Point Man

By D'Lyn Ford

In the military, on the ranch or at the state's largest university, it's easy to spot the point man. He's the one up front, in the lead, most visible – not a place for the timid or inexperienced.

In his first 10 days on the job, Chancellor Jim Woodward showed his understanding of what it means to take the point.

Graphic Design Elements in Quilts

Drop by the Gregg Museum of Art & Design and check out a display of more than 40 amazing quilts from the museum's permanent collection. Many of these quilts are recent acquisitions and focus on graphic design elements in quilt-making. The exhibit includes quilts with patriotic themes, exquisite silk and crazy quilts, antique North Carolina quilts, and two Sas Colby art quilts. The show runs now through Oct. 4.

Budget Plan Better, Not Great

UNC system President Erskine Bowles praised legislators for considering tax increases to help reduce higher education budget cuts.

Oblinger Resigns

Chancellor Oblinger resigns after NC State releases e-mail messages showing Mary Easley's hiring was a group effort.

Connecting Thread

Creating handmade quilts for sick kids helps an English professor connect with students and the community.

In the News

NC State's faculty experts are featured in the media every day. Check out this week's top stories.

Faculty and Staff Notes

Faculty and students cope with the first cases of H1N1 flu. Plus, the sounds of Suriname and award-winning research.

Bulletin Board

Get a discount on Six Sigma quality training and find out the latest on Hillsborough Street construction.

Print the Bulletin

For an in-depth interview with Chancellor Randy Woodson (thank you, Alumni Association), download this week's PDF version of the Bulletin. Please print the Bulletin double-sided, if possible, to save paper and money and reduce our carbon footprint.

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