Humble Hero

By Whitney Watson
Rocket attacks. Kidnapping threats. Suicide bombers.
Life was not easy for Dr. John Muth during his recent tour of duty as a U.S. Navy reservist in Iraq.
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10-second Spotlight

Ticket for Your Thoughts
Got a green idea for campus? That's the ticket. The Sustainability Office and N.C. Department of Agriculture would like to send you and a friend to Ag Jam on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion. To be eligible for the drawing, submit a sustainable project idea by Wednesday, Sept. 9. The project must focus on conserving energy, reducing waste or making a campus process more efficient. Submit your idea at http://www.ncsu.edu/sustainability.

Campus Kicks Off Charitable Campaign
Faculty and staff launched an effort to raise more than half a million dollars in this year's State Employees Combined Campaign.
New TV Spot Features Robo-Bats
Take a sneak peek at NC State's new commercial (with robo-bats), which will make its television debut tonight.
Faculty and Staff Notes
Join the Wellness Expo, plan your retirement and meet our new chief communicator. Plus, other important stuff happening on campus.
Bulletin Board
Climb a rock, go whitewater rafting and learn about cybersecurity. Lots of options for your brain and brawn in this week's Bulletin Board.
On the Home Page
Check out the university home page for the latest news, features and events taking place at NC State.
NC State in the News
NC State makes the news with help for the textiles industry, advice for the GOP and language lessons for the troops.