General News

Theatre professors discuss upcoming production

In this Inside UNC Charlotte webcast, theatre professors CarlosAlexis Cruz and Kaja Dunn discuss the upcoming production of “Archipelago,” a play by alumna Caridad Svich ’85. Click “Read More” to watch the discussion

UNC Charlotte taking steps to improve air quality on campus

UNC Charlotte, with assistance from Clean Air Carolina, recently changed its “Design and Construction Manual” to require contracted companies to reduce diesel fuel emissions while working on campus. These new standards, which will apply to all future construction projects on campus, do not affect projects already in progress or out for bid.

Ambassador to discuss ‘Middle East Meltdown’

Ambassador Ryan Crocker will present “Middle East Meltdown: Causes and Consequences” at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 5, in the Atkins Library, Halton Reading Room, as part of the fall 2018 International Speaker Series.

Campus Wi-Fi coverage increasing by 20 percent

Categories: General News Tags: Academic Affairs, ITS

Walk into Popp Martin Student Union and experience one of UNC Charlotte’s busiest hubs of student activity. It also is the first of 24 academic and administrative campus buildings to receive Wi-Fi upgrades this fall; students should experience even faster connection speeds as the number of APs (Access Points) doubled from 71 to 142.

Faculty & Friends series to open with Nina Simone tribute

The Department of Music’s Faculty & Friends Concert Series will open Tuesday, Aug.28, with “Revolution & Revival,” a tribute to Nina Simone. This event, which will feature performances by A Sign of the Times jazz band and the Madison Park String Quartet, is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Rowe Recital Hall.

University Recreation said ‘Put your name on it’

Categories: General News Tags: Student Affairs

During the Day of Convocation, UNC Charlotte students had an opportunity to autograph a white steel beam that will be part of the University Recreation Center, currently under construction adjacent to the Popp Martin Student Union.

Five finalists announced for University’s top teaching award

Robert Cox, Celine Latulipe, Heather Perry, Drew Polly and Tony Schmitz are the 2018 finalists for the Bank of America Award for Teaching Excellence, one of UNC Charlotte’s most prestigious honors.

Pace, Thomas collect more accolades for Charlotte 49ers

Recent Charlotte graduates Haley Pace and Martha Thomas, remarkable student-athletes for the 49ers’ softball and women’s soccer teams, respectively, have been named Conference USA Scholar Athlete Award winners for their sports. Pace is a repeat honoree.

 The C-USA Scholar Athlete of the Year Awards are presented to the top student-athletes in each conference-sponsored sport, determined by a vote of the league’s 14 faculty athletic representatives. The award is based on academic achievement (GPA), athletic achievement and service.

Weird Recycling Center rolls out

The Weird Recycling Center, located on the first floor of Popp Martin Student Union, provides the campus community an opportunity to recycle unique items.

Funded by the Charlotte Green Initiative, the Weird Recycling Center accepts items such as plastic bags (which must be clean, dry and empty) and unwanted cords, cables, batteries and ink cartridges. The center also provides an opportunity for student organizations to host donation collections for other unique items.

New teaching award to recognize non-tenure track faculty, CTL continues to provide innovative support

Categories: General News Tags: Academic Affairs

With the establishment of the UNC Charlotte Award for Teaching Excellence, starting in fall 2019, the University continues to demonstrate the important role that non-tenure track faculty realize in advancing the teaching mission of the institution.