Found 33 events matching "2008 "
After serving as interim dean since 2008, Braden was appointed dean of CHASS.
Terri Lomax became dean of the Graduate School and served in that position until 2008.
Hans Olsen coached the women's tennis team to five NCAA Tournament appearances in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011 and 2013.
Former Wolfpack basketball player Nate McMillan served as assistant men's basketball coach under Mike Krzyzewski in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics.
Toby L. Parcel was appointed dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and served in the position until 2008.
Greek Village reopened with the newly constructed Kappa Delta house. Redevelopment of Greek Village began in 2008 when the aging buildings were demolished.
Racist and threatening graffiti directed at President-elect Barack Obama was found in the Free Expression Tunnel. The threats received international media attention and the Secret Service was called to investigate. The four students responsible were identified, admitted to the act, and issued an anonymous public apology. In response to the incident, Chancellor Oblinger established the Campus Culture Task Force Committee to discuss methods of improving the campus climate and possible revisions for Student Conduct practices and Free Expression Tunnel procedures. Students also held a "Unity Rally" to denounce the acts of racism.
Presidential candidate Barack Obama appeared before a crowd at Reynolds Coliseum shortly after winning the Democratic presidential primaries.
The Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, along with the College of Natural Resources, moved into a new wing of Jordan Hall. The new wing was comprised of 10,000 square feet of high-tech classrooms, teaching laboratories, and offices and meeting spaces.
NSF Engineering Research Center (ERC) for Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management (FREEDM) Systems was established to develop technology that revolutionized the power grid and increased energy production from solar panels, wind farms, fuel cells and other renewable sources into homes and businesses.
Erskine B. Bowles, University of North Carolina System president, gave the commencement address. Christina Johnson gave the Address to Fellow Graduates. Honorary degrees were awarded to Pat Mora (Doctor of Humane Letters), Richard G. Robb (Doctor of Humane Letters), and C.D. Spangler Jr. (Doctor of Humane Letters).
The speaker was William ("Bill") L. Cowher, NC State alumnus and former Super Bowl-winning coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Address to Fellow Graduates was given by James E. O. Hankins II. Honorary degrees were awarded to Freeman A. Hrabowski III (Doctor of Sciences) and Carl E. Wieman (Doctor of Sciences).
Native American Culture Night became an annual event sponsored by the Native American Student Association.
A minor in Native American Studies was established in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Duane K. Larick first became interim dean of the Graduate School and then later the permanent dean.
Dan Velez made the Puerto Rican Olympic team for the 100 meter breaststroke.
Russell Wilson was the first quarterback in league history to earn first-team All-ACC honors as a freshman.
The softball season opened for the first time at the newly constructed Curtis & Jacqueline Dail Softball Stadium.
Lauren Doughtie became the first women's golf player in school history to compete at the NCAA tournament when she qualified as an individual.
