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Winter 2006 NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF TEXTILES
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| Textiles Steals the Show in November | |
| NC State Alumni Association Honors 18 as Distinguished Alumni - Vincent Fang College of Textiles Honoree Robert Barnhardt Former Dean Receives Award of Merit |
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The North Carolina State University Alumni Association honored 18 distinguished alumni and friends during its second annual "Evening of Stars" on Nov. 18 at the North Ridge Country Club in Raleigh . The event recognizes alumni and friends who have given back to their professions, their communities and their alma mater as chosen by each of NC State's 10 colleges, the Wolfpack Club and the Alumni Association.
Chancellor James L. Oblinger said the honorees were "achievers who make a difference." "Some shape the communities that we live in; others shape the ways we live our lives," he said. "Some solve problems for those close to our hearts; others generate big ideas that will mold our future." Vincent Kang was honored as the College of Textiles Distinguished Alumnus in 2005. Vincent joined NC State's Textile School in 1963. He attained his BS in Textile Engineering in 1967 and a Masters Degree in 1969. After returning to Hong Kong he opened his first knitting factory in 1971 producing garments for the US and European markets. His operations extended to Mainland China , the Philippines , Thailand , Panama , Honduras , Nicaragua , and the United States in the 80's and 90's. Today, all his plants are still active and the productions serve mainly the US market. He is at present, CEO of the Toppy International Inc. And for years he has been a large financial partner to the Keystone Corporation located in RTP. He has been working with longtime friend and NC State alumni Pat Gavaghan who is the CEO of Keystone. Vincent's long list of development projects with Keystone include: Keystone Park , a Class A Business Park with over 2,000,000 square feet of office, warehouse and R&D facilities, and 384 homes and town homes. Vincent has also had a hand in working with Keystone to develop many apartment communities, subdivisions, town home and condo communities throughout the Triangle and in California . In addition, Keystone has played a role in the development and construction of Vincent's Textile manufacturing facilities in the western hemisphere and has handled his imports into the US . Vincent's participation in the Hong Kong public and community service covers a wide area, he is chairman of two Hospital Governing Committees; Advisor of the Hong Kong Retail Management Association; Director of the Hong Kong Garment Manufacturers; and member of the Hong Kong Airport authority, just to name a few. In 2005, Vincent was elected to join the Hong Kong Legislative Council, representing the Retail and Wholesale Functional Constituency and has been active with the Government Policy making. To see all the Distinguished Alumnus Winners please visit http://www.ncsu.edu/news/press_releases/05_11/227.htm |
| College of Textiles Graduate Dedicates Building | |
On Wednesday November 9th, the $10 million William and Ida Friday Institute for Education Innovation was opened. A 33,000-square-foot facility honors the Friday family's unwavering commitment to educational excellence and equity. Considered one of North Carolina 's "first families of education," both Bill and Ida Friday have devoted themselves to public service and support for North Carolina 's children and its educational system. Bill Friday served as president of the University of North Carolina System from 1956 until his retirement in 1986. He is a 1941 NC State College of Textiles graduate. > |
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| Two Textile Alumni Honored | |
Major General William E. Ingram, Jr. and General Shelton, both College of Textiles graduates, were honored on the field at the November 19th home football game vs. Middle Tennessee State . General Henry H. Shelton was born in Tarboro , North Carolina . He received a bachelor's degree in textiles from North Carolina State University . General Shelton spent the next 38 years in a variety of command and staff positions in the continental United States , Hawaii , and Vietnam . He became the 14th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on October 1, 1997, and served two two-year terms, retiring on September 30, 2001. Throughout his tenure as chairman, U.S. forces were in heavy demand and participated in numerous joint operations around the globe. General Ingram earned a B.S. degree in textile chemistry from NC State. He received his commission in 1972 from the Officer Candidate School, North Carolina Military Academy at Fort Bragg , N.C. , completing the program as Distinguished Graduate. Major General Ingram was appointed the Adjutant General, North Carolina National Guard, in July 2001. He guides the formulation, development and implementation of all programs and policies affecting the North Carolina Army and Air National Guard. |
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Four Receive Honorary Degrees from NC State at Commencement Including Duke Kimbrell of Parkdale Mills |
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A nationally honored school superintendent, a prodigious inventor, a top textiles executive and an internationally acclaimed photographer received honorary degrees from North Carolina State University during fall commencement on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the RBC Center in Raleigh . >
College of Textiles Holds Achieve More Field Day |
Executive-in-Residence Series |
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| College of Textiles Welcomes Marketing Expert Dr. Kevin Keller |
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| On Wednesday, September 14th, North Carolina State University's College of Textiles welcomed distinguished scholar and industry consultant, Dr. Kevin Lane Keller as their first Executive-in-Residence for the 2005-2006 academic year. > | |
| College of Textiles Welcomes Mackey J. McDonald |
