General News
Mock Dorm Room Burn event scheduled
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Fire and Safety Technologists (FAST), a student organization that focuses on educating the public about fire safety, will host a Mock Dorm Room Burn demonstration and fire safety fair at noon, Thursday, Nov. 21. The event will take place on Recreation Field 14A, across from Robinson Hall.Students from FAST began building the mock dorm rooms on Thursday, Nov. 14. The rooms will include everyday household items such as chairs, couches, posters and bedding similar to what students have in their residence halls or apartments.
Historian’s book chosen for new publishing imprint
A book by UNC Charlotte history professor Karen Cox about Confederate monuments is one of the first four books under contract in the newly created Marcie Cohen Ferris and William R. Ferris Imprint for high-profile, general-interest books about the American South.
Student pantry fills need
UNC Charlotte’s 2019 #GivingTuesday supports the Jamil Niner Student Pantry.
Legislative Update
Congratulations to the 49ers elected or re-elected to public office in the 2019 election.
The Legacy Lives On
86-year-old Charlotte College graduate shares memories from his days as a student.
5 Cool Things
Generational admiration, big honors for two deans, FinTech boot camp, and more.
Food for Thought
Chadwick Boyd ’93, alumnus and food media entrepreneur — and new Hallmark TV judge — returned to UNC Charlotte to share his memories and biscuit cooking secrets.
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week events scheduled
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (Nov. 18-23) will provide learning and volunteer opportunities to the UNC Charlotte community.
International Education Week set for Nov. 18-22
The Office of International Programs, in collaboration with campus partners, hosts the annual UNC Charlotte International Education Week (IEW) observance Monday, Nov. 18, through Friday, Nov. 22.This annual showcase is designed to highlight the role universities play in shaping global awareness and understanding.
UNC Charlotte partnering with The Washington Center for RNC student learning experience
UNC Charlotte is offering a unique educational experience to students seeking internships and other learning opportunities during the upcoming 2020 Republican National Convention (RNC) in Charlotte. Through an exclusive partnership with The Washington Center (TWC), UNC Charlotte will host hundreds of students from across the country for an extraordinary two-week educational program from Aug.16-28, 2020.