General News

“Science and religion,” the mention of the terms together conjures up images of fiery speeches or awkward silences. A new podcast created by Cato College of Education professor Ian Binns and colleagues will navigate the strange and fascinating relationship between the two, discovering ways to hold both in mind without compromising on either.

John Kornblum, former U.S. ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, will discuss “Why Europe Matters” at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12, in the Cone University Center, Room 210, as part of the 2019 International Speaker Series.

UNC Charlotte doctoral student Tony Martin aims to teach at the college level after completing a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. To better prepare him for the future, he decided to pursue a Post-Master’s Certificate in University and College Teaching.

It’s important to Ashley Pauling that her work changes lives. In her job as learning community coordinator for the University Advising Center, she helps students—many of them first-generation college students—navigate college life and explore career choices.

Charlotte photographer Micah Cash’s “Waffle House Vistas” exhibit is on display in the Storrs Gallery through Friday, Sept. 20. An artist’s reception is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29.“Waffle House Vistas” focuses on the built environment as seen through the windows of Waffle House restaurants from across the southeastern United States. The collected images contemplate the surrounding architecture of habitat and commerce through the lens of a southern cultural icon.

The Charlotte Teachers Institute (CTI) will host a public reception to share research by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) teachers and stories from those who participated in the 2019 Civil Rights/Racial Equity trip. This reception, which includes a poster presentation, is scheduled for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, at Johnson C. Smith University’s STEM Hall/New Science Building.

Computer science professor Liz Johnson recently returned from a summer vacation in Nepal, where she worked on women’s empowerment projects with the Volunteer Initiative of Nepal to help prevent sex trafficking.She also worked in rural Kavresthali, assisting women to build micro-credit businesses and set up social media accounts to more effectively market their products. Johnson was invited to return in July 2020 to speak on the complexity of approaches to policy research as part of an international conference.

In their heyday, Moore and Sanford halls were at the center of campus life. Moore Hall residents had their own newsletter, and the dorm also had classroom space. One former resident recalled the convenience of having an algebra class held in the facility. “The ability to go downstairs half-awake in my P.J.s for an 8 a.m. class did not improve my performance,” the former student shared. 

The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts at Appalachian State University will host an exhibition of sculptures by lecturer Keith Bryant.  “Metaphorical Reality,” which opens Friday, Sept. 6, presents 12 works that address ideas of loneliness, isolation, architecture and landscape.

The Chancellor’s “Fast Five” update provides the campus community a behind-the-scenes glimpse into some of the projects and priorities that occupy the chancellor’s time and attention.