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| The NCSU College of Textiles' Executive-in-Residence program welcomed Chairman, CEO and President of VF Corporation Mackey J. McDonald, to the College of Textiles on September 27, 2005. > | |
New 'Alien Nanofiber' Has Potential Anti-Counterfeiting Applications |
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Under a powerful microscope it looks like an alien - something out of Roswell , N.M. , or "The X-Files." But a brand-new, tiny fiber dubbed the "alien nanofiber," co-invented by a North Carolina State University textiles professor and a chemical engineering professor from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, has the potential to become a big deterrent to counterfeiters. > |
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| NC State College of Textiles Announces AUTEX World Conference | |
| Textile experts from across the country and around the world will gather at North Carolina State University's College of Textiles from June 11-14, 2006, for the AUTEX (Association of Universities of Textiles) Conference. > | |
| FUELCELLSOUTH Partners Forum |
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| As a part of its Transportation Research initiative, the College of Textiles hosted the FuelCellSouth Partners Forum at its Convocation Center on the NC State Centennial Campus. FuelCellSouth partners with a local southeastern community and one or more of its research universities to host a seminar pertaining to the hosting regions' area of interest in fuel cells and the hydrogen economy. > | |
College of Textiles Participates in the American Girl Fashion Show |
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| In an effort to raise funds for the Special Olympics of North Carolina, The American Girl Fashion Show®, was held on November 19, 2005. The fashion show is a multi-generational event involving girls and their families. The show provided an entertaining and educational look at how generations of American girls have used clothing to express their own unique style and personality through the years. The College was a sponsor of this event and the Fashion Development and Product Management concentration students had the opportunity to coordinate the runway portion of the show. | |
| NC State College of Textiles to Demonstrate High-Tech Advances at Annual Open House |
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High school students, parents, teachers and the general public are invited to learn more about the new world of textiles by attending the annual open house event at North Carolina State University's College of Textiles on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Located on NC State's Centennial Campus, the College of Textiles ' open house is designed to showcase the latest advances in apparel design and production, body scanning and measurement, fabric comfort, digital printing, non-wovens technology, medical textiles, yarn spinning, weaving, whole garment knitting, dyeing and finishing, fabric engineering, and management, marketing, and merchandising. Demonstrations of high-tech research mannequin Pyroman are also scheduled. Pyroman endures searing heat and flames to test the latest in fire protective apparel used by fire fighters, armed services personnel and race-car drivers. In addition to these demonstrations, current students, faculty and staff will be available to answer questions about the college's admissions process, the Centennial Scholarship Program, financial aid, textile degree programs, career opportunities, the state of the textile industry, and other specialty areas such as the Anni Albers Design Program and the Medical Textiles Program. The event is free and open to the general public, and no pre-registration is required. High school students who attend the "New World of Textiles" presentation will receive a free NC State T-shirt. The "New World of Textiles" presentations will be held in 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm in the Room 2309/Convocation Center. Attendees should make plans to spend at least two hours at open house in order to get the full effect of the event. For more information and directions to the College of Textiles , visit the http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/student_services/openhouse/ or call 919/515-3780. NC State's College of Textiles is home to modern, state-of-the-art textile classrooms and laboratories. More than half of all textile graduates in the nation graduate from the College of Textiles with starting salaries among the highest at NC State. Additionally, the average job placement rate for NC State textiles graduates is 95 percent within three months of graduation. |
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| 2005 Job Forum & Career Fair Sets the Stage for a New Placement Year | |
| Despite the continuing negative publicity hovering around the future of the textile industry, the 2005 Job Forum hosted more than 30 companies during the September kick-off event for job placement in the College of Textiles . > | |
| Leader of the Pack from the College of Textiles | |
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This year's winner of the "Leader of Pack" scholarship, awarded at halftime of the Homecoming game each year, was awarded to Mark Clapp. Mark is a Textile Engineering and Biomedical Engineering student. Mark is an exceptional student and leader not only within the College of Textiles but at the university level also . He is involved in such things as student council, College of Textile and Caldwell hurricane relief efforts, Kappa Tau Beta, a NC State University and Alumni Association Ambassador, Homecoming Publicity co-chair, and so on. He is very connected to NC State University through his many service, leadership, and academic organizations. Mark enjoys being a part of the small intimate atmosphere at the College of Textiles while being a part of a large university with all its many opportunities. Mark says he has always known about the "Leader of the Pack" scholarship from past Homecoming games and decided to apply after a lot of encouragement from friends and mentors. When asked how he felt after he found out he won he stated, "I was surprised, excited, emotional, shocked all at the same time. The competition was so stiff this year and we all were worthy