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Feb 15, 2011

Accounting Students Offer Free Tax Help

Accounting students in the Poole College of Management will provide free assistance in completing income tax returns for students, university employees and community members who earn less than $49,000.

Feb 15, 2011

11 Pursue ACTFL Certification

Ten colleagues in NC State’s Spanish program have completed training to pursue certification as official testers for the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

Feb 14, 2011

Global Award Nominations Due

Nominate full-time faculty and EPA professionals with a strong record of international involvement for the university’s Outstanding Global Engagement Award. Monday, March 14, is the submission deadline.

Feb 11, 2011

Narayan Wins Materials Science Award

Dr. Jagdish “Jay” Narayan received a 2011 Lee Hsun Lecture Award for contributions to materials science and technology.

Feb 11, 2011

Flower Power

Researchers are testing whether a celery gene will help roses withstand a common plant disease.

Feb 10, 2011

Barker’s Retirement Party Feb. 25

An open house on Friday, Feb. 25, will honor Dr. Jerry Barker, associate vice chancellor for student affairs and student health services director, who is retiring after 36 years at NC State.

Feb 10, 2011

Big Wheels on Campus

Beat rising gas prices with three new transportation options on campus: Zimride carpooling, Zipcar rental and WolfWheels bike rental.

Feb 9, 2011

Three to Receive Watauga Medal

A former state Extension Service director, a textiles industry leader and the president of the North Carolina Veterinary Medicine Foundation will receive the Watauga Medal for distinguished service to NC State.

Feb 8, 2011

In Memoriam: Bruce Zobel

Dr. Bruce J. Zobel, pioneer in the field of forest genetics, died Feb. 5. He maintained an active connection with NC State for 45 years. Services will be Friday, Feb. 18, in Raleigh.

Feb 8, 2011

The Artist’s Way

NC State alum Kellie Hill made a New Year's resolution in 2008 to complete one painting every day. Three years and 1,000 paintings later, she's still keeping her vow and following her dreams.

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