General News

More than 215 employers are expected in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center for this year’s Spring Career Expo on Friday, Feb. 19. Representatives from corporate, government and nonprofit organizations will attend to recruit UNC Charlotte students and alumni for full-time positions, internships and co-ops at this annual event.

UNC Charlotte and the University of Colorado Denver are engaging in a social media contest to determine which city has the most hometown pride.

The two, urban research institutions dressed their mascots in NFL gear and are vying for the most “likes,” “shares” and “comments” on Facebook.

Jing Xiao, professor of computer science in the College of Computing and Informatics, is one of two recipients of the 2016 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Robotics and Automation Society Distinguished Service Award.

The honor recognizes individuals who have performed outstanding services to benefit the advancement of the IEE Robotics and Automation Society.

“This is a very prestigious award in the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society,” said Xiao. “I am truly honored and also humbled to receive it.”

Kathy Reichs, a forensic anthropologist and author who is on leave from her position as an adjunct professor with UNC Charlotte, is listed as one of the “30 Most Innovative Women Professors Alive Today,” according to the website “The Best Master’s Degrees.”

The female professors listed were chosen “based upon their individual successes in various fields,” and each “has done something new and different for their respective field.”

“Orchid Care 101,” a lunch-and-learn event sponsored by the Botanical Gardens, will provide tips on growing these fascinating, beautiful plants.

Attendees should bring their lunch and join John Denti, orchid curator, as he provides instructions on how to care for several common types of orchids from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, in the McMillan Greenhouse classroom. Email Paula Gross (pmgross@uncc.edu) to reserve a spot.

The University Botanical Gardens’ annual Valentine’s Orchid Sale will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 11-13, at the McMillan Greenhouse.

This yearly event is a popular one with the community, according to Paula Gross, assistant director of the Botanical Gardens.

“During the sale, we invite you to stroll through the McMillan Greenhouse to soak in the warmth and fragrance of our display collections, ask questions of the experts, then choose from a select variety of healthy blooming orchids well-suited to the home environment.”

The Charlotte Research Scholars (CRS) program, a summer experience for high-achieving students, is accepting applications for summer 2016.

The Graduate School is accepting nominations for Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants for the 2015-16 academic year.  

One award is given to the top graduate teaching assistant at the master’s level, and one award is presented at the doctoral level. 

According to the Graduate School, exemplary commitment to the craft of teaching is the foundation for these awards. Graduate students chosen will be those who exhibit mastery of both teaching concepts and of his/her content area.

The Department of Music will present a Faculty and Friends Concert on Monday, Feb. 8, featuring Associate Professor of Voice Brian Arreola. The program, which takes place on Chinese New Year’s Day, is a celebration of music by Asian and Asian-American composers, with songs sung in Chinese, Korean, Japanese and English.

Performing with Arreola, a tenor, will be guest artists Kelvin Chan, baritone; Wei-En Hsu, piano; Kari Giles, violin; and UNC Charlotte Associate Professor of Cello Mira Frisch.

Cindy Combs, a faculty member in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, will speak on the topic of the United Nations post-2015 at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 3, at UNC Charlotte Center City, Room 204.