candidates. I couldn't believe it." So what was it like for Mark to stand on the field at Carter-Finley Stadium during halftime of Homecoming? Mark says, "Indescribable! It is such a rush to be on the field and 50,000 plus people looking at you. It was an experience I will never forget." Mark plans to graduate in May 2007 and then attend graduate school obtaining a masters in Business Administration or Health Care Management/Policy. He sees himself in the medical field in the long run. The "Leader of the Pack" scholarship is awarded to one female and male each year and is based on their leadership, service and scholarship in the campus community. Each winner receives a $1,000 scholarship. Each qualified applicant is judged in the following areas: scholastics (minimum 2.5 GPA required), extracurricular activities with an emphasis on leadership positions and personal expression, which is based on an essay question to be evaluated by NC State faculty and staff and finally a vote by the student body. This years female winner was Nancy Zagbayou a senior in Economics. |
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| 2005 Seoul International Clothing & Textiles Conference |
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The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles and the Japan Society of Home Economics and Clothing jointly held the 2005 Seoul International Clothing & Textiles Conference at Hanyang University in Seoul , Korea August 18 th -21 st . The conference theme was " Asia , Gateway to the Future - Textiles and Apparel Industry" , and hosted a variety of speakers that focused on the important role that the Asian clothing and textile industry will play as globalization continues at extraordinary rates. Nearly 300 scholars and professionals from all over the world came to present ideas, perspectives and research in panel discussions and special topic sessions. College of Textiles Professor , Dr. Nancy Cassill, was asked to attend the conference as a key note speaker, addressing the audience about the opportunities and challenges that will likely occur in the textile and apparel industry. Additionally, Dr. Cassill acted as a member of an academic and industry panel which focused on the topic of gaining and maintaining a global competitive advantage. Shanna Bruer, doctoral student, presented a refereed research paper focusing on dissertation research "Measuring Consumer Brand Loyalty: Assessing Private Label and National Brand Loyalty Through the Use of Volatility Measures." In addition to the research and special topic sessions, the conference included an opening ceremony, a fashion show/exhibition and many cultural experience workshops, all of which were attended by academics, government officials and industry representatives. The conference offered a great opportunity for NC State faculty and students to learn about research being conducted in the areas of textile marketing and design at foreign universities all while being exposed to a diverse culture. |
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| Graduate Student News | |
Sudhakar Jaganathan was a recipient of the IWTO scholarship sponsored by AWI (Australian Wool Innovation limited) for the summer of 2005. The scholarship is given to ten outstanding individuals who are interested in researching wool fiber technology annually. Sudhakar was placed in the German Wool Research Institute (DWI), Aachen . The main focus of this institute is wool fiber & hair technology, functional polymers, Nanotechnology and biomaterials & proteins. Sudhakar was assigned to do a project on designing and constructing a polyester tow stretching device for wet crazing. The institute is also famous for conducting special testing methods to identify animal fibers. Sudhakar was introduced to these testing methods during his internship. DWI is looking forward to have exchange students in the future. They are also interested in developing joint research projects with other universities. Sudhakar is currently pursuing his PhD in fiber and polymer science from the College of Textiles . Lisa Fratto was the College of Textiles nomination for the "Pollock award" - for The Textile Association of Graduate Students (TAGS) are selling College of Textile polo shirts and College of Textiles static-cling car window stickers. The grey polo shirts with the COT logo on the left chest are $30 each and come in S, M. L, XL: add $5 for shipping and handling. The car stickers are $3 each. Please send check or money order to: NC State College of Textiles |
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| NC State University 's New Class Ring | |
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The Official Class Ring of NC State was unveiled Oct. 4 at a campus celebration. Designed with distinctive features to be recognizable and representative of NC State, the ring replaces the 300-plus designs from which alumni have chosen in recent years. http://www.alumni.ncsu.edu/news/article.php?id=202
Class Ring Trade-In: Free for Alumni Association Members http://www.alumni.ncsu.edu/news/article.php?id=203 Join the Alumni Association! Visit: http://www.alumni.ncsu.edu/join/ to learn more. |
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| Development News | |
NC State University Announces $1 Billion Campaign |
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One billion dollars. That's "billion." With a "B." And that's the goal of Achieve! The Campaign For NC State : raise $1 billion for the university. The public phase of the campaign was officially announced on September 23, 2005. "It's an ambitious goal," said Chancellor James L. Oblinger. "But this is NC State. The history of this university, the traditions we have built, and the supporters who hold NC State in high esteem and who have a history of giving back allow us to be ambitious." > |
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| Asheville Family Makes $1.5 Million Gift to NC State College of Textiles | |
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A personal gift from a North Carolina State University College of Textiles alumnus and his wife will benefit future textiles' students through scholarships and a new extension and continuing education center that will bear the couple's name .
