General News
Connaughton talks interest rates, value of the dollar
Economist John Connaughton discussed interest rates, the Federal Reserve and the value of the dollar following his March quarterly economic forecast, sponsored by Babson Capital Management.
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‘Fighting Ebola in West Africa’ talk rescheduled for April 7
The free community conversation featuring a medical professional and Serving in Mission (SIM) missionaries originally planned for February has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, at UNC Charlotte Center City.
“Fighting Ebola in West Africa: The Charlotte Connection” will feature Debbie Eisenhut, a SIM surgeon with the ELWA Hospital in Liberia; Nancy Writebol, a SIM missionary and Ebola survivor; and her husband David Writebol, also a SIM missionary.
Healthy cooking demonstration scheduled
March is National Nutrition Month, and UNC Charlotte employees are invited to a demonstration of healthy cooking at 1 p.m., Monday, March 30, in Bistro 49, located on the second floor of the Student Union.
At the event, a healthy dish will be prepared; the demonstration will be tilapia with tomato emulsion, black quinoa with wild mushrooms, heirloom tomatoes and sautéed haricot verts. Free samples will be provided during the demo, and recipe cards will be available.
Faces – Elizabeth Lorenz
After a decade at Northern Kentucky University, Beth Lorenz decided to seek a new professional opportunity. The search led her to UNC Charlotte’s Office of Education Abroad, where she serves as assistant director.
It’s been about 15 months since Lorenz’s arrival in the Queen City, and she continues to explore her new home.
Public health leader to address partnerships between universities, communities
Al Richmond, executive director of Community-Campus Partnerships for Health, will speak from 3 to 5 p.m.., Tuesday, March 24, in Cone University Center, Room 210.
Established in 1997, Community-Campus Partnerships for Health (CCPH) is a nonprofit membership organization that promotes health equity and social justice through partnerships between communities and academic institutions.
Academic success and advising a one-stop shop in Colvard Building
Students who returned from spring break and needed advising or tutoring assistance discovered they could turn to a one-stop location on the 2000 level of the Colvard Building. The offices of Multicultural Academic Services, University Center for Academic Excellence, University Advising Center and University College now reside together in 24,000 square feet of renovated space.
OASES marks 20 years of serving adult learners
March is a time to celebrate University milestones. Earlier this month, UNC Charlotte observed its 50th anniversary in the UNC system. This week, marks the 20th year of the Office of Adult Students and Evening Services (OASES).
Janet Daniel, founding director of the office, stated OASES’s existence resulted from the vision of then-Provost Philip L. Dubois.
Campus chef medals in collegiate culinary challenge
Jennifer Leamons, executive catering chef for UNC Charlotte, earned a silver medal in a culinary challenge held recently at the Southern Regional Conference of the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS).
CLAS associate dean named academic affairs VP
Charles Brody, associate dean for academic affairs in the UNC Charlotte College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, will be vice president of academic affairs at Misericordia University in Dallas, Penn., effective July 1.