64 | March/April 2015
Dr. Jenna Carpenter
Dean of School of
Engineering,
Campbell University
New to the Sandhills, Dr. Jenna Car-
penter hails from Louisiana and is the
founding dean of engineering at Camp-
bell University. Prior to that, she was
on the faculty for 26 years at Louisiana
Tech, where she was an associate dean
for the last seven years. She is a pioneer
in working to improve women's roles in
STEM (science, technology, engineer-
ing and math) as well as the president of
WEPAN (Women in Engineering Pro-
active Network). Dr. Carpenter is head-
ing up the general engineering program
at Campbell which will feature concen-
trations in mechanical and chemical
engineering. e freshmen class is ex-
pected to be nearly 100 students.
"ere's been a lot in recent years
about the type of education engineers
need in the 21st century. ey need bet-
VOTE
MARCH
15th
Progress. Prosperity.
Pla ces To Play.
The City of Fayetteville has a vision for our
future . . . a vision of a community on the move. A citywide bond proposal is
on the ballot March 15 to enable us to build outstanding new facilities to
provide City residents throughout the area with affordable, close-to-home
options for recreation, sports, and entertainment.
Designed to enhance quality of life for
local residents and foster economic
local residents and foster economic
growth, projects covered in this
bond proposal include:
Two Senior Centers
Tennis Center
Sports Field Complex
Two Skateboard Parks
Cape Fear River Park
Seven Splash Pads
Existing Park Improvements
These wonderful facilities would
make it more attractive and more
convenient for people to enjoy an
active lifestyle doing things they love.
For more information on the Bond Referendum visit:
www.FayettevilleNC.gov/ParksBond
First-Rate Recreation,
Desirable Destination
