CONTENTS

TOP STORIES
SILS mission: Connecting people to content they seek
Eminent surgeon honored with Jefferson Award for commitment, service
Four junior faculty members recognized for artistic, scholarly achievements with Hettleman Prizes
Tornadoes test new campus alert communications system

ARTS
Tony-nominated comedy opens PlayMakers mainstage season
Ackland showcases modern masters
Art, films, lectures, history to highlight fall at Stone Center

CAMPUS
UNC ranks as fifth best public university – again

HEALTH & SAFETY
Seasonal flu clinics begin Sept. 27; vaccine registration opens today

LEADERSHIP
Houston speaks about diversity
Ways recommended to bolster support for student-athletes
Arts and Sciences conducting reviews

NEWS IN BRIEF
Apply for Kenan-Biddle grants by Oct. 14
Giving research a voice
First Amendment Day          
International Coffee Hour
Honoring Eisdorfer’s 30 years with a sale at the Bull’s Head Bookshop
 SAFE@unc website launches
Prostate screenings 
Lectures, seminars, symposia
Howlin’ Wolf to be remembered in Sept. 19 symposium, concert
Readings
Blood drives
Public Service Fair, Hunger Lunch
 Deadlines to watch

PUBLIC SERVICE
Carolina cares, Carolina shares

TEACHING
'Pushing the envelope' in multimedia storytelling

TECHNOLOGY
ITS helps keep Carolina athletics connected
Beginning of a new era

WORKING AT CAROLINA
Next athletic director to help UNC realize ‘great potential’
King selected as journalism school dean
Gray recommended as VC for finance and administration
Meares’ charge: Match donors’ goals with Carolina’s needs
Human Resources launches wellness initiative with focus on mind, body, balance, community

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
The September 14 issue as a PDF