers | Posted in Alumni, Giving, School of Public and International Affairs | Tagged in: attorneys, Diversity, leadership, Notable Alumni, Political Science| Comments (0)