Crisis management expert Judy Smith, the real-life inspiration for ABC’s “Scandal,” will speak at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, in the Cone University Center, McKnight Hall. The talk, rescheduled from January due to inclement weather, is sponsored by the Center for Leadership Development as part of its Forty-niner Forum.
More than 1,000 students and alumni, with resumes in hand, are expected at the University Career Center’s Spring Expo, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, April 4.
The University’s Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) and three other major universities are collaborating with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) on a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) workforce development grant under the Grid Engineering for Accelerated Renewable Energy Deployment (GEARED) program.
UNC Charlotte’s observance of International Women’s Day will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m., Thursday, March 27, in the Student Union, Room 340.
This annual event will include historical and cultural information, as well as a recognition ceremony to acknowledge individuals nominated for their impact on the lives of women locally and globally.
The Charlotte Chamber recently released a 20-page publication that focuses on the region’s efforts related to “Big Data” and business analytics, and the University was featured prominently.
Tuesday, April 1, is the deadline for submissions for the Undergraduate Research Conference, scheduled for Friday, April 25, at the Barnhardt Student Activity Center.
Faculty and staff members who are interested in learning more about how to improve their capacity to thrive despite adversity should attend “Lunch and Learn: Resiliency” at noon, Tuesday, March 25, in the Student Union, Room 200. This free event is sponsored by the Advisory Committee to the Chancellor for Employee Health and Wellness.
The documentary “The House I Live In,” which reveals the struggles and implications of America’s “War on Drugs,” will be shown at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, in the Student Union, Multipurpose Room. A discussion will follow.
The Department of Risk Management and Insurance is hosting the 90-minute webinar “Protecting Minors and Your Institution” at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 23.
"Feminist Coming Out Day," Monday, March 24, will provide an opportunity to discuss what it really means to be a feminist. Sponsored by the Multicultural Resource Center (MRC), the day’s programs will cover the true definition of feminism, the male role in feminism and feminists throughout history. All events are free and open to the public.
PRIDE Spectrum, in partnership with the Campus Activities Board (CAB), will host the seventh annual “Scarlet Fever” fundraiser for AIDS Walk Charlotte at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 27, in Cone University Center, McKnight Hall. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The event is free for all students with their University ID and $7 for all other attendees.
