Articles by Eric Townsend
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In My Words: Legal protections needed for 'on-demand' workers
October 13, 2015
In a guest column published by several regional newspapers, Associate Professor Eric Fink at the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ School of Law points out shortcomings in federal labor laws as they apply to workers for app-based companies like Uber and Taskrabbit.
'There's no place like home' for #ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµHome 2015
October 13, 2015
Make plans to return to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ from Oct. 16-18 for Homecoming 2015, a weekend of events that include football, tailgating, alumni award ceremonies and an inaugural 5K run. Follow the excitement with the #ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµHome hashtag on social media!
A surprise tribute to a loyal ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ advocate
October 9, 2015
Adm. Edward “Ted” Walker, one of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ’s most generous supporters, honored longtime university administrator Barry Bradberry '75 on Friday by renaming the commons area of an office suite in the Inman ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Welcome Center that will greet generations of future students.
In My Words: Brought to you by the letters HBO and $$$
October 7, 2015
Associate Professor Naeemah Clark authored a guest column for regional newspapers about a new partnership between the Children's Television Network, which produces the beloved children's program "Sesame Street," and the premium cable network HBO.
'When I teach others, I teach myself'
October 7, 2015
Classical musician Itzhak Perlman was introduced Tuesday to his ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Fall Convocation audience as a "violin virtuoso" and "a man of great humility." What was to follow over the next hour proved both.
Q&A with violin icon a prelude to Fall Convocation
October 6, 2015
Encouraging young performers to “be flexible” with how they approach their future careers, Itzhak Perlman imparted wisdom Tuesday on ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ students in Yeager Recital Hall who asked questions of the world’s most recognizable name in classical music.
Alternative Breaks Program publishes book of student reflections
October 6, 2015
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ staff who oversee the Alternative Breaks Program in the Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement have published a book that features insights from students on service work performed in communities near and far.
Campus Kitchen eliminates use of nearly 2,000 foam containers
October 6, 2015
A Sustainability Leaders Mini-Grant provided funding to introduce recyclable plastic containers for a program that helps serve food to the hungry in Alamance County.
Author: 'Orange is the New Black' more than a story about prison
October 1, 2015
Piper Kerman, whose 2010 memoir inspired the critically acclaimed Netflix series by the same name, visited ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ to make the case for reforming the criminal justice system.
Making the case for a #ServiceYear
October 1, 2015
Retired U.S. Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal headlined a North Carolina Campus Compact Presidents Forum for the state's top education leaders focused on the concept of creating a year-of-service experience for young adults.