Amar Saric, a doctoral student in computing and information systems in the College of Computing and Informatics, will defend “An Approach to Reducing Parameter Uncertainty for Robotic Surface Assembly Tasks’ at 12:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21, in the College of Health and Human Services, Room 436. Jing Xiao is the dissertation advisor.
Michael Kimmel is considered one of the world’s leading researchers and authors on men and masculinity. He will explore findings from “Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men” at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, in Cone University Center, McKnight Hall.
Dimitrios Stefanidis, medical director for Carolinas Simulation Center, will present “Use of Simulation for Process Improvements in Health Care” at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 17, in Cameron Applied Research Center, Room 101.
The Department of Music will host Brazilian conductor Marcelo Jardim for a week-long residency starting Monday, Feb. 17.
Among his residency activities are two public events on campus: a lecture on Brazilian music on Tuesday, Feb. 18, and a performance of Latin American music by the UNC Charlotte Wind Ensemble on Friday, Feb. 21.
The Recreational Services Department, Counseling Center, Multicultural Resource Center and the Center for Wellness Promotion are cosponsoring programs to promote a healthier body image to students.
The events, scheduled for Monday, Feb. 17, through Thursday, Feb. 20, are part of “Love Your Body Week.”
Alumni and friends of the University are invited to a reception “Celebrating African American Legacies” at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, at UNC Charlotte Center City.
Paul Wetenhall, president and executive director for Ventureprise, and Marilyn Carpenter, venture development director for Ventureprise, will be guests on the Feb. 11 edition of “The Live Wire,” Inside UNC Charlotte’s streaming webcast. They will talk about the new PORTAL building.
Employees can watch “Live Wire” at their desk or on their mobile device starting at 2 p.m.
Spring Break is approaching, which means summer school is fast approaching. More than 9,000 UNC Charlotte students enrolled in at least one course during summer 2013.
Multicultural Movement Month, sponsored by the Department of Recreational Services, will explore differences in movement across cultures on three consecutive Mondays in February.
Will students stake their claim in this year’s 49er B-ball Challenge, or will faculty and staff extend their winning streak to four consecutive games?
Find out on Wednesday, Feb. 12, in Halton Arena. Doors for the contest will open at 5 p.m., and the game will tip off at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
UNC Charlotte Chancellor Philip L. Dubois and James Cook, professor of psychology, are the 2014 recipients of North Carolina Campus Compact’s Leo Lambert and Robert Sigmon Awards, respectively.
