CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Former Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards (news - web sites) will head a University of North Carolina center that will study ways to lift people out of poverty.Tell 'em to sue somebody, no doubt.
Edwards, a 1977 graduate of UNC's law school, will be director of the Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity, the university said Friday. He will hold a part-time, two-year faculty position, funded by private gifts to the university.It's great the way modern institutions of higher learning have such a plethora of these odd jobs for out of work Donks.
The press release has more:
The Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity will be a nonpartisan initiative, bringing together UNC-Chapel Hill faculty and other national public policy experts to examine innovative and practical ideas for moving more Americans out of poverty and into the middle class.Gosh, nonpartisan! Looks like the Socialists and the Communists will lie down together. But don't tear up too quick, there's more sentimental blather:
"The time I spent at Chapel Hill gave me many of the tools I have used all my life to help those who are struggling, and I am so proud that I will be able to continue this work and also give something back to UNC-Chapel Hill," Edwards said. "As director of the center, I will work to explore creative approaches to the difficulties that families in poverty face every day."Maybe he'll tell his famous story about the little girl without a coat!
"John Edwards will be a marvelous resource for faculty and students across campus," said Law School Dean Gene Nichol. "His life experiences as well as his time as senator and vice presidential candidate make him ideally suited to lead this new center."And he'll repeat it everywhere on campus, I guess.
At UNC-Chapel Hill, Edwards will hold a part-time, two-year, fixed-term faculty position. He will be designated a University Professor and hold an Alumni Distinguished Professorship, which is funded by private gifts to the University. It takes effect Feb. 14.Ruh oh! A Valentine from wealthy donors for the cute little tyke! I'm a tad curious as to what the Center will consist of besides Opie, his big office, and his secretary. But not that curious.
