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Economic Forecast: Recession risk recedes
UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton, professor of financial economics, issued the North Carolina Economic Forecast 2024 First Quarter Report March 14, noting that the risk of a recession is waning, but inflation stays top of mind.
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FACULTY & STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Learn about the faculty governance positions open for the 2024-25 academic year, along with other important updates in this week’s Academic Affairs Weekly News Digest.
- Anne Brown, associate vice chancellor for finance, has announced her intention to retire, effective March 31.
- Chris Moxley ’03, philanthropist and co-owner of 704 Shop, will present “Do Good: The Impact of Caring on Your Career,” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City.
- The Center for Counseling and Psychological Services is bringing Send Silence Packing, a national mental health and suicide prevention immersive awareness exhibit, to campus Wednesday, March 20.
- The Center for Wellness Promotion is hosting a Green Dot Training from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, March 21, in the Popp Martin Student Union, Room 340C. Learn to recognize, react and prevent sexual assault, dating violence and stalking.
- Reminder: When faxing you no longer need to dial 9 or 1. If you are no longer using your physical desk phone, please return it to one of the locations provided.
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Juliusz Wieckowski and Mckenna Zelna, Honors College juniors, have been nominated for the 2024 Barry Goldwater Scholarship, considered one of the top awards for undergraduate U.S. STEM students.
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Poll results
Last week, we asked how many people use Niner Transit in a given month. The answer: On average, Niner Transit transports 141,000 passengers each month! That’s a lot of ridesharing!
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UNC Charlotte has a registered dietitian available to students at no cost. Receive help with general healthy eating and positive wellness habits, meal planning, managing a medical concern or eating healthy on campus.
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Beginning Monday, April 8, student organizations that have completed the Advance Reservations Workshop can reserve spaces on campus ahead of time for the upcoming academic year. There is an in-person workshop at 5:30 p.m., today, Monday, March 18, in the Popp Martin Student Union, Room 265.
- Applications are open for Leadership Fellows, a special training program for sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors. The deadline to apply or nominate someone is Friday, March 29.
ATTEND AN UPCOMING EVENT
- The UNC Charlotte International Women’s Day celebration will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, in the Popp Martin Student Union; Sil Ganzó, executive director of OurBRIDGE, will be the keynote speaker.
- CAPS is bringing Send Silence Packing, a national mental health and suicide prevention immersive awareness exhibit, to campus Wednesday, March 20.
- Attend Green Dot Games from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 21! Create a team or come on your own to play a series of competitive games. The first 100 guests will receive T-shirts, and all attendees will be treated to a free dinner (while supplies last). Students must arrive by 5:10 p.m. to participate.
- H.E. Masood Khan, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the U.S., will discuss Pakistan’s role in the world as part of the Office of International Programs International Speaker Series at 3 p.m., Thursday, March 21, in the Cone University Center, Room 113.
- Mark your calendar for the Graduate Research Symposium and Diversity Scholars Forum Friday, March 22, in the Popp Martin Student Union. The GRS is an interdisciplinary graduate student-run conference hosted by the Graduate and Professional Student Government. The Diversity Scholars Forum features graduate student and postdoctoral research related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Join CAPS for the eighth annual Play Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, in the CHHS/CoEd Plaza. Play Day highlights the importance of play in managing our mood, stress and anxiety and will feature paw pals, free snacks, games and more.
- Join Atkins Library for a discussion of Yaa Gyasi’s book “Homegoing,” Thursday, April 25, as part of the National Endowment for the Humanities’ “The Big Read.” The first 20 students to register will receive a free copy of the book.
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