News and Features
Atkins Library to host Diversity Day 2019
Date Published: February 6, 2019UNC Charlotte’s J. Murrey Atkins Library will host Diversity Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28. This event, sponsored by the library’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, will explore the relationship between diversity and inclusion, the form it takes in the workplace and what inclusion looks like from all sides.
Virginia Tech professor to speak on health promotion, migrant activism and neoliberalism
Date Published: February 6, 2019Rebecca Hester, an assistant professor at Virginia Tech, will present “Embodied politics: health promotion, migrant activism and neoliberalism” at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, in the Cone University Center, Room 210.
UNC Charlotte again competing in Recyclemania
Date Published: February 5, 2019For the second year in a row, UNC Charlotte is participating in RecycleMania, which began Feb. 3 and runs through March 30. Colleges and universities across the United States and Canada compete in this event, including seven from the UNC System.
Based on last year’s results, the University’s goals for 2019 are:
International speaker to discuss engaging students to become innovators
Date Published: February 5, 2019Annette Schavan, former federal minister of education and research in Germany, will present “Engaging Students to be Catalysts for Innovation” at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 14, in the Popp Martin Student Union, Multipurpose Room.
Global studies professor to present ‘The Middle East: Regional Disorder’
Date Published: February 5, 2019Amal Khoury, an assistant professor in the Department of Global Studies, will present “The Middle East: Regional Disorder” as part of the 2019 Great Decisions Lecture Series. This free, public presentation is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the International House, 1817 Central Ave.
International organization names business alumna DeAndrea Salvador an ‘Influential Leader’
Date Published: February 5, 2019UNC Charlotte alumna DeAndrea Salvador ’13 is one of 33 business school graduates honored by AACSB International (AACSB)—the world’s largest business education alliance—in the 2019 Class of Influential Leaders.
University-affiliated podcasts vying to be Charlotte’s best
Date Published: February 5, 2019The UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens produces the podcast “The Plants We Eat.” English professor Alan Rauch has “Air-udition,” and special education professor Donna Sacco has “Our Exceptional Children.” All three are entries in the Queen City PodQuest, sponsored by NPR affiliate WFAE.
#iLOVEUNCC: Soccer player made a love match with baseball manager
Date Published: February 5, 2019This February, UNC Charlotte is asking alums to share their love stories of how they met their significant others as well as what they love about the University. Stories shared on social media, using #iLOVEUNCC qualify to win exclusive 49er swag, and alums are encouraged to make a gift to support programs, scholarships or departments at...
N.C. Supreme Court justice to talk ‘Why Courts Matter’
Date Published: February 4, 2019Michael Morgan, associate justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina, will address “Why Courts Matter” at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the Popp Martin Student Union, Room 163.
Belk College of Business faculty critique Super Bowl ads
Date Published: February 4, 2019The Super Bowl’s viewership is among the highest for any television broadcast. Advertisers spend millions to connect with audiences worldwide. These commercials, once reserved for bathroom/kitchen breaks, have become a cultural phenomenon, sparking debate on their entertainment value and impact. Belk College of Business faculty experts weigh in on this year’s ads.
