Record #:

25670

Author(s):

Nathe, Margarite

Abstract:

Jeff Whetstone has photographed the caves of Tennessee and Alabama, and grasshopper infestations in Utah, Wyoming, and Nebraska. His new collection is called the New Wilderness, and features photographs of hunters, farmers, deer stands, and fishing tournaments in North Carolina.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 26 Issue 2, Winter 2010, p26-29, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Photography; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Record #:

25675

Author(s):

Nathe, Margarite

Abstract:

The Carolina Economic Recovery Corps is a group of UNC graduate students and recent graduate professionals who aim to help impoverished communities research and apply for federal stimulus funding. Many of the corps interns were recently hired for full-time positions working with the government councils they had worked with.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 26 Issue 2, Winter 2010, p44-45, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Economic development; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Record #:

25680

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

According to UNC sociologist Charles Kurzman, the kind of radicalization that leads to violence is much less common in the United States than in Western Europe. Reasons for this could be demographics, law enforcement, communication, and political activism. Omid Safi, a religious studies professor, says that Muslim Americans should become more involved in public discourse to help curtail radicalization and terrorism.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 26 Issue 3, Spring 2010, p30-33, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Religion

Record #:

25681

Author(s):

Porter, Alexandra; Dye, Andrew; May, Michelle; Wooten, Reiley

Abstract:

In 2009, UNC journalism students documented the lives and culture of the people of Western North Carolina as part of the sixth annual Carolina Photojournalism Workshop. Their documentary included stories about the art of chair-making, growing up as a tomboy, and chasing the American dream.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 26 Issue 3, Spring 2010, p34-38, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Photojournalism

Record #:

25719

Author(s):

Hardy, Susan

Abstract:

For kids with visual impairment or other disabilities, video games can seem out of reach. But now UNC computer scientists and their students are giving more kids a chance to play by designing Nintendo Wii games that incorporate a physical dimension.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 25 Issue 1, Fall 2008, p12-14, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Video games

Record #:

25721

Author(s):

Chi, Kelly Rae

Abstract:

Stephen Anderson is an assistant professor of jazz studies and composition. With the help of percussionist Joel Fountain, Anderson began writing his own songs and recording music. His musical style is described as progressive, modern jazz that draws on classical techniques.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 25 Issue 1, Fall 2008, p24-25, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Musicians; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Record #:

25722

Author(s):

Nathe, Margarite

Abstract:

Anthropologist Norris Brock Johnson has studied many of Japan’s Zen Buddhist temple gardens, Tenru-ji being the first. Brock learned that gardens serve as spiritual and pedagogical purposes, and have hidden symbolic meanings.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 25 Issue 1, Fall 2008, p26-31, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Spiritual life--Buddhism

Record #:

25729

Author(s):

Voss, Meagen

Abstract:

Mayron Tsong is an assistant professor of piano in the Department of Music. This year she released her first solo album and played at Carnegie Hall. Her album features the works of Russian composers Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, and Scriabin.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 25 Issue 2, Winter 2009, p16-17, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Musicians; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Music, Classical

Record #:

25730

Author(s):

Nathe, Margarite

Abstract:

David Mora-Marin is an assistant professor of linguistics and one of the few specialists in ancient Mayan languages from around 400 BC to 200 AD. A recent article was published about the writing system used by the Olmecs, the first civilization in Mesoamerica. Mora-Marin analyzed the Olmec writing tablet and found patterns that contradict the researchers’ findings.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 25 Issue 2, Winter 2009, p18-21, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Linguistics

Record #:

25731

Author(s):

Hardy, Susan

Abstract:

Archaeologist Brian Billman led about two dozen UNC and Duke students to a small village in the Moche Valley of northern Peru to build a new water system for the community. The villagers were hired to help manage the project and complete construction.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 25 Issue 2, Winter 2009, p22-23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Record #:

25733

Author(s):

Nair, Prashant

Abstract:

Geneticist James Evans teaches court judges the practical genetics of how to analyze DNA. Evans hopes to start a voluntary certification program to help judges weigh DNA evidence and make rulings based on science.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 25 Issue 2, Winter 2009, p28-31, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Judges; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Genetics

Record #:

25736

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

Terry Sullivan leads an all-volunteer team to find out what outgoing presidencies have learned, and thereby help ease the transition for incoming White House administrations. The project team interviews former staff and presents their memos to the president’s transition team.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 25 Issue 2, Winter 2009, p38-41, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Political science

Record #:

25760

Author(s):

Oppenheimer, Todd

Abstract:

The town of Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have coexisted together for nearly two centuries. The university’s first long-range development plan in 60 years has been met with resistance from the community. An advisory committee made up of community and university leaders was formed to resolve any conflicts and address long-term development plans.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 5 Issue 22, Nov 19-Dec 2 1987, p9-12, por, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Universities and colleges--Planning; Orange County--Economic conditions

Record #:

25790

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

Yekta Zülfikar, a sophomore majoring in international studies, took part in the Burch Field Seminar in Turkey to study why coups occur and how they impact people’s lives. Yekta believes that Turkey is heading in direction that should help stop coup attempts.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 25 Issue 3, Spring 2009, p43-45, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Record #:

25792

Author(s):

Caudle, Neil

Abstract:

UNC faculty and students are collaborating with the Kenan Institute Asia to help with tsunami recovery. Projects involve organizing and training entrepreneurs in sustainable business and agriculture, developing ecotourism, and investigating public health problems.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 24 Issue 1, Fall 2007, p10-17, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Disaster relief; Sustainable development; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill