Catherine Brand
cbrand@wunc.org
Fed up with the frigid winters of her native state, Catherine was lured to North Carolina in 2006. She grew up in Wisconsin where she spent much of her time making music and telling stories. Prior to joining WUNC, Catherine was a reporter and hosted All Things Considered at Wisconsin Public Radio. She got her start hosting late-nights and producing current events talk shows for the station's Ideas Network. She later became a classical music host and recorded books for WPR's popular daily program, Chapter A Day.
Catherine is just as comfortable on stage as she is behind the microphone. She studied opera in college and holds a Masters Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. [Favorite characters include Ramiro in Mozart's La Finta Giardinera, Satirino in Cavalli's La Calisto and the title role in Britten's The Rape of Lucretia.] These days, Catherine enjoys romping with her felines, exploring the local farmer's markets, and watching Brett Favre play football. Go Jets!
Reports and features by Catherine Brand
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Exhibit Opens on Roanoke Island's Role in Civil War
Friday, March 02 2012 Catherine BrandAn exhibit about Roanoke Island's role in the Civil War opens at the Outer Banks Visitor Center.
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Triangle Hosts Food Symposium
Tuesday, February 28 2012 Catherine BrandThe future of food, farming, and sustainability are topics at a symposium at UNC and Duke.
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Chatham Schools Promote Physical Activity
Thursday, February 23 2012 Catherine BrandChatham County schools are trying to get kids to be more active through 'Eat Smart Move More' grants.
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Thomas Built Buses Recognized for Environmental Stewardship
Wednesday, February 08 2012 Catherine BrandThe North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources is designating High Point-based Thomas Built Buses as an "Environmental Steward."
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New Clinic to Treat Rare Disorder
Friday, February 03 2012 Catherine BrandUNC Chapel Hill opens its new Comprehensive Angelman Syndrome Clinic at the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities.
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Perdue Not Seeking Second Term
Thursday, January 26 2012 Catherine Brand and Jessica JonesCapitol Bureau Chief Jessica Jones discusses Governor Bev Perdue's decision not to seek re-election.
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Charging Stations Open at Rest Stops
Wednesday, January 11 2012 Catherine BrandDrivers of electric vehicles will be able to take advantage of new charging stations at highway rest stops in Alamance County.


