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Several student organizations and campus departments have partnered to host a number of events in celebration of Earth Day on April 22, 2011. Organizers said their goal is to raise awareness of environmental and sustainability issues and to encourage positive action throughout the community.

Four out of five North Carolina residents support the construction of wind energy facilities in both the mountains and along the coast of the Tar Heel State, according to the latest ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Poll, though half the state opposes the government promoting the increased use of nuclear power to address America’s energy supply.

The ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Institute for Politics and Public Affairs is conducting a health and wellness community survey this month in Alamance County on topics that include: social and wellness concerns, perceived health issues in the county, exercise habits, care giving responsibilities and perceived safety in the county.

Steve DeLoach, professor of economics, gave a research presentation to faculty at the Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowia on April 8.