General News

UNC Charlotte is one of four “large category” finalists for the 2014 Wells Fargo Green Awards for its zero-waste initiative in Richardson Stadium, and the public can vote for the winner.

The Wells Fargo Green Awards recognize member companies who have incorporated innovative, sustainable practices in the products they produce, the services they provide and within the culture of their company.

The stage comedy “Black-Jew Dialogues” will be performed at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16, in the Cone University Center After Hours Lounge. A discussion will follow this free, public event, sponsored by the Campus Activities Board (CAB).

“Black-Jew Dialogues” explores the history and absurdity of prejudice and racism and the power of diversity. The show combines fast-paced sketches, improvisations, multimedia, puppets and a game show to create a performance that has garnered praise across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Now” will air a story about the Charlotte  Engineering Early College (CEEC) at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9.

A collaboration between the University and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, CEEC is located near EPIC. Its curriculum focuses on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) with an emphasis on energy and engineering.

“The Live Wire,” Inside UNC Charlotte’s streaming webcast, will broadcast two shows on Thursday, Oct. 9.

In the first episode at 2 p.m., Ted Amato, professor of economics, and Justin Webb, Belk Distinguished Scholar of Business Innovation, will discuss the Business Honors Program and entrepreneurship, respectively.

At 3 p.m., tune in for a segment about the upcoming Office of Legal Affairs Symposium. Jesh Humphrey, deputy general counsel, and Sarah Edwards, assistant general counsel, will provide an overview of the agenda.

The Advisory Committee to the Chancellor for Employee Health and Wellness is sponsoring the lunch and learn program “How to Deal with a Difficult Person” at noon, Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the Student Union, Room 200.
Interactions with difficult people can affect confidence, mood, focus and productivity. Learn how to recognize and cope with common difficult behaviors to make encounters more manageable. Register to attend online; for more information, visit yourhealth.charlottewp.psapp.dev.

The Office of Academic Services is holding free workshops during October for University advisors on a number of topics. Prospective participants can complete an online form for session(s) they plan to attend.

The University will host a screening of the “Gulabi Gang,” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, at UNC Charlotte Center City; it is the first offering in the UNC Charlotte Film for Thought series

UNC Charlotte recently hosted a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Charlotte Engineering Early College (CEEC); the event coincided with on-campus meetings by the N.C. State Board of Education.

University, local and state leaders talked about how the CEEC was an example of innovative, educational concepts that have increased in popularity across North Carolina.

First was football, and starting in fall 2015 the UNC Charlotte Marching Band will take the field. UNC Charlotte alumni Vickie and Gene Johnson have been the driving force behind the band, and they are donating $2 million to support the endeavor.

The most recent edition of the UNC Charlotte magazine features stories that depict the University’s global reach.
The cover story is a tale of a young man cast out of his African homeland who found a haven and a college education in Charlotte; he then returned home to help his compatriots.