A current production at Chicago's Steep Theatre Company, directed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Robin Witt, has received excellent reviews. “Brilliant Adventures,” by British playwright Alistair McDowall, opened July 9 and runs through Aug. 15. Time Out Chicago praised "Robin Witt’s crack staging," while Newcity Stage noted her "creative fearlessness."
Never underestimate the ability of a bizarre plant to bring thousands of visitors to campus. Odie, the Titan Arum, attracted a following during his recent blooming event.
Archaeologist Shimon Gibson describes the vision for the Mount Zion excavation site near Jerusalem in this video. The dig is a multi-year effort in the ancient city, and UNC Charlotte is the only American university licensed to carry out such excavations in Jerusalem.
Manufacturing Engineering magazine has named Lee College of Engineering alumnus Chris Tyler as one of its “30 under 30” industry professionals who has demonstrated “exceptional talent and leadership in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, which are the essential underpinnings of manufacturing.”
Jack Cathey, an associate professor and Master of Accountancy program director, and Mike McNamara, partner at GreerWalker, will be guests on the July 23 edition of “The Live Wire,” Inside UNC Charlotte’s streaming webcast that airs at 2 p.m.
On July 15, the UNC Charlotte Facilities Management Department launched a new campus resource aimed at helping faculty, staff, students and visitors explore the campus.
This week’s “Live Wire,” takes viewers to Jerusalem, the location of UNC Charlotte’s archaeological dig at Mount Zion. James Tabor, professor of religious studies, will speak directly from Israel about the exciting work he and his team have been doing to uncover history in the Holy City. Other guests also will report from the dig, on the July 16 edition of “The Live Wire,” Inside UNC Charlotte’s...
The second class of participants in the University Business Manager Certification program recently graduated and were recognized for their accomplishments.
The risk of drowning remains a serious issue for children, but a UNC Charlotte water safety expert is taking part in a national effort to help alleviate that danger.
UNC Charlotte’s burgeoning Titan Arum now has a name – Odoardo or “Odie” for short. The flower is named for Italian naturalist Odoardo Beccari, who discovered the Titan Arum in Sumatra in 1878.
UNC Charlotte is participating in the “Race to the Beach” clean commute challenge, which is under way. The contest, cosponsored by Charlotte Area Air Awareness, CATS and Sustain Charlotte, offers incentives for individuals to discover new ways to get to work besides driving alone.
The EPIC Energy and Environmental Assistance Office (EEAO) is conducting three raffles as incentives for employees and students to make healthy choices to improve air quality in Charlotte.
During the summer, Charlotte is affected primarily by ground level ozone, a pollutant that stems from exhaust from cars or trucks, especially when temperatures are higher, according to the EEAO.
