Student Affairs
Re-opening of Cone Plaza
UNC Charlotte recently celebrated the re-opening of the Cone Plaza with music, food, prizes, giveaways and more.
‘Countdown to AIDS Walk’ to raise awareness of HIV
On Thursday, April 23, the Multicultural Resource Center will sponsor a “Countdown to AIDS Walk” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union to sign up individuals to participate in Charlotte’s annual AIDS Walk, scheduled for Saturday, May 2.
The April 23 event will include music and entertainment, along with interactive HIV educational displays and presentations.
‘On the Green’ golf tournament to support student scholarship
Golfers will tee off for a good cause at the “On the Green” tournament, which has a 1 p.m. shotgun start Friday, April 24, at the Tradition Club in Charlotte.
All proceeds from this annual event support the P.J. Briggs Scholarship fund. Registration for the tournament is limited to 144 spots and is open through Wednesday, April 15.
Event participants will receive range balls, entry to the putting contest, lunch and a “goody” bag. At the event, there will be prize drawings, contests and raffles.
Take Back the Night to honor and support sexual assault and domestic violence survivors
The Center for Wellness Promotion and the Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Education Committee will host the annual Take Back the Night at 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center.
LGBT advocate Matthew Vines to discuss sexuality and religion
Matthew Vines will present “God and the Gay Christian” at 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, in the Student Union Theater. The Multicultural Resource Center is sponsoring this free, public event.
Vines is an advocate for the acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people within Christian communities and in society at large. He attended Harvard University from 2008-10, then took a leave of absence in order to research the Bible and homosexuality and work toward LGBT inclusion in the church.
SGA president stakes his claim
In this brief video, Steve Serio talks about his role as president of the student body.
Lunchtime talk enables students to engage with campus leaders
Campus growth, light rail and academic resources were a few of the topics addressed by Chancellor Philip Dubois and campus administrators during a recent discussion with the student body in the Student Union Rotunda.
Multicultural Resource Center to screen documentary ‘Five Friends’
The Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) will host a free, public screening and discussion of the documentary “Five Friends” at 5 p.m., Monday, March 30, in the Student Union, Room 263.
With the emergence of the term “bromance,” modern pop culture has become fascinated with male friendships. In an evolving society, there is uncertainty as to how these male friendships should appear, their importance and how they can be discussed in a masculine manner. The term “bromance” itself implies a certain awkwardness when referring to these close relationships between men.
Chancellor, student body president to hold campus discussion
Chancellor Philip Dubois will hold an interactive discussion with the student body at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, March 19, in the Student Union Rotunda. The annual “Chancellor’s Lunchtime Student Talk” is an opportunity for students to discuss current issues facing the University and direct questions to the chancellor and campus administrators.
Following the chancellor’s remarks, Student Body President Steven Serio will deliver his “State of the University” address .
The event is hosted by the Student Government Association. Free food will be provided.
Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson to talk ‘Winning Balance’
Olympian Shawn Johnson, author of “Winning Balance, will share her experiences as a gold medal-winning gymnast at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 19, in Cone University Center, McKnight Hall.