General News
Slavery, human trafficking topic of Great Decisions
John Cox, associate professor of Global Studies and History will be the final speaker of the 2020 Great Decisions Lecture Series. His presentation, scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, at International House, will touch upon Ronald Weitzer’s article “Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.”Great Decisions talks focus on topics selected by the Foreign Policy Association. Addressing slavery and human trafficking, Weitzer wrote about how billions of dollars have been allocated to curbing human trafficking and slavery and how the international community can combat them.
Register for ‘Film Screen with a Dean’
Fatma Mili, dean of the College of Computing and Informatics, will participate in a panel discussion related to the film, “The Great Hack,” from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the Cone University Center, McKnight Hall.A screening of the “The Great Hack,” a documentary about the Facebook–Cambridge Analytica data scandal, precedes the panel discussion, which will address how data is, and can be, weaponized for political gain.
Big Picture: Students use art to connect with their heritage
A small group of art students traveled to Africa to take part in a celebration of history, art and culture.
University moving to Condition 1 at 1 p.m., Feb. 20
As a result of expected adverse winter weather, the University will move to Condition 1 (reduced operations) effective 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, until 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 21.
From the Chancellor: Results of Recovery Pulse Survey
Dear UNC Charlotte Community, In November, we asked you to complete a short survey to help us understand the effectiveness of our communications and related efforts surrounding our recovery from April 30.
Counterterrorism expert to address ‘Is America Winning?’
Lt. Gen. Michael Nagata, former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, will present “Is America Winning?” at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, as part of the spring 2020 International Speaker Series.Nagata assumed the position of director, Directorate of Strategic Operational Planning at the National Counterterrorism Center, on May 13, 2016. Previously, he was commander, Special Operations Command Central, a sub-unified command of the U.S. Central Command, from June 2013 to October 2015.
From Cradle to Career: Governor Hosts NC Job Ready Employer Roundtable
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper launched his NC Job Ready Employer Roundtable series at UNC Charlotte on Thursday, February 13, bringing business and education leaders together to discuss workforce development in the Charlotte region and state.
Toward a more inclusive University
More than $1.36 million in Chancellor’s Diversity Challenge Fund grants have delivered programming that promotes awareness and appreciation for diversity’s multiple dimensions.
Legislative Update
Early voting on campus, “Chancellor’s cart tour” with new City Council members and a budget update.
5 Cool Things
Coach Healy’s dancing, book sale and Black History Month…