Steve and Frosene Zeis of Asheville , N.C. , have established two scholarship funds with a $500,000 bequest and provided an additional $1 million life income gift for another important educational aspect of the College of Textiles -- The Frosene and Steve Zeis Textiles Extension & Continuing Education Center . In making the gift, the Zeises said the resulting scholarships and center would enable students to "pursue their life's dream." "We have always felt that education is the most valuable gift you can give another human being, and this giving opportunity to the College of Textiles enables us to fulfill our philosophy of life," the Zeises say. Steve Zeis graduated with a bachelor's degree from NC State's College of Textiles in 1962 after coming to the United States from Istanbul in 1957 under a student visa. He credits his education at NC State to providing the foundation for career spent representing some of Europe's most prominent textile and plastics machinery manufacturers in North America . Following graduation, Steve Zeis went to work for Joseph Bancroft & Sons Company in Wilmington , Del. , where he worked in research and development, technical services and eventually in the company's worldwide textile processing licensing activities. The Zeises moved to Asheville in 1965 when Northrop Carolina in Swannanoa hired Steve as it diversified into textile machinery. When Northrop ended the program, Steve began selling textile machinery and in 1983 the couple decided to establish their own business - ZTM Sales & Service, Inc. Steve represented a diverse mix of European textile machine companies, while Frosene, an honors graduate of the former St. Genevieve of the Pines in Asheville , managed the business side of ZTM. "We have watched North Carolina State University grow from around 6,000 students in 1958 to what it is today," the Zeises say. "We are proud of North Carolina State University's College of Textiles and are happy to be contributing in some measure toward the fulfillment of the university's educational objectives while assisting young students to pursue their life's dream, as we ourselves were able to do." |
Faculty and Staff Notes |
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| Pride of the Wolfpack Winners for 2005 | |
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The Pride of the Wolfpack Award is designed to recognize NC State employees for a special to their college/unit or the University. The winners for 2005 were: January - Yuko Nemoto, Processing Assistant in Business Services February - Janet Westerman, Administrative Assistant I in Textile Extension March - Victoria Stocksdale, Account Technician in TECS April - Mike Ferguson, Director of Information Technology May - Carolyn Krystoff, Office Assistant V in Academic Programs June - Patrick Nethery, Technology Support Technician July - Greg Jarvis, Technology Support Technician August - Trey Sheldon, Technology Support Technician September - Stan Long, Laboratories Manager III October - Sherwood Wallace, Laboratories Manager III |
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Professor Richard Dean Gilbert passed away on June 21, 2005. He was an outstanding polymer chemist with a career extending over 60 years. He served the last 39 years of his career as a faculty member at NC State University. The College of Textiles held a Memorial Service on October 10, 2005 to recognize his professional contributions as a scientist, mentor and faculty member at NC State. Contributions can be made to the Richard D. Gilbert Graduate Scholarship Fund. The endowments funds will be used in support of graduate students at NC State University who are studying in a field of chemistry sciences and preferentially in polymer science. Please mail checks payable to NCSU PAMS Foundation (with Richard Gilbert Fund on the note line) to: Richard D. Gilbert Graduate Scholarship Fund |
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Textile Alumni News |
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| Robert Allison (MS 1989, PhD 1996) won the visualization dashboard contest for the September 2005 "DM Review" magazine. To view the magazine article please go to http://www.dmreview.com/article_sub.cfm?articleId=1035522 and to view the full-size copy of the winning graph please go to http://www.math.yorku.ca/SCS/Gallery/allison/scen3b.htm | |
