Down with the Gown

By Caroline M. Barnhill
Researchers at NC State are working to solve a nearly century-old problem – what to do with those skimpy, derriere-exposing hospital gowns.
They are filmy, uncomfortable – and if you happen to catch a draft, you're in trouble.
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Electrifying Transportation
Test-drive alternative energy during the Electrifying Transportation conference May 27 at the McKimmon Center. See electric vehicles and hear speakers Daniel Sperling, author of “Two Billion Cars” and Alan Taub, executive director of research and development at General Motors. For more information, go to http://www.electrifync.com/.

Provost Resigns
Provost Larry Nielsen will step down May 22 to return to the classroom.
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