General News

 The Charlotte 49ers rallied in the second half to take the lead only to see Wesley College return the favor with 14 fourth-quarter points to post a 35-28 victory in the 49ers final home game of the inaugural season.
Charlotte (4-6), facing its fifth straight nationally ranked team, suffered its fourth straight loss.
The 49ers were undone by three turnovers on offense and 10-of-17 Wesley third-down conversions on defense.

Jillian Tullis, a faculty member in the Department of Communication Studies, is one of the organizers of a “Death Café” that will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Respite: A Centre for Grief and Hope.
According to an article in the Charlotte Observer, Tullis is co-facilitating the café in conjunction with gerontologist Lynn Hare. Their goal is “to create a safe, respectful place to stimulate conversation on death and dying and also offer community resources for those in need of further support.”

The Graduate School recently honored 10 students who were presented various fellowships or scholarships.
“We extend our congratulations to these outstanding Graduate School award recipients who are working to gain the intellectual and professional skills necessary to prepare them for productive lives in a global, knowledge-based world,” said Karla Stanchina, manager of communications for the Graduate School.
The 2013-14 honorees received their awards during a luncheon at the Harris Alumni Center at Johnson Glen. They were

International Education Week is Monday, Nov. 18, through Friday, Nov. 22, and the University will observe this period through special programming, lectures, presentations and other events to emphasize the campus’ commitment to global and international understanding.

The Office of Parent and Family Services in the Division for Student Affairs has invited parents and family members to campus for a Fall Family Festival on Saturday, Nov. 9.
Attendees will participate in a wide variety of events, including a pre-football game tailgate with the Alumni Association and a viewing party to watch the Charlotte 49ers take on the Wesley College Wolverines.
More information is available on the Office of Parent and Family Services website.

The University’s Even Higher Education campaign to increase awareness of UNC Charlotte’s graduate offerings has resulted in an interesting request from an HIV specialist in India.

Lt. Brian Thomas from the Department of Police and Public Safety discussed the University’s evacuation plans and what the campus community needs to know about emergency preparedness on the recent edition of “The Live Wire,” Inside UNC Charlotte’s streaming webcast.

Junior Kendyl Messer is the inaugural recipient of the Daisy Pearl Pugh Urban Scholarship. The honor was presented during Tuesday’s CONE-vocation in the Cone University Center Lucas Room.
Rob Urban, the son of the scholarship’s namesake, announced the recipient, who is a nursing major and student employee. A Charlotte native, Messer is a building manager for the Cone Center. She noted that during her two years as a student worker, she has learned the importance of building relationships, and she said she values the leadership experience her job affords.

The UNC Charlotte Alumni Association is honoring eight individuals for embodying the core principles of the University and distinguishing themselves through their outstanding service to the University, their chosen field and humanity.
The 2013 awards will be presented at the Alumni Awards Banquet.