Marjorie Bray assists individuals and corporations to channel their philanthropic visions into reality as director of development for the College of Computing and Informatics (CCI).
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences will host a retirement reception for Larry Mellichamp, professor of botany and director of the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the Robinson Hall for the Performing Arts Lobby. He is retiring after 38 years of service.
Nearly 70 nontraditional students were recognized for their academic achievements during the annual scholarship luncheon held by the Office of Adult Students and Evening Services (OASES).
The N.C. Energy Policy Council, chaired by Lt. Gov. Dan Forest (’93, ’94), will meet from 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the EPIC Building, Room 1332.
UNC Charlotte’s “Zero Waste Initiative” for Richardson Stadium was named the 2014 Wells Fargo Green Award winner at the annual Charlotte Chamber Energy Summit. The University was recognized in the large business category for “its impressive efforts” to eliminate waste in the 16,000-seat stadium.
A capacity crowd of more than 325 people recently attended a Personally Speaking Lecture in which James Tabor, professor of religious studies, spoke about the influence of the Apostle Paul.
“The foundations of Western civilization rest in a singular way on the heavenly visions of the Apostle Paul,” said Tabor. “In a way, we are the cultural heirs of Paul.”
The NinerTech store, located in the Student Union, will hold a “Pre-Black Friday” sale with educational discounts and store gift card incentives during the week of Nov. 17-21.
As part of the on going series “Forty IX’ers: Know Your Title IX,” the University will host a panel discussion at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 17, in the Student Union, Room 340 CF.
College of Arts + Architecture students Rob Bates, Kellie Funderburk, Kaitlin McCluskey and Jemima Omalay are semifinalists for the official poster competition to promote the 2015 U.S. Figure Skating Championship being held in Greensboro. This national contest is being coordinated by Greensboro arts organization Greenhill.
