General News
Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Sale moves to new location
The annual Spring Plant Sale is the Botanical Gardens’ largest of the year, and it attracts crowds of plant-lovers to campus. This year’s sale, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 12-13, will be at the Cafeteria Activities Building (220 Cab Lane), located behind Hickory, Sycamore and Cedar Halls.
Crowdfunding projects support engineering students
Last year was the first time in two decades that the UNC Charlotte American Society of Civil Engineers’ concrete canoe team advanced to the national competition. But upon arriving for the contest at San Diego State University, the team realized it was missing one thing: its canoe.
Thankfully, the canoe, which had been shipped early via UPS, showed up later in a nearby city after a frantic search. But the team learned a valuable lesson.
Governor explores the importance of teacher training programs
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s visit to UNC Charlotte on Wednesday, March 13, provided an opportunity for the state’s chief executive to learn more about the Charlotte Teacher Early College (CTEC) and how the University is helping to bolster the teacher pipeline for the region and state.
Education researcher receives Harshini V. de Silva Award
Richard Lambert, professor of educational leadership in the Cato College of Education, is the 2019 recipient of the Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor Award.
N.C. Science Festival to feature University Expo, workshops and ‘Brewing Science’
April marks the return of the statewide N.C. Science Festival (NCSF), a month-long celebration of science and public engagement in STEM fields. UNC Charlotte, for the eighth year, will participate in the festival’s mind-expanding public activities.
Green with Gratitude is opportunity for students to say ‘Thank you’
From scholarships and campus renovations to cultural events and student support services, UNC Charlotte’s donors continue to enhance the 49er student experience with their generous gifts. Green with Gratitude is a 49er effort established to educate students on the importance and impact of philanthropy.
International Film Festival scheduled for March 18 to April 5
Contemporary films from around the world will be shown as part of the 2019 UNC Charlotte International Film Festival sponsored by the Department of Languages and Culture Studies and the language clubs.
Films from Argentina, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Chile, Cuba, France, Germany, Haiti, Iran, Italy, Japan, Russia, Spain, Syria and the United States will be screened during this year’s festival, which will run from Monday, March 18, through Friday, April 5.
Ambassador to keynote International Women’s Day celebration
Audrey Marks, ambassador of Jamaica to the United States, will be the keynote speaker for this year’s International Women’s Day celebration, scheduled for 3:30 p.m., Thursday, March 28, in the Popp Martin Student Union Multipurpose Room.
‘Vessels Aplenty’ exhibition to support student programming, pantry
The Projective Eye Gallery at UNC Charlotte Center City will host “Vessels Aplenty: The Joan Tweedy Memorial Exhibition” from Monday, March 18, through Tuesday, April 16.
Short-term student emergency housing program launched
At universities nationwide, homelessness is having an impact on student retention rates, which affects students’ ability to matriculate and earn a college degree.
According to the Student Assistance and Support Services (SASS) Office in the Division of Student Affairs, some UNC Charlotte students are experiencing housing insecurity, with some reporting living in their cars or couch-surfing at the homes of friends and family members.