C O N T E N T S

TOP STORIES
Tutu inspires graduates with his heartfelt oration
Faculty and staff take salary cut of 0.5% this fiscal year
Forester plants seeds of trust at Carolina North

ARTS
Symbolic shapes, colors express emotions, passion

FACULTY/STAFF NEWS
Gil tapped as  dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
McNeil honored for leading, mentoring women in science
Vigiolto, Barker named to positions in research, information technology
Walden to lead Center for Faculty Excellence
Honors

GOVERNANCE
Faculty Council expresses its appreciation to Joe Templeton, welcomes McKay Coble
Bain & Company interim report advocates better processes, fewer administrative layers

HEALTH AND SAFETY
Infectious disease experts: Wash your hands frequently

NEWS BRIEFS
Photos from around campus in May
‘Techie’ auction Supports scholarships, IT awards
Dental school drop-off area changes June 1
Hike in the footsteps of naturalist John Terres
Award-winning composting program
Deadlines to watch
Register now for children’s afterschool program
CEI First Year Seminar grants

RANKINGS
U.S. News ranks best grad programs

RESEARCH
Genetic Medicine Research Building dedicated May 6
Back pain is on the rise in North Carolina

SUSTAINABILITY
Perennial beauty
Reclaimed water system enhances sustainability

WORKING AT CAROLINA
State Health Plan annual enrollment runs through May 29
‘Get Active Carolina’ health and fitness fair
Excellence in Management Award nominations

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