General News
Dooley is Center for Wellness Promotion director
Beau Dooley, a native of Southwest Louisiana, joined the University as director of the Center for Wellness Promotion earlier this semester.
Executive education, Graduate Business Association subjects of Nov. 13 ‘LIve Wire’
Christie Amato from the UNC Charotte Executive Association and Alexandra Yaconetti of the Graduate Business Association, will be the guests on the Nov. 13 edition of “The Live Wire,” Inside UNC Charlotte’s streaming webcast. Amato will give an overview of the new Belk College of Business Executive Education program, and Yaconetti will discuss the benefits of the Graduate Business Association.
Employees can watch “The Live Wire” at their desks or on their mobile devices starting at 2 p.m..
Senior enters national poster competition, public can vote for People’s Choice Award
Rob Bates, a senior in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program, has entered the competition for the official poster of the 2015 U.S. Figure Skating Championship being held in Greensboro.
Jurors will select the top three submissions by Dec. 15 with the first-place entry to be the official poster design. The public can vote for the People’s Choice Award winner online, which comes with a $750 award.
Belk College NEXT Speaker Series to focus on innovation, creativity
Jacob Goldenberg, co-author of “Inside the Box: A Proven System of Creativity for Breakthrough Results,” will discuss how individuals can learn and apply techniques for innovation and creativity – using the resources they have around them on Monday, Nov. 17, as part of the NEXT Speaker Series sponsored by the University’s Belk College of Business.
State internship program director to visit
Stephanie Nantz, executive director of the N.C. State Government Internship Program, will host an informational session with University faculty and staff members at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12, in Cone University Center, Room 341.
Programs support National Career Development Month
November is National Career Development Month, and the University Career Center is sponsoring programs to encourage students to “Reimagine Life’s Possibilities.”
Throughout the month, the Career Center is holding information sessions, employer site visits, workshops and drop-in opportunities for students that address a wide range of career-related topics designed to encourage planning for the future. Students and alumni can explore public service careers available with the Peace Corps, FBI and various federal and North Carolina government agencies.
Comedian Josh Blue to perform for Friday Night Live
The Nov. 14 Friday Night Live comedy series will feature a free, public performance by comedian Josh Blue at 7 p.m. in the Cone University Center, After Hours Lounge. The Campus Activities Board is hosting this event.
‘Discipline that Works’ topic of Nov. 18 lunch and learn
The Advisory Committee to the Chancellor for Employee Health and Wellness is sponsoring the lunch and learn “Discipline that Works” from noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, in the Student Union, Room 200.
Organizers note this event should provide helpful information for faculty and staff members who are parents or child caretakers. Participants should register online and bring their lunch to enjoy during the presentation.
$13 million gift extends Levine Scholars Program
The prestigious Levine Scholars Program will continue to accommodate exceptional student-leaders from across the country through 2024 following a new gift commitment of nearly $13 million to UNC Charlotte from Leon and Sandra Levine through their foundation.
The extension of the merit scholarship program was formally announced today at a ceremony at the UNC Charlotte Student Union. Along with the Levines, Chancellor Philip L. Dubois; program administrators; current and former Levine Scholars and staff, faculty and friends of the University; participated in the event.