Lackluster Recovery Clouds Budget Outlook

By D'Lyn Ford
April will be a pivotal month for the state budget and NC State’s financial prospects.
Although tax revenue has been lower than projected through February,
the state is poised for recovery in 2010-11, State Budget Director
Charles Perusse told attendees at last week’s general faculty meeting.
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10-second Spotlight

Art to Wear
The cheers at Reynolds Coliseum will be for student designers on April 14 at the Art to Wear Fashion Show. Last year's eclectic creations featured raw cotton and hay rakes in a fusion of art and fashion. Check out recent creations at www.ncsu.arttowear.com. More than 1,000 spectators are expected for the show, which begins at 7:30 p.m. You can reserve a floor seat for $20 if you hurry.

Top Priority
Student issues, including tuition, financial aid and academics, top the legislative priorities for the university system this session.
Boning Up for Research
NC State has more than a few skeletons in its closet. See them for yourself, in the new anthropology and forensic labs at Park Shops.
Bulletin Board
Looking for inspiration? Attend the premiere of the new NC State documentary "Spanish Voices," an illuminating presentation on solid state lighting or other fun stuff.
Faculty and Staff Notes
We've got promotions, national awards, prestigious fellowships and even a prize-winning plant this week. Check it out.