Chancellor Marye Anne Fox addresses the NCRC industry partners and guests at the ribbon cutting ceremony
May/June 2002
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RESEARCH CENTER OPENS NEW NONWOVENS LAB
The Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center's (NCRC) Partners Lab at the North Carolina State University College of Textiles has opened. The new $12 million facility is the most comprehensive nonwoven-textiles lab in the world.
This new high-tech lab specializes in two state-of-the-art processes: melt spinning and hydroentangling. In melt spinning, thermoplastic polymers are heated and extruded, then cooled to create fabrics. Hydroentangling uses water jets that press fibers into knotted webs that don't need bonding materials.
To read more visit http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/alumni_visitors/wolftext/jul2002/nonwovens_lab.html
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| DEAN GODFREY: NEW WORLD OF TEXTILES NEEDED |
| Editor's Note: The following is Dean Blan Godfrey's
speech at the Multi-State Textile Summit at Gaston College in Dallas,
NC, on March 22, 2002.
I would like to make three points today: First,
we need to support our current textile companies so they can compete,
they can continue to provide jobs and drive the economy and they
can survive to fight another day. Secondly, we need to seize the
current national initiatives. Our government is going to invest
billions of dollars in the next few years in national security.
Much of this investment is textile related and we must assure
that we get the appropriate share for the nation's leading textile-producing
region. And last, we need to create the future, build the "New
World of Textiles." |
TEXTILE
INDUSTRY LIKES NC VOICE
by Tony Mecia, Charlotte Observer
WASHINGTON - The textile industry is applauding the appointment of a
native North Carolinian to the top textile post in the U.S. Department
of Commerce.
President Bush named Jim Leonard, a 34-year veteran of Burlington Industries,
the department's deputy assistant secretary for textiles, apparel and
consumer goods last month.
Leonard, 62, oversees about 45 workers who monitor international trade.
Staffers follow quota allotments and international shipments of textile
and apparel, as well as other goods, including tobacco and shoes.
To read more visit http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/alumni_visitors/wolftext/jul2002/nc_voice.html
The May 2002 Graduating Class
One Hundred Ten optimistic undergraduates and fourteen graduate students walked across the stage to receive their diplomas on Saturday, May 18, 2002. The sky was gray and threatened rain throughout the ceremony, which may have been ironic symbolism for the economic climate in to which these graduates were entering. Many career services professionals branded this year as the worst placement year since the great depression. To read more visit: http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/alumni_visitors/wolftext/jul2002/may2002_graduation.html
Textile Engineering faculty, staff, alumni, students, and parents braved a cold spring rain to attend the 2002 End of the Year event hosted by the Textile Engineering Society (TES) on Saturday, May 4th.
Held annually, the event is hosted to bring all those involved in the Textile Engineering program together for a final celebration of the year's activities, as well as to provide a little relief before the stressful exam period begins. Officers and members of TES also used the event to recognize out-going and new officers, as well as the senior award winners.
To read more visit http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/alumni_visitors/wolftext/jul2002/te_society.html
Graduating Seniors Darryll Willie and Win Ly posing for their senior class picture at graduation on May 18, 2002
Darryl Willie, NC State's Student Body President, walked proudly on May 18th as he graduated from the College of Textiles. He knows that the education that he has received here has helped him prepare for the next path he will travel. You see, Darryl is heading to Houston, Texas in mid-June to start training for Teach for America.
So what is Teach for America? Teach for America is paid for through AmeriCorps, which works with nonprofit agencies, faith-based groups, school and other organizations to provide opportunities for Americans to serve their communities in education, children and youth, community development, public health, hunger and homelessness projects. Darryl will be a full time paid teacher in a urban or rural public school for two years starting this fall. Teach for America looks for recent college graduates in all academic backgrounds that are interested in helping children of our nation gain the opportunities they deserve.
To read more visit http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/alumni_visitors/wolftext/jul2002/darryl_willie.html
The year was 1996 when a 17 year old student from Western Guilford High School in Greensboro, NC attended the Summer Textile Exploration Program. He realized that summer the College of Textiles could give him the education he needed to go on to a higher education after his undergraduate degree was earned. Through the STEP program he saw how much the industry's technology had changed in the last twenty years and he knew that more advanced technology would be needed in the future.
To read more visit http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/alumni_visitors/wolftext/jul2002/graduating_student.html
The College of Textiles hosted the AATCC Color Science Symposium titled, Color Innovations 2002: Concepts, Communications, and Control on June 3-4, 2002. The program was designed for all sectors of the textile industry that are involved with color from designers to retailers and from dyers and printers to engineers.
To read more visit http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/alumni_visitors/wolftext/jul2002/color_science.html
Dear Fellow Alumni:
As I rose through the ranks of the U.S. Army to become
the 14th chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff, I learned many valuable lessons. I found that leaders
are not born but
are shaped by their life experiences and education as well as a desire
to succeed and shoulder responsibility.
The new North Carolina State University NC State Alumni Association Alumni Directory, scheduled for release in Spring 2003, will be the most up-to-date and complete reference of over 131040 North Carolina State University alumni ever compiled! This comprehensive volume will include current name, address and phone number, academic data, plus business information (if applicable), bound into a classic, library quality edition.
