Student Life

Activate! is a semester-long leadership series focused on social justice, equity and activism offered by the Multicultural Resource Center. The program is accepting applicants for the spring 2018 semester. Undergraduate students must apply by 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 1. This cohort will meet at 2:30 p.m., Thursdays, during the spring semester.

Comedian, actor and writer Hasan Minhaj will speak at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the Popp Martin Student Union, Room 340. He will give his humorous observations of political and current events.

Minhaj is a senior correspondent on the Emmy and Peabody award-winning program “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” on Comedy Central. As the host of the White House Correspondent’s Dinner this year, Minhaj described the comedy routine was “an immigrant’s love letter to America.”

The Multicultural Resource Center and University Career Center will co-host an “Inclusivity Employer Showcase and Mixer” on Thursday, Oct. 26, for UNC Charlotte students.

This two-part event will begin at 11 a.m. at the Popp Martin Student Union Rotunda. Students will have the chance to speak with 12 employers whose organizations have a focus on inclusivity. Company representatives will discuss their work as students learn about jobs and internships available in the Charlotte area.

The Dean of Students Office is seeking two student speakers and two bell ringers for UNC Charlotte’s December commencement ceremonies. Faculty and staff are requested to encourage students graduating in December to apply for one of these prestigious honors.

About 100 students attended a “speak out” in the Popp Martin Student Union Theater Wednesday, Sept. 6, to discuss the Trump administration’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

The health of the world’s coral reefs garners much media attention, especially related to bleaching and global warming and concerns about chemicals, such as sunscreens and other toxic elements, that could be damaging these fragile ecosystems.
Two undergraduate students conducted research this summer with Amy Ringwood, UNC Charlotte associate professor of biology, that focused on coral restoration and conservation issues.

A “transition reception” in honor of Art (Dr. J) Jackson, vice chancellor for student affairs, will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center Salons. He is transitioning from his position as vice chancellor to become a part-time faculty member in the Cato College of Education. He has been with the University for 10 years.

Light refreshments will be served. RVSPs requested.

Adriano de Bernardi Schneider, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics, has been selected to attend the annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) this fall in Boston, Massachusetts.

This summer, Recreational Services will offer a new learning series called “Swing into Summer” for UNC Charlotte faculty, staff and students who want to stay active while practicing new skills. Online registration is open for golf and tennis lessons and a Couch to 5K program. Classes are fee-based and not for University course credit.

One in four women report being assaulted during their time in college, impacting their emotional and physical health and academic success.

Federal and state governments have prioritized the implementation of campus safety surveys to get an accurate understanding of student experiences with violence and harassment.

UNC Charlotte is collaborating with the University of Kentucky for the second year to implement a campus safety survey to all undergraduate students aged 18-24.