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Chasity (Allen) Krause (BSTC 1998) and Robert Krause were married on April 29, 2005. The couple resides in Charlotte , NC Melanie Cremeans (BSTAM 1999) and Brett Bartkow were married on April 30, 2005 in Atlanta , GA. Brett asked Melianie in July 2004 to marry him while at the top of the Harbortown Lighthouse on Hilton Head Island . Melanie is employed at Carters as a Sourcing Coordinator for Boys Playwear. Brett works for Home Capital Inc. as a Mortgage Lender. After the honeymoon to Antigua, the Bartkow's live in Atlanta , GA. Elizabeth (Alligood) Williams (BSTAM 2004 and BBM 2003) and David Williams (BSEE 2004) were married on May 21, 2005 in Washington , NC . Elizabeth is currently in the MBA program at NC State. The Williams currently live in Raleigh , NC . |
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New Cubs in the Pack |
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Kim Henley Hall (BSTXM 1989) and her husband Monte' Hall announce the birth of their daughter, Trinity Grace Hall born on March 31, 2005. Trinity weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces and was 20 ½ inches long. Kim is employed with RadiciSpandex Corporation as a National Account Representative. The Halls reside in Gastonia , NC . Vicky (Scholl) Amidon (BSTXM 1992) and her husband James Amidon (BA Business Mgt. 1992) announce the birth of their second daughter Marie Claire Amidon on April 5, 2005. Marie weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces and was 19 inches long. The Amidons reside in Pleasant Garden , NC . Karmen Reis (BSTE 1998) and her husband announce the birth of their first child Kendall Marie, on April 20, 2005. She was 6 pounds 14 ounces and was 20 ½ inches long. Tommy Patterson (MSTC 1999) and his wife Melissa Patterson (BS Biology 2002) announce the birth of their son, Zachary Thomas Patterson born on June 24, 2005. He weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and was 19 inches long. The Pattersons reside in Amy (Leonhardt) VanHook (BSTT 1996) and her husband John VanHook (BSME 1994) announce the birth of their son Luke Archer VanHook, born July 6, 2005. Luke weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces and was 22 ½ inches long. Luke joins 6 year old big brother Grant. The VanHooks reside in Lincolnton , NC . Kim Grimsley (BSTT 1991) and her husband Mike announce the birth of their daughter Justine Anne Grimsley born on July 8, 2005. She weighed 6 pounds 3 ounces and was 19 inches long. Kim is the Design Director for Craftex Mills, Inc. The Grimsleys reside in Greensboro , NC . Randy Burkert (BSTC 1995) and Sharm Burkert (BSTC 1994) announce the birth of Kaila Reese born on July 14, 2005 at 9:58 am. She was 7 pounds 9.4 ounces and 20.5 inches long. Kaila has a proud big brother Duncan. Randy is employed with INVISTA, Inc and Sharm is a stay-at-home mom. The Burkerts reside in Columbia , SC. Brian Waters (BSTC 1998) and his wife Sayumi announce the birth of their son, Seiji William, born on July 21, 2005. Seiji weighed 7 pounds even and was 20 inches long. Brian is currently a Senior Criminalist at the County of Los Angeles Department of Coroner. This Waters family resides in Pasadena , CA . Brian Wacaster (BSTXM 1998) and his wife announce the birth of their daughter, Allie Steele Wacaster born on November 5 th at 4:21pm. She weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces and was 20 ¾ inches long. |
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First Day of Classes January 9th |
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Does your career need a jumpstart? Do you think continuing your education is impossible? NC State is a dream? With Textiles Off-Campus Programs (TOP), basic and advanced courses are within your reach from the finest textile college in the world. The goal of our program is to create classes that are attractive to a rapidly changing industry and to audiences outside of "traditional textiles". TOP is designed to deliver courses to the student by a variety of mediums including CDs, DVD & online. To learn more visit www.tx.ncsu.edu/top |
| LIFETIME CAREER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES | |
| December 06, 2005-December 20, 2005 December 21, 2005-January 22, 2006 |
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| Photos provided by Roger Winstead, Director of Photography for NC State, Emily Parker, Director of College Relations and Kent Hester, Director of Student and Career Services.
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