General News

Journalist and activist Beatrice Thompson will present “Past, Present and Future: Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21, in the Cone University Center, McKnight Hall.
Thompson is a well-known Charlotte native with more than three decades of experience in television, radio and public relations. In 1980, she became the first African-American female to anchor a newscast in Charlotte with WBTV Channel 3.  She also served as corporate spokesperson for Duke Energy and reporter/newscaster for local NBC-affiliate WCNC. 

Commencement brings to mind the culmination of one’s academic journey—it also marks a beginning. It is the start of that next chapter, either undertaking advanced studies or entering the workforce. In either case, it is a cause for celebration.
Approximately 3,400 students, along with their families, friends and others, will gather for fall 2013 commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 14, in Halton Arena, located in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center.

UNC Charlotte is the first nonprofit recipient of the Belk Innovation in Diversity Award, presented by the Charlotte Chamber and Belk Inc. The University was acknowledged at the chamber’s annual meeting Tuesday, Dec. 3.
The Belk Innovation in Diversity Award recognizes “outstanding leadership and practice by driving business and community results through innovative diversity and inclusion in the workplace, economy and beyond.”

The UNC Charlotte Chorale and Chamber Orchestra join forces to present “Concierto España!” – a celebration of the music of Spain. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4, in Robinson Hall’s Belk Theater.
 Headlining the concert is the new world premiere of a work by Joaquin Rodrigo “Cántico de San Francisco de Asís.” This 18-minute work is for choir and orchestra. Widely considered the most popular Spanish composer in the standard orchestral repertoire, Rodrigo is best known for his guitar concerto, “Concierto de Aranjuez.”

“Work Life Balance” is the topic of a lunch-and-learn program scheduled for noon, Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the Student Union, Room 200.
Online RSVPs are requested; faculty and staff members are encouraged to bring their lunch to enjoy during the program, sponsored by the Advisory Committee to the Chancellor for Employee Health and Wellness (ACCEHW).
 

As part of the recent campus celebration of International Education Week, the Mu chapter of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars held its 26th annual meeting and member induction ceremony. Forty new faculty, staff and student members were inducted, and the World Affairs Council of Charlotte received a 2013 honorary membership.

New members were recognized for their excellence in international research, international study and for contributions to the internationalization of UNC Charlotte and the larger Charlotte community. 

University alumna Chee Ia Yang was selected for the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators’ (NASPA) Graduate Associate Program (GAP), a council of graduate students whose career ambitions align with the student affairs profession.

Faculty and staff volunteers are needed to assist with the “Late Night Breakfast,” an annual event for UNC Charlotte students. Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and Chartwells, this  de-stressing event  will be from 10 p.m. to midnight, Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the Residence Dining Hall (RDH).
In addition to the free breakfast, there will be music, games, contests and more activities for students.

More than 50 homeless individuals normally served through the Urban Ministry Center (UMC) were fed recently during the second annual potluck luncheon hosted by UNC Charlotte Center City.
“Faculty and staff members brought in savory and sweet home-cooked items for our neighbors at the Urban Ministry Center,” said Donell Stines-Jones, community outreach coordinator at UNC Charlotte Center City.  She added employees volunteered to serve attendees, and area businesses were solicited for donations of toiletries and clothing items, such as soap, shampoo and socks.

Terrence Williams’ stick-back with one second on the clock gave the Charlotte 49ers (5-1) a 63-61 win over 13th-ranked Michigan (4-2), the 2013 national runner-up, as the men’s basketball team captured the Puerto Rico Tip-Off Title.