The NC State Alumni Association has contracted Bernard
C. Harris Publishing Company, Inc. to produce the directory. Harris will
soon begin researching and compiling the information to be printed in
the directory by emailing and/or mailing a questionnaire to each alumnus/a.
(If you prefer not to be listed in the directory, please contact the Alumni
Office/Association in writing as soon as possible.)
Please take the time to visit http://www.alumni.ncsu.edu/update.html to update your information including your email address. There are only a few issues left until the Wolftext is only offered via email. You can also email Emily Parker at emily_parker@ncsu.edu or call 919-515-6529 to provide the information.
- Terry Brasier, Associate Director of Student and Career Services, has accepted a position of acting Coordinator of Diversity Programs for the College of Textiles.
- Karen S. Grigg, has joined the Burlington Textiles Library as the Textiles and Engineering Services Librarian. She comes from the D.H. Hill Library, where she has worked since 1999 as a Reference Librarian for the Life Sciences.
- David Hinks, a professor in TECS Department, was awarded the College of Textiles Outstanding Teacher Award for 2001-2002. Only a total of 17 professors were chosen for the prestigious award university wide.
- Gary Mock, a professor in TECS Department, has been honored as the College of Textiles nominee for the campus-wide Board of Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching for 2001-2002.
- Jason Lemons (BSTXM-1998) and Lina Kavoukas were married on April 6, 2002. Jason is the Southeast Account Manager for AMI DODUCO. The Lemons reside in Raleigh, NC.
- Stacey Bolen (BSTE-1996) and Bill Wolverton were married on April 27, 2002 in Washington, NC. Stacey is currently the Director of Quality at Medline Industries, Inc. The Wolvertons reside in Gurnee, Illinois.
- Harrie Schoots (BSTC-1996) and Nelia Da Silva were married on May 5, 2002 in Danvers, MA. Harrie works for Rohm and Haas Company as a Marketing Development Specialist in the Inorganic & Speciality Solutions Division in North Andover, MA. The Schoots reside in Salem, MA.
- Mandi Thornton (BSTAM-1995; MT-1999) and Greg Strickland were married on May 11, 2002. Mandi is currently employed as an Assistant Buyer with Belk Department Stores. The Stricklands reside in Raleigh, NC.
- Robin Basden (BSTT-1999) is engaged to marry Ryan Tubbs (ChemE-1999) in June 2002 in the Cayman Islands. They are currently living in Chicago.
- Kelly (Robertson) Wilson (BSTXM-2000) and Matthew Brice Wilson were married on June 8, 2002 in Winston-Salem, NC. Kelly is employed by R.J. Reynolds. The Wilsons reside in Winston-Salem, NC.
- Anna (Crissman) Giles (BSTXM-2002 - Eli Whitney Scholar) and Jarrad Giles were married on June 15, 2002 in Thomasville, NC.
- Laura (Canup) Hughes (BSTE/TMS-1998, MSTE-2000) and Steven Edward Hughes were married on June 22, 2002 in Charlotte, NC. Laura is employed by Milliken & Company and the couple will live in Belmont, NC.
NEW CUBS IN
THE PACK
- Todd Crowder (BSTE-1994) and his wife Angie, announce the
birth of their second child, Christopher Ayden, born on January 1, 2002.
Christopher was the first child born in Moore County, NC for the year
2002. Todd is employed with Frontier Spinning Mills in Technical Service.
The Crowders live in Sanford, NC.
- Stephanie (Booz) Norris (TT-1995) and Ryan Norris announce the
birth of Cory Jones, born on March 12, 2002. Stephanie is currently working
for McMurray Fabrics in Product Development in Lincolnton, NC. The Norrises
reside in Watha, NC.
- Hardy Sullivan (BSTXM-1993) and his wife, Jen, announce the birth
of their second child, Nathan Christopher, born on April 24, 2002. Hardy
is employed as the Director of Advanced Fabric Development with Collins
& Aikman. The Sullivans reside in Greenville, NC.
- Ron Funderburk (MSTXM-1997) and Jeni (Kahle) Funderburk (BSTC-1993)
announce the birth of their second son, Preston Walker, born on April
26, 2002. Ron is currently working for Sara Lee Direct as the Manager
of Applied Management Science. Jeni is a stay-at-home mom. The Funderburks
reside in Graham, NC.
- Shannon (Teleis) Merwin (BSTT-1998) and her husband Mark announce
the birth of their son, Connor Buchanan, born on May 7, 2002. Shannon
is currently working for Eaton Corporation Custom Panels Division as a
Quality Engineer. The Merwins reside in Fayetteville, NC.
- Tom Wilson III, Ph.D. (BSTC-1978, MSTC-1981, PHDFPS-1986) and
Chi Fen Sun are the proud parents of Fiona Sun, born on May 29, 2002.
Tom is Advanced Chemical Research Manager for Nike Footwear and Chi Fen
is Manufacturing Manager for Nike Equipment. The Wilsons reside in Taichung,
Taiwan.
- Greg Campbell (BSTMS-1996) and Wendy (Thompson) Campbell (BSTAM-1996)
announce the birth of their daughter, Taylor Katelyn, born on June 17,
2002. Greg and Wendy are employed with Collins & Aikman Automotive.
The Campbells reside in Albemarle, NC.
CAREER
AND DISTANCE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Please click here to see all of our current career job opportunities
from the Lifetime Career Service:
http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/alumni_visitors/wolftext/jul2002/opportunities.html
