Record #:

25491

Author(s):

Broadfoot, Marla Vacek

Abstract:

Medical researchers at UNC Chapel Hill are pursuing new methods to treat diseases more quickly and efficiently. To speed up the approval process of new drugs, UNC researchers advise scientists to collaborate, communicate the implications of their work, and be open to entrepreneurial thinking.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 28 Issue 1, Fall 2011, p6-11, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Public health--Research; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Medical schools

Record #:

25492

Author(s):

Hardy, Susan

Abstract:

Bernie Herman is a UNC professor of American Studies and native of Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Herman has expanded food tourism in Northampton County, Virginia to include Chapel Hill by bringing oysters and sweet potatoes. Herman’s goal is to document food culture and to explore local identities, while sharing distinctive recipes.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 28 Issue 1, Fall 2011, p12-15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cookery--Chapel Hill; Cultural heritage

Record #:

25493

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

Konrad Jarausch is a UNC professor in the Department of History and the son of a German World War II officer. Jarausch never met his father but finally faced his legacy 60 years later. His father’s wartime letters revealed the emotional realities, values and obligations soldiers faced in the war.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 28 Issue 1, Fall 2011, p16-19, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--History; World War (1939-1945)

Record #:

25494

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

Alicia Mullis, a UNC undergraduate student, studied how music can treat chronic pain. Her research suggested that playing music helps to train our brains to not focus on pain.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 28 Issue 1, Fall 2011, p20-21, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Research

Record #:

25495

Author(s):

Nathe, Margarite

Abstract:

Reed Turchi moved to Chapel Hill to study hill country blues music and record their sounds. As a UNC student, Turchi founded the Devil Down Records label and has recorded numerous musicians, including local blues legend, Kenny Brown. Turchi also initiated the Sounds of the South Award, which allows a UNC undergraduate to submit music recordings to the UNC Southern Folk Life Collection.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 28 Issue 1, Fall 2011, p22-23, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Blues musicians; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Record #:

25496

Author(s):

Nathe, Margarite

Abstract:

UNC undergrad Zoe Litaker first visited Turkey in 2008 to photograph villagers of Esenler. When she returned to Turkey in 2011, many of the villagers had moved to urban areas for education and employment opportunities.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 28 Issue 1, Fall 2011, p24-29, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Photography; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill