General News
Crowdfund UNC Charlotte receives positive response from donors
UNC Charlotte’s use of crowdfunding for smaller campus ventures is achieving positive results.
To date, the Witherspoon Greek Alumni Scholarship is at nearly 80 percent of its goal, and the Niner Student Pantry has met its goal. Sheida Hosseinzadeh’s Memorial Scholarship exceeded its goal of $25,000 dollars and garnered support from local and international donors.
Faculty, staff and student teams with at least six members can submit Crowdfund project applications for spring 2016 through Wednesday, Nov. 25.
On Topic – PORTAL to house Sealed Air Corp.
Vice Chancellor of Research and Economic Development Bob Wilhelm talks about the University’s partnership with Sealed Air and the role the University will play in helping to seamlessly welcome the company to the region.
Sealed Air Corp. partners with UNC Charlotte’s PORTAL Building
An agreement with Sealed Air Corp. to lease temporary research and development space at the PORTAL Building advances UNC Charlotte’s standing as North Carolina’s urban research institution, University officials stated.
It also is a tangible illustration of the University’s commitment to foster partnerships with private industry.
CHHS researcher expresses concerns with NIH blood pressure study
While a landmark study shows treating high blood pressure with more intensive management may significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, a UNC Charlotte Department of Public Health professor says the findings may be more nuanced than they first appear.
PORTAL recognized for engineering excellence
McKim & Creed Inc. has received an Engineering Excellence Grand Award for its work on the PORTAL Building. The honor was presented by the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina at its annual Engineering Excellence Awards Gala in Raleigh.
PORTAL, which stands for Partnership, Outreach and Research to Accelerate Learning, is a business incubator and corporate innovation center that offers a unique and flexible environment for emerging enterprises.
Upcoming dance, music concerts subject of Nov. 13 ‘Live Wire’
E.E. Balcos, associate professor of dance, and Shawn Smith, director of bands, will be the guests on the Nov.13 edition of “The Live Wire,” Inside UNC Charlotte’s streaming webcast. Starting at noon, they will discuss the upcoming Fall Dance (Nov. 19-22) and Wind Ensemble concerts (Nov. 23).
Naval officer visits campus, meets with veteran students
Rear Admiral Christina Alvarado, Deputy Commander of Navy Medicine East, talks about the U.S. Navy’s outreach program among large cities and how UNC Charlotte has a number of robust programs to serve veterans.
UNC Charlotte positioned to serve veterans
David Vacchi, associate director of veteran student services, discusses how UNC Charlotte is perfectly positioned to serve student veterans.
Department of Dance to present fall concert
Department of Dance students will perform a Fall Dance Concert Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 19-22, in the Belk Theater of the Robinson Hall for the Performing Arts. The five works on the program, choreographed by UNC Charlotte dance faculty, will reflect the rich diversity in contemporary dance with a wide range of styles.
More fitness space, better user experience offered by a ‘better Belk Gym’
The newly renovated Belk Gym will reopen Monday, Nov. 16, for limited fitness and recreational use. Final move-in efforts will continue; however, students and visitors to the facility will notice a number of improvements, including air conditioning for the gymnasiums and workout facilities and upgrades that feature a new fitness center and cycling studio.
Academic classes, sport clubs activities and intramural sports will resume in Belk Gym in January. Renovations will continue through spring on the pool.