General News

Inaugural Alumniner Weekend – Return, Reunite, Rediscover
UNC Charlotte’s gold and silver anniversary Classes of 1966 and 1991 will be in the spotlight for the first Alumniner Weekend, but this event will be an opportunity for all alumni and their family and friends to return to campus, too.
Scheduled for Friday, April 8, through Sunday, April 10, Alumniner Weekend will include reunions for Greek organizations, the Student Government Association and student media participants.

Personally Speaking talk to examine money in politics
Eric Heberlig, a professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, will lead a public conversation about his book on congressional fundraising, the Citizens United court case and their implications for the 2016 presidential race at a Personally Speaking lecture on Thursday, March 10.

University advancement projects lauded by CASE
The Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) bestowed grand champion status on two initiatives led by the offices of University Communications and Alumni Affairs in the Division of University Advancement. The projects were chosen the best from among more than 1,000 competing entries.
The video “Big Ideas, Big Future” and Niner Connection, a redesigned online community for UNC Charlotte alumni, were named Grand Award winners during the recent CASE District III conference in Nashville.

Annual Seuss-a-Thon set for March 5
Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, was born March 2, 1904, and in honor of his birthday, UNC Charlotte will hold its annual Seuss-a-thon from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 5, at Park Road Books, 4139 Park Road.
During this event, area educators and literacy advocates will read Dr. Seuss books aloud to children in a marathon fashion for four continuous hours. Children will have opportunities to participate in Dr. Seuss-related craft projects.

CTI to hold open house for CMS teachers, 2016 seminars announced
The Charlotte Teachers Institute (CTI) will host an open house for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) teachers from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 25, at UNC Charlotte Center City. Interested CMS teachers from all subject areas in grades preK-12 can register online for this event.

Harlem Globetrotters to bring two shows to Halton Arena
The Harlem Globetrotters will bring their family show to Halton Arena for two performances on Saturday, March 26, during the team’s 90th anniversary world tour. Game times are 2 and 7 p.m.

Weeks to discuss Cuba for final Great Decisions lecture
Greg Weeks, chair of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, will discuss Cuba and the United States for the final presentation in the UNC Charlotte Great Decisions Lecture Series. This talk is set for 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, at UNC Charlotte Center City.
As a researcher, Weeks focuses on Latin American politics, U.S.-Latin American relations and Latino immigration. He has authored a number of works, including “U.S. and Latin American Relations” and “Understanding Latin American Politics.”

Employees earn prizes for wellness participation
Kelly Northey from enrollment management and Stephanie Stewart with the English Language Training Institute recently received prizes for their participation in the Wellness Points program sponsored by the Advisory Committee to the Chancellor for Employee Health and Wellness (ACCEHW).
Northey won a UNC Charlotte hooded sweatshirt, and Stewart earned a UNC Charlotte T-shirt. They also received Smoothie King coupons and gift cards.

Feb. 22 forum is another opportunity to provide input on Belk Plaza
The second of three Belk Plaza forums is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 22, in the Cone University Center, Lucas Room. Attendees, comprised of the campus community, alumni and others, can participate in this event that will, in part, influence the conceptual plans for the transformation of Belk Plaza.

Music Department to present faculty jazz concert
The Department of Music Faculty and Friends Concert Series will present a jazz performance at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23, in Rowe Recital Hall.
Four UNC Charlotte jazz faculty – Will Campbell (saxophone), Michael Hackett (trumpet), Noel Freidline (piano) and Ron Brendle (bass) – will be joined by guests Ocie Davis (drums) and Troy Conn (guitar).
Of a recent album featuring Campbell, “All About Jazz” critic Mark Sullivan wrote, “smoking hot … a first-class collection of modern jazz, with strong playing and exciting, varied original compositions.”